On 13 November 2021, the
participating 197 countries agreed a new deal, known as the Glasgow Climate
Pact, aimed at staving off dangerous climate change.
To achieve their aim of staving
off dangerous climate change, here are their resolutions:
To
phase down use of unabated coal power, rather than to phase it out: This means that
utilizing coal power with "abation" (net-zero emission), e.g. by
neutralizing the resulting carbon dioxide via the CO2-to-stone process, need
not be reduced. Over 140 countries pledged to reach net-zero emissions.
To end and reverse deforestation by
2030: 120 countries, including Brazil, pledged to reverse deforestation by
2030: This will be backed by public funds for forest conservation and a global
roadmap to make 75% of forest commodity supply chains sustainable.
To collectively reduce global methane
emissions by 30% by 2030: This resolution was signed by over 100 countries.
To accelerating efforts towards
phasing out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies: 34 countries with several
banks and financial agencies pledged to stop international funding for unabated
fossil fuel energy sector by the end of 2022, except in limited and clearly
defined circumstances that are consistent with a 1.5°C warming limit.
To work towards all sales of new
cars and vans being zero emission globally by 2040, and by no later than 2035
in leading markets: This resolution was made by Governments of 24 developed
countries and a group of major car manufacturers such as GM, Ford, Volvo, BYD
Auto, Jaguar Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz
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