Green house gas emissions (GHG) is gas in the atmosphere that absorbs then releases radiation within boundaries known as thermal infrared range [1]. One of the biggest contributors to global warming, GHG emissions is expected to raise global temperatures by 3.5 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit by 2050.

This rise in global temperatures will greatly alter weather patterns and supply of everyday sustenance ranging from drinking water to general agricultural products. Typhoons, unending cycle of flooding, and heavy rainfall are just some natural disasters that the world currently faces and will continue to face as an increasing threat. Despite these dangers, a danger of a greater level the world will face as a result of global warming are human diseases. Increasing number of disease bearing insects, animal-borne diseases, yellow fever, and encephalitis are all threats that continue to endanger the very lives of individuals today.

Though these threats are evident in the everyday lives of individuals, currently there is a growing international trend to move away or even ignore claiming responsibility for rising global temperatures. According to IPCC, however, human activity has been and will be one of the major components of increasing global temperatures-as it has been since the Industrial Revolution in the 1750s.

             Despite this correlation of human activity and climate change, Energy Information Agency[2] reported that production of goods that directly results in the release of greenhouse gas emissions will grow to almost fourfold in 2035. As a result, there is a clear need to establish not only a global consensus of the need to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions but also to move towards implementing policies that bring about constructive changes.   

             It is undeniable that many meetings on mitigation of greenhouse gases or relevant conferences have been held with the majority of countries participating in these green initiatives. Though these meetings have been hosted and implemented in compliance, the attitudes and approaches of countries have differed greatly with many participating parties denying active changes-not openly but rather passively. Countries like Germany have increasingly recognized the positive influence of active changes by establishing stringent federal policies relevant to climate change and rising temperatures and influential political enforcements, major contributors to GHG emissions such as United States, China, and India continuous stands rather nominal in taking active part at environmental activism.

After the constructive stances taken by many countries at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties 17, I sincerely hope that countries will move towards effective measures to alleviate environmental problems in Doha during the following months.