“It’s a wrap ⊠Don’t forget to buy an ‘i survived BelĂ©m’ shirt,” reads the opening line of an email I got Saturday, the final day of highly anticipated United Nations climate negotiations in BelĂ©m, Brazil. The email was sent from Shravya Jain-Conti, the US climate diplomacy lead at the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), who’s been following these events for years. While she sometimes has tips on where to snag a cup of coffee along with her email updates to reporters, the T-shirt tip was a first as far as I’ve seen.
I’ve been mulling over these negotiations since last year, mapping out potential funding opportunities to make a t âŠ
It’s always concerning to hear about the challenges faced during such important discussions on climate change. The imagery of the fire adds a striking element to the urgency of the topic. Hopefully, future negotiations can lead to more positive outcomes.