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The Climate Briefing unpacks the biggest issues shaping international climate politics. Hosted by Anna Åberg and Bhargabi Bharadwaj of Chatham House, the podcast features voices from governments, international organizations, think tanks, academia and the private sector worldwide.

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Sep 17, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    Contested waters in international politics (opens the original)

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    This season of droughts, heatwaves, and wildfires has shone a light on a growing vulnerability: the security of our water resources. Following the Stockholm World Water Week that took place last month and an upcoming UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi later this year, this episode explores questions around how climate change and growing demand are reshaping global water security. It considers: Where is water becoming a source or a tool of geopolitical tension? Is the international system equipped

  2. Episode · Jul 23, 2026

    The World Bank scraps its climate finance target. What happens now? (opens the original)

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    The World Bank Group (WBG), along with the other multilateral development banks (MDBs), plays a critical role in helping its client countries transition to low-carbon economies and strengthen their resilience to the impacts of climate change. In late June, however, following pressure primarily from the United States, the WBG abandoned its target of allocating 45 per cent of its financing to climate-related activities. The Bank's broader Climate Change Action Plan, which was due to expire on 30 J

  3. Episode · Jul 9, 2026

    What is COP30's 'Just Transition Mechanism'? (opens the original)

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    At COP30, Parties agreed to develop a 'Just Transition Mechanism', which many hailed as one of the real bright spots of the conference. Climate Action Network International, for example, called the decision 'one of the strongest rights-based outcomes in the history of the UN climate negotiations'. What is the Just Transition Mechanism? What impact could it have? And what are the next steps in operationalizing it? To find out, Anna and Bhargabi speak to Anabella Rosemberg, Senior Advisor on Just

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