Episode

COP30 and South Asia

Podcast: Beyond the Indus
Published: Dec 8, 2025
Duration seconds: 2989
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Summary

In this episode of Beyond the Indus, Meera Gopal, an international legal scholar and policy professional specializing in climate law and diplomacy, joins host Tushar Shetty to examine the outcomes of COP30 in Belém, Brazil and the implications for South Asia We discuss the mixed results of COP30, the impact of U.S. absence on climate negotiations, the concept of the "Just Transition" mechanism and what it means for developing countries, South Asia's climate vulnerabilities, and the critical challenges of regional climate cooperation in South Asia amid fractured political relations.