Alice Farmer, Associate Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law It’s been really thrilling to follow the climate mobility discussions at COP this year. Climate mobility is an urgent question: as the world around us changes, where will humans live? During the Ceremonial Opening, the President of Negotiations, Australia’s climate and energy minister, […]
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Ana Trueba, Graduate Student in Climate and Quaternary Studies The theme for day two, set by the Presidency, was energy and transportation. Among the discussions was one about a report published in October this year by the previous COP presidency (Belem) outlining a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels (TAFF). The Belem presidency took […]
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Annette LaRocco – Dan ‘63 and Betty Churchill Associate Professor of Climate Policy and International Affairs The COP may be hosted in Turkiye this year, but the influence of the Brazil COP30 presidency is still being felt. In a high profile event led by the COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago, prominent diplomats including the […]
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Dr. Cindy Isenhour, Designated Contact Point and Head of Delegation Welcome! Please join us here each day for insight into what is happening at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 31st Conference of Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye (November 9-21, 2026). Members of the UMaine and Maine Law delegation will be posting updates […]
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