Welcome to the podcast dissecting the high stakes of global climate diplomacy. We zoom in on COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where nations convened in the Amazon to address the accelerating climate crisis.

Host nation Brazil sought to drive bold climate commitments but faces intense scrutiny over domestic environmental ambiguities, including granting licenses for new oil exploration on the Amazon coast and moves to loosen environmental protections.

This season, we explore the controversies surrounding climate finance, particularly the new Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), aiming to raise $125 billion to reward forest protection. Critics warn this fund might shift financial risk onto developing nations and potentially worsen debt.

The core challenge remains the vast gap between current inadequate national emissions targets (NDCs), which risk catastrophic warming of 2.5°C, and the urgent global imperative to keep the 1.5°C target alive. We analyze the geopolitical tensions—from the global trend of countries doubling down on fossil fuel projects to the push for a robust roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels.

Tune in as we track accountability, the fight for climate justice through the Global Ethical Stocktake, and the crucial role of Indigenous voices in shaping the future of the planet.


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This episode includes AI-generated content.