Consider This from NPR The Story Behind the Summit: Leading A Global Climate Change Fight Into 2022
Dec 16, 2021
Alok Sharma, President of COP26 and a pivotal figure in global climate negotiations, shares insights from the monumental 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. He discusses the urgent realities of climate change impacting lives globally, including rising sea levels affecting Fijian communities. Sharma reflects on the emotional turbulence of negotiations and the challenges of achieving consensus among nearly 200 nations, emphasizing the need for actionable commitments rather than mere promises to safeguard our planet's future.
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Arctic Temperature Record
- Verkhojansk, Siberia, known as the "Pole of Cold", recorded a temperature above 100°F.
- This record high, confirmed by the UN, highlights the dramatic climate changes in the Arctic.
Flooding in Fiji
- Fiji's ambassador to the UN, Satyendra Prasad, shared how climate change is impacting his home.
- His family's home has been flooded multiple times in recent years due to rising sea levels.
Global Impacts of Climate Change
- The COP26 summit highlighted the global impact of climate change through personal stories.
- Participants from various countries shared experiences ranging from flooding to disappearing sea ice.