COP29: Key Takeaways with Andrew Prag

In this episode of Sustainability Forward, we’re joined by Andrew Prag, Managing Director for Policy at the We Mean Business Coalition, for a deep dive into COP29 in Baku. Andrew brings 20 years of expertise across energy, environment, and climate policy, with leadership roles at the OECD, IEA, and in the private sector.Key topics include:Progress on commitments made at COP28, including renewables, energy efficiency, and fossil fuelsStandout policy-level actions at COP29The climate finance deal: Criticism from developing countries and attempts to address itTranslating the goals of COP29 into actionable stepsThe future of COPs: Will it remain the central platform for global climate negotiations?Andrew’s expertise and on-the-ground perspective provide a thoughtful and comprehensive analysis of COP29’s outcomes and what they mean for the future of climate action.