Conference of the Parties (COP)
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is an international convention held annually around the world to addresses and discuss climate change developments, policies, and commitments.
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Sustainability (Energy Transition) / Global
COP30: Setbacks and Breakthroughs in Global Climate Negotiations
COP30 delivered progress on inclusion and forest finance but fell short on fossil fuel phase-out and deforestation goals. Explore key outcomes and impacts for businesses.
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COP30: Climate Action in the Heart of the Amazon
Keep up to date with developments from the annual Conference of the Parties, the 30th COP taking place in Belém, Brazil.
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COP29: Key Takeaways
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) took place this year in Baku, Azerbaijan, between Monday 11th and Friday 22nd November.
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COP28 Roundup: A Cautiously Optimistic Path Towards COP29?
Review our summary of the key outcomes from COP28 and learn more about how governments around the world are contributing to sustainability.
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COP28: Is Global Cooperation and Committed Action on the Horizon for 2024?
With 2030 rapidly approaching, along with a multitude of climate target deadlines, this year's conference, COP28, will have a strong focus on progress since previous years and the implementation of established and upcoming policies.
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Sustainability (Energy Transition) / Europe
2022 UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)
Spotlight on Financing & Climate Change Adaptation. The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) is being held in Egypt from 6 to 18 November 2022.
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Sustainability (Energy Transition) / Sweden
COP26: Sweden's Stance
Sweden's contribution to the total global emissions is relatively small. However, the country's economy and technology allow for ambitious climate targets to be set, both nationally and internationally. Hopefully, the outcomes of COP26 will be of benefit to those communities most vulnerable.
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Sustainability (Energy Transition) / United States
COP26: US Progress on Climate Action
As the second week of COP26 concludes in Glasgow, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm, reinforced America's commitment to climate action by raising global climate ambitions.
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Sustainability (Energy Transition) / Canada
COP26: Canada's Ambitious Plans on Climate Change
While larger nations such as China and the US have failed to make key pledges, Canada has stepped up on every deal and been a pillar of ambition amongst the developed nations.
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COP26: A Week in Review
The first week of COP created a very positive trajectory for the conference and climate action in general. Thus far, the conference has made bold and unprecedented pledges regarding crucial environmental issues.
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COP26: 5 Reasons to be Optimistic
On Sunday, the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) commenced in Glasgow, United Kingdom. COP26 is perhaps the most important Conference of Parties in recent years as the first revision of the Paris Agreement since its signing in 2015.
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Sustainability (Energy Transition) / Global
COP26: The Last Chance to Avert Climate Chaos?
Our sustainability team's observations and analysis on outcomes, opportunities, and obligations from the COP26 negotiations.
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