Post by account_disabled on Mar 13, 2024 0:55:24 GMT -5
Yassine When speaking about previous COPs, I think people generalize too much by saying that nothing is being achieved. We need to look at it from another angle: There are many agreements shaping up, but are they being implemented? That’s the real question. In my opinion, the most important aspects that are missing in these climate change negotiations are justice and solidarity. We need to make sure that wealthy countries deliver on the funding—for both climate mitigation and adaptation—that they’ve promised to the most financially vulnerable countries. Q: What does the Rainforest Alliance hope to see happen at COP 28? Yassine: We know that approximately 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from the land sector, whether that’s agriculture, forestry, or other land uses.
For us, the COP is an important forum to promote climate solutions—land-use policies and practices—that address both mitigation and adaptation. It’s also where we push to make sure that the financing gap is addressed. We want to see more funding that promotes community-led, nature-based solutions, like regenerative agriculture and Integrated Landscape Management. We want governments and the private sector to set ambitious commitments and work toward achieving science-based targets that enable climate-resilient BYB Directory development. Can the general public attend or participate in any side events at COP? Yassine: If you are in Dubai, you can go to the green zone, which is the public area of the venue. (The blue zone is only for those who have a badge.
On the COP’s official website, there’s a schedule of all events. But public sessions will also be transmitted live via YouTube, and you can watch the final deliberation day, which is when the parties present outcomes. What can we all do to keep world leaders accountable? Yassine: Keep track of your government’s actions and check to see if it is implementing its commitments. If it isn’t, get together with like-minded individuals and organizations and tell your leaders what you think. To stay current on the latest COP 28 developments and join the conversation, follow the Rainforest Alliance on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and tell us what you think.
For us, the COP is an important forum to promote climate solutions—land-use policies and practices—that address both mitigation and adaptation. It’s also where we push to make sure that the financing gap is addressed. We want to see more funding that promotes community-led, nature-based solutions, like regenerative agriculture and Integrated Landscape Management. We want governments and the private sector to set ambitious commitments and work toward achieving science-based targets that enable climate-resilient BYB Directory development. Can the general public attend or participate in any side events at COP? Yassine: If you are in Dubai, you can go to the green zone, which is the public area of the venue. (The blue zone is only for those who have a badge.
On the COP’s official website, there’s a schedule of all events. But public sessions will also be transmitted live via YouTube, and you can watch the final deliberation day, which is when the parties present outcomes. What can we all do to keep world leaders accountable? Yassine: Keep track of your government’s actions and check to see if it is implementing its commitments. If it isn’t, get together with like-minded individuals and organizations and tell your leaders what you think. To stay current on the latest COP 28 developments and join the conversation, follow the Rainforest Alliance on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and tell us what you think.
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