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Tackling two crises at once
Christiana Figueres1, Tom Rivett-Carnac1
1Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac played key roles in the Paris climate agreement. Their new book is The Future We Choose: Surviving the climate crisis.
New Scientist (1971)
|May 7, 2020
Summary
The climate crisis demands urgent attention alongside the COVID-19 pandemic response. Ignoring climate change risks long-term global stability and recovery efforts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Climate Policy
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented global health and economic challenges.
- Simultaneously, the escalating climate emergency poses a significant and ongoing threat to planetary stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the critical need to address the climate crisis concurrently with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To advocate for integrated strategies that do not compromise climate action during pandemic recovery.
Main Methods:
- This is a perspective piece, not a research study.
- It synthesizes expert opinion and calls for policy integration.
Main Results:
- Failure to address climate change during pandemic recovery will exacerbate future crises.
- Integrated approaches are essential for sustainable and resilient global systems.
Conclusions:
- Climate action must remain a priority despite the immediate pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A holistic approach is required to manage interconnected global challenges effectively.
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