Queen Mary University academics attend COP29 to advance global sustainability efforts

Academics and researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have been sent to attend COP29.

Held in Baku, Azerbaijan, staff are attending the 29th annual United Nations climate conference to assist on matters of sustainability.

Beginning on Monday 11th November, the conference hopes to incorporate AI and other technology to create a more sustainable world.

The delegation of six from Queen Mary will “share their varied expertise in global sustainability, looking at topics ranging from climate policy to culture-based climate action” according to the university.

They will also work to “collaborate with international experts and leaders, demonstrating the university’s commitment to delivering impactful, interdisciplinary research that promotes a sustainable future.”

On X, The QMUL School of business and management told followers of Dr Fernando Barrio’s hope that COP29 “catalyses global commitment to equitable climate solutions by integrating advanced technologies like AI into policy, ensuring these tools serve humanity and the planet sustainably.”

The QMUL School of Business and Management also told followers on X that Dr Benjamin Neimark hopes COP29 will be “focused on seeing accountability and transparency for military emissions particularly those from wartime activities.”

Our team from the School of Business & Management is tackling key issues like climate-fueled land conflicts and the impacts of climate change on armed conflicts. Together with global leaders, we’re shaping a more sustainable, equitable future.
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— QMUL School of Business and Management (@sbmqmul) November 13, 2024

Dr Barrio from the School of Business and Management will lead an event titled: “Socio-economic, Environmental, and Technological Aspects of Climate Change-Fueled Land Conflicts”, with his colleague Dr Neimark speaking at the “Measuring Climate Impacts Across the Cycle of Armed Conflicts” event.

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Also travelling to Baku are, Dr Raymond Ward, a researcher from the School of Geography who focuses on Blue Carbon systems, alongside Dr Pavel Kratina from the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, who studies nature-based climate solutions.

Thiago Jesus, currently doing doctoral research at Queen Mary and involved in the People’s Palace Projects will also attend with Mathilda Lorkin, a PhD student studying human rights protections in carbon markets.

The conference will conclude on Friday 22nd November.

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