The Breakthrough Agreement on Loss & Damage Finance Facility at COP27
The fundamental principle guiding international climate politics is that countries that grew wealthy by emitting greenhouse gasses have an obligation to reduce emissions more quickly than those that emit less. It’s particularly well-known that richer countries, usually in the global north, are historically the biggest contributors to global emissions. However, greenhouse gasses don’t limit themselves to national borders; the global climate is affected by emissions everywhere.
Reflections From COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
It has been more than a month since the closing of the 27th Conference of Parties (COP) to UN Climate Change. From being limited in our organizing opportunities to creatively advocating for change, COP27 was a rollercoaster. Check out a few reflections from Care About Climate members who attended COP27!
Reflections From COP26
It has been more than a month since the closing of the 26th Conference of Parties (COP) to UN Climate Change. COP26 is an emotional experience for so many young people that it often takes time for us to reflect, reconnect, and bounce back after yet another outcome that does not keep 1.5 degrees Celsius alive. Check out a few reflections from Care About Climate members who attended COP26!
Over 78,000,000 acres (15 billion trees (approx.)) of rainforests are being burned annually; this is equal to 200,000 acres of land (41 million trees) being burned every day