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Your Climate Action Diary - 77

Year 2024 • Week 50 • Anushthatri Sharma
Hello,
 
Hope you are well, 

The last two weeks in the climate news-cycle was flooded with COP29 post-analysis & reflections - on what went wrong & how the process can be brought back to deliver with speed.

While we do not do 'opinion-pieces' in this news-journal exercise to ensure we are able to strictly stick to climate-action under-going, here are a few, if you like to dive in. 

COP29, What Really Transpired.
COP29, Takeaways.
COP29, Re-thinking Representation. 
COP29, Broken COP. Re-Imagining Climate Action, an India's Lens.

But what did play out the last two weeks, was the UN top court's (the International Court of Justice) opening of two weeks of hearings on binding legality of climate-action for countries & their governments.

What makes this an important conversation is that the UN climate negotiations process (conducted through UNFCCC, COPs & the Paris Agreement) are diplomatic promises only (without legal binding) - promises that are now beginning to be show signs of fatigue. They are . 

Stay Mindful, 

Harish 
(Team OnePointFive) 

ICJ Weighs Climate Accountability Debate

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is deliberating on countries' legal obligations to combat climate change and whether major emitters should be liable for damages to small island nations. Developing nations seek stronger emission curbs and reparations, while wealthy countries argue existing non-binding treaties, like the Paris Agreement, should guide responsibilities.

France Seeks ICJ Climate Law Clarification

France at the historic International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing on December 5, called ICJ to clarify international climate law, emphasizing the need for a clear legal framework to address climate change. Critics argue the non-binding nature of the opinion limits enforcement, but supporters hope it sets a legal precedent. France, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, warned of severe economic and environmental consequences without decisive action.

Adani Controversy Sets Govt To Review RE Bidding Process

Amidst the Adani-Azure solar deal controversy, the central government is reviewing its renewable energy bidding process. A shift from a central bidding process led by SECI to a state-led one is being considered. This change aims to address challenges in securing power purchase agreements and potentially impact India's renewable energy targets.

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