THE REVIEW
Several weeks on from the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Elaine Butler examines the real impact
Although some, like Teresa Anderson, a climate policy coordinator at ActionAid International, argue that COP26 was just “a carefully orchestrated bombardment of announcements with very little backing”, it was a COP of firsts. The first time fossil fuel and methane were mentioned, the first time a mechanism for reporting companies’ carbon emissions was tabled and the first time there was a sense of urgency to the event and text agreed upon.
THE REVIEW
Several weeks on from the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Elaine Butler examines the real impact
Although some, like Teresa Anderson, a climate policy coordinator at ActionAid International, argue that COP26 was just “a carefully orchestrated bombardment of announcements with very little backing”, it was a COP of firsts. The first time fossil fuel and methane were mentioned, the first time a mechanism for reporting companies' carbon emissions was tabled and the first time there was a sense of urgency to the event and text agreed upon . . .
rogue is a co-created space for media, art and thought. We’d love you to join us.
Monthly Subscription
€4/month
What you get:
- access to all articles including our back catalog
- four new pieces directly into your inbox every Sunday morning
Yearly Subscription
€45/year
What you get:
- access to all articles including our back catalog
- four new pieces directly into your inbox every Sunday morning
Already have an account? Login
