The President of the United States Joe Bidenwarned this Friday at COP27 that climate change is at risk “The Life of the Planet”. Stuck at the top EgyptThe President pledged that his country would meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
“The climate crisis has to do with human security, economic security, environmental security, national security and life on the planet,” the head of state told representatives of nearly 200 countries gathered in Sharm el Sheikh.
To do this, they aim to reduce their emissions by 50 to 52% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. United States of America It is the world’s second largest emitter of greenhouse gases, only behind Chinaand also the world’s largest producer of oil and gas, the combustion of which produces CO₂ and methane, the two main warming gases.
In his speech, he noted that the United States is committed to avoiding climate hell and encouraged other nations to take similar steps. “All countries must do more. At this meeting, we must renew and improve our climate ambitions,” he added.
A recent report on the urgent situation released by the Global Carbon Project pointed out that CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels will increase by 1% compared to 2021 and will break records this year.
Upon arrival in Egypt, Biden also held a meeting with his counterpart, Abdel Fatah al Sisi, where human rights issues were discussed, according to White House spokesmen, while political prisoner Alaa Abdel Fatah is on an extended hunger strike. United States of America have already expressed “deep concern” for the detainee and called for his release, said Jake Sullivan, the president’s national security adviser. Joe Biden.