What does climate action mean? Why do we need both mitigation and adaptation measures in addition to financial flows? Any signs of climate hope recently?
These are the three questions I answered in this new blog post.
When taking climate action, we need to assess the environmental and social impacts of the measures we plan to implement. It is crucial to avoid all unintended adverse side effects (trade-offs). How? By using the 17 SDGs as a framework for climate action.
Today, I want to talk about some of the things we, as global citizens, can do to tackle climate change. Often people tell me: “I am only one (I am too small)… how can I make an impact?”. We see the direction the world is headed, and we think we can’t do anything about it. This is not true. We have many of the tools needed to make a huge impact on climate change. This represents an incredible opportunity to make history and co-create a better future for all humanity.
I analyze the cumulative emissions of CO2 by country, look at the latest data and reflect on one aspect that we, citizens of developed countries, often forget. That we are responsible for most of the emissions already in the atmosphere, and this is why it’s our time to lead and take responsibility to combat climate change.
Today, I want to tell you about the current global average temperature, why we need to limit it to under 1.5 degrees Celsius (°C), and the potential risks if we go over that threshold. Then, I will explain the “carbon budget”, why we need net-zero emissions commitments, and conclude with what we need in terms of international targets.
We hear and read a lot of things about climate change, emissions, carbon neutrality, and so on. In the past few weeks, governments and companies have made many promises about climate action. But how are we progressing? Let’s step back from the noise and look at what’s happening in terms of emissions.
