With climate change becoming an undeniable crisis, global political action—or the lack thereof—stands at a critical juncture. Liam O’Connor delves into the international climate policy landscape, discussing the Paris Agreement’s successes and shortcomings. He explores how different countries approach climate commitments, from ambitious green transitions to reluctance or outright denial of climate science.
O’Connor examines the economic implications of climate policy, like the push for carbon pricing or green subsidies, and the resistance from industries dependent on fossil fuels. He also covers the geopolitical dimension, where climate action can be a tool of diplomacy or a point of contention. The article looks at the influence of civil society and youth movements in pushing for more aggressive policies.
He concludes by highlighting the need for a coordinated global response to meet climate targets, suggesting that without political will, technological solutions and individual actions will fall short in averting the worst scenarios of climate change.
