Civil society, activists in developing countries, and even people with disabilities are struggling to enter areas where discussions are ongoing, let alone actual negotiations.
In fact, it seems that only the leaders of developed countries can sit comfortably at the table—basically, all the voices we have already Hear.
Billionaires and fossil fuel companies were present, but those who were actually affected by the climate collapse were left on the other side of the fence. This exclusive environment is where decisions are made about the future of our planet, and it is not good enough.
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Rose Kobusinge, a young activist from Uganda, has participated in the COP, but still feels that she has been ignored. She said: “This seems to be a secret task. I don’t think it’s tolerance. That’s Total rejection.”
So what is the voice of the outside world? Take drastic climate action now.
“If you can do more, then do it. Do it now. Don’t even question it. Jeremy Raguain of the Seychelles Foundation says if you think there is a simple There is no way to get out of the predicament. “If you think you can’t do it, please make way for others who think you can do it. “
Veronica’Derek’ Cabe from The Non-Nuclear/Coal-Free Bataan Movement in the Philippines added: “You have all the resources, you have all the power, you have all the knowledge. But where is your conscience?
When you have all these and you still choose to ignore everything, you still choose to ignore all the pain. You still choose to ignore all the plea of people like us and countries like us. ”
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The climate crisis is a universal threat to mankind. Although the communities that are affected first are often the poorest, most marginalized, and most vulnerable, global warming will affect all of us.
Derek added: “It is on us now. But sooner or later, it will come to each of us. This climate crisis will destroy all of us. “ A “whole government” and “whole economy” approach is needed, including communities on the front lines of the climate crisis.
Somehow, those who have been severely affected by the climate collapse have no say on COP26-if we don’t take action, those who can tell us what will happen do not get a place at the negotiating table, and can even enter the surrounding area.
Disharavi, a young climate activist from India, said: “These weird weather events are just weather events. They are because of the climate crisis… and they are more frequent than ever.”
Disa continued: “The groundwater level of the people living in the city has dropped. They cannot get water and eventually have to buy water from the municipality. [of Bangalore] …This is weird [water] When it is essentially a basic human right, a commodity that people must pay for.
