COP in , COP out : Progress , Challenges , and Outlook
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• CONTENTS @ green | January-February . 2025
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COP in , COP out : Progress , Challenges , and Outlook
THE TIMe to act on climate change is now , and the most urgent issue on the agenda is the necessity for rapid emissions reductions to meet global climate targets .
Despite some perceived progress in renewable energy deployment , global greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions are dangerously approaching record highs .
This unacceptable trend is primarily driven by relentless fossil fuel consumption , industrial activities , and deforestation .
KEY CHALLENGES
• Delayed emissions peak : Major economies are still increasing or maintaining high emissions levels , obstructing our ability to restrict global warming to 1.5 ° C above preindustrial levels .
• Fossil fuel expansion : The continued approval of new oil , gas , and coal projects by governments directly contradicts the scientific consensus calling for immediate phaseouts .
• Climate financing gaps : Developing nations are facing significant hurdles in securing adequate funding for clean energy and climate adaptation . The international community ’ s failure to deliver on promised aid is a glaring shortfall that underscores the urgent need for global collaboration .
• Extreme weather impacts : Escalating temperatures are driving more frequent and severe heatwaves , wildfires , storms , and floods , resulting in humanitarian and economic crises that cannot be ignored .
• Slow Decarbonisation of industry & transport : Heavy industries , shipping , and aviation remain disproportionately dependent on fossil fuels , with alternative solutions either underdeveloped or prohibitively expensive . To meet our climate targets , we must adopt stronger policies , fast-track renewable energy expansion , and ensure substantial financial support for vulnerable regions .
The coming years are critical - this is our moment to rise to the challenge and forge a path toward significant progress .
To meet our climate targets , the world needs to implement stronger policies , accelerate renewable energy expansion , and provide more substantial financial support for vulnerable regions .
The next few years are crucial , but they also hold the potential for significant progress .
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