What Every Journalist Should Know About Climate Diplomacy

What is a COP? What do all those acronyms mean? How did we get here? And why does it matter for you as a journalist?

This session is a crash course on the UN climate negotiations, from how COPs work and their history to how decisions are made, who’s in the room and what makes the process so complex, interesting and, at time, frustrating. We’ll break down key terms, explain the roles of different countries and negotiating groups and offer historical context to help you feel confident covering climate diplomacy, whether you’re new to it or just need a refresher.