GEO 345 Discussion 5
The United States, Australia, Britain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia,
Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and 16 other nations collectively
contribute 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At 24.5 percent of global emissions, China
is in the lead, followed by the United States (13.9 percent). Natural catastrophes are becoming
more frequent, weather patterns are becoming more unpredictable, and the seasons are changing.
Those whose livelihoods depend on agriculture and natural resources will be most impacted by
these effects. As climate change intensifies, many people's reliance on smallholder agriculture
and fishing for food and income—particularly those living in developing nations—will be
jeopardized. Providing their population with the energy they need to fulfill their fundamental
necessities is a goal shared by many emerging nations.
Given the absence of accessible funding and technological inputs, using renewable energy
sources in this attempt is exceedingly difficult and doubtful. While they are the biggest
contributor to lowering energy usage and are crucial to preventing global warming, renewable
energy objectives are not covered in the present framework for tackling the issue. Almost 3
billion people use solid fuels for cooking and domestic uses, while 1.5 billion people live in areas
without access to electricity. A Green New Deal suggests allocating around $35 billion annually
to increase everyone's access to power while simultaneously making investments in green energy
infrastructure. This would boost the world economy, provide jobs, lessen reliance on fossil fuels,
and lessen economic hardship.
The negotiation of the international climate change accord involves a large number of parties.
Many attempts to reach a global consensus have been unsuccessful, and there appears to be a
movement in favor of voluntary state actions. There is also debate about whether specific nations
should receive benefits or exclusions due to their low historical emissions, developing status, or
low emissions per capita. It is necessary to change the agreement-negotiation procedure.
Although well-intentioned, attempts to obtain a consensual accord are failing because of a
number of unfriendly nations. Any parties wishing to collaborate on combating climate change
must draft their own multilateral agreements that are enforceable by law. Infrastructure for
sustainable power should be built collectively in developing nations, with a focus on energy
conservation and the phase-out of non-renewables.
