The Road to COP: Warwick Climate Governance Series
Warwick Climate Governance Nexus: A Series of Events for Climate Collaboration and Leadership
Warwick Climate Researchers Networking Event
Date: tbc
Location: Warwick University
Description: This event will bring together climate researchers from across Warwick University for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. Attendees will discuss ongoing research projects, form interdisciplinary connections, and explore new opportunities for climate research collaborations.
Key Focus: Strengthening Warwick’s climate research community and fostering interdisciplinary work aligned with global climate governance goals.
Outcomes From COP 29
Date: Spring Term
Location: Warwick University/Hybrid
This event will provide an in-depth exploration of the key takeaways from COP 29, with an emphasis on climate finance as a catalyst for global climate strategies. It will connect Warwick researchers, climate initiatives, and the broader COP 29 goals, highlighting the importance of equitable financial support in achieving Net Zero targets.
Key Focus Areas:
- Climate Finance as a Driver of Change: Exploring how equitable and increased financial support is critical to meeting Net Zero targets.
- Just Transitions: Highlighting the role of climate finance in ensuring a fair transition, particularly for vulnerable communities and regions.
- Impactful Local and Global Change: Understanding how Warwick's research community can contribute to both local and international climate finance strategies, aligning with the broader COP 29 objectives.
Climate Knowledge Production Café: Reimagining Climate Governance through Epistemic Justice
Date: November 28th 2024
Location: Ramphal Building Warwick University
Description: This participatory event will explore how Indigenous knowledge and Global Majority perspectives can shape more just and equitable climate governance. The Climate Knowledge Production Café will center on epistemic justice, challenging dominant paradigms in climate research and policy. Participants will engage in roundtable discussions and collaborative exercises to reimagine how climate knowledge is produced, shared, and valued, with a focus on decolonising climate governance and promoting inclusivity.
Key Focus: Participatory knowledge creation, Indigenous questioning, and embedding epistemic justice in climate governance frameworks.