Identify and provide an analysis of Canada’s commitment to tackling climate change: past and present.
There is much optimism of real substantive discussions leading to abiding agreement at COP21 – The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Paris,France between Nov 30 – Dec 11, 2015. Towards this end, nations were invited to submit an INDC (intended nationally determined
contributions) prior to the meeting.The INDC’s were intended to be short, concise documents that clearly laid out nationally determined contributions to reductions. Information such as the reference point (e.g. a base year to compare reductions), time frames, periods of implementation, scope and
coverage, as well as assumptions and methodological approaches were asked to be
identified. More information on the INDC process can be found at:http://unfccc.int/focus
intends to achieve an economy wide target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030”In light of what you know about the causes and consequences of climate change, provide a critique (both positive & negative as warranted) of Canada’s submission. For example,is it too ambitious, not ambitious enough, too vague, provides tangible targets, targets the right sectors…? In your response we encourage you to review a minimum of 2 othersubmissions from other countries.
Your paper should at a minimum:
Define the climate change issue and summarize our current knowledge of it, in terms of the scientific, political and philosophical aspects, including interconnections among those aspects. (1 page)
Identify and provide an analysis of Canada’s commitment to tackling climate change: past and present.
Present an argument on why you think Canada needs to play a larger or smaller role in climate change action.
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