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The China-Global South Podcast
China and the Politics of Global Climate Diplomacy
Aug 28, 2023
The podcast discusses the failure of G20 countries to agree on renewable energy capacity, China's contradictory actions on climate change, and challenges in global climate diplomacy. It also explores the Republican Party's stance on climate change, coal reduction progress, and upcoming opportunities and events.
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- The failure of G20 countries to agree on a plan to triple renewable energy capacity highlights the ineffectiveness of current climate change institutions.
- Developing countries face challenges in transitioning to cleaner energy due to geopolitical tensions and economic dependencies on fossil fuels.
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Climate diplomacy and the failure of the G20
The G20's recent meeting in Chennai, India aimed to negotiate consensus on transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. However, key goals, such as tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030, were not achieved. Saudi Arabia, Russia, South Africa, Indonesia, and China objected to the plan, highlighting their reliance on carbon-based economies and fossil fuel exports. China's stance, in particular, remains unclear. The failure of the G20 highlights the ineffectiveness of current systems and the lack of consensus on climate action. The upcoming COP28 conference must address these issues and move beyond empty rhetoric to concrete commitments.
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