COP Stories
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Jan 202026Outside of the Negotiations: Impactful Moments at COP30
Outside of negotiations, there were an overwhelming number of other events and activities to capture our attention. There were countless side events, press conferences, and COP Presidency mandated events like the Youth Climate...
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Jan 152026Top 5 Takeaways of a Youth Observer at COP30
In November, I had the privilege of attending COP30 in Belém, Brazil as a representative of Phipps and our Youth Climate Advocacy Committee. As a 20-year-old studying Sustainability in college, this was not only my first...
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Jan 062026A Day in the Life of a COP30 Attendee
I’ve heard the experience of attending the global climate conference described in many ways by other attendees: It’s like trying to drink from a firehose. There is everything happening and nothing happening at the...
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Nov 182025Youth Leaders Represent Phipps and Pittsburgh at COP30
This week, Phipps sent two staff members — Jennifer Torrance, Youth Climate Advocacy Coordinator, and Marley McFarland, Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) Leader — with Blue Zone observer status to COP30...
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Feb 232024A Glimpse Inside the ACE Negotiations at COP28
The news often covers the outcomes of the negotiations at COP, celebrating advancements and criticizing vague language, but what actually happens inside the negotiating rooms? Anna and Jennifer are excited to share their insights....
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Jan 122024What We Learned at COP28
Phipps’ dedication to sustainability and climate action earned the Conservatory access to the Blue Zone in this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP28). These badges allow attendees access to the negotiation...
