The pledge will be a key discussion theme at a biodiversity summit later this year, but there is scepticism about whether countries will actually deliver on it, given the world’s failure to meet a single one of the 20 Aichi biodiversity targets agreed in Japan in 2010.
Inupiat Elder Delano Barr talks about climate change in Shismaref, Alaska, 2019
Arctic Peoples speak of the challenges of ice melting beneath their feet and coastal villages being swept away.
Climate Crisis Film Festival open library until Feb28th
Unlimited access to 20 new films on climate change for only £10. Watch on demand until Feb 28th.
Mock COP26 starts 19th November, led by young people
“We want real action”. A two-week, youth led COP26 with participants from around the world, raising ambitions for next year’s COP26 in Glasgow.
#Together4Forests campaign
Petition the EU to make a strong law to keep products linked to global deforestation out of the EU market.
Tell the Inter-American Development Bank to stop funding oil and gas extraction.
Sign Oil Change International’s letter calling on the Inter-American Development Bank to stop funding oil and gas extraction and associated infrastructure.
Citizens’ Climate Assemblies – UK and France
Citizens’ Climate Assemblies in UK and France conclude their deliberations with recommendations to their respective governments.
Sign Climate Emergency EU’s open letter to EU and global leaders
The letter says “You must stop pretending that we can solve the climate-and-ecological crisis without treating it as a crisis.” Meanwhile, in UK, climate campaigners are challenging the Government’s green recovery plans, claiming they are inadequate and “clearly unlawful” in light of the UK’s obligations to reduce emissions.
Still Digging – G20 governments undermining Paris Agreement
In July G20 governments will meet to plan the recovery from COVID-19. A new report shows that they are still bankrolling the climate crisis.
Transport
Technology and policy for lower carbon transport.