Livestock reduction is key for Copenhagen’s deep emission reduction goals. At the two-week United Nations Climate Change Conference in Denmark, discussions have continued to revolve around how much global temperatures should be allowed to rise, with low-lying countries vulnerable to sea level rise calling for no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius increase. Even at this level, many such as the tiny island nation of Tuvalu are likely to be submerged.But a new study was presented at the conference on Saturday that highlights a very important component in limiting temperature rise.
Supreme Master Television’s correspondent is on location at the Danish capital with this report.
Supreme Master Television Danish correspondent: As delegates weigh in on proposals leading up to a final agreement, a summarized draft document calls for more drastic emission reductions than have been committed to thus far by industrialized nations.
In addition, for the first time, text has been proposed that would allow “interstate cooperation” to help countries with anticipated relocation of possibly millions of global warming refugees. Meanwhile, countries have been pledging future financial aid to vulnerable nations, with European Union leaders agreeing to funding €7.2 billion
over the next three years.
Anders TURESSON, Chief Negotiator for the Sweden, Presidency of European Union (M): These monies should be used for public support, adaptation, mitigation, and capacity building, with an emphasis on the least developed countries.
Supreme Master Television Danish correspondent: Meanwhile, Brazil stepped up efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest, a vital climate regulator whose deforestation is a major source of greenhouse gases.
Supreme Master Television recently spoke with Brazilian Ambassador Paulo Alberto da Silveira Soares about the government’s plan coinciding with the Copenhagen summit.
Paulo Alberto da Silveira Soares – Brazilian Ambassador to Singapore (M): Brazil is really the only country that came, weeks ago, before any other countries with a very straight forward proposition, a target of curbing CO2 emissions between 36 to 39% and 80% reduction in deforestation in the Amazon area.
SMTV Danish correspondent: A new study released on Saturday at the Copenhagen conference found that livestock raising is the biggest source of greenhouse gases, at more than 50%, and that about 75% of total Amazon deforestation was to clear grazing land for cattle.
Brazilian sociologist Marley Winckler has more to share about this message.
Marley Winckler – Sociologist, President of Brazilian Vegetarian Society (F): If you really want to mitigate greenhouse gases, you must address meat production. SMTV Danish correspondent: The Brazilian government announced this week that it will use satellite surveillance in an effort to ensure that cattle ranchers
do not destroy more land than they are already allotted and that violators will not be granted permits to transport their cattle to be slaughtered.
We asked Ambassador da Silveira Soares his thoughts about changing dietary consumption to being meat-free as an immediate solution for both government and people.
Paulo Alberto da Silveira Soares – Brazilian Ambassador to Singapore (M): We need a big effort, Brazil is net producer of meat. So we have to make more than a campaign and make people more aware that for the health, of me, you and everyone in the world, less consumption of meat only helps your health and climate change.
Supreme Master Television Danish correspondent: This is Supreme Master Television reporting from Copenhagen, Denmark.
VOICE: We thank His Excellency Mr. Alberto da Silveira Soares, Ms. Winckler, and all negotiators and leaders who are working to chart our world’s best future course. May we work together to halt climate change through the organic vegan diet and farming practices, for the survival and happiness of all.
In a March 2009 videoconference with government dignitaries and the public in Mexico, Supreme Master Ching Hai once more highlighted the exceptional government measures required to address the current crisis of global warming.
Supreme Master Ching Hai: I suggest all world leaders and governments to please promote the animal-free lifestyle and quick so that we can save our planet. We have not too much time left. This is no longer even about politics.
It’s about the survival of ourselves and our children. If all governments encourage people toward the healthy, animal-free diet, the planet could be saved in no time.
And the activities that are good for our Earth can also gener ate livelihoods. We have a shortage of food, so the government can easily support organic vegan farmers and the advancement of other green practices.
This will help greatly. The government must make a priority, saving the planet, organic vegan farming subsidies.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/carteret-islands/6771651/The-sea-is-killing-our-island-paradise.htmlhttp://www.ipsnews.net/africa/nota.asp?idnews=49630http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_465710.html http://www.france24.com/en/node/4945985http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5BA29S20091211?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/11524/1/Mercosur and European Union cooperate on sustainable development. The European Union and Latin American organization Mercosur have signed Econormas, a US$27 million cooperation agreement that supports efforts to strengthen sustainable development throughout the Mercosur countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
With an US$18 million grant from the European Union and US$9 million provided by Mercosur, Econormas will promote sustainable endeavors as well as enhance environmental and public health.
A big green salute, European Union and Mercosur members for your eco-accord. May your cooperation be graced with outcomes of abundant harmony with nature for the benefit of all inhabitants throughout your lands.
http://en.mercopress.com/2009/12/07/eumercosur-sign-cooperation-agreementExtra NewsA climate adaptation project undertaken jointly by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Bhutan results in the successful lowering of Thorthormi Tsho glacial lake, thus preventing its banks from bursting and preserving the safety of residents.
http://www.france24.com/en/node/4937996A survey of 115 Australian business, political, academic and community leaders finds climate change poses the greatest risk to the nation’s productivity and economy, primarily due to water shortages, droughts and bushfires.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/08/2764753.htm?site=newsLocal Chinese farmers on the outskirts of Beijing, China can sell discarded peanut shells and corn stalks to Shengchang Bioenergy for the manufacture of biomass pellets that not only replace coal but are up to 5 times more energy efficient.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/12/06/china.alternative.energy.coal/index.html
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