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The Road to COP29 in Baku: Tackling the Climate Crisis
24 October 2024, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
A virtual panel discussion on the topics for negotiation at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, this November.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Claire Meade
This session will bring together leading experts in climate adaptation and finance to discuss:
- The financial needs of countries in the Global South to effectively combat climate change
- The major sticking points in the ongoing negotiations
- What constitutes a fair share of climate finance
Our panellists will also share their personal experiences from previous UN climate negotiations, providing unique insights into the key decisions ahead for managing climate risks and reducing fossil fuel dependency.
Join the conversation for a deeper understanding of the pivotal issues at the heart of global climate policy.
Please note: This event will be held online via Zoom webinar. RDR Master's students are welcome to watch the event screening. Further information will be sent to all Master's students via Moodle or email.
About the Speakers
Susannah Fisher
Principal Research Fellow at UCL
Dr Susannah Fisher leads an international research programme on climate change adaptation based at UCL Department for Risk and Disaster Reduction. Before joining UCL, she worked with philanthropic foundations, multilateral climate funds, bilateral donors and national and sub-national governments to support them to evaluate and learn from their efforts to adapt to climate change. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
More about Susannah FisherBinyam Gebreyes
Principal Researcher at International Institute for Environment and Development
Binyam Gebreyes works as the climate diplomacy lead for the global climate law and governance team at IIED supporting the voices of least-developed countries within international climate negotiations for fair and equitable outcomes. Binyam specialises in climate diplomacy and negotiations, with a focus on climate finance and adaptation policies. As the head of governance for the LDC Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience, Binyam works towards building sustained resilience and adaptative capacity in LDCs and helps move from traditional adaptation projects to innovative, programmatic approaches.
More about Binyam GebreyesSarah Colenbrander
Director, Climate and Sustainability programme at ODI
Sarah is the director of the climate and sustainability programme at ODI, a leading global affairs think tank. She leads a multi-disciplinary team working to scale sustainable finance, accelerate low-carbon transitions and enhance climate resilience.
More about Sarah ColenbranderDemet İntepe
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Expert at Practical Action
Demet is a policy expert in climate justice and climate change adaptation. She holds a PhD from the University of Warwick, UK on environmental justice and cultural production by marginalised communities. She is currently working as Climate Adaptation and Resilience Expert at Practical Action, leading the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation and mitigation across Practical Action’s programmatic work. She is actively following climate negotiations under the UNFCCC, with a focus on climate change adaptation, adaptation finance, and locally-led adaptation. She also chairs the Climate Action Network UK’s Adaptation Working Group and co-chairs Women and Gender Constituency’s Adaptation Working Group.
More about Demet İntepe