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Climate change now! Congress calls for new approaches to climate policy
Global warming, climate protection and new approaches to global cooperation: An outlook on the World Climate Conference in Brazil.
Climate change now! Congress calls for new approaches to climate policy
Amid growing concerns about the climate crisis and the lack of progress in climate policy, a key question will be discussed at the World Climate Conference in Brazil: Who is responsible? According to the taz The blame lies not with activists or political greens, but rather with general social attitudes and the current economic system.
The planet is heading towards alarming global warming of up to 3 degrees, which would bring massive changes to humanity and the environment. Bernd Ulrich, a prominent representative in the climate debate, calls for a rethink and advocates for a climate congress to discuss innovative approaches to combating the climate crisis. It's not about moralizing, but about admitting mistakes and being able to learn from the past.
A call for collaboration
A central point of the discourse is the need for collaboration between activism and entrepreneurship. In order to successfully shape the climate change, entrepreneurial activism is required that creates emission-free infrastructure. This approach is intended to promote a holistic picture that combines business thinking with economic awareness.
In addition, broad social majorities across party lines must be mobilized to implement ambitious projects in climate and environmental policy. The old left-right thinking is proving inadequate to grasp the complexity of the challenge. Rather, the global dimension of the problem should be emphasized, which must also include authoritarian states.
The path to a CO₂ price
Another goal that is being discussed is the creation of a globally functioning CO₂ price. However, the focus should not only be on creating such a pricing model, but also on how political majorities can be won over for serious reforms. The focus should be on a climate-friendly economy and how to achieve a political majority for it.
The World Climate Conference in Brazil could be the starting point to initiate this dialogue and pave the way for sustainable solutions. Ultimately, it depends on our collective action and commitment to actually achieve the climate goals. The challenge lies not only in climate protection itself, but also in social cohesion in order to bring about comprehensive change.