Mobilise to save the planet

The United Nation’s COP27 climate conference opens at the end of this week in Egypt, in the shadow of the UN’s own prediction that only the “rapid transformation of societies” will avert climate disaster. A new UN report shows that countries are far short of meeting their Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to below 2°, and preferably 1.5° by 2030. Since COP26, hosted in Glasgow last year, very limited progress has been made in reducing emissions. In fact, policies currently in place, with no additional action, are projected to result in global warming of 2.8° over the twenty-first century. Inger Anderson, executive director of the UN Environment Programme, said: “We had our chance to make incremental changes, but that time is over. Only a root-and-branch transformation of our economies and societies can save us from accelerating climate disaster.” The 27th climate conference will be held from 6 to 18 November, with over 198 countries attending. Trade unions will take part as observers and use their collective voice to influence decisions, put forward demands for a just transition to a low-carbon economy and hold governments to account. Global day of action UNISON is urging members to join the global day of action on 12 November – midway through the conference – when marches, rallies and local activities across the UK will give them the opportunity to show their solidarity and demand urgent climate action from government. Stephen Smellie, the UN...
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