By: Isabel

Isabel — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:59:03 +0000

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/dec/06/poznan-conference-climate-change?commentpage=1
Three foundations needed for Poznan to succeed wtih a global deal, says Kevin Watkins, senior research at Oxford.
1) Plan of action on adaptation backed by increased aid. For millions of vulnerable people in drought-prone areas of Africa, flood zones in South Asia, and elsewhere, dangerous climate change is is happening now.
2) Developed countries need to reduce deforestation. Investments of $17-30bn annually could halve deforestation levels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.
3) The world needs a Marshall Plan for low-carbon financing and technology transfer. Scaling-up emissions trading must be part of that plan, alongside wider multilateral mechanisms. Covering the incremental costs of low carbon technologies for coal-fired power generation and renewable energy would give developing countries an incentive to join a global deal – and to decarbonise their energy systems.
If people power is going to have impact, countries need to focus on pushing a clear set of agendas with representatives. Are these the right ones? Is there another set? What set has the government from your country gone with and whcih direction is the agenda going?

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