1/ To add to the #hottakes for #COP26. There will be lots of mentions of 'lack of trust '. Let me help unpack what that means.
1. Rich countries have made so many promises to developing countries and then broken them, that they put Pinnochio to shame
Want some examples here we go
1. Rich countries have made so many promises to developing countries and then broken them, that they put Pinnochio to shame
Want some examples here we go
2/ Ever wonder why we're heading towards 2.7c warming when this is the 26th Climate Summit. After years of negotiation rich countries agreed to cut emissions - but between 2008 to 2012 they only managed an aggregate cut of 5%. And that was enough for the USA to leave the Protocol
3/ That of course didn't stop the USA from spying on developing country negotiators. Yes! At COP15 and tried to ram through a secret deal cooked up rich countries that was termed a suicide note for developing countries. theguardian.com/environment/20…
4/ And it wasn't just spying, it was bullying, key developing negotiators recalled back to countries after calls from European capitals, aid agreements used to force developing countries to agree to back rich country positions independent.co.uk/climate-change…
5/ I digress. Rich countries pretty much refused to act & said these climate impacts are hitting you hard but we will only increase to cut our emissions by 2020 of around 25-40% if we can get rid of these pesky legally binding, science-based targets.
6/ Did they cut their emissions. No, they didnt. Aggregate emissions reductions between 1990 and 2018 a pathetic 13%
& don't get me started on UK climate leadership (that's for another thread). But include aviation, shipping, offshored emissions UK cuts were 0.5% every year
& don't get me started on UK climate leadership (that's for another thread). But include aviation, shipping, offshored emissions UK cuts were 0.5% every year
7/ There is a legal principle in the climate agreements - that those who are burning the planet have to provide $$ to the countries dealing with the results of their arson. This isn't charity, it isn't aid, its a legal obligation. You have heard about $100 billion a year by 2020
8/ Whilst the number was plucked out of thin air by Hilary & not based on need, many developing countries thought ok at least we are finally going to get something, even if its peanuts. So far in 2017-18: USD 22.5 billion
But wait for this - 80% of its is debt creating loans
But wait for this - 80% of its is debt creating loans
8/ Every year same promise made & broken & now like that shifty geezer who promises to pay you tomorrow. (well if tomorrow is 2023) but only if they get to count every penny of other aid, money from private sources, & what's down the back of the sofa. theguardian.com/environment/20…
9/ Train pulling into Glasgow so got to leave this thread. But when COP26 ends - remember those doing the pointing, those ramping up the blame game on developing countries, all the 'whataboutery about China/India', is because they want to distract you from their broken promises.
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