“They may agree on the earth’s climate problems?”
“the UN climate conference in Poland have been substantial at the time. What is going on really? And will the countries find a solution to the problems of climate change?”
“Here are some questions and answers from the TT’s reporter Roland Johansson on site at the climate summit.”
“What is happening right now at the meeting?”
“During the night, negotiations have been ongoing to resolve the remaining knots. Right now presents the Polish presidency of the new end credits, and hopefully be so well established among all parties that they can be approved shortly.”
“What would be agreed?”
“The most important thing is a rule book that can get the paris agreement of 2015 to work. It applies, inter alia, that countries should report their greenhouse gas emissions under roughly the same methods, otherwise they don’t go to compare. It is also the intention that the process be as transparent as possible.”
“Will they manage to agree on it?”
“Yes, probably. However, the countries are extremely finicky when it comes to phrases and words – which is perhaps a little surprising given that most of it still is optional and can be ignore if you feel like it.”
“What specifically are the biggest stumbling blocks, it is most difficult to agree on?”
“There are several controversial pieces. One of the most difficult stumbling blocks has proved to be the question of how poor countries should be compensated for damage that occurs because of global warming. Another controversy deals with the question of how the mechanisms of the market, read the allowances, shall be constructed in the future. Moreover, the US, Russia and saudi Arabia quarrelled over how the new report from the UN klimarpanel (IPCC)of 1.5.gradersmålet to be received. They do not want to have a text where the report ”
“Why are they so difficult to agree?”
“It is, as usual, with the people, they have different goals and are scared of different things. In EUROPE, there is a certain consensus that one should avoid further global warming, but it is a bit different in the US and Australia. As regards saudi Arabia’s oil are their livelihood – they don’t want to have a fossil free world. In addition, one must bear in mind that climate action will cost a lot of money. Many countries fear that the costs will be painful. And China does not want to put the band on its peerless economic growth.”
“they Will reach the goal of the meeting?”
“Yes, probably. With some loopholes in the text, but it is always the case at these events.”
“How is the mood of the meeting?”
“Good, considering all the conflicting interests. In Sweden, and the EUROPEAN union, we think often that many other countries have surprisingly difficult to see the seriousness of the climate issue. But the countries think, on the other hand, that we have difficulty taking their line seriously. In Asia, people are primarily seeking to raise the standard of living. They do not have the same fear of global warming.”
“What can this meeting make a difference for the world?”
“If you get the paris agreement to work, there is a possibility that you can bring down greenhouse gas emissions. Likely enough not the intentions of the agreement, but it is still better than nothing. In the long term, it is absolutely necessary to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the so-called negative emissions.”