False Climate Solutions
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMWed
Room Katasalen (first floor)
Speakers
Arne Müller
Free-lance journalist and author specialized on environmental impacts of mining
Daniel Ribeiro
Technical coordinator and co-founder
Justiça Ambiental, Mozambique
Organisers
Justiça Ambiental
Afrikagrupperna
Net zero emissions, carbon offsetting and renewable energy are presented as key solutions to the green transition, but are they really sustainable? The climate crisis and the need to phase out fossil fuels have triggered new innovations. Net zero emissions, carbon offsetting and renewable energy are presented as key solutions but are they really sustainable? It is tempting to rely on these technical solutions and continue with business as usual.   However, the transition from fossil dependence to renewable has its downsides. What are the consequences for environment and people where the minerals needed would be extracted? And what happens when tree plantations are established to allow continued extraction of fossil fuels?    Main language: English Speakers: Daniel Ribeiro, technical coordinator, Justiça Ambiental, Mozambique Arne Müller, free-lance journalist and author specialized on environmental impacts of mining, Sweden Moderator: Annika Lillemets, Policy Advisor, Natural Resources, Business and Human Rights, Afrikagrupperna, Sweden