Most people are put off by complicated wording, phrasing, convoluted language, and jargon. As I’ve been reading more and more about the upcoming United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen (COP15) the language is not only becoming more convoluted, but it’s also becoming bleak. Recent reports have suggested that it is unlikely that a binding deal on climate change will emerge this December in Copenhagen. So should we give up hope on the upcoming conference? No, the conversations that will take place at the conference will be foundational for what will happen next in the realm of climate change.
We hear term like “legally binding agreement” and “politically binding agreement”, but what do these terms mean in this context? BBC Environmental Correspondent Richard Black wrote an article that addresses some of the nuances associated with the discourse on climate change and COP15. Rather than reiterating what he has already clearly stated, please click here to read his post.
Although COP15 is geared toward World leaders and NGOs, it is imperative that “ordinary” citizens feel that they have access to what happens at the conference. This first step to ensure that everyone has equal access to information and that barriers like convoluted, awkward, and complex language are either removed or at the very least defined throughout the conference. This is especially important since this information gleaned at the conference will likely be repeated in news broadcasts and articles.
The bottom line is that we all have a stake in climate change and we should all have access to information that is clear, concise, and accurate. Here’s hoping that whatever may emerge from COP15 is at least delivered to us in an easily understandable manner.
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I had thoughts very similar to this!