Public talk on how international environmental conferences work and whether they bring real change, with a special focus on the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) currently taking place in Yerevan. Speakers: • Angelina Davydova — environmental journalist who has been observing UN international climate negotiations since 2008 • Vera Goshkoderya — climate activist, urban sustainability specialist, and organizer of environmental projects The discussion will explore what happens behind the closed doors of negotiation rooms, what agreements countries make, and who monitors their implementation, followed by an open Q&A. Free admission with advance registration.