This episode brings you the highlights from a special event from UCL marking 10 years since the Paris Agreement. Hear how it continues to influence policy, markets, and public debate — and what lies ahead as the world confronts climate change in an era of geopolitical turbulence.

Host Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Earth System Science) joins forces with Professor Lisa Vanhala (UCL Political Science) from the live event co‑hosted with the French Embassy in London, UCL’s European Institute, UCL Faculty of Laws and UCL's Grand Challenge for the Climate Crisis.

The event brought together diplomats, policymakers, and academics to reflect on the legacy, challenges, and future of the Paris Agreement and their hopes for COP30 in Brazil.

From the optimism of 2015 to the realities of climate governance in 2025, we bring you highlights and a sense of hope from the panel who explore whether multilateralism can survive political fragmentation, how markets are reshaping the clean energy transition, and how solidarity across nations is so challenging. Essential listening for anyone interested in climate governance, international cooperation, and the future of multilateralism.

Panel chaired by Professor Eloise Scotford (Dean of UCL Faculty of Laws), featuring:

• Dan Bradley (UK Mission to the EU)

• Adam Berman (Energy UK)

• Professor Jean Jouzel (CEA, Academy of Science)

• Dr Pedro Schilling de Carvalho (UCL)

• Professor Lisa Vanhala (UCL)

Date of episode recording: 12th November 2025

Duration: 00:46:52

Language of episode: English
Host: Professor Mark Maslin and Professor Lisa Vanhala