The paralysis and gridlock in climate change negotiations is a powerful demonstration of a dearth of global leadership. The lack of decisive action and consensus on an ambitious target of emission cuts betrays a debilitating contest of narrow sovereign economic interests. It is to be expected that each country will increase industrial output and emit as much greenhouse gases as possible into the atmosphere. Today, collectively, we are confronted with the dilemma of inexorably increasing industrial output and GDP while dangerously undermining climate security by accelerating global warming. It is instructive to note global greenhouse gas emissions are projected to grow in 2019, reaching another record high.

Source: The Star December 10, 2019 00:56 UTC