New Delhi:
The United Nations Climate Conference is going to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 November. The eyes of the whole world are fixed on this annual climate conference. Money is needed to carry forward the campaign against climate crisis in the world. Developed countries including America have to increase this ‘donation’ by 10 times. Now the matter is stuck here because developed countries are reluctant on this. In fact, developed countries want more names to be added to the list of rich countries giving ‘donations’ and they want rich countries like Saudi, Qatar, Singapore and China to join it.
Why did clouds start hovering over the climate conference as soon as Trump arrived?
In such a situation, there is a possibility of this crisis increasing further due to Donald Trump. After becoming President in 2016, Trump withdrew America from the Paris Agreement. However, after four years, President Biden again included America in it. Trump can exclude America not only from the Paris Agreement but also from the UN framework. Trump has been calling climate agreements one-sided and benefiting China. The Paris Agreement talks about limiting global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees and 1.5 degrees. The thing to note is that America is the second most polluting country after China.
The arrival of Donald Trump is a deep blow to global climate justice. Their disregard for international agreements and refusal to provide climate finance will deepen the crisis. International policy experts spoke at this time on Wednesday. Sunita Narayan, director general of the Center for Science and Environment, a Delhi-based think tank, said Trump’s election as US president would be a “major blow” to global climate efforts, especially if he repeals important legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Withdraw domestic policies.
Why will the situation get worse because of Trump?
Sunita Narayan also said that the US has historically lagged behind in global climate efforts, especially in terms of financial assistance for vulnerable countries, decarbonization, and financial commitments to developing countries, and the situation will worsen with Trump becoming president. It will get spoiled. Narayan said President Joe Biden’s administration has prioritized domestic climate action, but the Trump campaign’s focus on expanding fracking (a technique of extracting gas and oil from shale rock) and oil production poses a serious threat to US commitments. There is danger.
Joe Biden’s administration has prioritized domestic climate action, but the Trump campaign’s focus on expanding fracking (a technique of extracting gas and oil from shale rock) and oil production poses a serious threat to US commitments.
America is the largest emitter of green gases
Narayan said, “The IRA is important because the US remains the largest historical emitter of green gases and the second largest emitter annually. It is also the world’s largest oil and gas producer and exporter, producing approximately 13 million barrels per day. “The IRA (and its role in reducing emissions 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030) sent an important signal to the world that the US can be a leader in climate action.”
Trump’s emphasis on increasing oil and gas production
In his campaign, Trump emphasized his support for increased oil and gas production, and made “Drill, Baby, Drill” his main slogan. The climate policy expert said that he completely rejected the concerns of climate change. Harjit Singh, climate activist and global engagement director for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, said Trump’s victory is a deep blow to global climate justice and a dangerous increase in climate risks for the world’s most vulnerable communities.
He said Trump’s efforts to increase fossil fuel production, disregarding international agreements and refusing to provide climate finance will deepen the crisis, putting lives and livelihoods at risk – especially in areas most vulnerable to climate change. They are least responsible for it, but are most affected by it. Helen Clarkson, CEO of international non-profit Climate Group, said fighting climate change, funding change and taking action to reduce emissions “poses a huge challenge, the impact of which will be felt at COP29 and for years to come.” Will be done.”
