Is the global public tuning out the climate change debate?

"Divisions mark the last days of the UN climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem. Division marked the COP30 climate summit in Brazil as countries struggled to reach a consensus on several sticking points, including a push to phase out fossil fuels. As the world seeks to address the climate crisis, experts say scientists, politicians, media and business all have a role to play in keeping the public engaged. But are they succeeding?"

"Presenter: Neave Barker Guests: Professor John Sweeney Contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Nobel Peace Prize-winning assessment report Professor Allam Ahmed Leading scholar in sustainable development and the knowledge economy Michael Shank Climate communication expert and former director of media strategy at Climate Nexus"

Deep divisions emerged at COP30 in Belem as countries struggled to reach consensus on several contentious issues, notably a push to phase out fossil fuels. Negotiations highlighted divergent national priorities and stalled over key sticking points, exposing challenges to collective action. Experts emphasize that scientists, politicians, media and business each bear responsibility to keep the public engaged on the climate crisis through clear communication, policy leadership and sustained outreach. The question of whether these groups are succeeding remains open. The event featured Neave Barker and contributors John Sweeney, Allam Ahmed, and Michael Shank.

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