This year, the 29th session of the COP (Conference of the Parties) will take place from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. During this meeting, countries will negotiate and make decisions regarding global climate change actions and policies.

​Are you interested in climate change and want to learn more about how decisions on this topic are made? Then join us for the opening lecture of UAntwerpen’s Climate Week on Tuesday, 12 November at 5 PM!

Prof. Dr. Hans Bruyninckx, an expert in global environmental governance and former head of the European Environment Agency, will take you into the world of the COP and answer the following questions, among others:

  • What is a COP?
  • What exactly is discussed?
  • How does decision-making take place?
  • What is the potential impact of the decisions?

Whether you are an environmental student, interested in international politics, or simply want to learn more about how decisions that shape our future are made, you are most welcome!

Practical information:

  • Date: Tuesday, 12 November
  • Time: 5 PM
  • Location: Auditorium R.004, Stadscampus (Rodestraat 14, 2000 Antwerp)
  • Language: Dutch

You can also follow the lecture via livestream. A link will be sent to you upon registration.

Participation is free, but registration is required.