Tag

Cop

All articles tagged with #cop

Global Climate Talks Underway as U.S. Absence Highlights Challenges

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico

Featured image for Global Climate Talks Underway as U.S. Absence Highlights Challenges
Source: Politico

California's Governor Newsom is actively engaging in international climate discussions in Brazil, aiming to strengthen global climate commitments and fill the void left by the absence of the U.S. federal government, with a focus on implementing climate solutions at the city and state level amidst a lack of comprehensive global agreements at COP in Belém.

China Emerges as Global Leader in Climate Change Efforts Amid U.S. Retreat

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com

Featured image for China Emerges as Global Leader in Climate Change Efforts Amid U.S. Retreat
Source: BBC.com

As the US, under President-elect Donald Trump, threatens to withdraw from international climate agreements, China is emerging as a potential leader in climate action. At the recent COP climate conference, China demonstrated a more cooperative stance and revealed significant climate funding contributions, signaling a shift in its role. This change is driven by China's economic interests in renewable energy, where it leads globally in production and seeks new markets, aligning with its Belt and Road Initiative. This development could reshape global climate negotiations, emphasizing economic over political motivations.

Global Push for Climate Finance as COP29 Negotiations Intensify

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times

Featured image for Global Push for Climate Finance as COP29 Negotiations Intensify
Source: The New York Times

At the COP climate talks, progress is being made towards establishing a Loss and Damage Fund, aimed at providing financial assistance to countries most affected by climate change impacts. This initiative is part of ongoing international negotiations to address the economic and environmental challenges posed by climate change.

Accelerating Climate Action: Unveiling the Path to 1.5°C

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hindustan Times

Featured image for Accelerating Climate Action: Unveiling the Path to 1.5°C
Source: Hindustan Times

The assessment of the first "global stocktake" of progress on climate change since the Paris Agreement in 2015 shows some positive developments, including a decrease in the expected global warming by 2100 if current policies are followed. The increase in renewable energy capacity and the implementation of carbon-pricing schemes have contributed to this progress. However, more needs to be done to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to 2°C. The COP conferences provide a platform for side-agreements and new expressions of intent, but the private sector's investment and redesigning of energy markets are crucial for further advancements. The urgency of climate change is evident in the record-breaking temperatures experienced this year. Discussions on solar geoengineering and carbon dioxide removal should be held outside of the COP conferences, while countries need to be explicit about their removal plans and separate them from emission reduction targets. The UN process can help galvanize progress, but more action is needed to address the challenges ahead.

UN Climate Talks in Dubai Spark Agenda Spat and Tough Questions.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by AOL

Featured image for UN Climate Talks in Dubai Spark Agenda Spat and Tough Questions.
Source: AOL

Diplomats from almost 200 countries have resumed talks on tackling global warming in Bonn, Germany, with the aim of shaping a deal that might put the world on track to prevent a dangerous increase in temperatures. The U.N.'s top climate official, Simon Stiell, called for deep cuts in fossil fuel use, saying that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will require a phaseout of fossil fuels. Stiell welcomed the steep rise in renewable energy production but said that deep cuts in fossil fuel production and consumption are needed, and that we are not seeing them.