Luis Davila on UN Climate Change partnerships, implementing the Paris agreement and recognising concerted climate action.
The inclusive nature of the Paris Agreement means more collaboration between the various stakeholders to actually implement the climate deal. Moving from the "what" to the "how", the next missing jigsaw piece will need to consist of cross-sectoral partnerships that accelerate the implementation of transformational, low-carbon solutions.
In the words of Luis Davila, COP23 Partnerships Officer, we are moving forward on the implementation of the Paris Agreement - but we need to do much more.
Luis is one of the climate movers and shakers we had the pleasure of meeting at the COP23 climate conference in Bonn. His thoughts are part series of high-level interviews aimed at raising public awareness about the COP23 and its priority topics. The goal of each interview is to focus on one relevant issue that is crucial for the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient economy and society.
I think it's all about implementation. This can come in the form of figuring out ways that countries are going to keep each other accountable for their respective implementation activities; it can be about what they're actually doing to prepare for 2020 (and beyond), or even taking stock of what they've all achieved together as a whole. I heard India is on track to exceed what they promised within the context of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) so they're ready for the low-carbon future ahead. We hear more and more commitments and more progress in meeting this challenge. But it's not going to be enough - it is crystal clear that we need to do more. Science shows us that we need to do much much more. Thankfully the spirit from Paris - one of moving forward together as a large community - is still very strong and we hope to maintain it.
The implementation is taking place but we need to do more.