The 21st session of the
Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCC) ended on a positive note as the participating member
states agreed on a new climate change agreement.
The main goal of the Paris
conference was to achieve a global agreement to keep global warming below the
critical threshold of 2°C of warming. In a significant move, the member states
agreed to limit global warming to under 1.5°C of pre-industrial levels
With the planet already warming up
at a rapid pace, achieving this goal requires the commitment of both developed
and developing countries. Therefore, the Paris discussions also focused closely
on national commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. In addition, discussions
also focused on the role of larger economies and the developed states in
supporting the sustainable development efforts of the poorer and more
vulnerable countries.
You can of course learn more about
the Paris climate agreement here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35092127
Yet, while world leaders and
environmental experts deliberated in Paris, what’s in this conference for you?
The effects of climate change are
felt all over the world. Extreme heat wave, droughts and floods continue to
impact lives and livelihoods across the world. Rising sea levels are seriously
impacting the lives of coastal residents, with the poorest communities expected
to be the most hard hit.
As we set to mark the beginning of
yet another New Year, why not make a new commitment to do our bit for the
planet – to help preserve it not just for us, but also for the future
generations?
Here’s what we plan to do at
CoirGreen:
We’ve made a conscious effort to
go-green this season.
We’ve asked our employees to make a
‘green’ wish-list (we’re not asking for much here, this wish-list can include
even the simplest, like reusing grocery bags!).
We’ve sticking up ‘green-tips’ across our office
space, and once again, they are as simple as ‘switching off lights at the end
of the day’.
Next year, we plan to share more information about
environment-friendly living through our blog, because we believe that the more
we know about how our actions impact the planet, the more we are willing to
act!
