Industrial activities that our modern civilization depends upon has raised atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and has caused much of the observed increase in Earth’s temperature over the last 50 years. Climate change is a global issue caused by human contributing to greenhouse gases. I personally think that we need to attempt to make a change with this issue. The world should be able to thrive, and not have to worry about this kind of thing. The countries who have contributed the most should be held the most responsible. We need to help other countries, we need to help ourselves, we need to help.
Regarding the United States foreign policy currently, The Trump administration has dropped climate change from a long list of global threats. Donald Trump and his administration believe that dropping this, and pulling the United States out of the Paris International Climate Agreement will be a guide post for the language in the NSS (National Security Strategy) on climate and the factors of climate change. Donald Trump also argued that the agreement was unfair to the United States and would reduce jobs and have little effect on global temperatures. On March 28, 2018, Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency to consider repealing the Clean Power Plan which is a federal rule that was finalized in 2015 mandating reduced carbon dioxide and similar emissions from existing oil, coal and gas-fired power plants the Trump administration has said they will actively oppose efforts to reduce the burning of oil, gas and coal.
I believe our foreign policy, to improve America’s issues with climate change would start with the United States withdrawing from any agreements regarding climate change. I also think that the countries who have created the most damage (China, India, U.S, etc.) should be held the most responsible, they should have to pay for their damage rather than making other countries who are not responsible or cannot afford it to do so. In order for international systems to be fair countries of high emissions must accept limitations on their use of fossil fuels and to provide funding to those facing climate change. Yes, climate change is a global problem.. But, why should poor countries pay for actions that are not their own? Poor countries are typically economically and politically oppressed, usually this means that they have no industries, leaving them unable to afford to adapt. In my opinion on this topic, historic emitters must accept mandatory emissions, restrictions and pursue development in order to help countries across the globe.
With the recent fuss of climate change the USAID has created a climate change and development strategy to help countries transition to lasting and climate resilient, low emission economic development. This strategy has 3 main objectives.. Adaptation, helping countries prepare and adapt.. Integration, to factor climate knowledge and practice into all programs.. And Mitigation, to help countries slow or curb carbon emissions while growing and developing through clean energy and sustainable landscapes. If we use this to support countries to build climate resilience and move towards a “low carbon” economic growth pathway, “we can help provide more stable and prosperous futures for the U.S and for our partners, including new markets for clean technology. Alternatively, if we are unable to meet this challenge, climate change could jeopardize many of the development gains the international community and the U.S government have worked for decades to secure.” (USAID.GOV)
Using this event towards countries who not only need help but can provide help would make a significant difference. Wealthier countries who have contributed the most are the most responsible for fixing this but can provide help to countries who need it as well.. countries such as Tanzania, who fears to grow crops because of the recent droughts. In Tanzania and other parts of Eastern Africa have been dealing with climate change for a while now. They have experienced higher temperatures, flooding, droughts and a rise in sea levels which have all threatened not only agricultural production but livelihood as well. With the USAID collaborating with the national and local governments to key climate change vulnerabilities for countries like Tanzania, there has already been a significant change. Imagine if countries, were helping as well.
Using this foreign policy would be extremely effective, and would be our best option. The source regarding Tanzania supports my position by showing that the wealthier (and responsible) countries should have to bear the costs of solving their own issues, The larger, wealthier, producing countries are already causing so much chaos for the smaller countries who can barely afford to live, let alone try and pay for all this damage. The superior countries should have to take responsibility while providing help to countries that they have damaged and that are in fact the most vulnerable.
Industrial activities that we now depend on have created carbon dioxide levels so high, causing an major increase in temperature over the years. Personally, I think the best option is to attempt to make a change. The world should begin to thrive again, and nothing should hold that back from us. I believe countries who are most responsible, should be held like it as well. We need to help others countries, to help ourselves. I believe my views best align with the Republican Party, I agree with Donald Trump’s steps he is taking and I think he has a strong mindset on what he is planning for in the near future. The Republican Party typically is known for helping others, such as the poor for example. This is relatively in the same category as helping a poor country. The Republican Party also believes that climate change is due to our human activities/productions. I believe that this is the main cause of this issue today. Climate change is a real issue, and we need to work together and help each other to solve this issue.