It’s understandable reader fatigue and even, let us confess it, that of the columnist, given the perspective of one more summit on climate change. The headlines will inevitably state that “we are going badly.” Advances will focus on somewhat technical issues; meanwhile, the provision of solidarity funds in favor of the countries most at risk, will predictably get bogged down. Environmental groups they will remember the evidence of the impact of human activity on the climate, some as overwhelming as the simple comparison of mountain glaciers in photographs from a century ago and today. Sooner or later, the rumor will come that economic growth cannot be subordinated to climate policies, because “first things first, listen.” And if this start isn’t daunting enough, the upcoming summit will take place in a country that is a large oil producer… which constitutes a gross contradiction, according to some. In short, are summits in which nothing changes and people always talk about the same thing really useful? The answer is… Well, maybe, yes.
The first perception that should be qualified is that, year after year, “nothing changes.” It is not like this. Things are changing. Climate action is continuous. The global scale of production solar panels and wind turbines It does not stop growing and will continue to multiply. The great industrial powers of the West and Asia have aligned their course and objectives. The roadmap for the green industrial revolution in Europe is written and the path is going to be exciting. Are there things in the “should”? Definitely. The most obvious is that The industrial North tends to leave in a “separate room” to the non-industrial South, and it has difficulties facing a more frank and humble conversation, free of hypocrisy and paternalism, with its countries.
At each climate summit we put two collective goods at stake that concern every citizen: the stability of the Earth’s atmosphere and open and real public communication. When shared purposes are clear, it is easier to distribute tasks and responsibilities. In Dubai, we will have the opportunity to pay maximum attention to the vehemence of younger activists: They are the perfect age to ask intelligent questions and join in finding the answers, and they are demonstrating an energy that has managed to change the global conversation about climate and technology investment priorities. A global conversation in which we need to listen more clearly to Arab societies to understand their development horizons: welcome and pertinent, therefore, a summit in the Persian Gulf. Climate forums disseminate knowledge, spread lessons, allow public organizations and companies exchange visions of the horizon. And, as much as concrete achievements, it is important that they mark milestones of work that will continue throughout the year.
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By the way, one last clarification: it is not true that “we are going badly.” let’s go on the right direction; The question now is How to go at the maximum speed possible. That’s exactly what will be talked about in Dubai.
And it interests us all.