There is an ongoing debate about whether an international organization is necessary to address environmental issues or if it is better to rely on individual national governments. I support the view that this global challenge should be managed at a global level, which includes establishing a general framework and setting goals for individual national governments to strive towards.
The global organization should consist of specialized environmental agencies, such as the EPA or similar entities, so that it possesses sufficient authority to influence the UN in establishing reasonable objectives.
This organization must outline specific requirements for its member states to fulfill, taking into consideration the unique circumstances of each country. For instance, when addressing CO2 emissions, some nations may face development pressures that limit their ability to reduce pollution compared to others, such as industrialized countries that produce minimal pollution.
Once the organization sets the goals, individual governments must work diligently to adjust their industrial structures to improve and reduce environmental outputs. For example, the CO2 pollution primarily arises from the burning of fossil fuels. Nations can shift their energy structures to rely less on such fuels and instead invest in solar panels, wind power, and nuclear energy to meet international targets.
By implementing this strategy, higher authorities can set targets while individual governments adjust their energy structures to achieve these goals. This collaborative approach is an effective method for mitigating further environmental pollution.