Patrick Loftus

@patrickloftus.bsky.social

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MA in #Degrowth, economics, ecology, & policy via ICTA-UAB. Studying #MMT and ecological economics at Torrens University via @modernmoneylab.bsky.social #ClimateAction #CancelALLStudentDebt. He/him. Opinions my own.

Image: Lucille Bluth meme from Arrested Development. Text overlay: It's one baby, Michael. What could it cost, 1000 dollars?
Ongoing Cross-Cutting Priorities Public Engagement: Mobilize grassroots movements to sustain political will. Equity Focus: Prioritize frontline communities in policy design and funding. Adaptation: Integrate climate risk into all infrastructure and economic planning. Critical Milestones by 2029 Global emissions reduced by 25–30% (vs. 2019). Renewables supply 40% of global electricity. Fossil fuel use down 20% with coal phased out in OECD nations. Deforestation halted, with 150M hectares under restoration. This sequence requires simultaneous, interdependent actions rather than strictly linear steps. Success hinges on unprecedented cooperation, innovation, and equity. While daunting, this roadmap aligns with scientific consensus on avoiding catastrophic warming—if started immediately.
2028–2029: Consolidation & Justice Just Transition Safeguards Ensure workforce retraining and social safety nets for fossil fuel-dependent communities. Embed Indigenous leadership in ecosystem protection efforts. Global Behavioral Shifts Promote plant-based diets and sustainable consumption through education and subsidies.
2027–2028: Accountability & Innovation Monitoring and Enforcement Establish a global climate oversight body to audit progress and penalize non-compliance. Deploy satellite systems to track emissions and deforestation. Breakthrough Technology Scaling Invest in next-gen batteries, direct air capture, and green hydrogen to bridge gaps in hard-to-abate sectors.
2026–2027: Equity & Adaptation Climate Finance Activation Deliver $100B/year to developing nations for adaptation and clean energy via mechanisms like the Loss and Damage Fund. Debt relief tied to climate resilience projects. Urban & Infrastructure Resilience Retrofit buildings for energy efficiency and deploy climate-resilient infrastructure (e.g., flood barriers, drought-resistant crops).
2025–2026: Systemic Shifts Industrial Decarbonization Transition heavy industries (steel, cement) to green hydrogen and carbon capture. Enforce energy efficiency standards and circular economy practices. Agricultural & Land Use Reform Redirect subsidies to regenerative farming, reduce methane from livestock, and cut food waste by 50%. Halt deforestation and begin large-scale reforestation/peatland restoration.
2024–2025: Urgent Foundations Global Policy Mobilization Strengthen the Paris Agreement with binding national targets (NDCs) to cut emissions by 45% by 2030. Implement carbon pricing mechanisms and eliminate fossil fuel subsidies globally. Launch international treaties to phase out coal by 2030 (OECD) and 2040 (non-OECD). Renewable Energy Surge Triple global renewable energy capacity (solar, wind, geothermal) and invest in grid modernization. Fast-track permits for clean energy projects and ban new fossil fuel infrastructure. Transportation Electrification Mandate zero-emission vehicle sales (60% of new cars by 2030) and expand public transit/EV charging networks.