Transforming COP: Is it time for the UN’s official climate talks to downsize and change its format?

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The size of the world's largest climate summit is set to shrink as the UN navigates new logistical challenges.

But beyond this, Eco-Business looks at what else must change for COP to ensure outcomes which will lead to real climate action.

In April this year, UN climate chief Simon Stiell made it clear that the organisation is in active discussions to reduce the participant list for COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan and COP30 in Belem, Brazil, partly due to logistical challenges.

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Author / Journalist: Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeArmeniaAustraliaAzerbaijanBrazilBulgariaChinaEgyptFijiFranceGermanyIndiaIndonesiaItalyPhilippinesPolandSwitzerlandTuvaluUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States

Topics: Paris Agreement UNFCCC NGOs Equality COP Explainers COP29 Climate justice Human rights Climate COP26 Emissions Fossil fuels COP28 UN

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Published On: 2024-07-08 @ 10:00:00 (1 weeks ago)

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News Source URL: eco-business.com

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