E3G experts in geopolitics, adaptation, finance and energy briefed select press contacts on why COP29 matters and the opportunities COP29 presents within a wider setting of geopolitical fragmentation, energy security and worsening climate impacts. This on-the-record briefing focused on the state of play for climate diplomacy and financing climate action, and expectations for COP29. A Q&A session followed this on-the-record virtual briefing.
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Our Speakers
- Leo Roberts, E3G Programme Lead, chaired the media briefing.
- Ana Mulio Alvarez, E3G Researcher, on the state of play and expectations on adaptation and L&D, progress on adaptation finance and what needs to be delivered at COP29.
- Cosima Cassel, E3G Programme Lead, on the state of play of climate diplomacy since COP28 and where it leaves expectations for COP29 in a challenging geopolitical and economic context/what’s at stake and opportunities for political ambition.
- Rob Moore, E3G Associate Director, on how COP29 can accelerate financial system transformation and state of play and expectations on NCQG
- Katrine Petersen, E3G Senior Policy Advisor, on progress made since COP28 on phasing out coal and evaluate the future of fossil fuels, sharing how COP29 can show progress on promises of Dubai’s global stocktake.
