“Negotiating Tomorrow: COP29’s Impact on Intergenerational Fairness” – IFD Podcast Episode 6

Get ready for December 16th because our new episode of the Intergenerational Fairness Day Podcast is about THE intergenerational fairness challenge: climate change! Tune in now – available wherever you get your podcasts!

COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, just a few weeks ago and one thing is clear: the stakes have never been higher. With global temperatures nearing the 1.5°C threshold, the decisions made—or avoided—at these conferences will shape the future for generations to come. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at what happened at COP29. What progress was made? Where did the negotiations fall short? And how do these outcomes impact intergenerational fairness? Your host and FRFG project manager Lena welcomes a special guest: Arthur is an Ambassador for the FRFG and experienced COP29 firsthand. Together they unpack all the successes and shortcomings at this year's Conference of the Parties.

This episode also explores key COP29 themes, including the persistent climate financing gap and why the promised $300 billion USD is far from enough, the strides made in methane reduction, and the deeply problematic reliance on fossil fuels. Lena and Arthur also discuss the need for greater transparency and accountability to ensure member states fulfill their climate commitments.

Arthur offers exclusive insights from the negotiations and highlights how youth perspectives are increasingly taking center stage in shaping climate policy.
Since the inaugural Intergenerational Fairness Day on 16 November 2023, Lena has been releasing a new episode of the English-language FRFG podcast every three months, focusing on topics that directly impact the rights and future of coming generations. Be sure to check out our other episodes, including the two-part series on existential risks posed by nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence.