The delay comes at a time when the scientific consensus says the world has very little time left to avert climate catastrophes. The Glasgow talks are the most important climate meeting since the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, after 20 years of negotiations. “COVID-19 should be interpreted as a very negative factor for international climate cooperation.”Governments are under considerable pressure to aim for what is called a green recovery. A survey of central bankers and finance ministers found broad support around the idea that the most effective economic recovery measures would also reduce emissions, including clean energy infrastructure. “It will not permit unabated climate change and deforestation, potentially unleashing new health threats upon vulnerable populations.”c.2020 The New York Times Company

Source: bd News24 June 01, 2020 06:11 UTC