Energy Insights
Energy Insights, by Energy Tracker Asia, covers the latest topics on the energy transition and gets into conversation with a wide range of experts and thought leaders on themes that include energy, fossil fuels, climate finance, climate policy, decarbonisation and development. Join our host each month to dive deep into the latest opportunities, challenges and solutions in the climate and energy space.
Energy Insights
COP29 Outcome: What’s Next for Climate Action?
COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaving the global community to grapple with its outcomes. In this episode of Energy Insights, we take a deep dive into the critical takeaways from this year’s UN Climate Change Conference. Was it the pivotal moment we hoped for, or yet another missed opportunity in the fight against climate change?
The discussion covers the ongoing challenges with climate finance, including the failure to meet the $100 billion annual commitment, and examines the persistent influence of fossil fuel lobbies, which continues to hinder progress on binding commitments to phase out fossil fuels. We also explore the fragile state of the 1.5°C target and the disconnect between global pledges and the urgent need for ambitious climate goals.
Additionally, we analyse the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund—a step forward for climate justice, though it raises critical unanswered questions about funding and implementation. Finally, we look ahead to what the future holds for global climate action and the role COP30 will play in shaping the next chapter of this urgent global effort.
With the clock ticking on climate action, this episode provides an in-depth analysis of COP29’s progress and pitfalls, leaving us to question whether the world is truly ready to take the bold steps required.
