The Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) is a series of negotiations that occur annually to prepare and enhance communication on climate matters in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conferences; the Conference of the Parties (COP).
On April 22-23, 2021 the White House hosted a virtual summit bringing together forty world leaders with the aim to set new, firmer targets aimed at reducing carbon emissions and transitioning the global economy to a cleaner, more sustainable model [1]. The Biden Summit was preceded by announcements from the United Kingdom and the European Union setting forth new goals that would see both reduce their emissions by 78% (on 1990 levels by 2035) and 55% (on 1990 levels by 2030), respectively.
This youth-led environmental organisation was founded in 1983 and has grown since then to lead the way in European climate activism.
In this article we elaborate on the term just transition, a concept that entails both - climate change mitigation and quality jobs in a green economy, in the context of the UNFCCC and COP.
This review evaluates the Environmental Science BSc at the University of Helsinki.
Elizaveta Nidzelskaya sets out the role of a host country at COP, the UK’s agenda for the summit and how it is being delivered, and the extent to which the UK’s own climate policy supports or undermines its position as COP26 President.
This is the second article in a series analysing the potential of nuclear fission energy, evaluating current policy and its benefits and downsides.
Youth Climate Leaders tackle the climate crisis and structural unemployment together! Read on to hear their story.
This article investigates the role of technology in meeting the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.
This article introduces the Financial Mechanism established in the UNFCCC treaty, which aims to establish instruments and channels for developed country Parties to assist developing country Parties to be able to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.