WWF - Getting Aotearoa on Track for <1.5ºC
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The document discusses the climate crisis and environmental justice. It notes that CO2 levels are at 409.15 ppm and emissions rose in 2017-2018. The difference between 1.5°C and 2°C of warming will determine whether tens of millions or hundreds of millions are displaced from their homes. It also discusses that countries have common but differentiated responsibilities to address climate change, with more developed countries needing to do more. Finally, it provides examples of initiatives in New Zealand to address climate change through legislation, business commitments, and youth activism.
WWF - Getting Aotearoa on Track for <1.5ºC
- 2. In the next 30 minutes, we will explore: • Where we are now, in the climate crisis • Environmental justice and climate justice • Three stories of hope for Aotearoa
- 3. ©EdHawkins
- 4. • The world is at 409.15 ppm of CO2 now • Emissions rose in 2017-2018, after flattening from 2014-2016 • Per person, Aotearoa is one of the 30 biggest emitting nations • In absolute terms, 130 countries emit less than us
- 5. The difference between 1.5ºC and 2ºC is the difference between: • Tens of millions of people being driven from their homes – or hundreds of millions, or billions • 70-90% of coral reefs dying – or over 99% • Existence for some countries – or non-existence IPCC, Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C (SR15), October 2018
- 7. “Racial discrimination in the deliberated targeting of ethnic and minority communities for exposure to toxic and hazardous waste sites and facilities, coupled with the systematic exclusion of minorities in environmental policy making, enforcement, and remediation.” - Former NAACP director Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis, Jr
- 8. ©Google
- 9. ©Google
- 10. ‘”In the developed world only two people ride in a car, and yet you want us to give up riding on a bus.” - Lead Chinese negotiator, COP 3 in Kyoto, 1997
- 11. ©Google
- 13. ©DavidTong
- 14. ©DavidTong
- 15. © Humans of Kiribati
- 16. ©DavidTong
- 17. • Countries have “common but differentiated responsibilites” • All countries must do something • But those with more capability and historical responsibility must do more
- 18. • Countries have “common but differentiated responsibilites” • All countries must do something • But those with more capability and historical responsibility must do more (That’s us)
- 19. • Paris Agreement • Science Based Targets • Zero Carbon Act
- 20. © David Tong
- 21. © David Tong
- 23. ©DavidTong
- 24. • Worldwide, over 680 businesses have signed on • New Zealand is almost in the top 10 worldwide • The Climate Leaders Coalition is unique
- 25. • Four years ago, some young Kiwis had an idea • On Thursday, it’s due to become law
- 26. ©DavidTong
- 27. ©DavidTong
- 28. David Tong Climate Change Programme Manager dtong@wwf.org.nz | @davidxvx | @wwfnewzealand
Editor's Notes
- #2: Mihimihi
- #4: I’m 34. If you were born after February 1985, you have never experienced month of below average temperatures.
- #11: Deeper dives: (10 mins – 2:20-2:30) How do you factor in climate change in your work now? How do you factor in the SDGs in your work now? How do you factor in biodiversity now?
- #25: Deeper dives: (10 mins – 2:20-2:30) How do you factor in climate change in your work now? How do you factor in the SDGs in your work now? How do you factor in biodiversity now?
- #26: Deeper dives: (10 mins – 2:20-2:30) How do you factor in climate change in your work now? How do you factor in the SDGs in your work now? How do you factor in biodiversity now?
- #29: Remember to have your final presentation signed off by Alice before you present: acameron@wwf.org.nz