Tag: COP

I love coffee. Truth be told, I am an unapologetic java junkie — one whose DNA resonates with all the goodness that is the coffee bean. Further, when I need a fix — and this is every day — Starbucks is my go-to. Recently, however, while visiting my father, my Starbucks love lang...

Reflecting on COP 28, my experience was shaped by a blend of preparation, engagement, and personal perspective. Having immersed myself in the terminology of the global stocktake, loss and damage, and the global goal on adaptation through the Climate Classroom @COP28 , I felt more equipped ...

The size of the event generated enormous media attention but also led some climate activists and observers to question whether the process is worth the time, effort, and expense. Based on more than 20 years attending such meetings, my view is that the growth in attendance is understandable, a r...

That’s COP28 folks. The conference wrapped up this week (a day late) and the outcome of the first global stocktake can be read in full here. The full text is 21 pages and includes a litany of important items. To summarize the key takeaways I have provided some bullets but I would recommen...

Haven’t we seen this script before? Yesterday, we saw a huge furore over the COP consensus document not mentioning anything regarding “phasing out/down” of fossil fuel use. Now that the text has been added, the volume has dimmed down, and the fine-reading folk are all that&rsquo...

A dark and stormy October night led to chaos for YGN and Generation Atomic campaigners attempting to travel by train from London to Glasgow on Sunday. High winds and heavy rain caused a tree to damage overhead lines on the West Coast Main Line near Rugby, curtailing services for the rest of the d...

The upcoming climate conference has driven prices for a room in Glasgow as high as 3000 USD per night. Funnily enough, our advice is don’t visit. But definitely do read our blog on what the COP is and what to expect. And do follow our socials (@koobicarbon) for important updates. You&rs...