COP26 Glasgow: Why equity is key to stopping climate change. Indepth presentation by Sunita Narain

Sunita Narain Director General, Centre for Science and Environment traces the inequities of emissions that has led to run away climate change. Issues such as cumulative historical emissions are slowly being phased out of the climate change discourse thereby removing the responsibility of a handful of countries like the US, the UK, the EU, Japan, Russia, Canada and Australia for creating the problem of global warming. Since 2001, China too has become part of the problem. Together the seven rich countries along with China will control over 70% of the carbon space left between 2020 and 2030.

Sunita Narain traces unjust share of carbon emissions that have helped a certain group of countries to develop while putting pressure on poor countries which are still developing to take unjust mitigation measures. Will net zero emissions targets by 2050 help the mitigate climate change? Sunita Narain says probably not, because that will mean emitting now and trying to offset it later.

[sunitanarain]

Thank you everyone for your comments, your words of support, encouragement and also advice. This was the first such video we have done and because of your kind words, and the fact that it was useful, I will do more. Thank you

[mohammedmaqsoodahmed]

Thanks to the entire team for bringing such in-depth analysis.

Looking forward to hear such more in-depth lec from mam.

[ekalagroshni]

It is enough to make us aware of our doings..things need to be done but on ground level.. Thanks for the wonderful video... It motivates us to keep us on track. 🌿🌼🙏 huge respect to sunita ma'am.

[gururamma]

Sunita Narain and Sucheta Dalal.. These two ladies are holding the beacon for informing the masses about the environmental and economic challenges facing the country respectively. Huge respect for these two ladies.

[debopriyodas]

As a student of Geography I'd highly recommend this channel as it is way too informative❤️ and the way Climate change is explained in this particular video is the thing that all scientists, environmentalists, Geographers are crying their lungs out!! Yet the action aren't what's gonna happen but the climate change is having worse impact with every passing day

[beast]

What a powerful speech backed by those powerful slides. She was always the crusader and continues to be at fore front. More wisdome, health and success to you Sunita !!!?

[jamyangtenzin]

Thank you so much Sunita ji for your comprehensive presentation. It's enlightening! I am sure India will come out as a green super power at the end of this decade.

[swadeepkumar]

Thank you for your passionate explanation ma’am..The insightful data in your presentation along with your explaination of it clearly explain why the concepts of climate justice and climate equity are the need of hour for saving the planet from looming catastrophe and more importantly for a better development across the world..

[yogeshjangid]

The best ever presentation on Climate change issues and why we should worry about earth and ita climate.. It's not only informative to those who are neglecting climate change issues but also encourages the real care takers of earth to work more and hard toward saving climate. Hats Off to Mam..

[RahulKumar-pyfz]

It's great to hear this straight from you Ma'm ! Would love more interactions further on.. 🙏

[urvanamenon]

Thank you so much! Down to earth has made such an incredible contribution over the past many years

[wboyle]

Outstanding words best wishes from Glasgow scotland

[upscaspirants]

Thank you so much mam wholeheartedly....!!!

[amitramdubey]

After studying about CSE, Down to Earth and you in UPSC Environment book I am here to listen! You are doing great job.

[gitanjaliexpress]

An eye opener. Pl make more such videos. It's a delight to see Sunita Narayan herself explaining the facts which are crucial to our existence.

[ShyamsAdda]

I would like to say Thanks a lot Down to earth team, This is all we want.

[rachitsingh]

A well-researched video like this is a rarity on the internet today!

[vikastrivedi]

What an analysis ! 🙏
Nobody can forget historical polluters. Thank you for showing us the double standard of historical polluters.

[shreyadas]

This is a fantastic video. It is so well researched and so wonderfully explained. I have a much better clarity on the whole situation now. Thanks and regards to the team!

[garynikhla]

One of the best explanation by far on 'Net Zero' emissions, carbon you mam...