In this thought-provoking video from the Climate Emergency Forum, host Herb Simmens leads a distinguished panel discussion titled “Beyond Emissions Reduction” at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
This video was recorded on November 14th, 2024, and published on December 12th, 2024, and represents the opinions of the discussion participants.
The panel features experts like Dr. Shaun Fitzgerald, the Executive Director of the Center for Climate Repair at Cambridge University, and Jill Storey, Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Advisor with the World Ocean Council. They explore innovative approaches to climate change that extend beyond traditional emissions reduction strategies, emphasizing the urgent need for greenhouse gas removal and adaptation measures to combat the escalating climate crisis.
Dr. Fitzgerald highlights the importance of increasing knowledge in climate repair and the necessity of achieving net negative emissions to effectively address existing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. He discusses the critical role of research in understanding the implications of solar radiation management and other geoengineering strategies. Jill Storey underscores the urgent requirement to remove 10 gigatons of carbon dioxide annually by 2050, advocating for ocean-based solutions that leverage the ocean’s capacity to store carbon while also addressing the need for robust industry development in carbon removal.
As the conversation unfolds, panelists like Dr. Leonardo Valenzuela Pérez from Ocean Visions and climate educator Paul Beckwith engage in a dynamic dialogue about the complexities of climate solutions and the importance of collaboration across sectors. The discussion emphasizes that while emissions reduction remains vital, immediate action on carbon removal is equally crucial to avert catastrophic climate impacts. This compelling exchange invites viewers to consider diverse perspectives and innovative strategies in the fight against climate change, highlighting the collaborative efforts needed to secure a sustainable future.
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Dr. Shaun Fitzgerald - is the Executive Director of the Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge (CCRC). Shaun is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering who works at the interface of academic research, business, government policy and public engagement.
Dr. Leonardo Valenzuela Pérez - is the Director of International Partnerships and leads the Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions (GEOS) at Ocean Visions.
Jill Storey - is the World Ocean Council Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Advisor, working to facilitate the advancement of the Marine CDR sector to accelerate the transition to NetZero.
Paul Beckwith - Climate Systems Scientist. Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Paleoclimatology Laboratory as well as at Carleton University
Herb Simmens - Author, Co-founder of the Healthy Planet Action Coalition (HPAC), Climate Emergency Board Member and former college instructor.
Charles Gregoire - Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader
Heidi Brault - Climate Reality Leader, BA(Psychology), Library & Information Technician Diploma - Video production and website assistant - Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP Team Lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum.
We’d like to acknowledge The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) who helped us to attend COP29.
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