The run-up to Paris 2015: a change of paradigm in the climate movement

The author describes a shift in the climate movement following the failure of the 2009 Copenhagen summit, noting the emergence of a 'green, circular economy' and decentralized energy projects. It urges Green parties to represent these citizen-led demands—specifically the abandonment of fossil fuels and the increase of renewable energy—during the run-up to COP 21 in Paris to ensure that alternative, sustainable models become the political norm.

• The 2009 Copenhagen summit (COP 15) failed to produce ambitious global carbon emission reductions because leaders prioritized national interests, resulting in a 'petty deal' between the US, China, South Africa, India, and Brazil that caused long-term 'climate fatigue' among NGOs and Green parties.
• A new, positive movement is emerging from society characterized by the 'sharing economy', the 'green, circular economy', and the creation of decentralized energy projects and co-operative structures.
• Global citizen activism, exemplified by a record-breaking climate march in New York City, is demanding that world leaders rapidly transition away from all fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources.
• Green parties have a strategic opportunity leading up to COP 21 in Paris to act as the political voice for this grassroots movement and promote cost-efficient Green solutions to global financial and social crises.

APA

Chalençon, D. (2014). The run-up to Paris 2015: a change of paradigm in the climate movement. Green European Journal. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/the-run-up-to-paris-2015-a-change-of-paradigm-in-the-climate-movement/

Chicago

Chalençon, Delphine. The run-up to Paris 2015: a change of paradigm in the climate movement. Green European Journal, 2014. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/the-run-up-to-paris-2015-a-change-of-paradigm-in-the-climate-movement/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{chalenon2014runup, author = {Chalençon, Delphine}, title = {{The run-up to Paris 2015: a change of paradigm in the climate movement}}, publisher = {Green European Journal}, year = {2014}, month = nov, url = {https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/the-run-up-to-paris-2015-a-change-of-paradigm-in-the-climate-movement/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }