Economist Podcasts COP out: the UN climate talks
Dec 16, 2019
In this discussion, Katrine Bragg, Environment editor for The Economist, and David Rennie, author of the Chaguan column on China, dive into the disappointing outcomes of the UN climate talks in Madrid. They explore the urgent need for effective climate action and the rising meat consumption in China, which complicates dietary shifts towards vegetarianism. Bragg highlights the critical timeline for reducing emissions, while Rennie reflects on the cultural significance of meat in China amid modern dietary changes. Plus, the conversation touches on groundbreaking aviation safety technology.
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COP25 Disappoints
- The COP25 climate conference in Madrid failed to achieve its goals of increased ambition and establishing carbon market rules.
- Disagreements arose over richer nations' responsibility for loss and damage faced by poorer countries.
EU's Green Deal
- Securing consensus among almost 200 nations at UN climate talks is challenging, hindering top-down policy implementation.
- The EU's Green Deal, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, offers a potential model for global action.
Carbon Market Impasse
- Establishing global carbon markets, intended to accelerate emissions cuts, faced setbacks at COP25.
- Disputes arose over the inclusion of credits from previous agreements and concerns about double counting.