If I had to sum up COP29 in a single word, it would be entropy. Borrowed from thermodynamics, this concept describes the delicate balance between order and disorder, a principle that governs both natural and human systems.
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COP29
In Solidarity for a Green World
Taking place from 11- 22 November, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan.
As evidenced by our thematic priority Societies in Transition, Crises of Earth, CIVICA is passionate about engaging our students, researchers, staff and civil society on matters related to climate change.
Over the next few months, our partner institutions have planned various events, activities and publications on the topic of COP29.
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What to read
A globally coordinated carbon tax, stringent cross-border decarbonisation commitments, and large-scale resource transfers to support vulnerable nations are the textbook solutions to this planetary crisis. However, as Alessio Terzi writes, national priorities, economic rivalries and the pressures of domestic politics derail aspirations for united global action.
Read moreMarian Feist, Senior Researcher at the Hertie School’s Centre for Sustainability, shares his insights from the recent UN climate summit.
Read moreThe Azerbaijani Government’s decision to establish an all-male COP29 organising committee has been quickly reversed after widespread criticism. Anika Heckwolf and Eleonore Soubeyran explain why this misstep is a symptom of a much deeper issue.
Read moreWhere does international climate cooperation – specifically Sino-German cooperation – stand in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference COP29?
Check it outCOP28 overview
In a tense geopolitical context, COP28 will need to both assess climate action’s progress and gaps to date, as well as agree on forward-looking signals to spur countries on action and support, and meet the Paris Agreement long-term goals (mitigation, adaptation, finance).
Read moreThe FSR at EUI contributed to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which took place under the Presidency of the United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai.
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