COP29 is possibly the grandest and most extravagant thing I’ve ever been a part of. I have been able to travel across the globe to a magnificent city and not only meet new and inspiring people, but make connections that can move my life in a way I’d never imagine. So, with that being said, […]
COP29 Reflection: It’s About Activation
By IOF Program Manager, Rachel Rosner ACTIVATION. This is the reason that Seven Generations Ahead has brought high school students to the United Nations Climate Summit for the past 5 years. The experience invariably affirms and builds on the students’ identities as climate advocates and activists. We know this because we keep in touch with […]
COP29 Youth Dispatch: Chloe Zhu
My last day at COP29 was truly a perfect end to this once in a lifetime experience. Though it sometimes takes an hour to reach the venue, our last shuttle ride to the Baku Olympic Stadium felt bittersweet. I started my day in Side Event Room 1 for the daily Women’s Constituency Meeting, and it […]
COP29 Roundup: Day 6
By Gary Cuneen, Seven Generations Ahead November 16, 2024 Petro COPs Last night at an off-site venue (Landmark Hotel) in Azerbaijan, The Climate Reality Project hosted a panel led by Al Gore, which discussed many topics including the questioning of decisions by the UN to host for the third year in a row its COP […]
COP29 Youth Dispatch: Poppy Booth
I am writing this midway through my third day at COP29. It has been an amazing experience and I have learned so much. As a spokesperson for the children and youth pavilion, I have attended many events there and met fellow youths who work in climate around the world. Yesterday, I went to a presentation […]
COP29 Roundup: Day 5
By Gary Cuneen, Seven Generations Ahead November 15, 2024 Inflation Reduction Act and Its Impact Abroad The largest and most significant climate legislation ever passed by the US government – the Inflation Reduction Act – has been creating manufacturing and deployment jobs (EV batteries, electrolizers, heat pumps, solar components, etc.) in unprecedented fashion in the […]
COP29 Roundup: Day 4
By Gary Cuneen, Seven Generations Ahead November 14, 2024 Island Nations Island Nations along with poor developing nations have the most to lose from the impacts of climate change. Several presidents of Island nations (including Barbados, Tonga, Maldives, Bahamas, Cook Island, Granada, Marshall Islands) met yesterday in a summit to put forth their plea for […]
COP29 Youth Dispatch: Elora Cianciolo
Elora receiving a gift after speaking on a panel at the Thailand pavilion. The buildings of Baku are a mashup of multiple distinct architectural styles, Slavic influence competing with palm trees. It is in that way that host country and conference are similar. Distinct groups are coming together to create one single entity. It is […]
COP29 Roundup: Day 3
By Gary Cuneen, Seven Generations Ahead November 13, 2024 Methane The US-China Summit on Methane and Non-Co2 GHGs (Nitrous Oxide, HFCs, Ozone) began with high-level host presentations outlining the multi-country Global Methane Pledge and plan to reduce methane by 30% by 2030 from 2020 levels (which would be equivalent to making all cars, trucks and […]
COP29 Youth Dispatch: Carissa Chen
My first day at COP29 was filled with energy and enthusiasm! After arriving at the Blue Zone and getting our badges, we started off our day exploring the venue, stopping by the delegate pavilions (where we would spend most of our day at). The pavilions held hundreds of parties and organizations, from countries like Turkey […]