Doubts from Chesterfield Climate Alliance over success of COP 26
A member of the group is optimistic over the conversation being started but doubts tangible action will be taken
Last updated 1st Nov 2021
Climate activists in Derbyshire are hoping that COP 26 will be a turning point for the planet. So far at the conference, Boris Johnson has spoken about the urgency of action and what the consequences will be if it is not taken. These would include wildfires, droughts, starvation and flooding.
He has said: “We in the developed world must recognise the special responsibility we have to the rest of the world,”
While some are sceptical about what action will really be taken, conversations are being sparked all over the world about the scale of the issue.
The pressure is now on for world leaders to respond with an action plan that sees carbon emissions start to drop to achieve the UK's goal of being net-zero by 2050.
Fears over outcomes
A member of Chesterfield Climate Alliance Greg Hewitt says we need to act faster and wants to know what's taking so long. He is keen for governments to live up to their promises over the next few years before it is too late. Mr Hewitt said:
"There just isn't the level of drive and determination from world leaders at this stage. You'd think five years on from the Paris Climate Agreement they would want to be focusing on real action, but we know there won't be concrete action that will come out of COP 26."
"The Queen kind of got it spot on really when she said they talk the talk but they don't do anything to take action on this really. Just look at the UK government; they don't understand what a climate emergency really is."
"With the Covid crisis, we were acting now. It was quick, it was fast, we were on it straight away tackling the issue. But with the climate crisis, the aim is to get to Net Zero by 2050. That doesn't feel like acting now."