Penn at COP29: Writing and Commentary From Our Delegation
Scholars from the University of Pennsylvania were on the ground at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Explore their insights.
Blog Posts:
Navigating Climate Finance Challenges at COP29
Michael Weisberg
As COP29 unfolds, negotiations on the New Collective Quantified Goal spotlight the challenges of defining fair, ambitious climate finance targets. Dive into the complexities shaping the future of climate action.
Decoding Trump’s Climate Priorities—or Lack Thereof
Sanya Carley
Stripping agencies of power may be the greatest source of impact of Trump’s energy and climate agenda. This article appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
China and Global Climate Governance at COP29 and Beyond
Scott Moore
At COP29, China faced increased pressure to contribute more to climate finance as its economic and geopolitical influence grows. While it resisted abandoning its developing-country status, calls for greater responsibility in addressing climate change are intensifying. How China responds could reshape global climate policy moving forward.
Putting a Prize at the End of the Race to Net Zero
William Burke-White, Cherry Sung
G-Zero, announced at COP29, provides a promising new opportunity to incentivize countries to achieve net-zero status.
