Insights Into COP27
UK has passed on the COP baton, but it still has a responsibility to lead on climate
Business Green, November 23, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte authored an article for Business Green, describing the United Kingdom's ongoing role in global climate diplomacy.
Major takeaway from climate summit
The Navhind Times, November 21, 2022
In comments to India's The Navhind Times, Dean Rachel Kyte described the environmental and social impact of the coal industry.
Tufts sends delegation of students, faculty to annual UN Climate Change Conference
Tufts Daily, November 21, 2022
Several members of the Fletcher delegation spoke to Tufts Daily about their trip to Egypt and participation in COP27.
In COP27's final hours, fears mount that climate pact will fall short of summit's goals
The Logic, November 21, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte told Canada's The Logic about the need for “urgent action” to create an effective carbon pricing system.
COP27: Historic ‘loss and damage’ deal reached at climate talks
Channel 4 News, November 20, 2022 Dean Rachel Kyte appeared on the U.K.'s Channel 4 News to discuss the oil & gas industry's responsibility in the climate struggle.
‘International community must understand that if we bring down India’s emissions it will be good for us globally — we caused the problem, we need to help fix it’
The Indian Express, November 20, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte spoke Esha Roy of The Indian Express about the global benefits from reducing India's carbon emissions.
Amid Disagreements Between Parties, COP27 Extended by a Day to Continue Negotiations
The Wire, November 19, 2022
PhD candidate Tarun Gopalakrishnan told India's The Wire that India showed support at COP for a loss-and-damage fund, even with India unlikely to be a primary beneficiary.
Summit yields ‘historic win’ for climate payments
Politico, November 19, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte told Politico that multilateral development banks could deliver billions of dollars to those in need if they pursued “aggressive” reforms and “took more risk."
How to Pay for Climate Justice When Polluters Have All the Money
The New Yorker, November 19, 2022
For The New Yorker, Academic Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher told Bill McKibbon how the Bretton Woods institutions can "fully integrate climate into their mandates."
India's energy transition will transform India and that's a very good thing for the world
The Economic Times, November 17, 2022
In a piece for Indian newspaper The Economic Times, Dean Rachel Kyte described India's "central" role at COP27 and explained how "a greener and cleaner India means a safer and more prosperous world."
Egypt takes heat for hosting chaotic U.N. climate summit
The Washington Post, November 17, 2022
In comments to The Washington Post, Dean Rachel Kyte contrasted Egypt's approach as COP host to the approach taken by France in 2015.
Renewable energy will need more investment, or Africa will stay dependent on fossil fuels
The Conversation, November 16, 2022
Postdoctoral Fellow Abay Yimere wrote an article assessing challenges in African climate finance, noting the "tremendous chasm between aspirations and policy execution."
Global Climate Summit Offers 'A Master Class in Diplomacy and Negotiation'
Tufts Now, November 15, 2022
Five members of Fletcher's delegation spoke to Tufts Now about their experiences at COP27 in Egypt.
U.S. and China Restart Climate Talks
The New York Times, November 14, 2022
Academic Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher told The New York Times that both the U.S. and China "are under pressure at the COP to mobilize more climate finance for poor countries."
4 signs of progress at the UN climate change summit
The Conversation, November 14, 2022
In a piece for The Conversation, Dean Rachel Kyte wrote that "the pathway forward for ramping up climate finance" is becoming clearer.
Business Green, November 14, 2022
"Out of every crisis comes an opportunity," Dean Rachel Kyte told Cecilia Keating for Business Green, noting how "Putin's energy supply shock" has damaged the stability of fossil fuel markets.
COPTV
COPTV, November 12, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte was interviewed for the official COP27 web channels.
BBC Inside Science
BBC Radio 4, November 10, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte joined a group of experts to assess COP27 for BBC Radio 4's Inside Science program.
Biden's Message on Climate Might Not Be the One the World Wants
The New York Times, November 10, 2022
In comments to Lisa Friedman, Dean Rachel Kyte relayed frustration she witnessed from African leaders towards the U.S. approach to climate change.
The US-China climate deal was a rare bright spot in an otherwise thorny relationship. Should it be mended?
CNN, November 10, 2022
Academic Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher told CNN that a "healthy competition" between the U.S. and China on clean energy can "benefit everyone."
Rachel Kyte: Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at the forefront of the fight against the climate crisis
Idis, November 9, 2022
During her visit to Greece before COP, Dean Rachel Kyte spoke to Marilisa Anastasopoulou for a podcast episode about political attitudes on climate change.
It's the Energy System, Stupid
Project Syndicate, November 8, 2022
Together with Vanessa Nakate and Connor Turner, Dean Rachel Kyte wrote an op-ed for Project Syndicate, advocating for renewable energy investment.
Outside Source (COP Segment) (Link to video file)
BBC News, November 8, 2022
Academic Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher appeared on BBC World News program Outside Source, discussing the failure of wealthy countries to meet climate finance commitments.
Journies and Discoveries (COP Segment) (Link to video file)
CGTN (Chinese state broadcaster), November 8, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte gave a television interview to CGTN, describing her expectations for COP27.
Time to Rethink Climate Finance
Foreign Affairs, November 7, 2022
Academic Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher wrote a feature for Foreign Affairs, assessing the state of climate finance efforts.
Rachel Kyte in "K": Bad timing for hydrocarbon development
Kathimerini, November 7, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte was profiled for Kathimerini, Greece's leading daily newspaper. She gave commentary on Europe's energy crisis ahead of the COP summit.
How Putin and Friends Stalled Climate Progress
The New York Times, November 5, 2022
Academic Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher told The New York Times that authoritarian leaders "pose a threat" to tackling global problems, though much depends on if they "perceive climate action to be in their self-interest."
How UN secretary general became an outspoken voice for climate action
The Guardian, November 4, 2022
In comments to Fiona Harvey, Dean Rachel Kyte complimented António Guterres's "ambition" in "pursuing climate justice."
Rishi Sunak and the West must recognise Africa's superpower status at Cop27
The Times, November 4, 2022
Together with Bernice Lee of Chatham House, Dean Rachel Kyte wrote a piece for The Times proposing a new Western approach to Africa during a summit hosted on the continent.
How UN secretary general became an outspoken voice for climate action
The Guardian, November 4, 2022
In comments to Fiona Harvey, Dean Rachel Kyte complimented António Guterres's "ambition" in "pursuing climate justice."
Unpacking the Climate Emergency
It's Possible (UNFCCC Podcast), November 3, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte discussed COP with Johan Rockström on "It's Possible", a podcast affiliated with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Rishi Sunak to attend COP27 in climate summit U-turn
Financial Times, November 2, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte spoke to Financial Times about the importance of COP participation for "international credibility."
Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world's poorest countries, and what does compensation look like?
The Conversation, November 2, 2022
PhD candidate and CPL researh fellow Bethany Tietjen authored a piece for The Conversation about loss and damage, a major focus for developing countries at the African-hosted climate conference.
World At One: November 2
BBC Radio 4, November 2, 2022
Sarah Montague hosted Dean Rachel Kyte on BBC Radio 4's World at One program for a conversation the U.K. government's approach to COP27. (segment at 38:00)
Road to COP27: What's at Stake?
India Speak, the CPR Podcast, November 2, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte joined Navroz Dubash on India Speak, the podcast by the Centre for Policy Research (CPR). They discussed the stakes for COP27, focusing particularly on climate finance.
Two pivotal pillars that will dominate COP27
Hindustan Times, November 1, 2022
In his COP27 preview piece for Hindstan Times, author Navroz Dubash quoted his podcast conversation with Dean Rachel Kyte.
How debt-for-climate swaps can help solve low-income countries' fiscal and environmental challenges at the same time
The Conversation, October 31, 2022
PhD candidate and CPL researh fellow Soyoung Oh wrote a piece for The Conversation about debt-for-climate swaps, an option for developing countries to pursue at COP27.
Two-thirds of US money for fossil fuel pours into Africa despite climate goals
The Guardian, October 31, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte spoke to Oliver Milman of The Guardian about U.S. policy towards African climate finance, ahead of this year's Africa-hosted COP.
At The Global Methane, Climate and Clean Air Forum, Experts Stress the Need for #FastClimateAction
Climate & Clean Air Coalition, October 7, 2022
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition published quotes from Dean Rachel Kyte's keynote address at their pre-COP forum.
UN chief Guterres demands fossil fuel tax to finance climate action
Le Monde, September 21, 2022
Dean Rachel Kyte decried the "erosion of political momentum" for climate action among U.N. members in comments to Le Monde.
Five ways the world can break the deadlock on funding climate damage
Reuters, September 12, 2022
Looking ahead to COP27, Dean Rachel Kyte authored a piece for Reuters proposing five shifts to speed up progress on climate finance.
6 months after the climate summit, where to find progress on climate change in a more dangerous and divided world
The Conversation, May 10, 2022
At the midway point between COP26 and COP27, Rachel Kyte wrote for The Conversation to assess progress and preview future developments.