Guest Host Iza Ding with Deborah Seligsohn: Inside COP30 in Belem, Brazil, and China's Climate Leadership

In this episode of the Sinica Podcast, guest host Iza Ding interviews Dr. Deborah Seligsohn about climate change, China's role in global climate politics, and environmental governance. The discussion spans from impressions of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to China's approach to climate negotiations and technology leadership, and the historical context of air pollution control in China, including the U.S. Embassy's air pollution monitor in Beijing. They explore China's leadership in renewable energy and electric vehicles, the complexities of international climate finance, and the dynamics of international negotiations, as well as the importance of in-person interactions at events like COP. The conversation also touches on the Montreal Protocol, soft power, and the credibility of nations in addressing climate change.