An introduction to the function and history of COP, why this year's COP is controversial, what is happening related to food and agriculture at COP28, and my hopes for this podcast.

Helpful sources and further reading:

COP27 debrief: What’s at stake on agriculture and climate in the coming year? (IATP)

Uprooted Podcast: Talking COP27 (IATP)

Setting the course for global climate action at COP28 (IATP)

At COP28 governments must agree how to transform food systems (Chatham House)

Will a Food and Ag Focus at COP28 Distract From the Fossil Fuel Economy? (Civil Eats)

A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big Ag Is Bringing to COP28 (DeSmog)

Smallholder Farmers Gain Least from International Climate Funding (IPS)

Impact of farming on climate crisis will be a key Cop topic – finally (The Guardian)

Food reform can’t distract from fossil fuels at COP28 (Global Alliance for the Future of Food)

Coalition Calls For A Stronger Food Systems Approach At COP28 (Forbes)