COP26: UN Climate Change Conference World Leader Summit
A United Nations Climate Change Conference is set to heat up Glasgow from October 31st to November 12th, where it will begin its [12-day] conference1. “COP” or Conference of the Parties, represents 197 nations which agreed to the ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’ in 1992. This year represents the 26th consecutive year.
The first global COP meeting was held in 1995. Now, over two and a half decades later, the group of nations meet to discuss ways to avoid Earth’s temperature from rising by 1.5 degrees Celsius, or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit, comparing levels pre-industrial revolution (1750).
The list of speakers2 include world leaders as well as other influential Climate Change enthusiasts.
Who is attending this year?
Joe Biden, United States
Justin Trudeau, Canada
Emmanuel Macron, France
Recep Erdogan, Turkey
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland
Boris Johnson, United Kingdom
Scott Morrison, Australia
Stefan Lofven, Sweden
Felix Tshisekedi, DRC
John Kerry, America’s “Climate Czar”
Sir David Attenborough
Ursula von der Leryen, EU Commission
Xie Zhenhua China Climate Delegate
Alberto Fernandez, Argentina
Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria
Ivan Duque, Columbia
Narendra Modi, India
Naftali Bennett, Israel
Mario Draghi, Italy
Guy Parmelin, Switzerland
Moon Jae-in, South Korea
Greta Thunberg
Prince Charles
Those not in attendance this year include,
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa
Fumio Kishida, Japan
Vladimir Putin, Russia
Xi Jinping, Chinese Communist Party
Jair Boisonaro, Brazil
Pope Francis
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Mexico
Climate Initiatives
Data taken from 2020, 2017, 2014, and the period of 2011-2016 show that the four main carbon emitters globally include, China, India, the European Union and the United States.
The Union of Concerned Scientists Data Earth Systems Science Data issued a report in 2020 showing
28% of the overall global emissions was contributed by China
15% of the overall global emissions was contributed by The United States of America
7% of the overall global emissions was contributed by India
5% of the overall global emissions was contributed by Russia
3% of the overall global emissions was contributed by Japan
2% of the overall global emissions was contributed by South Korea, as well as that same amount of global emission output shared with countries like Iran, Germany, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia
1% of global emission contributions came from The UK, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, Poland, France, Italy, Australia
21% of the overall global emissions was contributed by “the rest of the world”
Data provided by Statista showed that in 2017,
China produced 29% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
America produced 14% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
European Union produced 9% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
India produced 7% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
Japan produced 5% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
Russia produced 4% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
Canada produced 2% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
Brazil and Australia produced 1% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
“Rest of the world” produced 28% of the annual global carbon dioxide emissions
Data from the EPA in 2014, show that from fossil fuel combustion and some industrial processes,
China delivered 30% of the global CO2 emissions
America delivered 15% of the global CO2 emissions
European Union delivered 9% of the global CO2 emissions
India delivered 7% of the global CO2 emissions
Russia delivered 5% of the global CO2 emissions
Japan delivered 4% of the global CO2 emissions
“Other” delivered 30% of the global CO2 emissions
While international data might indicate America has more pollution per person, individuals can not produce as much pollution as factories, and the hygiene and maintenance of these factories plays an important role in its amount of carbon emissions.
A five-year trend from pbl.nl showing CO2 emissions versus non-CO2 emissions per country/region for G20 countries between 2006 and 2011 ranks China as the highest output of overall emissions globally.
China -
China, the largest contributor to global emissions, vowed to stop funding overseas coal projects, stating its emissions would peak sometime “before 2030,” with total zero emissions “by 2060”.
It was announced Xi Jinping would not be in attendance, however a written statement was uploaded to the conference website.
The website’s list of attendees states “His Excellency Mr Xi. Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China (Written statement to be uploaded on the conference website)”
India -
India, still a developing nation, plans to achieve 40% of its electricity to be run from “non-fossil fuel sources” by 2030, according to Bhupender Yadav.
Bhupender Yadav, @byadavbjp, tweeted on October 30th, 2021, “‘India under PM Shri @narendramodi ji, will be part of the solutions be it net zero emissions or other issues at COP26. It is important to take a constructive approach towards finding solutions.’ My interview to @ anubhutivishnoi for @EconomicTimes”
“India will be part of the solution”
The European Union -
From 1990 to 2020, the European Union total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 31%, while its economy grew by over 60%.
The European Union increased its nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990, reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
America -
According to the Rodium Group, “Based on preliminary economic and energy data, we estimate that this historic shock to economic activity led to a 10.3% drop in US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020.”
Jet fuel demand plummeted during the initial lockdowns of coronavirus, contributing to a decline in emissions during that time.
The Rodium Group also referenced the cause of the decline in U.S. emissions being “exclusively from the continued rapid decline of coal-fired power generation, rather than a drop in electricity demand”
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Between 2020 and 2019 there was a
-7% decline in all industrial activity
-25% decline in coal mining
-16% decline in iron and steel
-15% decline in refinery
-7% decline in oil and gas
-5% decline in cement
-4% decline in chemicals
In April, President Biden announced a new target for the United States to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Despite the United States’ willingness to participate in the 26th annual conference of parties, the Chinese Communist Party still refuses to participate in gatherings. Joe Biden refuses to acknowledge China’s increasing detachment from Xi’s physical presence within the UN and their Climate “globalist utopia”.
Xi Jinping refused attendance at the COP26, as Xi has not left China since the initial CoV-2 outbreak, which originated from the Wuhan lab, where Chinese media and journalists were suppressed by the Chinese Communist Party before the coronavirus eventually infected the world.
The CCP Avoids The COP
The Chinese Communist Party refused to attend the COP26 conference. Instead, a [vague] written statement was to the conference website of the event. The official list of speakers on the United Nations website still includes Xi Jinping as a speaker.
The CCP letter to the COP26 reads, “After intensive discussions, we reached a consensus that both China and Vanuatu are suffering the negative impacts of climate change”
In the message, Xi Jinping clarified “China holds the view that ‘It is better to help people learn how to fish than to just give them fish.’” suggesting communism teaches people capitalism.
Other key points made by Xi Jinping -
“In 2020, the Chinese Government officially announced that China would strive to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.”
“China has committed to move from carbon peak to carbon neutrality in a much shorter time span than what might take many developed countries, and that requires extraordinarily hard efforts from China.”
“China has also made ecological cooperation a key part of Belt and Road cooperation”
“China supports Pacific island countries’ endeavors to transform their development mode”
“Vanuatu supports China’s leading role in the global response to climate change”
“Young people are a group of the major stakeholders in addressing climate change”
“[A]ll youths around the globe, regardless of nationalities, are beneficiaries and should become advocates and doers to tackle climate challenge”
“We firmly believe that there is only one Earth in the universe which is our shared home.”
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has added difficulty to economic and social development to all countries.
“We must be committed to multilateralism.”
Climate Change aside, should America commit to fund a three to four decade multilateralist effort lead by the Chinese Communist Party?
Should you have a say where your tax dollars go, and how the spending of your taxes is influenced by an oppressive and authoritative foreign atheist government, which thrives on deception and manipulation to surveil, and gain control of its citizens and international competition?
“Wish the conference a complete success!” Xi concluded.
Israel Faces Discrimination
The United Nations who were created to better humanity—and not succumb to self motivated financial profit towards a global agenda—forgot to allow wheelchair accessibility to the COP26 event.
Israel’s Energy Minister, Karin Elharrar, who has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, was initially barred from entry to the event, due to “inaccessibility”.
Despite raising trillions of dollars for globalist profit, the United Nations Climate Change Conference could not afford to build special accessibility options for the event.
After arriving at the airport, on October 31st, 2021 Karin posted an encouraging tweet, before being denied access to the event.
“For years, the State of Israel has ignored the need to act against the climate criss. Today, when the point of God’s return is closer than ever, I go to the International Climate Conference with a deep sense of commitment to create partnerships that will advance us in this important struggle. Green energy, innovation and energy saving are the 3 paths I will advance this week for the future of future generations.”
Following her rejection from the event, the Energy Minister posted a disheartening tweet on Twitter, displaying the priorities of the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
“The the world we promote a common struggle in the climate criss. It is sad that the UN, which promotes accessibility for people with disabilities, in 2021, does not provide accessibility to its events
Hopefully the lessons learned will be produced so that tomorrow the promotion of green energies, the removal of barrier and energy efficiency will be the things I will deal with”
Eventually, this oversight was resolved, as Karin posted a reassuring tweet, stating she received an apology.
On November 1st, 2021 Karin Elharrar tweeted,
“At the end of this day I would like to thank to Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom @TzipiHotovely Who did everything to solve the problem in real time and made sure there was someone to apologize in retrospect.”
This instance of neglect of the United Nations’ own attendees, reveals a closer perspective into the priorities of this multilateral summit, and it doesn’t appear to be humanity.
Statements
Some blame U.S. economic success for America’s current carbon footprint. Biden, agreeing with international criticism, apologized on behalf of America to the world. Others disagree, stating America is pledging more than its international allies, warning we may not be able to economically sustain these long term commitments.
Mohamed Nasheed -
“The United States is the richest country on the planet. They of course have emitted more carbon than anyone else.” said Mohamed Nasheed, the former president of the Maldives.
Joe Biden -
“I guess I shouldn’t apologize,” Joe Biden said, “but I do apologize for the fact the United States, in the last administration, pulled out of the Paris Accords and put us sort of behind the eight ball.”
Rachel Kyte -
“I don’t think you can solve the climate crisis on your own as a nationalist leader,” said Rachel Kyte, a former United Nations official.
Tasneem Essop -
“We’ve just experienced the worst part of humanity’s response to a global crisis,” said Tasneem Essop, executive director of Climate Action Network, an activist group. “And if this is going to be the track record for addressing the global climate crisis, then we are in trouble. I’m hoping this is a moment of reflection and inflection.”
Dan Jorgenson -
“Because of the global nature of this threat,” the Danish environment minister, Dan Jorgenson, said, “you will see countries, in their own interest, work with countries they see as their competitor.”
Kate Larson (Rhodium Group) -
“If the ultimate goal is zero emissions, then the metric we really care about is how quickly countries can get to zero,” said Kate Larsen, a director at Rhodium Group, an energy research and consulting firm.
Senator John Barrasso -
Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, said Biden was “unilaterally committing America to a drastic and damaging emissions pledge” impacting the U.S. economy, while “America’s adversaries like China and Russia continue to increase emissions at will.”
Boris Johnson -
“We are in roughly the same position, my fellow global leaders, as James Bond today,” Boris Johnson said. “The tragedy is this is not a movie, and the doomsday device is real.”
Greta Thunberg -
“This is not a drill. It's code red for the Earth. Millions will suffer as our planet is devastated” - Greta Thunberg via Emergency Appeal for Climate Action.
England’s Red List Countries
The COP26 takes place in Glasgow England, countries must follow the “Red List” due to high infection rates of coronavirus.
Red List Countries
“There are different rules if you have been in a red list country in the 10 days before you arrive in England.”
“If you have been in or travelled through a country or territory on the red list in the last 10 days before you arrive in England, you will only be allowed to enter to UK if you either:”
are a British or Irish National
have residence right in the UK
“According to gov.uk, Red Listed countries exist to warn citizens “If you live in England, you should not travel to countries or territories on the red list.”
At the time of the conference, all countries were removed from this “Red List”.
“There are currently no countries or territories on the red list for travel to England.” read the official website. “We keep the red list under constant reviewing counties and territories can be added to the red list at any time.”
England’s Travel Restrictions
England, host of the COP26 conference, has a process for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers, which start before even entering the country.
If Vaccinated - Before Arriving in England
Book and pay for a COVID-19 test – to be taken before the end of day 2 in England. The date of arrival is day 0.
Complete a passenger locator form – to be completed in the 48 hours before you arrive in England
If COVID-19 test is positive, you must take a PCR test to confirm the positive result, and must self-isolate until the results of the PCR test come back.
If PCR test is positive, traveler must isolate for 10 days
If Unvaccinated - Before Arriving in England
Take a COVID-19 test – to be taken in the 3 days before you travel to England
Book and pay for two COVID-19 PCR tests [day 2 and day 8] – to be taken after arrival in England
complete a passenger locator form – to be completed in the 48 hours before you arrive in England
If PCR test is positive, traveler must quarantine for 10 days after last testing. Test day is day 0.
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Conclusion
Could this year’s COP26 be impactful towards the reduction of our global emissions, and the global temperature? Or, will Climate Change continue to be used to launder our tax-dollars on behalf of invisible progress?
Will saving our planet ultimately sink our American economy, as despite our progress we contribute ~15% towards global emissions. Is setting an example worth weakening our currency and economy?
Why does Xi Jinping still refuse to leave China? Does Xi not trust Glasgow’s health safety regulations and guidelines, or does he not want to answer specifics outside of his “2020 statement”?
As America sets an example on the Climate initiative, will our international competitors—like the Chinese Communist Party—become teammates, or use this opportunity as an economical and technological advantage? Could the COP26 mark the “beginning of the end” of Climate Change, or the American economy?
https://unfccc.int/conference/glasgow-climate-change-conference-october-november-2021
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/COP26_List_of_speakers_1st_part_HLS_0.pdf