By Jessica Legaard, ’25, Environmental Studies Finances were central to the Conference of Parties (COP) this year in Baku, Azerbaijan. The parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA), agreed to set new climate finance targets for a “New Collective Quantified Goal” (NCGQ). This goal is meant to revise the prior goal of $100 billion. To reach …
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By Abby Le ’25, Mathematical Economics On my first day as a badge-holder, I planned to explore the venue, learn the layout, and prepare for the busy days ahead. The Blue Zone, the event’s epicenter, was split into formal meeting rooms and vibrant pavilions showcasing climate initiatives. I’d heard from CC alumni about the energy …
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By Havalin Haskell, ’26, Environmental Studies Let’s just say it most definitely is “dedicated to advancing the COP29 Presidency’s vision and priorities for climate action.” On Thursday, Megan and I ventured to the Green Zone, which is open to civil society/the general public, because we weren’t badged for the Blue Zone. What is the Green …
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By Megan O’Brien, ’25, Environmental Studies If I had to simplify my first day at COP down to one word it would be: whirlwind. I truly was running around all day trying to take in as much as I could. Going forward, I will be approaching this COP with a quality-over-quantity mindset. For my first …
