5 ways countries stymie climate negotiations without actually saying ‘no’
By Shannon Gibson, Professor (Teaching) of Environmental Studies, Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, The Conversation · November 9, 2026
The methods can be subtle but effective at slowing progress, particularly when fossil fuels are involved. Here’s what to watch for as the latest global climate talks get underway.
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