Eamon Ryan says politicians face public anger and alarm if Cop29 climate talks fail

Mr. Ryan emphasized the urgency of climate action, stating, "Our populations would rightly say, what are you going to do? Are you going to allow the world burn?" He underscored that failing to address climate change could push it back to the forefront of political priorities, highlighting the need for immediate and collective action to avoid creating an unstable world for future generations.

Speaking about the High Ambition Coalition, Mr. Ryan noted, "When you have a coalition of north, south, east and west, it's very hard to stop that." This reflects a resilient collaborative effort among various nations to tackle climate issues, asserting that collective action could not be stalled by any one country.

Mr. Ryan reassured that the Paris Agreement remains influential, suggesting that nations choosing to withdraw, like the U.S., would likely return, as those countries would see the benefits of global cooperation: "I think will come back because they realise that they're falling behind." This emphasizes the ongoing relevance and strength of international agreements.

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