Tanuj Samaddar is a Commonwealth Scholar and public policy candidate at University College London (UCL). He serves as a Commission Member at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and his commentary and research have been published by the UK House of Commons, Common Dreams, The Print, and Illuminem Voices. Follow his work at www.tanujsamaddar.in or on Twitter: @TanujSamaddar
COP31: Performative summit or a catalyst for climate justice?
Dubbed the “implementation COP,” COP31 organizers say they will focus on moving the global climate agenda from pledges to real-world progress. But will this summit drive the urgent changes needed to avert further climate catastrophe, or will it be just another climate boondoggle masquerading as a high-level gathering of so-called climate leaders?
October 29, 2026
