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Fossil Fuels

Natural substances such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient organisms, that are burned for energy.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming, produced mainly from burning fossil fuels.

Deforestation

The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

COP29

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Baku in November 2024.

UNFCCC

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international environmental treaty to combat climate change.

Paris Agreement

An international treaty aimed at limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels.

NDCs

Nationally Determined Contributions, which are climate action plans that each country must outline in the Paris Agreement.

Climate Finance

Financial resources provided to assist developing countries in mitigating and adapting to climate change.

Carbon Credits

Permits that allow the holder to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide, for the purpose of limiting overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon Sinks

Natural environments that absorb more carbon dioxide than they emit, helping to mitigate climate change.

Economic Nationalism

A political ideology emphasizing domestic control of the economy, often at the expense of international trade and relationships.

Interconnected World

A global system where countries rely on one another for trade, technology, and economic stability, which impacts climate change efforts.

Technological Emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions produced as a result of technology and industrial processes, particularly in transportation.

Green New Deal

A proposed stimulus program in the US aiming to address climate change and economic inequality.

Self-Preservation

The natural instinct to protect one's own interests, often influencing political and economic decisions.

Realism

A perspective in international relations that prioritizes national interests and security over ideological or ethical considerations.

Cosmopolitan Perspective

An outlook that emphasizes the shared global community and the responsibility to work toward collective challenges like climate change.

Sustainable Energy

Energy derived from renewable resources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

TNC (Transnational Corporation)

A corporation that operates in multiple countries, typically having headquarters in one country and subsidiaries in others.

Climate Action Tracker

An independent scientific analysis that tracks government climate action and measures it against the global climate goals.

National Energy Emergency

A declaration that allows the government to take measures to enhance national energy production and security, often at the expense of environmental regulations.

Cattle Pasture Deforestation

The clearing of forested lands for grazing cattle, a major contributor to deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.

Illegal Land Grabbing

The unlawful acquisition of land, often for agriculture or mining, which leads to deforestation and displacement of communities.

Biodiversity Loss

The decline in the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, often as a result of human activities such as deforestation and pollution.

Infrastructure Limitations

Constraints due to inadequate systems or facilities that inhibit the effective implementation of new technologies or policies, such as electric vehicle infrastructure.

Lobbying

The act of attempting to influence the votes of legislators or the actions of public officials on specific issues.