Experts criticise 'unfocused' and 'chaotic' COP climate summits

Pilgrims march through Glasgow to raise awareness of the climate crisis and demand a fair deal at October's COP26 for the Global South.

Experts in diplomacy and international climate negotiations have suggested that the “pomp and celebrity” of annual COP global climate summits detract from the ability to make focused progress and that they should be held every second year instead.

Speaking at a webinar hosted by the Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) and the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), experts reflected on the success of COP26 and the lessons learned going forward.