I’m writing this from the COP 28 climate change summit in Dubai. Given that this is also my seventh annual COP, some might think I enjoy attending these annual summits.
Actually, I hate them.
For me, they encapsulate all that is wrong with our efforts to combat climate change: Tens of thousands of people flying in from around the world to talk about saving the planet; big words from leaders keen to show how much they care; but little in the way of real action.
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About the author
Dhanush Dinesh
Dhanush Dinesh is the founder of Clim-Eat, the “think and do tank” for food and climate. Clim-Eat seeks to accelerate a transformation in food systems in response to climate change by synthesizing knowledge, convening stakeholders, providing strategic advice, and strategic policy engagement — while being open to failure.
