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The Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Simon Stiell, warned on Thursday that political divisions and treating climate change as a partisan issue risks worsening the current environmental situation as well as the economic toll of climate change on Europe.
In a statement to the European Parliament, Stiell asserted that climate change has become a “continent-wide economic security emergency,” especially following the unprecedented heatwaves experienced in Europe during the summer months, which resulted in deaths, damages to infrastructure and power stations, mass evacuations, and disruption of trade routes, with further increases in food prices expected.
Stiell further highlighted the high economic costs of extreme weather events in Europe, noting that this summer’s conditions resulted in an estimated €180 billion in lost productivity and disruption to food, energy, and transport. Emphasising the connection between climate change and economic security, he said, “Climate impacts like extreme heat are killing thousands, driving up costs, hitting economies and energy security. Inflation is a common enemy, security is a common cause. Both demand action on climate.”
On the other hand, the head of the UN climate body noted that climate impacts were not only seen in Europe but also in other regions across the world, with many countries experiencing floods and heat-driven power shortages. He also pointed out that the climate crisis is increasingly fuelling forced migration both within and across borders.
Consequently, Stiell emphasised the necessity of international cooperation in order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, noting that even with current climate cooperation, existing policies would result in global warming of 2.6 degrees Celsius, which is above the 1.5 degree Celsius limit outlined in the Paris Agreement. He also recommended that the European Union (EU) should promote action on climate mitigation at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) by focusing on the implementation of measures rather than reopening previous agreements.
Addressing the impacts of climate change is considered as one of the most urgent global issues given the rise in extreme weather events across various regions. The climate crisis also highlights global inequality, as countries that contribute the least to climate degradation, usually developing countries, are most affected by its consequences. The UN has previously reported that global food prices have soared due to recurrent heat waves and climate-related phenomena, with further increases in food prices to be expected.
Despite repeated calls from the UN for increased action to combat climate change and to facilitate the adoption of agreements and other instruments to establish guidelines, questions persist about the adaptation of certain technologies and industries to the climate emergency, such as the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). On September 10, the UN warned that the use of AI data centres posed environmental threats in addition to exceeding the capacity of current electricity infrastructure.
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In a statement to the European Parliament, Stiell asserted that climate change has become a “continent-wide economic security emergency,” especially following the unprecedented heatwaves experienced in Europe during the summer months, which resulted in deaths, damages to infrastructure and power stations, mass evacuations, and disruption of trade routes, with further increases in food prices expected.
Stiell further highlighted the high economic costs of extreme weather events in Europe, noting that this summer’s conditions resulted in an estimated €180 billion in lost productivity and disruption to food, energy, and transport. Emphasising the connection between climate change and economic security, he said, “Climate impacts like extreme heat are killing thousands, driving up costs, hitting economies and energy security. Inflation is a common enemy, security is a common cause. Both demand action on climate.”
On the other hand, the head of the UN climate body noted that climate impacts were not only seen in Europe but also in other regions across the world, with many countries experiencing floods and heat-driven power shortages. He also pointed out that the climate crisis is increasingly fuelling forced migration both within and across borders.
Consequently, Stiell emphasised the necessity of international cooperation in order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, noting that even with current climate cooperation, existing policies would result in global warming of 2.6 degrees Celsius, which is above the 1.5 degree Celsius limit outlined in the Paris Agreement. He also recommended that the European Union (EU) should promote action on climate mitigation at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) by focusing on the implementation of measures rather than reopening previous agreements.
Addressing the impacts of climate change is considered as one of the most urgent global issues given the rise in extreme weather events across various regions. The climate crisis also highlights global inequality, as countries that contribute the least to climate degradation, usually developing countries, are most affected by its consequences. The UN has previously reported that global food prices have soared due to recurrent heat waves and climate-related phenomena, with further increases in food prices to be expected.
Despite repeated calls from the UN for increased action to combat climate change and to facilitate the adoption of agreements and other instruments to establish guidelines, questions persist about the adaptation of certain technologies and industries to the climate emergency, such as the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). On September 10, the UN warned that the use of AI data centres posed environmental threats in addition to exceeding the capacity of current electricity infrastructure.
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