The 29th Conference of Parties (COP) just concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the last 29 years of COP, there have been several dramatic moments, with Presidents crashing meetings, delegates slashing their hands, tears and several sleepless nights. The world though has come a long way from climate change cynics to making incremental changes to contain the catastrophe headed our way. But it hasn't exactly been a linear journey. For every two steps ahead, the world has often moved ten steps backward. Come with us as we take you through the roller coaster history of COPs. 

The Rearview is a podcast where the hosts guide you on a scenic route through the history of science. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, deep archival dives, and a closer look at the quirky minds behind groundbreaking ideas.

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Despite Repeated Warnings - Paul McCartney  

US President offers alternative to Kyoto accord 

1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment 

Trump decides to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement

Floods of tears as climate change 'hard man' breaks down at summit

President Obama at Copenhagen Climate Change Conference

Venezuelan Climate Envoy Recalls 'Bloody Palm' Incident

12-year-old protestor disrupts event at COP28 UN Climate Summit

Climate activist Thunberg hits back at Trump over anger management taunt

Hosts: Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K Nair

Guest: Priscilla Jebaraj

Recorded, produced and edited by Jude Francis Weston