Answer to Question #239465 in English for mariam

Question

The international bodies such as the UNFCC Secretariat that are tasked to combat climate change have been effective in their roles so far.

Write some debate points against the topic.

Answer 1

The ultimate objective of the Convention is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations "at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic (human induced) interference with the climate system." It states that "such a level should be achieved within a time-frame sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) One of the three Rio Conventions, the UNFCCC's ultimate objective is to achieve the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous inteference with the climate system.

2020 proved to be an immensely challenging year. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to unfold, all UNFCCC processes continued to move forward in 2020, albeit in virtual mode. The secretariat continued to support Parties in developing their medium- and long-term commitments to zero greenhouse gas emissions and in assessing the impact of national climate responses.

It worked closely with countries on adaptation measures, including by channeling financing and expertise to adaptation initiatives and sharing knowledge and experiences. The secretariat also supported Parties on issues related to climate finance, carbon markets, technology transfer, capacity-building, transparency, reporting and reviews, including the review of the second periodic review of the long-term global temperature goal under the Convention.

In addition to ongoing virtual workshops and meetings, in lieu of formal sessions, the UNFCCC June Momentum for Climate Change and the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues 2020 gave Parties the opportunity to advance work under the subsidiary bodies and the COP in a virtual setting, thereby paving the way for a successful United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.