‘Distasteful Masterclass In Hypocrisy’: Climate Group Shreds World Economic Forum Attendees For Flying In On Hundreds Of Private Jets

Climate Greenpeace, an activist organization, issued a harsh rebuke to the group. World Economic Forum Attendees for traveling to Davos (Switzerland) on private jets.

The claims of “ecological hypocrisy” Look for a new release analysis commissioned by Greenpeace found that approximately 1,040 private jets flew in and out of airports servicing Davos, a small resort town in the Swiss Alps, during last year’s World Economic Forum conference. Most of the jets flew short-haul flights less than 500 miles. “could have easily been train or car trips,” The event was attended by just one plane, which flew 13 miles.

“Europe is experiencing the warmest January days ever recorded and communities around the world are grappling with extreme weather events supercharged by the climate crisis,” Klara Maria Schenk is a Greenpeace campaigner who said in a statement. “Meanwhile, the rich and powerful flock to Davos in ultra-polluting, socially inequitable private jets to discuss climate and inequality behind closed doors. Davos has a perfectly adequate railway station, still these people can’t even be bothered to take the train.”

According to CE Delft, the Netherlands environmental consulting firm, the countries with the highest numbers of departures and arrivals from Davos airports were France, Germany and Italy. The research concluded that private jet travel in Davos during last year’s World Economic Forum produced carbon emissions equivalent to those caused in one week by 350,000 cars. The week following Davos saw private jet emissions quadruple compared to weeks prior and after.

“Given that 80% of the world’s population has never even flown, but suffers from the consequences of climate-damaging aviation emissions,” Schenk continued, “this annual private jet bonanza is a distasteful masterclass in hypocrisy. Private jets must be consigned to history if we are to have a green, just and safe future for all. It’s about time our political leaders start to lead by example instead of producing hot air in secret meetings with big business.”

The theme of this year’s conference is “Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” This includes “how we can tackle the numerous and interlinked challenges the world is facing and find solutions through public-private cooperation,” According to a press release The organization. Klaus Schwab, Chair of the World Economic Forum, stated in his opening remarks That “investing into a greener and therefore more sustainable economy” Those attending the conference should make it a priority to achieve this goal.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen likewise affirmed During her remarks, she stated that policymakers would do their best to “reach net zero” Despite energy shortages made worse by the Russian invasion, carbon emissions still occur. Many European Union member states, which heavily regulate fossil fuel production in order to combat climate change, had to scramble for power supplies last year after Russia cut off natural gas shipments. The Nord Stream pipeline system was also disrupted. unprecedented damage From an unknown actor.

Rising energy prices are currently affecting countries across Africa, Asia, South America. agricultural production Farmers are struggling to pay for fuel and fertilizer. Protesters in Sri Lanka forced government officials to resign and flee abroad In response to unsustainable inflation activists in Panama have used economic chaos to their advantage promote socialism.

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