Flyer for a Clean arctic Alliance event at COP29. Event takes place on 14 November 2024 at 11:30 GST. The event is titled “Busting Myths Around Short-Lived Climate Pollutants from Shipping.”
Events
COP29 | Busting Myths Around Short-Lived Climate Pollutants from Shipping
- Climate Change
- Shipping
The best and least costly opportunity to avoid runaway warming and remain below 1.5 o C while respecting the right to health, is to act immediately to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. Fast action could avoid over 0.5 o C of warming by 2050. Yet, debate rages as to whether black carbon is a climate forcer or a climate cooler, while liquidated natural gas is being sold as “green fuel”. This COP29 event busts some myths while highlighting urgent action needed to protect Arctic sea ice.
When: 14 November, 11:30 GST
Where: The Cryosphere Pavilion or online
Moderator: Dr. Elena Tracy, WWF Global Arctic Programme
Speakers:
- Dr. Robbie Mallett, climate scientist on what is happening in the Arctic and the loss of sea ice
- Dr Elena Tracy, WWF Arctic Program on the risks associated with HFO and why the Arctic HFO ban does not adequately address black carbon emissions
- Dr Sian Prior, Clean Arctic Alliance on black carbon, its continuing contribution to climate heating as a short-lived climate forcer and shipping’s impact on sea ice (remote)
- Elissama Menezes, Say No To LNG on methane, its importance as a short-lived climate forcer and greenwashing LNG as a green fuel
- Roel Hoenders, Head, Climate Action and Clean Air, International Maritime Organization
By WWF Global Arctic Programme
