Before we Cup 28 Looking at recent headlines about, it is important to know the context of the bigger picture. Science has been telling us unequivocally since before the first Coup (Conference of the Party) in 1995 that the world has a traditional Fuel (coal, oil and gas) need to be abandoned.
We have now organized 28 international conferences on environmental emergencies. In 1995, the number of delegates in this conference was less than 4,000, which has increased to more than 97,000 this year. The goal is to try to control the problem. I have colleagues, who participated in the coop every time. Yet the rate at which we are making the climate problem worse has steadily increased over this period.
In fact, there is no detectable evidence of the amount of carbon that humans have seen with the naked eye Change of environment There may be a problem. In other words, beings on another planet analyzing carbon emissions data would not be able to see that humans are trying to deal with the climate emergency.
We are now using up conventional fuels faster than ever and using up the carbon budget at a staggering rate of about 1.5 percent per month, limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Can’t be done.
The question was always, could the Coupe 28 be different and somehow mark a turning point?
Many of us attended the recent coup with particularly low expectations. The conference is chaired by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, chief executive of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, which plans to increase its production capacity from 4 million barrels per day to 5 million barrels per day by 2027.
They have already been exposed. He apparently belied his neutral role by using the opportunity of the conference to push for new oil deals. He has also been caught saying that he does not believe in the scientific justification for reducing conventional fossil fuel extraction.
This is on record. (He later backtracked, however, saying that both he and the UAE “have a lot of faith in and respect for the science” behind climate change.)
Meanwhile, the coup was attended by an ever-stronger conventional fuel lobby and the meat industry tripled its presence, including 100 delegates who represent their countries and thus become insiders. Got exclusive access to discussion.
What did the Coupe 28 finally deliver? The result was described by some as a historic moment.
As a result, governments are ‘required’ to start phasing out oil, coal and gas this decade in order to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but there is no real rule to do so. Not designed. Thus, all parties will continue to increase oil production for the next few years.
The situation is even better for the conventional fuel industry. She hides the catastrophic destruction of our climate and environment behind a narrative that seems plausible, until you delve into the details. What is needed is a commitment to rapid and immediate reductions in fossil fuel extraction.
The desire to expand renewable energy is a cover because until renewable energy replaces conventional fuels, and this can only happen if fossil fuels are limited, we have to face carbon on the other side of the cover. The benefit of reducing emissions will not be seen.
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A doubling of the rate of energy efficiency improvement is called for, but unfortunately the dynamics of the energy system are such that they actually tend to increase total energy consumption, unless something is put in the way. go For example in extracting fossil fuels, but this is not the case.
The language used in the coup seems to appease some of us, but there are indications that no practical action will be taken. The statement calls for the phasing out of ‘inefficient’ subsidies on conventional fuels only.
The statement calls for continued use of conventional fuels in the interim until (more clean energy use) and by doing so opens the door to the exploration of new gas fields, in clear opposition to the International Energy Agency’s advice. .
Overall, the recent COP resolutions will have no impact on the rate of fossil fuel withdrawal, but they will serve to brace humanity for the climate emergency. The Kop series has undermined most of the world’s efforts to deal with the problem of environmental degradation. It has done more harm than good.
A prime example of this is the Loss and Damage Fund, which is critical to ensuring a viable transition path to alternative energy for the developing world. A mere $700 million is nothing compared to the amount needed to take practical steps.
Whoever is presenting this situation as progress depends on their failure to properly distinguish between the millions and billions of people they are addressing. The status of the appropriation is a drop of water compared to the hundreds of billions of dollars that are actually needed.
In summary, the four main points that COP 28 needed to focus on but failed to address were the rapid decline in fossil fuel production and consumption. Reducing global energy consumption so that fewer fossil fuels are needed and renewable energy can replace fossil fuels rather than simply continue to be used alongside conventional fuels. The loss and damage fund is scaled to meet the needs of the developing world’s transition to alternative energy, the rapid reduction of methane gas emissions, particularly in the agricultural sector.
The coupe 28 was a huge disappointment and I am not optimistic about the coupe 29 either.
Mike Berners-Lee is an environmental consultant and Professor of Social Futures at Lancaster University.
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Industry’s influence was a significant factor at COP28, with many attendees questioning whether meaningful climate progress can be achieved when key decision-makers have ties to fossil fuel interests.
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- 1 Industry’s influence was a significant factor at COP28, with many attendees questioning whether meaningful climate progress can be achieved when key decision-makers have ties to fossil fuel interests.
- 2 – What are the main criticisms of COP28 regarding its effectiveness in combating climate change?
COP28: A Step Backwards in the Fight Against Climate Change
As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, the recent COP28 conference has left many feeling disillusioned and disappointed. Despite the urgent need for drastic reductions in fossil fuel production and consumption, the conference’s outcomes have been criticized for lacking tangible commitments and concrete actions.
A Brief History of COP Conferences
Since the first COP conference in 1995, the world has seen an increase in the number of delegates attending the conference, from less than 4,000 to over 97,000 this year. However, despite this growth, the rate of climate problem worsening has steadily increased over the period. In fact, humans have not made any detectable progress in reducing carbon emissions, and the carbon budget is being depleted at an alarming rate of 1.5% per month.
COP28: A Missed Opportunity
Many had low expectations from COP28, chaired by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, which plans to increase its production capacity from 4 million barrels per day to 5 million barrels per day by 2027. Al Jaber’s neutral role was compromised when he used the conference to push for new oil deals and expressed skepticism about the scientific justification for reducing fossil fuel extraction.
The conference was also attended by a strong conventional fuel lobby and the meat industry, which tripled its presence, giving them exclusive access to the discussions. The outcome of COP28 has been described as a historic moment, but it falls short of expectations. Governments are “required” to start phasing out oil, coal, and gas this decade, but there is no real mechanism to enforce this.
The Conventional Fuel Industry’s Hold on COP28
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– What are the main criticisms of COP28 regarding its effectiveness in combating climate change?
The Futility of COP28: Why the Climate Crisis Remains Unchecked
As the world’s attention turns to the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), it is essential to understand the context of the bigger picture. Science has been consistently telling us since the first COP in 1995 that the world needs to abandon traditional fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) to combat climate change. Yet, despite 28 international conferences, the rate at which we are making the climate problem worse has steadily increased over this period.
The goal of COP28 is to try to control the problem, but the outcome is far from promising. In fact, there is no detectable evidence that humans are taking concrete actions to address the climate emergency. The rate at which we are using up conventional fuels is faster than ever, and we are using up the carbon budget at an alarming rate of about 1.5% per month. This makes it virtually impossible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The question remains: Can COP28 be different and somehow mark a turning point?
Many attended the recent conference with low expectations, and rightfully so. The conference is chaired by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, which plans to increase its production capacity from 4 million barrels per day to 5 million barrels per day by 2027. This conflict of interest is glaring, and his comments during the conference only added fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile, the conventional fuel lobby and the meat industry have increased their presence at COP28, with over 100 delegates representing their countries and gaining exclusive access to discussions. This only serves to undermine the purpose of the conference.
So, what did COP28 finally deliver? The result has been described by some as a historic moment, but in reality, it falls short of expectations. Governments are now “required” to start phasing out oil, coal, and gas this decade to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but there is no concrete plan to enforce this goal. In other words, all parties will continue to increase oil production for the next few years, with no commitment to rapid and immediate reductions in fossil fuel extraction.
The desire to expand renewable energy is touted as a solution, but until renewable energy replaces conventional fuels, and this can only happen if fossil fuels are limited, we will not see the benefits of reducing emissions. The catastrophic destruction of our climate and environment is being hidden behind a narrative that seems plausible, until you delve into the details.
COP28 has failed to deliver any meaningful action on climate change. The outcome is a watered-down agreement that allows countries to continue their destructive practices, with no concrete plan to reduce emissions or phase out fossil fuels. It is time for us to acknowledge the futility of these conferences and demand real action from our leaders to address the climate crisis.
Keywords: COP28, Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
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