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A year ago, politicians and experts around the world were in full preparation for the “super-environmental year” 2020, when the future of the planet would be assured. COP26, the most important world climate summit since the Paris summit, was to be held in Glasgow, a world summit on biodiversity was to be held in China.
Then came Covid19 and the pandemic: everything stopped and much stopped.
The climate crisis did not stop, on the contrary. 2020 was a record year with record fires and a record number of hurricanes.
Now the year 2021 may be a “super environmental year.” Despite the ongoing pandemic, the major global meetings on the environment and climate that should have taken place last year are taking a new turn.
These are some key points to keep in mind during the year:
On January 20, Joe Biden will take office. as the new president of the United States. He promised to issue a presidential order on the first day the United States will re-enter the Paris Agreement. For global climate work, it is crucial that the United States, the world’s second-largest emitting country with 15 percent of global emissions, and the world’s largest economy are included in the deal.
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If Biden completes his climate plan, blending 100 percent green electricity in 2035 and carbon-neutral America in 2050, it will have a direct impact on the climate. So emissions can be reduced by 0.1 degrees by the year 2100, according to experts, in a climate context, every tenth degree is important.
Green recovery. All the billions the world is pouring into post-crown support packages are a crucial opportunity for change. According to a UN report, the support so far has not gone in the right direction. The governments of the G20 countries have so far invested just over 380 billion dollars, 3.3 trillion crowns, in recovery. Almost two thirds go to sectors where fossil fuels are included, while around a third go to sectors where renewable energies are included. The investments that will be carried out during 2021 will be of great importance.
ME, The third largest emitter in the world, after China and the United States, has a great responsibility in climate work. A goal was recently set to cut emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030, compared to 1990. An increase from the previous goal of 40 percent, but too small according to experts who believe 65 percent is required to achieve climate goals.
In 2021, the EU will continue negotiations on the Climate Law. Among other things, the European Commission will present a draft law on changes in emissions trading, ETS, which will correspond to the new higher climate targets.
Biodiversity. A changing climate puts great pressure on nature and species richness. The United Nations Panel on Biological Diversity, IPBES, has reported that the extinction of plant and animal species is occurring at a faster rate than ever in human history. Up to a million species are in danger of extinction, many in the next decade.
A global meeting will be held in Kunming, China, from May 17-30. The countries of the world should try to agree on a “Paris Agreement” for biodiversity. According to the proposals, at least 30 percent of the planet should be protected.
In Sweden Two investigations of great importance for climate work will be completed. All legislation is reviewed from a climate perspective. The other is investigating a national ban on the sale of new fossil fuel cars and a deadline for the sale of fossil fuels. It will be presented on June 1.
During the year, the Swedish battery factory Northvolt will also start production. The goal is the sustainably produced batteries that the automotive industry is expected to demand.
It is proposed that a reduction obligation for the flight enters into force on 1 July. Then aviation fuel suppliers will be forced to mix biofuels with fossil aviation kerosene.
Great UN climate summit COP26 held from 1 to 12 November in Glasgow. The meeting is the most important since the Paris meeting. Countries will present updated versions of their national climate plans. Something that is necessary to achieve climate goals. If countries deliver on their current promises, warming will be just over 3 degrees, well above the target “well below 2 degrees with a 1.5 degree view.”
Several of the major emitting countries, such as Japan, South Korea and China, have recently announced that they will become climate neutral in 2050 and 2060, respectively. This means that the countries that together account for more than 60 percent of global emissions have emission reduction targets. In 2021, they can show how the plans will come true.
