Climate change is an obvious international issue with solutions presented by professionals but somehow misses the cooperations of the international community due to group interests. As we progress with technological advancements, cultural development, etc… global climate issues become more and more prominent. As traumatizing as Covid-19 was, it allowed for the global community to cooperate in finding containment solutions. So why is this not the case for climate changes for third world countries experiencing drought?
The US has held global hegemonic power in influencing global politics and aiding its allies but fails to aid neighboring countries suffering drought. It is disheartening to see US amplifying its border policies to countries whom they’ve enjoyed their goods. These countries have experiences development struggles but due to climate change are experiencing it plummeting at a faster rate than expected. Most of the citizens of the countries see the “American Dream” as an opportunity to start over and help their families back home.
Although it is easier to place a lot of blame on the US, we have to hold responsibility for these countries leaders and spreading educational resources on emergency preparedness. Organizations such as CDRO help educate its citizens on how to successfully farm despite weather conditions. Least developed countries should continue to work on their relationship with its citizens and seek help internationally if climate change continues to persist. Developed countries should be able to respond to developing nations concerns since they are benefiting from the labor of their fruits..
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Karine,
The advanced countries of the “Global North” have slowly begun to accept the fact that they bear some responsibility for the struggles that the poor countries of the “Global South” are having as a result of climate change. For one thing, these changes were not of their making, since they consume energy at much lower rates and therefore do not emit much greenhouse gases. And even today, there use of carbon-based fuels is much lower. And, as you suggest, they do not have the resources to cope with droughts and other effects of climate change without the assistance of the rich countries. –Professor Wallerstein