S2E28: COP30: How it will affect lives, jobs and politics in Singapore, SE Asia

2025-11-17

Why climate conferences are the only forum that can unite the world in fighting climate change. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Annual UN climate conferences, or COPs, have become giant gatherings that bring together governments, business, scientists, civil society and much more, showing the world wants to fight climate change, showcase solutions and rewire the global economy. But can...

Why climate conferences are the only forum that can unite the world in fighting climate change.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Annual UN climate conferences, or COPs, have become giant gatherings that bring together governments, business, scientists, civil society and much more, showing the world wants to fight climate change, showcase solutions and rewire the global economy.

But can COP30 and future climate summits really make a difference to heatwaves, floods, green jobs and climate finance – or are they just full of hot air?

Join Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty as they unpack why climate COPs matter to everyday lives, jobs and politics in South-east Asia and beyond.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:59 Why are climate COPs so important?

3:40 More money needed for adaptation investments and tools to measure progress

7:46 How to scale climate cash up to US$1.3 trillion a year – that level of funding could transform communities in SE Asia

10:39 COPs: A showcase for solutions to cut emissions and boost adaptation

18:33 Boosting green jobs as nations focus on cutting emissions

22:49 The Paris Agreement targets: Driving regional partnerships to boost green investments and strengthen climate politics

26:31: A tale of the hare and the tortoise….

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