The three-top climate diplomacy events that you cannot miss this year. — 2021 was the fifth hottest year on record. Will 2022 steal this primacy? We will see. Certainly, the new year will be very “hot” from a climate diplomacy standpoint. The calendar for 2022 is busy with meetings and important release dates. Here you can find the top-three: 1. The Intergovernmental…

Netflix has a new number one hit. With a stellar cast, the movie touches politics, the environment, and the role that media play in all this chaos. But there is an untold message we can read between the scenes. — A few days ago, I tested positive for COVID-19. The timing could have not been worse. I had already planned the move to a new country and — even more important — spending New Year’s Eve with high-school friends in the mountain. Guess what? My plans have drastically changed.

The year is ending and recalling what happened there is much that makes me happy. Above all, the fact you are reading this blog. — It all started with a question from a very inspiring leader of mine. “Why don’t you open a blog on climate change?” she asked a few months ago. Then a colleague came right away with the same question. And two weeks later a friend. …

Climate physicist Cyril Brunner explains how negative emission technologies can help us fighting climate change. — A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to enjoy a blonde beer and an interesting conversation with Cyril Brunner. He is a postdoctoral researcher in Climate Physics at ETH in Zurich and his research focuses on assessing the potential of carbon dioxide removal for Switzerland. This includes all carbon…

As COP27 looms on the horizon, negotiators are preparing to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. Here are three key topics that we can expect to come up during the talks. — COP27 will kick off in two weeks. Expectations are high. And a first disappointment has already come through. Coca-Cola was recently announced to be one of the main sponsors of the UN climate conference.

Europe imports about 45% of its gas supply from Russia. Those money are financing the war against Ukraine. What can European countries do to keep their houses warm at reasonable prices, shifting away from Russian gas, and trying to achieve the Paris goals? — Cities have been bombed. More than three million people have fled Ukraine. Is it even appropriate to talk about climate change in this moment? I think so. The immediate crisis is capturing all our attention but this is intrinsically linked with energy and climate change for two key reasons. One…

It is time to go beyond the controversial outcomes of COP26 and look at the future. Here are three key topics that will be crucial for tackling climate change in the coming months. — During the last two weeks, I have been travelling through the Canary Islands — trying to disconnect from the internet and connect with nature. …

The current model for climate targets is outdated and does not deliver results. We need to think beyond the old, linear economic mantra of “growth at all costs.” — Last weekend, I bought a bottle of wine for my little cousin who just celebrated six months. He will open it when turning 18, in 2039. After doing some researches, I discovered that those wines that get better with time are called “wise” wines.

The UN climate summit boiled down to cash, coal, compensation and the willingness to speed up the drawdown of fossil fuels. It concluded with timid steps, although some are useful at the margin. — After 13 days of grueling negotiations, shock announcements and late-night meetings, COP26 has drawn to a close. The final agreement from the summit, known as the Glasgow Climate Pact, was signed off by 197 parties. …