Net Zero VS Carbon Neutrality
As part of the global effort to address the impacts of human activities on the environment, achieving net zero and carbon neutrality has become crucial. These concepts focus on balancing greenhouse gas emissions by reducing and removing them from the atmosphere
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Carbon Neutrality:Carbon neutrality refers to removing the amount of CO2 as that is emitted by carbon reduction and offsets.
Net Zero:Achieving net zero involves balancing all greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions by GHGs reduction and removal.
To achieve net zero emission commitment, the committee has set a global net zero by mid-century (2050).
Paris Agreement Movement:World leaders are gathering to discuss environmental issues that lead to extreme weather events. The well-known conference, COP26, held in the UK in 2021, includes 120 leaders from 200 countries negotiating together. Our goal is to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2°C, and if possible, not over 1.5°C, in order to prevent significant global weather impacts.
COP26 Key Actions
- No forest and land degradation by 2030
Forests absorb CO₂ and release O₂. - Reduce methane (CH₄) emissions by 30% by 2030
CH₄ accounts for a third of current warming from human activities. - Ensure new cars and vans are zero-emission by 2040
Transportation accounts for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. For example, electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable manufacturing, end-of-life recycling (including batteries, metals, etc.). - Transition away from coal for electricity production
Coal has one of the greatest impacts on global warming because of high carbon content, Inefficiency and widespread use. - Support green and clean energy funding by private and central banks
Promote renewable energy; solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, etc; from fossil source
In conclusion, both net zero and carbon neutrality are vital in the fight against climate change.
Achieving them will require global cooperation, transitioning to renewable energy, reducing methane emissions, and adopting sustainable practices. By working together, we can ensure a more sustainable planet for future generations.