COP29: The State of Climate Negotiations in an Age of Polycrisis
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Description
The Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures and The Department of Politics and International Relations present:
COP29: The state of climate negotiations in an age of polycrisis
A live in-person event where we will discuss the ongoing negotiations in Baku, the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s involvement in this and previous COPs, and the potential impact for our region, country and the world.
Is the COP process fundamentally broken? Is there a viable alternative? How do we balance observation and criticism with support and legitimisation?
There will be a mix of short presentations and a round table discussion.
Chair:
Natalie Langford - Lecturer in Sustainability, Department of Politics and International Relations
Speakers include:
Professor Matt Watson - Director of Research and Innovation, School of Geography and Planning
Chris Saltmarsh - PhD Research Student, Department of Politics and International Relations
Lowenna Jones - PhD Research Student and COP28 Official Observer, Department of Politics and International Relations
Dr Jayne Carrick - Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Politics and International Relations and South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre
Dr Ankit Kumar - Lecturer in Development and Education, School of Geography and Planning
Date and Time: Wednesday 20th November
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch and Refreshments
13:00 - 14:15 Main Event
Location: Ideas Space - Sir Robert Hadfield Building