Climate solidarity

Re: “Spirit of climate cooperation faces test in Glasgow,” (Opinion, Oct 20).

A fundamental question to be asked before the global climate change negotiations in Glasgow is: Do wealthy countries really mean business and are they sincere in their solidarity? A meaningful, effective global cooperation on climate change is impossible without global solidarity which cannot be spontaneous even in cases of planetary crises.

Yet, we may express the hope that acting in a spirit of global solidarity the 120 members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Group of 77 and China will manage to reach a win-win situation in their negotiations on the matter with the group of developed countries. In this regard, an encouraging sign can be expected from an informal UN diplomatic event scheduled in New York on 26 Oct on climate action and focused on capacities at country level. This event, titled “Delivering Climate Action — for People, Planet & Prosperity”, will highlight best practices and achievements in renewables, in climate finance, and in adaptation.

The value of global solidarity cannot be promoted and enhanced without robust diplomatic action at the bilateral, regional and universal levels.

IOAN VOICU