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"All through the halls of the UN climate talks, civil society activists are
wearing badges that read “Bam!”. They are not showing their fandom for old
superhero comics but rather indicating their support for the Belém Action
Mechanism (Bam), a proposal for states to drive action on a just transition
towards a low-carbon economy.
Securing the Bam is a top priority for climate justice advocates at Cop30.
Proponents say that if a just transition is not a priority, climate action will
unintentionally leave workers and communities behind.
It is no secret that the current extractive energy systems and other polluting
industries harm some people – such as frontline workers and adjacent
communities – more than others. A new green economy should not replicate those
trends, Bam proponents say, but should boost prosperity and minimise
inequality.
Advocates secured a major win this week when countries collectively
representing about 80% of the world’s population signalled their support for
such a proposal. But what exactly is Bam, and why is it such a hot-button issue
at Cop30?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
