Sustainably Yours

Moving faster to renewable energy has big benefits. It means cleaner air, less environmental damage, and new job opportunities in sectors like solar and wind. Benita Ikpeamar Source:  rawpixel.com At every COP meeting, world leaders talk about moving to renewable energy—clean sources like solar, wind, and hydropower that don’t pollute the planet. But despite all the promises, progress has been painfully slow. The question is: Why aren’t we shifting to renewables fast enough? Even though renewable energy is becoming cheaper and more accessible, things like outdated infrastructure, political roadblocks, and a lack of financing are holding the world back. The Infrastructure Problem One of the biggest roadblocks to fighting climate change is the outdated infrastructure, especially in many countries in the Global South. While the Global North is making strides in renewable energy—like wind and solar—the South is still heavily reliant on old power grids and systems. These were built dec...

The clock’s ticking, and if we really want to hit that 1.5°C target, everyone—governments, businesses, and regular people like you and me—needs to step up and do more. Benita Ikpeamar Source: Flickr A lot of people know about the Paris Agreement, but not many have heard of the global stocktake or why it matters for climate action. So, what is it, and why should we care? In simple terms, the global stocktake gives a clear picture of how well countries are doing in the fight against climate change. Every few years, countries review their progress toward the Paris Agreement goals, mainly keeping global warming below 1.5°C to avoid the worst effects of climate change. However, the first global stocktake at COP28 shows we’re falling behind, and there lies the problem. The clock’s ticking, and if we really want to hit that 1.5°C target, everyone—governments, businesses, and regular people like you and me—needs to step up and do more. Why Is It Important? The stocktake helps hold people (gov...