COP30 Insights: Global Climate Challenges and Achievements

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Dr. Evan Center, senior manager for environment and climate change from the UN Global Compact Network Australia, about the key takeaways from the 30th annual UN Conference of the Parties (COP30) held in Brazil.

They discuss the conference milestones and disappointments, including the lack of progress on fossil fuel reduction.

Center provides insights into the role of businesses in sustainability, the significance of climate-related financial disclosures, and the impactful representation of indigenous voices at the conference.

02:38 Insights from COP30

04:27 On-the-ground perspective 

08:43 Key takeaways for sustainability professionals

11:32 Looking ahead to COP31

13:57 Final thoughts and conclusion