S7E3 – How Could We? Navigate COP29 and the future of climate finance?

Podcast 03 Sep 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Megan Rowling, editor of Climate Home News, to discuss the main objectives and challenges of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. With years of experience covering international climate negotiations, Megan unpacks what’s at stake at this year’s conference.

We explore the urgent need for a new climate finance goal to support developing countries, the implications of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and why the COP process remains crucial in mitigating global climate risks. Megan shares insights on the obstacles to securing sufficient climate finance, especially in light of geopolitical tensions and pressures on both wealthy and emerging economies to contribute.

We also discuss the global transition from fossil fuels and the evolving dynamics in climate finance governance that will shape climate action worldwide.

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This episode was presented and produced by Anne-Sophie Garrigou.

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