
Tim Aldred
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Tim Aldred
@timaldredpolicy
Tweeting mainly on international development, trade and sustainability - the usual disclaimers apply.






We are delighted to announce the appointment of @HarrietLamb_ as WRAP's new CEO. Full details in our press release: wrap.org.uk/media-centre/p… #ClimateAction #NewCEO

“Equally, the renewed commitment on the 1.5℃ global warming limit was a source of relief. However, none of this changes the fact that the world remains on the brink of climate catastrophe.” 🧵 2/5 #COP27CoverDecision #COP27

2/- OK, there are some wins here: the much publicised breakthrough commitment to a fund on loss and damage unfccc.int/sites/default/…, and (less well known) a new agreement on supporting climate responses in agriculture unfccc.int/sites/default/…




Let's be clear: the Pakistani people did not do this to Pakistan –– we all did, and the high-emitting nations are most responsible. Unless we end our species' addiction to fossil fuels, every country in the world will remain in the crosshairs of the climate breakdown.






