The Climate Diplomat
The Climate Diplomat is a unique insider account of the climate negotiations that have shaped and continue to shape the future of our planet, but it is also a fascinating and important book on geopolitics and how the big players like the US, the EU and China negotiate with one another. Drawing on over three decades of experience as the UK and EU’s lead climate negotiator, Peter Betts paints a warts-and-all picture of how world leaders and diplomats tackle these discussions, providing a ringside seat at pivotal moments, such as the run-up to Copenhagen (COP15), the Cartagena Dialogue, the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement (COP21) and as advisor to the UK government on COP 26 in Glasgow.
Reflecting on his life’s work in the final months of his life, Betts provides a revealing portrait of international politics at the highest level with key insights into the motivations of all the major players. He also gives a detailed story of COP, explaining how this controversial and often embattled forum has been crucial in altering the future of our planet’s ecosystem.
