The conclusion of the UN climate summit in Glasgow brought about the “historic” compromise, which for many of the delegates and the majority of NGOs is above all the disappointment for which COP President Alok Sharma expressed his understanding. Before that, he announced a “moment of truth” for the final spurt of COP26. This manifested itself in the lowest common denominator. With the current draft, the Paris Climate Agreement will at least receive a complete set of rules.
“Friends, the world is watching us”
The UN Climate Change Conference also called on the countries of the world to initiate the phase-out of coal for the first time. The declaration approved by around 200 states on Saturday also calls for “inefficient” subsidies for oil, gas and coal to be abolished. “Friends, the world is watching,” Sharma had previously warned. He said from the start: Either we will succeed together, “or fail together”. The 1.5 degree target, which still seems further and further away, has been strengthened.
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