London, Europe Brief News- As we look back at 2022, it’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to climate action.
Progress has been made on a number of fronts, with the growth in renewable energy leading the charge – in the EU, solar power soared by almost 50 per cent this year.
Sustainable transport has also topped the agenda, with cities adapting for cyclists, countries cracking down on short haul flights, and zero emissions innovations gaining momentum.
COP27 ended with an agreement to provide loss and damage funding for countries hit by climate disasters – a breakthrough step towards justice for developing nations.
And those fighting for climate justice through courts and on streets found success with ClientEarth holding the UK government to account on its net zero strategy, and more young voices being heard than ever before.
People using their skills to push for a better future haven’t given up hope, so neither should we. Here are six reasons to be positive about climate action from 2022, according to people who work on the issues full time.
