COP24: what was agreed at UN climate negotiations in Katowice, and what comes next?

What was achieved at UN climate summit in Katowice in December 2018? After two-week-long negotiations, countries agreed upon most elements of the so-called “rulebook”, a set of guidelines and principles to implement the Paris agreement (enacted at COP21 in 2015). It provides details on how and how often countries should report on their greenhouse gas … Continue reading COP24: what was agreed at UN climate negotiations in Katowice, and what comes next? →

Impressions and takeaways after 10 days of COP24

More than one week went by at COP24 in Katowice. Since the beginning of the conference I've been twice in the city, and followed several side events through the webcast. Here is a subjective list of takeaways so far: In a noteworthy presentation organized by the IPCC and WMO last Wednesday Dec. 5th, "Climate science … Continue reading Impressions and takeaways after 10 days of COP24 →