Mike Scott, Editor of Climate Solutions News, talks to Ita Kettleborough, Director of the Energy Transitions Commission about the outcomes of COP29 in Baku. Ita shares her insights into the summit’s mixed results, highlighting significant progress in clean energy deployment worldwide, such as Indonesia’s coal phase-out commitment and China’s accelerated emission goals. However, she also emphasizes the challenges in negotiations, particularly around climate finance and Article 6. Looking ahead to COP30 in Brazil, Ita discusses the critical steps needed to align international commitments with rapid technological advancements, including more detailed NDCs, clarified financial frameworks, and renewed efforts to transition from fossil fuels.
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