DUMP DONALD, SAVE THE WORLD: the road to COP26
In this episode
Biden’s victory is a huge moment for climate politics. But with just 12 months until COP26 in Glasgow next year, we’re asking how to ensure the vital climate summit is a success. We chat to architect of the Paris Agreement Christiana Figueres about what’s at stake next year. WWF’s Katie White talks about the role of the climate movement. Journalist Isabel Hilton explains why China’s net zero pledge is such a big deal. And Josh Tregale tells us about the ‘Mock COP’ conference organised by young activists.
Guests
Christiana Figueres (@CFigueres), architect of the Paris Agreement and co-host of the Outrage & Optimism podcast
Katie White (@KatieJWhite), director of advocacy and campaigns at WWF
Isabel Hilton (@isabelhilton), CEO of China Dialogue – a website reporting on China and the environment
Josh Treagle (@JoshTregale), 18 year-old climate activist and event coordinator of Mock COP26
More info
COP
Chatham House: COP26: A roadmap for success (Sep 2019)
Guardian: 'Climate experts hopeful after Cop26 delay (April 2020)
Guardian: Campaigners set out plan to meet Paris agreement & beat recession (Nov 2020)
China’s climate diplomacy
Guardian: What China's plan for net-zero by 2060 means for the climate (Oct 2020)
Isabel Hilton: Paris: China’s ‘New Normal’ role in international climate negotiations (2016)
Isabel Hilton: With Trump, China Emerges As Global Leader on Climate (Nov 2016)
Mock COP26
Guardian: Young climate activists start own climate talks after Cop26 delay (Sep 2020)