Should developing countries address environmental issues, even though this was not done by developed countries in early development stages? by George Tuley https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o en-us 2023-03-17 13:30:13 UTC 2023-03-24 12:11:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png Historical perspective georgetuley https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520974700 - The US is responsible for 25% of the worlds historical emissions emitting 400B tons since 1751, mostly in the 20th century the US emitted 290 tonnes.
- The EU is responsible for 22% (UK 5%, GMY 2%)
- China comes in third place with under 13% of emissions. 
-  India contributes to 3% along with Africa and South America 

]]> 2023-03-17 14:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520974700 Political challenges georgetuley https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975025 - Setting climate policy and effective enforcement is crucial 

- Efficient and trusted political institutions are difficult to set up in politically volatile emerging countries 

- With weak governance and in some cases corruption, implementing effective policies becomes challenging

- Haiti, unstable governance. No environmental policy would be long standing, neither would the citizens think of adopting sustainable practices

- Environmental issues can be addressed once the country has established itself and has a stable government to enforce practices and regulations concerning environmental issues.




]]> 2023-03-17 14:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975025 View from science and academics georgetuley https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975256 - Kahn et al. (2019) found that lower-income warmer countries are exposed more to short and medium-term economic impacts of climate change

- "There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all" (United Nations, 2023)

- "Leaders of developed countries must commit to reaching net zero as close as possible to 2040" (United Nations, 2023)
 ]]> 2023-03-17 14:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975256 Conclusions georgetuley https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975558 - The disproportionate destruction of the climate by developed countries pose them responsible for mitigating the effects of climate change currently

- While developing economies may not be able to currently be able to contribute, further sustainable economic development may set them on a course to be able to contribute later on

- Reductive to attempt to implement strategically complex plans in countries that lack the sufficient stability and regulations needed to cause an sizeable contribution in the fight to climate change]]> 2023-03-17 14:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975558 Present emissions georgetuley https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975743 - National Resource Defence Council (2022) reported that only 23 developed nations are responsible for current global emissions

- UNCTAD (2021) reported that the COVID-19 pandemic anomaly proves more work is needed by developed and developing countries on emission targets

- It is the responsibility for developed nations to set a model for developing countries. ]]> 2023-03-17 14:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2520975743 Other factors that developing countries need to focus on https://padlet.com/georgetuley/qw24n3e6wvms241o/wish/2526153502 - Education: Investing in education is crucial for the long-term development of any country. Developing countries should prioritize improving access to education and ensuring that the quality of education is up to par. 

- Healthcare: Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, and developing countries should strive to improve their healthcare systems. 

- Infrastructure: Developing countries need to invest in infrastructure to facilitate economic growth and development. This includes building roads, bridges, ports, airports, and other 

- Technology: Technology is increasingly important for economic growth and development. Developing countries should invest in building a strong technology sector and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.

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