- Attenborough Studio
- Friday 2 May, 15.00–16.00
- Free, booking required
Demystifying the COPs
Explore the history, impact and decision-making process behind the Conference of the Parties (COPs) with two experts, each offering a unique perspective.
At COP summits global leaders gather to make major decisions. But how did COPs begin, who gets to attend and how are decisions made? Plus, if the decisions being made impact all our futures, then how can we have a say?
When it comes to climate, these conferences are the world’s most significant decision-making events, shaping the future of people and the planet. But change also happens outside these meetings, beyond the influence of world leaders.
This year’s COP30 takes place in Brazil, home to the Amazon rainforest – a symbol of nature and key to the health of the planet. Join Daniel Bradley, Head of Climate and Environment for the UK Mission to the EU, and Larissa Pinto Moraes, climate justice activist and co-founder of Engajamundo, a youth-led organisation in Brazil tackling social and environmental challenges. Together, they’ll unpack the COP process, share their first-hand experiences, discuss their expectations for COP30 and highlight opportunities for action inside and outside the conferences.
Speaker bios
Dr Daniel Bradley
Daniel is the Head of Climate and Environment at the UK Mission to the European Union. He works with the European Union across bilateral and international action for climate and green transition, protecting the biodiversity of land and oceans and tackling pollution. Dan has been a UK government adviser and diplomat on international development, climate, environment, agriculture, food security and poverty reduction issues since 2003. This includes nine years in New Delhi, six in Brasilia and four in London supporting Africa and Asia missions. He’s also represented the UK in United Nations negotiations and in work with the World Bank, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, European Union and Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Larissa Pinto Moraes
A black woman from the Brazilian Amazon region, Larissa’s one of the heads of Engajamundo, a youth-led organisation working with social and environmental issues. In her climate justice activism, she’s interested in discussions about the impacts that the climate crisis has on marginalised groups. She’s also interested in the power of resilience these communities have on withstanding and protecting the environment.
Visiting information
- All ages are welcome, but content is recommended for ages 16+.
- This venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the start of the event.
- The event will be an hour long. After the event there will 30 minutes for you to chat to the speakers and each other.
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