COP26
COP26
The Conference of Parties (COP) is the decision-making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing UNFCCC recommendations on global warming and climate change.reviewing UNFCCC recommendations on global warming and climate change.
International Efforts:
Last 25 COPs since 1995, have failed to limit the Global Warming.
The Global Leadership is yet to provide a clear direction for mitigating Climate Change impacts.
COP-26 starting from 31 Oct 2021 could be the last chance for Humanity to avoid catastrophic decline.
The Main themes of COP 26:
- Limiting warming to 1.5 degrees
- Global emissions must halve by 2030
- Globally reach ‘net-zero’ by 2050
- Mobilize Climate Finance
COP 21 at Paris in 2015 saw over 195 countries pledging NDCs to reduce CO2 emissions, But post- pandemic Economic recovery is seeing large rebound to Coal & Oil use with 2nd largest annual increase in CO2 emissions in the History
Will COP 26 be hijacked by finance issues, without committing emission reductions?
Taken from: CCP New Bulletin October 2021 https://www.climatecollectivepune.org/
Climate hazards are threatening vulnerable migrants in Indian megacities https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-021-01105-7
Rising temperature adversely impacts the agriculture, thereby increasing the vulnerability7,8 of marginalized agriculture-dependent rural populations. Thus, climate change can be a catalyst for such migrants to relocate in search of better living conditions and alternate livelihoods9. Although migration is perceived as an important adaptation mechanism to counteract the negative outcomes of climate change2, climate extremes at the destination location, on the other hand, can have a detrimental effect on these migrants10, as population dynamics and climate change is considered a mutually interacting two-way avenue2. Therefore, an improved and systematic understanding of climate change-induced risks that the migrants face at the destinations, especially in megacities, is of utmost importance.
the emergence of two fundamentally different but equally devastating hazards — heatwaves and floods — can contribute to the vulnerability of migrants at their destination ( mainly Mumbai and Delhi) Delhi has witnessed record summer temperatures for several years in a row, accompanied by higher fatalities and hospitalization.
major hazard is flooding in coastal cities such as Mumbai caused by tropical cyclones and sea-level rise. A substantial rise in the pre-monsoon sea-surface temperature trends across the Northern Indian Ocean, specifically in the Arabian Sea, creates a conducive environment for the genesis and propagation of tropical cyclones. the coastal cities — specifically Mumbai, where the influx of marginal migrants is very high — face immense challenges in managing the increasing hydroclimatic hazards, the consequences of which are experienced by the large vulnerable population and are often met with huge monetary losses
European Commission proposes ambitious climate change policies, urging U.S. and other nations to follow https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe-climate-plan/2021/07/14/197ced78-e49b-11eb-88c5-4fd6382c47cb_story.html 14th July 2021
Plans aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent below 1990 levels within less than a decade...expansion of the bloc’s carbon market to include cars, maritime transport and housing..phase out carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles by 2035..
..plans for a social fund, which is expected to help compensate low-income families negatively affected by the changes.
But climate change researcher Edenhofer said it is inevitable that consumers will have to pay a price for the proposals. Politicians need to clearly communicate that we have to bear the costs because change is needed,
Europe Unveils Plan to Shift From Fossil Fuels, Setting Up Potential Trade Spats https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/14/world/europe/climate-change-carbon-green-new-deal.html
.. tariffs on certain imports from countries with less stringent climate-protection rules... eliminating the sales of new gas- and diesel-powered cars in just 14 years, and raising the price of using fossil fuels.
Delivering the European Green Deal https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/delivering-european-green-deal_en
Transforming economy and socities.. New opportunites for innovation, investment and jobs.
Make transpot sustainable: reducing emissions of new cars, promoting zero/low emission vehicles, carbon pricing for aviation, sustainable blnded fuels,
Third industrial revolution - new jobs in new green energy, transport, construction sectors 35 million building to be renovated by 2030, generating 160000 jobs.
Cleaning the energy system: renewable fuled - hydrogen for industry and transport. tax system for energy products to support green transition
Renovating buildings for greener lifestyles Social Climate Funds .. EUR 72.2 billion over 7 years in funding for renovation of buildings, access to zero and low emission mobility, or even income support.
Restoring nature and enabling biodiversity
Here Are All of Trump’s Major Moves to Dismantle Climate Action https://time.com/7258269/trump-climate-policies-executive-orders/ Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law’s “Climate Backtracker,” has logged more than 45 efforts to scale back or eliminate federal climate mitigation and adaptation measures since the administration took office at the end of January—ranging from boosting fossil-fuel production to withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accords.
More Logging in National Forests https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/immediate-expansion-of-american-timber-production/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Staff Cuts https://time.com/7262974/noaa-layoffs-climate-research-weather/
Withdrawing From Paris Accords https://time.com/7208955/trump-paris-climate-agreement-withdraw-impact/
Evaluating FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency https://apnews.com/article/trump-first-trip-california-north-carolina-nevada-b906880254ce7bf249c3dcefa45bf846
Ramping up Oil and Gas Production https://time.com/7208857/trump-oil-executive-orders-climate-impact/
Environmental Protection Agency EPA Cuts https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/epa-employees-told-dismissed-immediately-rcna190474
Banning Paper Straws https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/ending-procurement-and-forced-use-of-paper-straws/
Pausing Electric Vehicle Adoption https://time.com/6206639/electric-vehicle-tax-credits-inflation-reduction-act/
https://time.com/6304143/inflation-reduction-act-us-global-impact/
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