The value of unrealistic targets: why some climate activists are unwilling to abandon the 1.5 °C target

Evidence is mounting that the 1.5 °C goal of the Paris Agreement is unrealistic. But, contrary to many in the scientific community, major NGOs have remained steadfast in their support for this target. We argue that this is because “unrealistic” or aspirational targets can serve important political o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Climate Action 2024-04, Vol.3 (1), p.29-3, Article 29
Hauptverfasser:	Hadden, Jennifer, Prakash, Aseem
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	706/689/454 706/689/523 Advocacy Brief Communication Civil society Climate action Climate Change Climate Change Management and Policy Earth and Environmental Science Emissions Environment Environmental Economics Environmental Politics International agreements Native peoples Non-governmental organizations Paris Agreement Political activism Political activists Public opinion Reformers Scientists Social activism Social Policy Social reformers Surveys
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Zusammenfassung:	Evidence is mounting that the 1.5 °C goal of the Paris Agreement is unrealistic. But, contrary to many in the scientific community, major NGOs have remained steadfast in their support for this target. We argue that this is because “unrealistic” or aspirational targets can serve important political objectives, including becoming focal points for coalition-building and broad-based mobilization and allowing for effective naming and shaming.
ISSN:	2731-9814 2731-9814 2731-3263
DOI:	10.1038/s44168-024-00118-0