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The #BonnClimateConference failed once again to address the key drivers of the #ClimateCrisis [= #FossilFuels]. Delay is the new Denialism.
A 🧵on the #FalseSolutions increasingly being pushed in the @UNFCCC negotiations: #CCS #CDR & #geoengineering are dangerous distractions!
The #BonnClimateConference failed once again to address the key drivers of the #ClimateCrisis [= #FossilFuels]. Delay is the new Denialism.
A 🧵on the #FalseSolutions increasingly being pushed in the @UNFCCC negotiations: #CCS #CDR & #geoengineering are dangerous distractions!
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Science is crystal clear, the only way to meaningfully reduce emissions is a rapid, equitable, full & funded phase-out of ALL fossil fuels. In this essential #JustTransition, there's is NO space for dangerous distractions such as #CCS or #CarbonRemoval.
ciel.org/news/ipcc-sums…
Science is crystal clear, the only way to meaningfully reduce emissions is a rapid, equitable, full & funded phase-out of ALL fossil fuels. In this essential #JustTransition, there's is NO space for dangerous distractions such as #CCS or #CarbonRemoval.
ciel.org/news/ipcc-sums…
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#CCS is NOT a climate solution @CA_Latest climateanalytics.org/publications/2…
#CCS may carry even more risk & uncertainty than drilling for oil or gas, according to @ieefa_institute
ieefa.org/resources/norw…
#CCS is NOT a climate solution @CA_Latest climateanalytics.org/publications/2…
#CCS may carry even more risk & uncertainty than drilling for oil or gas, according to @ieefa_institute
ieefa.org/resources/norw…
The « Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty » - launched in Sweden at a « Stockholm+50 » @UNEP 50th Anniversary event last June is having a side event today at #BonnClimateConference 
Audience interaction starts the session
2 questions:
1/ Stand up if you see enough progress in fossil fuel phaseout in your country (1 person)
2/ Stand up if you think there is insufficient action in your country. (Most of the Room)
2 questions:
1/ Stand up if you see enough progress in fossil fuel phaseout in your country (1 person)
2/ Stand up if you think there is insufficient action in your country. (Most of the Room)
Alex Rafalowicz is a spokesperson for the Fossil Fuel Treaty effort and provided a brief introduction to the treaty which you see below in three parts. 1/3
Today we publish the 1st edition of the "State of Carbon Dioxide Removal" report, a global assessment of the current #StateofCDR, and the gap we need to close to achieve the Paris temperature goal.
Full report➡️stateofcdr.org
An ongoing 🧵
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Full report➡️stateofcdr.org
An ongoing 🧵
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This report compiles a first estimate of the total CDR being deployed (2 GtCO2/yr).
Almost all comes from "conventional" CDR on land, via afforestation, reforestation & forest management.
"Novel" methods don’t contribute much yet.
#StateofCDR
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Almost all comes from "conventional" CDR on land, via afforestation, reforestation & forest management.
"Novel" methods don’t contribute much yet.
#StateofCDR
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We provide a calculation of total gross CDR in #IPCC-assessed pathways to keep warming below 1.5C and 2C, including all methods. All pathways involve substantial cumulative CDR volumes (450-1100 GtCO2 by 2100) - in addition to immediate & deep emissions reductions
#StateofCDR
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#StateofCDR
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[1/🧵] @Ripple's Green ♻️ Agenda 2030 — Part 1/2
@Ripple as a significant actor in the achievement of the most critical goal of:
🌱 „Goal 13 Climate Action“
In part 1 of this series, I will break it ALL down for you in regards to #Ripple 🧵👇
@Ripple as a significant actor in the achievement of the most critical goal of:
🌱 „Goal 13 Climate Action“
In part 1 of this series, I will break it ALL down for you in regards to #Ripple 🧵👇
[2/33] ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE!
This is typically a heated topic. That is why I will do my best to be neutral, clear, and factual. Expect no guesstimates or personal opinions on this subject.
Everything is stated exactly as it is!
This is typically a heated topic. That is why I will do my best to be neutral, clear, and factual. Expect no guesstimates or personal opinions on this subject.
Everything is stated exactly as it is!
Hello everyone!
📢Have you done your vocal warm-ups this morning?
It seems that we really need to speak, sing and shout much more as Parties are not listening, or don’t want to…
🎶Do you want to know what is ruining the tune? Read this thread 🧵🎶
📢Have you done your vocal warm-ups this morning?
It seems that we really need to speak, sing and shout much more as Parties are not listening, or don’t want to…
🎶Do you want to know what is ruining the tune? Read this thread 🧵🎶
Ministerial pairs have been announced to get some of the thorny issues unstuck:
🇿🇦🇩🇰South Africa and Denmark - MWP
🇲🇻🇪🇸Maldives and Spain - GGA
🇮🇳 🇦🇺India and Australia - Finance NCQG
🇸🇬 🇳🇴Singapore and Norway - Art 6
🇨🇱 🇩🇪Chile and Germany - Finance for L&D
🇿🇦🇩🇰South Africa and Denmark - MWP
🇲🇻🇪🇸Maldives and Spain - GGA
🇮🇳 🇦🇺India and Australia - Finance NCQG
🇸🇬 🇳🇴Singapore and Norway - Art 6
🇨🇱 🇩🇪Chile and Germany - Finance for L&D
#LossandDamage Finance - G77 and China are UNITED! They have presented a clear and concise path which follows in many ways the precedence of the #GCF and Adaptation Fund.
The @UN #HLEGReport on Net-zero Emissions Committments is out
The problem though: #IPCC 1.5C pathways don't reach net zero GHG emissions by "2050 or sooner", but by the end of the century. The famous "net zero by 2050" (better "early 2050s) is CO2 only
un.org/en/climatechan…
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The problem though: #IPCC 1.5C pathways don't reach net zero GHG emissions by "2050 or sooner", but by the end of the century. The famous "net zero by 2050" (better "early 2050s) is CO2 only
un.org/en/climatechan…
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You might be in disbelief, but have a look at the #IPCC AR6 WG3 Summary for Policymakers, Table SPM.2:
For 1.5C with no or limited overshoot (category C1), pathways reach net-zero CO2 in 2050-2055, but net-zero GHG in 2095-2100
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3…
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For 1.5C with no or limited overshoot (category C1), pathways reach net-zero CO2 in 2050-2055, but net-zero GHG in 2095-2100
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3…
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The difference between net-zero CO2 and net-zero GHG can be explained by the dominant role of non-CO2 GHGs (methane, nitrous oxide, f-gases) in residual emissions and the dominant role of CO2 in removals
BREAKING: #China🇨🇳 mentioned #Taiwan & One China Policy for the first time in #climate context as Climate Envoy Xie Zhenhua delivers the national statement at #COP27 instead of President Xi Jinping
More on the speech below 👇🧵
More on the speech below 👇🧵
🚨As part of One China policy, 🇨🇳 would support #Taiwan 🇹🇼 on climate policy implementation. This shows again how 🇨🇳 sees the interlinkages between climate & geopolitics! National security now part of every aspect - including global climate action!
Xie said the #20thPartyCongress confirmed 🇨🇳 determination to green development & implementation of its climate targets. He reiterated that 🇨🇳 will play an active role in global climate governance bit.ly/3hjA5EJ
Where is geoengineering creeping into climate negotiations? Our latest briefing explores these spaces and the narratives that support false solutions.
Read some of our demands to get #GeoEngineering out and bring real solutions in to #COP27 & #UNFCCC:
Read some of our demands to get #GeoEngineering out and bring real solutions in to #COP27 & #UNFCCC:
Real actions & real solutions are needed to keep global temp rise below 1.5C. The UNFCCC must focus on ensuring the deep and rapid reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases, not on ways to mask or compensate for continued emissions such as carbon markets & geoengineering.
None of the geoengineering technologies proposed will reduce emissions or address any of the root causes of climate change. Promoting carbon removals through geoengineering delays and distracts from the rapid reduction of emissions that the world needs.
This is a bold headline. Great to see US acknowledging the need for #LossAndDamage finance. But the crux of the matter is the actual provision of funds, to which the US remains staunchly opposed. msn.com/en-us/news/wor…
Key line: "US negotiators at next month’s UN climate summit in Egypt are discouraging any explicit push for new aid or funding." Instead, they want to discuss "financial arrangements" framing that doesn't imply an actual obligation of developed countries to provide money.
"Financial arrangements" could mean insurance schemes like the Global Shield or other arrangements outside the #UNFCCC. These are not a replacement for direct provision of funding. (btw we did a whole paper 5 yrs ago on why insurance for L&D doesn't work: actionaid.org/publications/2…)
The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change @SRclimatechange has just dropped an *amaze-balls* report to the UN General Assembly, starting later this month. Governments will have to respond.
documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/…
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We are being confronted with an enormous climate change crisis of catastrophic proportions. It is happening now.
The result of a catastrophically inadequate response from historical emitters / developed countries.
The result of a catastrophically inadequate response from historical emitters / developed countries.
The members of the Group of 20 account for 78% of emissions over the past decade. Noting: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Korea and USA are falling short
By contrast, the 55 most vulnerable economies have lost over half their economic growth potential owing to the #climatecrisis.
By contrast, the 55 most vulnerable economies have lost over half their economic growth potential owing to the #climatecrisis.
➡️Only 6 out of 97 scenarios in the #IPCC #AR6 WG3 category C1 ('no to limited overshoot') never cross 1.5C
➡️91 out of 97 cross 1.5C temporarily, and then go back to 1.5°C by 2100
If you read the Summary for Policymakers of IPCC AR6 WG1 (Aug. 2021), this cannot come as surprise
➡️91 out of 97 cross 1.5C temporarily, and then go back to 1.5°C by 2100
If you read the Summary for Policymakers of IPCC AR6 WG1 (Aug. 2021), this cannot come as surprise
Below the numbers from #IPCC #AR6 WG1. Not sure if this knowledge was conciously included in "keeping 1.5C alive and within reach" messaging around #COP26.
'Overshoot' pathways (= exceedance & return) didn't make it onto the high-level #UNFCCC agenda yet
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1…
'Overshoot' pathways (= exceedance & return) didn't make it onto the high-level #UNFCCC agenda yet
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1…
The overshoot logic might also a little bit hard to detect in this #IPCC #AR6 WG1 SPM figure. That's because overshoot is quite small (0.1°C) for SSP1-1.9, while at the same time all standard RCP levels (1.9-8.5) are shown in one figure
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1…
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1…
Ich habe @COP26 mit dem Gefühl verlassen, dass dieser Prozess nicht geeignet ist, die #Klimakrise aufzuhalten. Dies war meine 22. COP seit 1995. Einige Themen und Abk. haben sich geändert - aber ich könnte meine Artikel aus den 90er Jahren problemlos wiederverwenden... Thread ⬇️
@COP26 (2) Der grundlegende Fehler liegt in der Forderung, im Konsens zu entscheiden. Die gutwilligen Kräfte haben sich selbst gefesselt, indem sie das Schicksal der Welt an die Zustimmung der Händler fossiler Brennstoffe für #Klimaschutz gebunden haben. Thread ⬇️
@COP26 (3) Die Gutwilligen tun so, als ob sie etwas hätten, mit dem sie verhandeln könnten, so wie bei Abrüstungsgesprächen - "wenn du die Anzahl deiner Raketen um x reduzierst, werde ich es um y tun". Das ist ein Drohpotential mit dem sich verhandeln lässt. Thread ⬇️
Media, and especially UK media, this goes to you. We often seek simple terms to describe climate COPs. And we have milestone COPs and, well, less milestone ones. For me, this was first and foremost a 'Media COP'. And it was not a milestone COP. It was never mean to be. (see next)
I have been to COPs since 2008 and I do not recall a single one where media would have been given so much access to plenary. Informal stocktaking plenaries in the final days were broadcasted live and became partly a political theatre. In between... (continued)
... cameras crowded around huddling delegates. A live broadcast showed US, Chinese and other delegates hashing out final details of the texts. The President got emotional, which then made the evening news.
Why is this important? Because it helps understand this COP. (cont'd)
Why is this important? Because it helps understand this COP. (cont'd)
Already seeing articles blaming India for #COP26 "phase down" instead of "out" coal language. REALLY important to see full context here. The problem is not India; the problem is the US & rich countries refusing to couch fossil fuel phaseout in the context of global equity. 🧵
The text targets "unabated coal power and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies" which leaves GIANT loopholes for CCS (and "efficient" FF subsidies) as well as leaving out oil & gas entirely. India earlier suggested that it address ALL fossil fuels in an equitable manner. #COP26
But an equitable fossil fuel phaseout would place most of the burden squarely on the US and rich countries, as we show in this year's CSO Equity Review report. This would be unacceptable to Biden administration negotiators. civilsocietyreview.org #COP26
How will climate negotiators deal with diminishing carbon budget for 1.5C?
Some thoughts from our recent @OneEarth_CP paper "#UNFCCC must confront the political economy of net-negative emissions"
Now available #OpenAccess for 2 months
cell.com/one-earth/full… #COP26
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Some thoughts from our recent @OneEarth_CP paper "#UNFCCC must confront the political economy of net-negative emissions"
Now available #OpenAccess for 2 months
cell.com/one-earth/full… #COP26
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Paper led by @aniruddh_mohan, co-authored with @MathiasFridahl, @hollyjeanbuck & @Peters_Glen
cell.com/one-earth/full… #COP26
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cell.com/one-earth/full… #COP26
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Basic problem is quite easy to understand. We're very close to 1.5C, and even if you think it's still possible to stay within the remaining carbon budget (<500 Gt), this would mean that every country needs to reach net zero pretty soon.
#COP26
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#COP26
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Remarkable framing shift ahead of #COP26
While "close to 1.5C" is politically more plausible than "limit to 1.5C", it's quite ambiguous, similarly to already established "well below 2C"
Is this the new language incorporating (initial) overshoot of 1.5C?
politico.eu/article/why-th…
While "close to 1.5C" is politically more plausible than "limit to 1.5C", it's quite ambiguous, similarly to already established "well below 2C"
Is this the new language incorporating (initial) overshoot of 1.5C?
politico.eu/article/why-th…
Some background on #IPCC WG1 projections for threshold 1.5C crossing times under different scenarios, explained by @hausfath for @CarbonBrief
carbonbrief.org/analysis-what-…
carbonbrief.org/analysis-what-…
"Constructive ambiguity" is a useful tool to reach agreement under #UNFCCC. But problematic that #ParisAgreement doesn't exclude or at least sets clear constraints for 1.5C overshoot. Creates way too much flexibility
See our 2017 @NatureGeosci piece
rdcu.be/cAqml #COP26
See our 2017 @NatureGeosci piece
rdcu.be/cAqml #COP26
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1. Suppose an alien spaceship will land on earth next week.
After many light-years of travel through space, some friendly little green creatures decide to get out and stretch their legs on our planet.
What would they report home?
🧵Thread
1. Suppose an alien spaceship will land on earth next week.
After many light-years of travel through space, some friendly little green creatures decide to get out and stretch their legs on our planet.
What would they report home?
🧵Thread
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2. I guess their first description would be ecstatic.
Hidden in the fast, cold, and dark universe, they discovered a blue planet that brims with an incredible diversity of life, aided by ideal living conditions.
🧵 Thread continues
#nature #life
theplanet.substack.com/p/humans-only-…
2. I guess their first description would be ecstatic.
Hidden in the fast, cold, and dark universe, they discovered a blue planet that brims with an incredible diversity of life, aided by ideal living conditions.
🧵 Thread continues
#nature #life
theplanet.substack.com/p/humans-only-…
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3. But:
Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has lost 83% of all wild mammals and half of all plants.
Of all the mammals on earth, 96% are livestock and humans, while only 4% are wild mammals.
🧵 Thread
#wildlife #biodiversity #climatecrisis
theplanet.substack.com/p/humans-only-…
3. But:
Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has lost 83% of all wild mammals and half of all plants.
Of all the mammals on earth, 96% are livestock and humans, while only 4% are wild mammals.
🧵 Thread
#wildlife #biodiversity #climatecrisis
theplanet.substack.com/p/humans-only-…
🚨⚠️Growing concerns at ongoing🇺🇳UN Climate Talks that modalities of virtual negotiations constitute huge step back for the right of civil society and #IndigenousPeoples to participate effective in climate related decision making!
more details in thread...
#ParisAgreement #SB2021
more details in thread...
#ParisAgreement #SB2021
2/ Virtual set up cld have been opportunity for inclusive process, yet many decisions prevent participation:
🔇no adequate input in plenary
🤐no modalities for effective input in negotiations
⛔️critical negotiations closed
🤝no opportunities for informal interactions/events
🔇no adequate input in plenary
🤐no modalities for effective input in negotiations
⛔️critical negotiations closed
🤝no opportunities for informal interactions/events
3/ Lack of transparency & participation is serious concern, esp when:
❌ concerns of those representing most vulnerable are ignored
🚓civil society space is shrinking globally & environmental leaders are under threats
⚖️agenda doesnt allow to address issues re: to #ClimateJustice
❌ concerns of those representing most vulnerable are ignored
🚓civil society space is shrinking globally & environmental leaders are under threats
⚖️agenda doesnt allow to address issues re: to #ClimateJustice
BREAKING: If all governments were to meet their promised #NetZero targets, warming in 2100 would be 2.1˚C. Our new analysis - full report here bit.ly/CAT_Nov2020 THREAD
2/ Our estimates include 127 government net zero promises, totalling more than 63% of global emissions. Including China, the US (Biden's promise), Japan, South Korea. bit.ly/CAT_Nov2020
3/ It's clear the #ParisAgreement is having an impact. This graphic shows the history of how we got here. Our full report here bit.ly/CAT_Nov2020 #climate #unfccc
1990: Greenpeace paper acknowledges planet must not exceed a 1ºC temp. rise. 2009, w/ ecological/climate crisis engulfing planet, Greenpeace/TckTckTck "fights" for binding agree. that would allow planet to further warm to full 2ºC - undermining #G77.
theartofannihilation.com/the-most-impor…
theartofannihilation.com/the-most-impor…
Undermining #G77, & small island atolls that fought for 1ºC. #Bolivia led this charge. TckTckTck was created by #Greenpeace, #Avaaz, 350, #WWF, et al (see image). The brand & campaign, created by adverting giant Havas. A "movement" for advertisers & media "to use & exploit."
Assistance in forming We Mean Business was provided by three main NGOs: World Resources Institute, #Greenpeace, & #WWF, as well as two pivotal institutions that assisted, ITUC & the #UNFCCC. Purpose ("new power") assists in brand identity/campaigns.
theartofannihilation.com/the-manufactur…
theartofannihilation.com/the-manufactur…
The ruling class "imperative" to save, rebrand & expand the capitalist system, is coming down like a sledgehammer over our collective heads. The "#reset" social engineering & behavioral change campaigns have just begun. Know your enemy. This is #classwar.
Revisiting The #BTeam.
Revisiting The #BTeam.
B Team: Founded by billionaire Richard Branson (Virgin) & Zeitz former CEO of Puma, co-founder of eco-luxe lodge Segera Retreat & the Zeitz Foundation in #Kenya.
Managed by PR firm Purpose co-founded by Heimans (Avaaz, "New Power", Share Verified).
dotwnews.com/lodges/jochen-…
Managed by PR firm Purpose co-founded by Heimans (Avaaz, "New Power", Share Verified).
dotwnews.com/lodges/jochen-…
Benioff: Founder, CEO of #Salesforce. B Team Leader. World Economic Forum's Board of Trustees member. Inaugural Chair of WEF's Forum Center for the #4IR. Owner of TIME magazine. Co-founder of Breakthrough Energy w/ Gates et al. (nuclear, #CCS)
#GreatReset
#IngkaGroup is #Ikea
#GreatReset
#IngkaGroup is #Ikea
Good that Fridays for Future activists start dealing more and more with the nitty-gritty details of EU #climate policymaking. But with several factual errors and questionable claims in this article, they are risking their credibility.
A short thread [1/n] #EUClimateLaw
A short thread [1/n] #EUClimateLaw
You can of course criticize EU #climate policy for not being ambitious enough, but claiming that "the EU is cheating with numbers" needs to be backed up with very strong arguments.
medium.com/@GretaThunberg…
[2/n] #EUClimateLaw
medium.com/@GretaThunberg…
[2/n] #EUClimateLaw
Let's start with FFF authors' core argument that EU is cheating because the 55% are counted from 1990 onwards not from 2018
The EU has never claimed otherwise. 1990 has always been the base year for EU headline #climate targets (as for many others in #UNFCCC)
[3/n] #EUClimateLaw
The EU has never claimed otherwise. 1990 has always been the base year for EU headline #climate targets (as for many others in #UNFCCC)
[3/n] #EUClimateLaw
On March 26 2020 the Club of Rome published an open letter: Call to Action from the Planetary Emergency Partnership*: Emerging from the Planetary Emergency and partnering between People and Nature"
clubofrome.org/impact-hubs/cl…
clubofrome.org/impact-hubs/cl…
"#Covid19 has shown us that overnight transformational change is possible. A different world, a different economy is suddenly dawning."
The transformational change consists of a multi-pronged global transformation. The finalization of nature (#NewDealForNature) & reboot to #4IR.
The transformational change consists of a multi-pronged global transformation. The finalization of nature (#NewDealForNature) & reboot to #4IR.
First signatories to the open letter include Christiana Figueres, Sandrine Dixson (Co-President of The Club of Rome) Kate Raworth, Johan Rockström (#CI), & Hunter Lovins.
#NewDealForNature
#VoiceForThePlanet
#4IR #SmartCities
#TheyMeanBusiness
#NewDealForNature
#VoiceForThePlanet
#4IR #SmartCities
#TheyMeanBusiness
We are reacting to the #UNFCCC text and stocktake now.
It would be a betrayal of people around the world, suffering from the impacts & those that are calling for action. The 🇨🇱presidency had 1 job, protect the integrity of the Paris agreement & not allow it to be torn apart by cynicism & greed. Right now it is failing. @climatemorgan
@mohadow: At the very least, we want to see revived the enhancements to the NDCs. If that doesn't come through, it will have failed. The second thing that is most important for this process is that we don't undermine the environmental integrity of the deal.
