Recent findings from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have raised a severe concern: global warming has now exceeded the critical threshold of 1.3°C above pre-industrial levels. The United Nations Environment Program’s “Emission Gap Report 2024” disclosed that an astonishing 57.1 GtCO2 was emitted worldwide in 2023 alone. The Global Stocktake (GST) during COP28 highlighted the gravity of the situation, revealing that only 400 GtCO2 remains in the carbon budget before we breach the 1.5°C limit. At the current rate, this remaining carbon budget is expected to be exhausted within the next six years. While Pakistan’s emissions were around 510 MtCO2 in 2023, they are minor compared to the global total, further emphasizing the uneven distribution of responsibility and impact.

COP29 in Baku: A Crucial Turning Point

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) took place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. With leaders from 197 nations attending, this summit served as a vital platform for international discussions on climate action. Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan’s deputy foreign minister and chief negotiator for COP29, has made a historic appeal for a global truce to coincide with the conference. This truce aims to foster peace and lower the carbon emissions associated with warfare, which account for about 5-6% of global emissions.

This initiative draws inspiration from the “Olympic Truce” of Ancient Greece, which aimed to ensure a period of peace and safety. In a similar........

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