30 November 2023
The University of Edinburgh is one of only two UK universities to be given official observer status for COP28. Dr Cochran will be attending the conference with other experts from across the University, seeking to positively influence negotiations, draft text for agreements, recommendations, or declarations, participate in panel discussions, and observe the proceedings.
A joint statement from our University of Edinburgh Delegates said: “Each year’s climate COP raises critical questions about the efficacy of the UN process and the logic of generating carbon emissions through international travel to participate in talks about the climate emergency. Our team is travelling to Dubai with these questions at the forefront of the agenda, with the aim of using our in-person access as proactively and constructively as possible. Our team acknowledges the privilege of being able to participate in COP28. We travel to Dubai on the basis that this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to raise the profile of key issues in a major international forum and to strengthen our alliances for knowledge-based action on climate change with global partners. We recognise that any response to the climate emergency will involve the parties to UN backed agreements and we approach COP28 as a critical moment to listen, learn, advocate, and collaborate for a better world.”.
Please keep an eye on our website for further updates from Dr Cochran during his time at COP28.
Programme Director of the MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment and Lecturer in Climate Finance & Investment