The Intelligence from The Economist COP out: the UN climate talks
Dec 16, 2019
Katrine Bragg, Environment editor at The Economist, and David Rennie, author of the Chaguan column, dive deep into the challenges of the recent UN climate talks. They unpack the disappointing COP25 outcomes, highlighting the struggle for global commitments while contrasting it with the European Green Deal's hope. The conversation shifts to China’s meat-eating culture and its impact on climate change, revealing a concerning rise in beef consumption. Also discussed is innovative Autoland technology, promising to improve aviation safety in emergencies.
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COP25 Disappoints
- The COP25 climate talks in Madrid failed to achieve decisive action on emissions cuts or carbon markets.
- Disagreements arose over increased commitments from large emitting countries and establishing rules for global carbon markets.
EU Green Deal Offers Hope
- The UN struggles to achieve consensus among nearly 200 nations on climate action due to resistance against top-down policy dictates.
- Meanwhile, the EU's Green Deal offers a potential model for achieving carbon neutrality through comprehensive policy.
Carbon Market Impasse
- Carbon market discussions at COP25 failed due to disagreements on how to handle existing credits from the Kyoto Protocol.
- Some countries want to reuse credits, leading to double-counting of emissions reductions.