Floods, malaria, displacement: The climate crisis threatens the health of people in many parts of the world. Limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees is critical, according to Carol Devine and Elisa de Siqueira. From COP27, they expect action on continued greenhouse gas reductions and more resources for health protection.
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Climate lawsuits are successful and their number is growing. When governments block our secure future, we will continue to turn to the courts. Given what is at stake, we have no time to lose.
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In light of ongoing and growing geopolitical tensions, what are the chances that there will be sufficient progress on tackling the climate crisis at the upcoming COP? Can the spirit of cooperation stay alive at the summit, while outside there is growing confrontation? And what would it take to reach meaningful progress?
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We have entered a new era of loss and damage from human-induced climate change. Therefore, finance for loss and damage must be on the agenda of the upcoming COP27 – or the climate summit will have failed before it officially starts. The Global Shield being co-developed between the G7 and V20 can certainly offer help, but it is not enough. We need a more comprehensive Finance Facility for loss and damage to be established at this COP.
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Together with the most vulnerable countries, the G7 agreed on a draft for a "global shield" against climate damage. The goal must be to assume joint responsibility and protect people worldwide against poverty caused by climate risks.
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Climate neutrality and sustainable development can only succeed if global cooperation in these fields functions and is massively deepened. Therefore, especially in view of the Russian war, a more comprehensive effort is needed to ensure that the current international crisis constellation leads to a reconsideration that expands the opportunities for international cooperation alliances in the 21st century and averts a dangerous disintegration of the global order.
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