What's Up with COP29
This Climate Emergency Forum episode delves into the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
This video was recorded on October 23rd, 2024, and published on October 30th, 2024, and represents the opinions of the discussion participants.
The discussion explores the effectiveness of past COPs, highlighting that despite 29 conferences, global emissions continue to rise, tracking worst-case scenarios. The speakers debate the pros and cons of these events, noting that while they provide valuable networking opportunities and increase media coverage of climate issues, they have failed to significantly alter the trajectory of climate change.
The conversation then shifts to potential improvements for future COPs. Suggestions include focusing more on carbon dioxide removal and directly cooling the climate, alongside emission reductions. The speakers emphasize the need for the United Nations to declare a global climate emergency and implement mandatory targets for transitioning away from fossil fuels. They also stress the importance of addressing tipping points, particularly in the Arctic, and the potential collapse of ocean currents like AMOC.
Throughout the discussion, the speakers express concern about the disconnect between the urgency of the climate crisis and the actions taken at COPs. They criticize the continued focus on the 1.5°C warming target, which they argue is no longer achievable, and call for more realistic assessments of our current trajectory towards 3°C of warming. The episode concludes with a call for viewers to stay informed about COP29 and make their voices heard on climate issues.
Links:
United Nations Climate Change Conference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
SB60: June UN Climate Meetings
https://sdgs.un.org/news/sb60-june-un...
China has more than one billion tons/year of new coal mines in the pipeline, report says
https://www.reuters.com/business/ener...
State of Global Water Resources 2023
https://wmo.int/publication-series/st...
Nordic Council
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_...
Healthy Planet Action Coalition
https://www.healthyplanetaction.org/
Nationally Determined Contribution
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa...
No 1.5 Without Intervention (CEF Video)
• No 1.5 Without Intervention
The Looming Threat of Climate Tipping Points (CEF Video)
• The Looming Threat of Climate Tipping Points
New Greenhouse Gas Removal Pathways (CEF Video)
• New Greenhouse Gas Removal Pathways
Global Warming of 1.5
https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/
Regular Panelists:
Dr. Peter Carter - MD, Expert IPCC Reviewer and the director of the Climate Emergency Institute
Paul Beckwith - Climate Systems Scientist. Professor at the University of Ottawa's Paleoclimatology Laboratory as well as at Carleton University
Guest Panelist and Host:
Herb Simmens - Author, Co-founder of the Healthy Planet Action Coalition (HPAC), Climate Emergency Board Member and former college instructor.
Video Production:
Charles Gregoire - Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader
Heidi Brault - Video production and website assistant, Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP26 team lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum; BA (Psychology); Climate Reality Leader
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Background Music:
Title: Through the City II
Author: Crowander
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