COP28 - Great expectations amidst controversy
In this episode of Ibec responds, Dr. Diarmuid Torney, Associate Professor at DCU’s School Law and Government and Ibec’s Conor Minogue, offer their reflections on the first few days of COP 28.
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DownloadIn this episode of Ibec responds, Dr. Diarmuid Torney, Associate Professor at DCU’s School Law and Government and Ibec’s Conor Minogue, offer their reflections on the first few days of The UN’s 28th annual global climate talks (COP28), recent controversies, the big items up for discussion, the markers for success, and the future of COP. Topics covered include fossil fuel phase out, sustainable finance, loss and damage management, and Ireland’s priorities.
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