Por qué es necesaria nuestra unidad a nivel mundial para combatir el cambio climático
Summary
Friends of the Earth International asserts that the current global energy model, dominated by fossil fuels and corporate-led 'false solutions', is driving a planetary emergency. The statement criticizes the Paris Agreement as insufficient and legally unenforceable, calling for urgent emission reductions by wealthy nations and a shift toward decentralized, community-led energy systems.
Key insights
- The document characterizes the current climate situation as a 'planetary emergency', noting that devastating natural disasters in 2017 occurred with only a one-degree temperature increase, while the Paris Agreement may allow for warming of three to four degrees.
- Fossil fuel expansion continues despite climate risks, with over 1,600 new coal plants planned or under construction across 62 countries.
- The text identifies several 'dirty energy' sources beyond fossil fuels, arguing that nuclear power is dangerous, slow, and expensive, and that large-scale hydroelectric projects cause land grabbing, water sovereignty loss, and significant greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing vegetation.
- There is a significant disparity in climate responsibility: 10% of the global population is responsible for 50% of emissions, whereas the poorest 50% are responsible for only 10%.
- The document advocates for a 'just transition' based on decentralized, community-centered energy, agroecology, and community forest management, citing successful fracking moratoria in regions such as Victoria (Australia), New York, Ireland, France, Scotland, Bulgaria, and Canadian provinces.
Cite the original document
- APA
- admin (2017). Por qué es necesaria nuestra unidad a nivel mundial para combatir el cambio climático. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/es/por-que-es-necesaria-nuestra-unidad-a-nivel-mundial-para-combatir-el-cambio-climatico/
- Chicago
- admin. Por qué es necesaria nuestra unidad a nivel mundial para combatir el cambio climático. Friends of the Earth International, 2017. https://www.foei.org/es/por-que-es-necesaria-nuestra-unidad-a-nivel-mundial-para-combatir-el-cambio-climatico/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |last1=admin |title=Por qué es necesaria nuestra unidad a nivel mundial para combatir el cambio climático |publisher=Friends of the Earth International |date=4 October 2017 |url=https://www.foei.org/es/por-que-es-necesaria-nuestra-unidad-a-nivel-mundial-para-combatir-el-cambio-climatico/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{admin2017por, author = {admin}, title = {{Por qué es necesaria nuestra unidad a nivel mundial para combatir el cambio climático}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2017}, month = oct, url = {https://www.foei.org/es/por-que-es-necesaria-nuestra-unidad-a-nivel-mundial-para-combatir-el-cambio-climatico/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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