COP26: What Has It Achieved So Far?

Yin Shao Loong, Senior Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute | Bunn Nagara, Honorary Research Fellow of the Perak Academy | Aroe Ajoeni, Researcher

08-Nov-21 18:00

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Tonight, we dive into the ongoing COP26 - first, what big decisions have been made so far, and why are activists saying it’s simply not enough? Secondly, we examine whether there’s still value in these sorts of diplomatic conferences. Lastly, the voice of youth activists has been loud and clear - we look at what they’re calling for.

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Produced by: Loo Juosie, Adeline Choong, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Environment, Science, Politics, Social Issues, law & legal matters

Tags: Evening Edition, COP26, climate change, climate crisis, climate action, environment, youth activism, foreign relations,

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