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COP27 Final Thoughts

COP27 Final Thoughts

After a busy week in Sharm El Sheikh, I’ve seen, heard and learned a lot. I feel that I am taking home a better understanding of climate change in general and the process of COP. In this blog post instead of taking you through a play by play of my recent activities at...
COP Day 3: Loss & Damages

COP Day 3: Loss & Damages

With another day at COP done, I can feel myself orienting to the space and rhythm of the conference. Don’t get me wrong, COP is still chaotic and overwhelming, however, knowing where all of the bathrooms and coffee stops are really improves morale. I’ve arrived back...
COP27 Day 2: Stresses and Successes

COP27 Day 2: Stresses and Successes

After days of preliminary meetings and logistics, this Monday we finally started our dive into the Blue Zone (the designated section of COP for meetings and events). Needless to say, it was a lot. There are dozens of rooms with different delegations, debriefings and...
COP27 Initial Thoughts: Migration, Hope and Sleep Deprivation

COP27 Initial Thoughts: Migration, Hope and Sleep Deprivation

            After over 48 hours of plane, cars and so much sitting in airports, I finally arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt early Saturday morning, greasy, sleep deprived and ready to be thrown into the hectic world that is COP27.             Though climate policy has...
Title 42 Continues as the Feds Brace for Increased Border Crossings

Title 42 Continues as the Feds Brace for Increased Border Crossings

The health code Title 42 has long been a controversial tool for immirgation enforcement both under the Trump and Biden administrations. Though it was considered a pandemic measure, it has been largely used for the expedited expulsion of migrants at the US border.  The...