Claire Brady的动态

As Scotland sadly rolls back its climate commitments today, we can also read about the costs of baked in inaction, or committed damages, also published today... This article in Nature finds that we are on track for climate damages worth $38 trillion per year by 2049. And that damages are projected to be worth 6x more than the mitigation costs of limiting global warming to 2C. And that those who have had the least impact will be most affected. ?????? The solutions? We have them. For example, Earth4All have set out the 5 extraordinary turnarounds we require to avoid collapse in their latest world systems model. It's entirely possible if we act. #reduceinequality #transformfoodsystems #energytransition #empowerwomen #eliminatepoverty

For those who say that climate change is only one of many priorities, like ending poverty, ending hunger, ending pandemics, or improving education, I simply say this: none of these crucial tasks – indeed none of the Sustainable Development Goals - will be possible unless we get the climate crisis under control. To achieve that we need bold new climate goals and Climate finance very urgently from every nation especially from G20 national which is responsible for more than 75℅ of global emissions.

?????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ??????????????? Do you or someone you know need some ‘light’ reading on the world’s hottest problem? Then check out the ‘?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???????? ???? ??????????’ ???????????? https://lnkd.in/dcTKcDGU! The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has made six assessment reports on climate change, with the last one released in 2023. These reports contain the most up-to-date information about climate change, tailored to the needs of policymakers, scientists, and other professionals. But such reports aren’t sufficient in disseminating knowledge to young people and less-educated audiences. The full IPCC Working Group II report on climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability is over 3000 pages long! That is surely a lot of reading. This is why the authors of this report prepared a short summary of climate change impacts on life on Earth. Written in plain language, this report is just 30 pages long and can be read by the widest audience possible. Nature, human life, cascading risks and cases of specific climate change impacts across the world paint a clear picture of the problem. Whether you know a doubting Thomas or want to educate your kids about the dangers of climate change, this report might come in handy! If you know other useful sources for spreading the knowledge about climate change and energy transition, let us know in the comments! #NEAH_edutainment #Outreach #ClimateChangeAwareness #IPCCReport #ClimateEducation #GlobalWarming #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #ClimateCrisis #EcoFriendly #ClimateImpact #Adaptation #Vulnerability #SaveThePlanet #ClimateScience #GreenFuture #ClimateSolutions #EcoAwareness #ClimateChangeIsReal #ActOnClimate #EducateToProtect #ClimateEmergency

According to the EU's climate monitor, this past Sunday, July 21st, was the hottest day ever recorded. This summer, like last summer, continues to break records for extreme heat, and how do people from the general public across the world feel about this? Our partners at Yale Program on Climate Change Communication set out to learn about audience's opinions on climate change globally, conducting a large international study and categorizing people into 6 distinct categories based on their beliefs about climate change—the alarmed, the concerned, the cautious, the disengaged, the doubtful, and the dismissive. What they found is that the largest group in around 3/4s of countries is made up of alarmed individuals. This research helps to inform the media, advocates, companies, and governments on public opinions about climate change, so they can better connect with the public and advocate for change. Read the full new study from YPCC below. #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeSurvey

The economic dimension of climate breakdown is just as bad... #ClimateEmergency #climatejustice “... the world economy is committed to an income reduction of 19% within the next 26?years independent of future emission choices (relative to a baseline without climate impacts, likely range of 11–29% accounting for physical climate and empirical uncertainty). These damages already outweigh the mitigation costs required to limit global warming to 2?°C by sixfold over this near-term time frame and thereafter diverge strongly dependent on emission choices." https://lnkd.in/g_37EhGC

[…] Why the next two years are so essential in saving our planet: ?? First, we know the stakes. You’ve heard me talk before about record shattering heat and massive damage to economies, and how there’s no room for half measures. Let’s take all that as a given. ??Second, we are at the start of a race which will determine the biggest winners in a new clean energy economy. ??Third, for many countries, they will only be able to implement strong new climate plans if we see a quantum leap in climate finance this year. ???? Fourth, it’s about how the Paris Agreement works. As of today, national climate plans - called Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs - in aggregate will barely cut emissions at all by 2030. We still have a chance to make greenhouse gas emissions tumble, with a new generation of national climate plans. But we need these stronger plans, now. ??Fifth and finally, every citizen of every country has an opportunity to be part of this transition. Every voice makes a difference. This year and next, we will need every voice more than ever. Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Full speech: https://lnkd.in/eK_TyPEe

This is a - presumably fairly rare? - longitudinal study on American attitudes to #climatechange showing an overall net increase over time up the spectrum from dismissive to alarmed. I’m extrapolating but this seems to fit the general story that the public are more concerned about climate change than is reflected in our politicians behaviour. So will a more climate aware public take or advocate for more ambitious climate action? And if not what are the blockers? “Research indicates there are several important drivers of shifts in public opinion about climate change, including media coverage, cues from elites and political leaders, experience with climate change, and hearing others talk about it (e.g., weathercasters). Public communication can further engage audiences that are more worried about it and motivated to act, as well as those who are less worried or engaged”

Two great pieces of climate news in the last 24 hours from The Guardian and their excellent coverage of the biggest crisis we face among a sea of crises! The below simply confirms what the engaged have increasingly known for sometime and what the rest have been trying to ignore, we are nowhere near on target for Paris, there is at best tremendous uncertainty in where we stand in relation to a “hot house earth scenario” and many of those who are ignoring the science are doing so in order to make some of the most unsustainable decisions in positions of power. “you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows”! The second piece I refer to was their exclusive interview with outgoing UN special rapporteur David Boyd who said there is something wrong with our brains that is stopping us dealing with the climate crisis. Is that something simply “the selfish gene”? Or is it more complex about an inability to prioritise short term sacrifice for long term gain. He also spoke about how he wakes up in the middle of the night and sees the faces of people living in the frontline of climate change.This is one of the hidden injustices of the struggle for action, those who care, really care and it takes it’s toll - the oblivious live in ignorant bliss!

The year ahead presents a prime opportunity to shift the trajectory: Countries will put forward their next set of climate commitments, or?nationally determined contributions?(NDCs), by early 2025, detailing their intended climate actions over the next decade. Keeping the 1.5-degree C temperature goal within reach will require these next NDCs to achieve a?“quantum leap in?ambition”?and deliver immediate action across all sectors of the economy.?

A first-of-its-kind study shows that companies that proactively respond to climate risk are rewarded by the market; those that don’t, are punished. So if the threat of losing our planetary home and life is not incentive enough, at least there is now evidence to show that NOT taking informed climate action may be detrimental to business. ?? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/epqqMeMj #sustainability #business #climateaction #economy #UNSDGs #risk