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The Real Story: Ukraine war impact on climate pledges

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Ukraine war impact on climate pledges

06/05/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - The Real Story, Ukraine war impact on climate pledges

Europe is scrambling to replace Russia fossil fuels. What does it mean for the climate?

Europe is scrambling to replace Russia fossil fuels. Markets have been rocked. What does it mean for the climate?

The war in Ukraine has prompted a global reordering of energy markets as Europe looks to replace gas and oil imports from Russia.  A few days after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the UN issued a dire warning about the devastating consequences of climate change. The war has complicated the picture further. So, will events in Ukraine derail the green energy transition countries signed up to at COP26 just six months ago? 
Some African countries would like to step in as Europe scrambles for alternative sources of energy. But much of the energy they'd provide is carbon based. So, are these just short term setbacks that could be overshadowed by a longer term move away from cheap Russian energy supplies? And what happens to climate change cooperation if the war is driving a wedge between the West and Russia? Ritula Shah and a panel of guests discuss how Russia's war in Ukraine will impact efforts to fight climate change.

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