Written by Zahra Baqer
Manama, Mar. 13 (BNA): The 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union opened its third day with a panel discussion on climate control measures.
The meeting discussed the current climatic conditions and the issues of different countries and ways to overcome them unifiedly.
He stressed the importance of achieving solid plans to implement national parliamentary contributions to achieve climate action.
Irish Senator Rosen Garvey, who led the debate, spoke about the importance of partnering with the private sector to address environmental challenges.
She told the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) after the session that some of the private sector are adept at looking at carbon emissions because they have the experience.
She talked about the efforts made in Ireland to mitigate climate action, and talked about how the various specialized departments are working on implementing the climate action plan, which is legally binding for the next ten years.
We’re doing so well, because we fought so hard two years ago and did climate action, she said.
“Every department has climate targets. I’m the Green Party’s spokesperson for Business, Trade and Employment. So in our department, we have a target for a 35% cut.”
Garvey spoke about the importance of harnessing solar energy, improving public transport infrastructure, and walking and cycling to reduce dependence on oil resources.
Tonga’s Speaker of Parliament, Fatafhi Fakafanua, indicated that he expected the assembly to present concrete action plans to parliaments to ensure more effective accountability, and urged governments to develop and implement specific national contributions.
“The global solution will be unity. We all need to work together to reduce emissions, and this includes both developed and developing countries that bear the forefront of the costs of adaptation and mitigation, and we need to work together as soon as possible.”
IPU research, tools and convening help parliaments advance climate treaties and reduce their carbon footprint.
IPU’s action on climate change aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and to promote the health of all people on Earth.
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