Climate CrisisVaried perspectives and grassroots solutions in focus
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Energy and Environment
In the face of the undeniable climate crisis, there is a growing consensus that immediate action is imperative. Yet, the path forward is increasingly fraught with differing opinions on how to combat this global challenge. At TNI, we approach this crisis from a multidimensional perspective, capitalising on decades of in-depth research and analysis, and leveraging the wisdom gained from global grassroots movements. Our conviction lies in the belief that real solutions emerge from the ground up, where indigenous communities, peasant farmers, fisher peoples, and workers worldwide hold the key to a transformative future. By embracing these local insights, we can usher in a new era of interconnectedness, redefining our relationship with one another and the planet.
Climate Crossfire
How NATO’s 2% military spending targets contribute to climate breakdown
Climate Security
Climate Crisis
Militarism
NATO’s goal of 2% spending of GDP on the military will accelerate climate breakdown by diverting billions of dollars from climate finance and increasing greenhouse gas emissions. This year alone, NATO members spent $1.26 trillion on their militaries. This report shows that this could have paid for 12 years of promised - and still not delivered - climate finance to impoverished countries to help them deal with the climate crisis. And for the next five years, if NATO members increase their spending to 2% GDP, US$2.57 trillion will be diverted away from climate spending by 2028. This would be enough to pay for climate adaptation costs for all low- and middle-income countries for seven years.
We are in a climate crisis. About this there seems to be broad consensus. But, there is more and more divergence around what must be done to stop it. We’ve seen more and more supposed solutions to the climate crisis gaining attention.
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