COP25 closing part of the "Paris Agreement" rule could not be agreed

COP25 closing Part of the "Paris Agreement" rules could not be agreed December 16th 6:28

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The United Nations Conference on Global Warming Countermeasures, “COP25”, was closed after an extended negotiation of approximately 40 hours and adopted a result document that included encouraging countries to strengthen their countermeasures. On the other hand, some of the rules of the “Paris Agreement” cannot be agreed, and the “Paris Agreement” will begin with some issues.

The “COP25” held in Spain with the participation of more than 190 countries and regions is a statement that encourages countries to raise their greenhouse gas reduction targets, and the international framework for global warming countermeasures starting next year, “Paris Opinions were not settled over some of the rules necessary for the implementation of the Agreement, and the session was extended for about 40 hours, and negotiations continued throughout the night.

The general meeting was held around 6pm on the 15th of Japan time, around 10am local time, and the documents resulting from the meeting were unanimously adopted.

The outcome document states that “reduction targets for each country will be more advanced than they are now according to the circumstances of each country and show the highest possible ambition” and “next year as an opportunity based on the urgency of climate change” "Prompt to strengthen global warming countermeasures as much as possible".

The terms “depending on the situation in the country” and “as much as possible” are used, and the country that asserts that it should be clarified that the reduction target should be raised. It is in a form that takes into account both the country that should be done and both.

On the other hand, among the rules necessary for the implementation of the “Paris Agreement”, we were unable to agree on the rules for calculating greenhouse gas emissions that could be reduced through technical assistance to other countries, It will be postponed to “COP26” next year.

This will not prevent the “Paris Agreement” from being implemented, but it will start with some of the rules undecided and the reliability of the Paris Agreement may be compromised.

Environment Minister Koizumi “The atmosphere of the venue is optimistic”

Regarding the fact that some of the rules necessary for the implementation of the “Paris Agreement” have not been agreed, Minister Koizumi said, “To meet the agreement, Mr. Koizumi repeatedly met with the key man, including the chairman and UN Secretary General Guteres. Has never been so active in the negotiations, and it was best if it was agreed, but the atmosphere of the venue was very optimistic. I think the venue was full of optimism to connect. "

Regarding the COP this time, “The beginning was a coal festival, but since the beginning of the negotiations, Japan's presence has increased and we have been thankful for its strict opinions. I would like to continue to coordinate domestic policies and send them overseas. I think that was the start. ”

Luxembourg negotiator "message was shown"

A Luxembourg negotiator who was seeking to raise the greenhouse gas reduction target for this meeting, “I was able to show the political message of raising the target, but I could reach the goal for the rules of the Paris Agreement. He said, “I could n’t do it half,” he said. “The increase in the reduction target was included in the outcome document, and we had a certain evaluation that it would improve the momentum of global warming countermeasures.

On top of that, he said, “I want to lead measures in other countries by raising my own reduction targets in the future.”

In addition, a negotiator in Mozambique, which has been heavily damaged by cyclones and others, said, “Many countries have started to worry about the current situation of countries that are more affected by global warming.” I felt responsive to the growing worldwide.

UN Secretary-General Guterres “Disappointed with the Results”

Following the closing of COP25, UN Secretary General Guterres said to Twitter: “The results were disappointing. The international community shows more ambitions in mitigating and adapting to global warming and addressing financial support to deal with the climate crisis. I lost the opportunity. "

Secretary General Guterres visited the venue in Spain twice this time and appealed that the countries would further raise greenhouse gas reduction targets in 2020 next year when the Paris Agreement began. Due to the opposition of some developing countries, it was not included in strong expressions.

“All the countries will be decarbonized by 2050, and the temperature rise will be kept below 1.5 degrees, so in 2020 I will work more than ever and in a year when all countries will act. “I want to be a part of it,” he stressed his continued commitment to combating global warming.

Experts rate it to increase momentum

Professor Yukari Takamura of the University of Tokyo, who is familiar with international negotiations on global warming countermeasures, commented on the results document: “We have confirmed that the current reduction targets for each country are not sufficient to achieve the Paris Agreement targets. When submitting a new goal, it is a request for an increase, ”he said.

Regarding the fact that some of the rules for the implementation of the Paris Agreement were carried over, although it was "I was sorry that I negotiated over time," the concrete form of the future agreement has become visible. And expressed hope for an agreement at next year's meeting.

As for the prolonged negotiations, “Next year will be the first year for each country to re-issue its target under the Paris Agreement. `` There was no preparation, '' and while some countries were increasingly intimidated by global warming, major emitters such as the United States, China, and India did not provide specific measures for reductions. It was difficult to agree to the increase, and included words such as “as much as possible”, and analyzed that the agreement was made with consideration given to countries that were reluctant to raise.

As for Japan, while leading each country in the negotiation of rules and other areas, it was highly evaluated. On the other hand, after criticizing the domestic coal-fired power policy, The world is paying attention to whether a specific policy change is under consideration. "

Finally, at the COP venue, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and other young people from around the world held numerous events in the venue and appealed for countermeasures. Although it could be said that it was not reached, it was an important move of COP25. ”In the future, each country listened to the voices of young people and said that they would like to further boost domestic warming countermeasures.