Using land alone to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is almost impossible and would require all the farmland on Earth to be forested, according to an Oxfam report.
Governments and major corporations are increasingly planting trees and reforesting farmland to offset the damage done by greenhouse gases that have been emitted into the atmosphere by their day-to-day activities.
It is believed that a fifth of the world’s 2,000 largest publicly listed corporations now have net-zero goals that depend upon land-based carbon sinks.
However, Oxfam’s Tightening the Net report said some companies are hiding behind "unreliable, unproven and unrealistic" carbon removal schemes. These are failing to cut emissions quickly enough to avert a catastrophic climate breakdown, the report's authors said.
At least 1.6 billion hectares of new forests would be needed to achieve net neutrality, equivalent to five times the size of India or more than all the farmland on the planet, the report stated.
As a result, such schemes are also adding to food insecurity and could result in global food prices surging by 80 per cent by 2050.
Danny Sriskandarajah, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB, said: “Too many companies and governments are hiding behind the smokescreen of ‘net zero’ to continue dirty business-as-usual activities.
“Net-zero targets are vital to tackling climate change. Some governments and companies are taking bold action to cut carbon emissions but there are currently too few to give us a realistic chance of averting climate catastrophe and the widespread hunger and devastation that come with it."
Oxfam is calling for a greater focus on "deeply cutting" carbon emissions in the near term, starting at home and with operations and supply chains.
Carbon removal is not a substitute for cutting emissions and should be counted separately, the report said, adding that net-zero targets must be measurable and transparent.
“Land is a finite and precious resource that millions of small-scale farmers and Indigenous people depend upon to feed their families," Mr Sriskandarajah said. "Nature and land-based carbon removal schemes are an important part of the mix to lower emissions but more caution is needed to ensure good stewardship that doesn’t threaten food security.”
In November, Britain will host the Cop26 summit in Glasgow where global leaders will meet to ensure steps to keep global warming below 1.5°C.
Scientists and climate experts say the world is far short of that target. Oxfam's report warns the world should collectively be on track to reduce carbon emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 from 2010 levels, but only a one per cent reduction has been achieved.
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Toss: South Africa, elected to bowl first
England (311-8): Stokes 89, Morgan 57, Roy 54, Root 51; Ngidi 3-66
South Africa (207): De Kock 68, Van der Dussen 50; Archer 3-27, Stokes 2-12
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Important questions to consider
1. Where on the plane does my pet travel?
There are different types of travel available for pets:
- Manifest cargo
- Excess luggage in the hold
- Excess luggage in the cabin
Each option is safe. The feasibility of each option is based on the size and breed of your pet, the airline they are traveling on and country they are travelling to.
2. What is the difference between my pet traveling as manifest cargo or as excess luggage?
If traveling as manifest cargo, your pet is traveling in the front hold of the plane and can travel with or without you being on the same plane. The cost of your pets travel is based on volumetric weight, in other words, the size of their travel crate.
If traveling as excess luggage, your pet will be in the rear hold of the plane and must be traveling under the ticket of a human passenger. The cost of your pets travel is based on the actual (combined) weight of your pet in their crate.
3. What happens when my pet arrives in the country they are traveling to?
As soon as the flight arrives, your pet will be taken from the plane straight to the airport terminal.
If your pet is traveling as excess luggage, they will taken to the oversized luggage area in the arrival hall. Once you clear passport control, you will be able to collect them at the same time as your normal luggage. As you exit the airport via the ‘something to declare’ customs channel you will be asked to present your pets travel paperwork to the customs official and / or the vet on duty.
If your pet is traveling as manifest cargo, they will be taken to the Animal Reception Centre. There, their documentation will be reviewed by the staff of the ARC to ensure all is in order. At the same time, relevant customs formalities will be completed by staff based at the arriving airport.
4. How long does the travel paperwork and other travel preparations take?
This depends entirely on the location that your pet is traveling to. Your pet relocation compnay will provide you with an accurate timeline of how long the relevant preparations will take and at what point in the process the various steps must be taken.
In some cases they can get your pet ‘travel ready’ in a few days. In others it can be up to six months or more.
5. What vaccinations does my pet need to travel?
Regardless of where your pet is traveling, they will need certain vaccinations. The exact vaccinations they need are entirely dependent on the location they are traveling to. The one vaccination that is mandatory for every country your pet may travel to is a rabies vaccination.
Other vaccinations may also be necessary. These will be advised to you as relevant. In every situation, it is essential to keep your vaccinations current and to not miss a due date, even by one day. To do so could severely hinder your pets travel plans.
Source: Pawsome Pets UAE
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Director: Laxman Utekar
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna
Rating: 1/5
