Post COP26 Analysis: A Focus on Adaptation, Loss and Damage

Dec 7, 2021 | All Posts, COP26

This article will analyse outcomes of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) as they relate to adaptation, and loss and damage. It is important to note that while these topics are covered in the same article (and were spotlighted on the same day at COP26), they...

What Are The Parties To The UNFCCC And Climate Conferences?

Nov 24, 2021 | COP26

Party Categories under the UNFCCC The UNFCCC crucially recognises that developed countries have disproportionately contributed to the climate crisis [2]. Therefore, the Convention puts the onus on industrialised countries to lead the way on climate action. In order to...

The Emissions and Adaptation Reports: An Evaluation

Nov 14, 2021 | COP26

What is the Emission and Adaptation Report? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report was published in December 2020, after the year experienced one of the three highest annual temperatures on record [1]. This fifth annual UNEP Report...

Reflections from the Second Week at COP26

Nov 13, 2021 | COP26

ClimaTalk’s article Looking to COP26: A Focus on Discussion Topics for Week 2 delved into what to look out for during the second week of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26). This article will provide the initial analysis for week two and the headline...

Reflections from the First Week at COP26

Nov 8, 2021 | COP26

ClimaTalk’s article Looking to COP26: A Focus on Discussion Topics for Week 1 delved into what to look out for during the first week at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26). This article will provide the initial analysis for week one and the headline...

COP26: Inclusivity and Accessibility Considerations

Nov 7, 2021 | COP26

Limited Access Due To COVID-19 Vaccines The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced only eight weeks before the start of COP26 that the UK would provide COVID-19 vaccines to COP delegates [3]. However, on 1 September 2021, it was alleged that “no...