Hey Kids! The World is Talking About Climate Change! 🌍
Did you know that leaders from all over the world are meeting to talk about how to save our planet? It’s happening right now in a place called Baku, Azerbaijan. This big meeting is called COP29 (that’s short for the 29th Conference of Parties). Sounds fancy, right?
What’s the Big Deal?
Our Earth is getting warmer, and that’s causing things like stronger storms, floods, and wildfires. Scientists say we need to act fast! So, leaders are trying to figure out how to help countries, especially the ones that don’t have a lot of money, to use clean energy instead of things like coal and oil that pollute the air.
Show Me the Money 💰
One of the tricky parts is deciding how much money to give to these countries to help them out. Some countries think we need about $1 trillion (that’s a million million dollars!). That’s a HUGE amount! But they say it’s worth it to keep our planet safe.
Time to Work Together 🤝
Simon Stiell, a big boss at the United Nations for Climate Change, said, “We need to stop talking and start doing!” He wants everyone to work together to find solutions.
Helping Each Other Out
Some countries have already promised money. Germany and the United Kingdom said they would give around $1.3 billion to help other countries use cleaner energy.
Did You Know?
There’s another big meeting happening in Brazil called the G20 Summit. Leaders there are also talking about climate change. It’s super important because these countries make a lot of the world’s pollution.
Why Should We Care?
Well, it’s our future! The decisions they make today will help decide what kind of planet we live on when we’re grown-ups. Cleaner energy means cleaner air to breathe and a healthier Earth for animals and plants.
What Can You Do?
You might be thinking, “But I’m just a kid, what can I do?” Well, you can learn more about climate change, tell your friends and family, and do small things like recycling or saving energy at home.
Let’s Cheer Them On! 🎉
Let’s hope the leaders make smart choices to protect our planet. After all, we only have one Earth, and it’s up to all of us to take care of it!
Reference(s):
Negotiators urged to get down to business as COP29 enters 2nd week
cgtn.com
