How can a country hinder progress in climate negotiations without actually ever saying “no”?
In the context of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, Shannon Gibson—a professor at the University of Southern California—reveals five tactics that governments use to delay or weaken their commitments, all while maintaining an image as champions of climate action. From citing a lack of funds and promising future technological solutions to diluting agreements, failing to meet commitments, and making decisions without the involvement of certain nations, she sheds light on what unfolds behind the closed doors of these summits—and explains why grand promises often result in limited outcomes.
Credits: Shannon Gibson, TheConverasation