Climate Action Week: Beyond COP29: Turning Talk into Action?

Monday 17 February 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm

Collette Bowe Room - Queens' Building

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About this event

What does COP29 mean for the future of climate action? Join experts from Queen Mary’s delegation as they unpack key outcomes, challenges, and next steps for global climate policy.

Featuring insights from Queen Mary’s delegation to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan:

  • Dr Raymond Ward (School of Geography)
  • Dr Benjamin Neimark (School of Business and Management)
  • Dr Fernando Barrio (School of Business and Management)
  • PhD student Mathilda Lorkin (School of Law)
  • Chair: Zoe Sturgess, Sustainability Coordinator, Students' Union

The panel will delve into the pivotal role of international climate conferences in advancing real-world climate solutions. Through a critical lens, they will assess the effectiveness of these global gatherings and explore pathways toward impactful, inclusive, and sustainable policies. The discussion will be followed by an engaging audience Q&A session. Refreshments will be provided.

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