My thoughts on #COP27 from an #energy perspective:
Overall I was disappointed by the focus on effects not causes. Demand-side policies absent. Missing some key energy conversations that seem to be considered domestic policy issues. BUT some positives...
There was some talk of #NetZero #carbonregulation for non-state actors (I've covered this in another post)
Some energy deals were done, notably on Green #Hydrogen (mostly EU partnering with various windy places) and funding for Indonesia.
Unfortunately energy still getting treated like this separate issue, a player in the climate change discussion rather than the root cause. To be discussed at "Energy Day" (which should be called energy supply day as demand side missing even from that).
It's a shame not to hear conversations on energy efficiency, on domestic heat, retrofit, construction, transportation... the global demands of energy.
This conversation is needed via a global platform such as #COP27.
@Rutger the #overpopulation argument is a dangerous one IMO. Risks penalising developing nations when developed nations are still the high emitters (and already have birth rates below replacement levels).
Also population reduction is not a near term strategy, it's not even a 2050 strategy. We need action now.
Absolutely we should encourage education for women (best way to reduce birth rates is by empowering women). But energy and technology have a much greater near term role in decarbonising.
Elle Butterworth
Rutger van Soelen ✅