COP30 Blogs
COP30 in Belém: Leadership between two worlds
Professor Richard Beardsworth continues his analysis of expectations for COP30 in Belém, as he navigates leadership between two realms, one rules-based and co-operative, the other nationalist-populist and centrifugal
The tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement: COP30, failure, and renewal
The Conference of the Parties in Belém, Brazil, this November (COP30) will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement (COP21 in 2015), but where do things stand ten years on?
A Global South Reading of COP30 by Simon Manda
COP30 in Belém, Brazil is one week away. But what does the conference mean for the global south?
In his blog written for the Priestley Centre, associate professor Simon Manda explores how the conference is a pivotal opportunity to shape the global agenda and ensure the Global South’s priorities take centre stage.
In his blog written for the Priestley Centre, associate professor Simon Manda explores how the conference is a pivotal opportunity to shape the global agenda and ensure the Global South’s priorities take centre stage.
Jyoti Narsude: how will this COP affect land, nature, and the people?
As COP30 heads to the heart of the Amazon, the stakes for land and nature have never been higher.
Jyoti Sudhakar Narsude explores how this COP could be a turning point for climate justice, forest protection, and Indigenous rights. With global pressure mounting, Jyoti argues that COP30 must move beyond promises to deliver real action—redefining land not just as a resource, but as a foundation for resilience, equity, and planetary health.
Jyoti Sudhakar Narsude explores how this COP could be a turning point for climate justice, forest protection, and Indigenous rights. With global pressure mounting, Jyoti argues that COP30 must move beyond promises to deliver real action—redefining land not just as a resource, but as a foundation for resilience, equity, and planetary health.
The Climate Tug-of-War: What Nations Want at COP30
In an insightful and direct article, decision-making expert Sajid Siraj pinpoints the ever-present motives of nations that may hinder climate action at COP30.