COP30 is about to begin. Where do we stand ahead of the conference? What are the key issues to watch, and how might the complex geopolitical context influence the discussions in Belém?

To find out, Anna is joined by three Chatham House colleagues: Ana Yang (Director of the Environment and Society Centre), Bernice Lee (Distinguished Fellow and Senior Advisor) and Nick Bridge (Associate Fellow at Chatham House and former UK Special Representative for Climate change).

For additional analysis, please see:

• The expert comment 'What can COP30 achieve, following US withdrawal and underwhelming climate plans', available here.
• The explainer 'What is COP30 and why does it matter for the climate?, available here.
• The expert comment 'The UN climate process remains indispensable', available here.