Everything you need to know about COP

Take a deeper look at what to expect from the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) with this explainer from Global Witness, an investigative organisation that exposes industries fuelling the climate crisis and profiting from environmental destruction. The article introduces the COP process, explores who takes part in climate negotiations and reflects on some of the key outcomes and unresolved issues from COP30. 

Looking ahead to COP31, it examines the conference's focus on implementation, including climate finance, adaptation, electrification, waste reduction and climate resilience. The article also highlights some of the debates and challenges that may shape negotiations. 

Offering both background context and critical analysis including an overview of what was agreed at COP30 last year, this article provides a useful overview of the issues likely to feature prominently at this year's climate summit. 

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