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Reflection on week 4: The debate titled "Are We Doing Enough? Techno-optimism v Radical Change in Climate Change Conversations" featured panelists Sonam Gordhan, Joseph Stemmler, Charlie Gardner, and Rosy Wilson, with Alexis McGivern as chair. Gordhan and Gardner leaned towards techno-optimism, stressing technological solutions, while Stemmler and Wilson advocated for radical change, emphasizing systemic transformations. The discussion explored the role of technology, urgency of action, and the need for systemic change in addressing climate change. Despite differing views, panelists converged on the importance of urgency, innovation, and systemic transformations in combatting the climate crisis.

Princeton University Press #Governments #Business #Education #Shorttermism #Time #LongTermGoals #LongProblems Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford The Summit of The #Future #FutureGenerations United Nations @https://lnkd.in/eGw4vpN4. #GlobalChallenges #GlobalGoals #GlobalGovernance #ClimateAction #SystemsThinking #Sustainability #Governance #Society #ClimateBreakdown #ClimatePolicy

In Long Problems, Thomas Hale outlines political strategies for tackling #climate change and other “long problems” that span generations. Climate change and its consequences unfold over many generations. Past emissions affect our climate today, just as our actions shape the climate of tomorrow, while the effects of global warming will last thousands of years. Yet the priorities of the present dominate our climate policy and the politics surrounding it. Even the social science that attempts to frame the problem does not theorize time effectively. In this pathbreaking book, Thomas Hale examines the politics of climate change and other “long problems.” He shows why we find it hard to act before a problem’s effects are felt, why our future interests carry little weight in current debates, and why our institutions struggle to balance durability and adaptability. With long-term goals in mind, he outlines strategies for tilting the politics and policies of climate change toward better outcomes. This pathbreaking book is now available. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02pnGRk0

Have you heard about positive tipping points in the climate crisis? Tim Lenton, Professor of Climate Change and Earth System Science at the University of Exeter, shares his insights in the latest episode of Radio Davos. Lenton explains how these tipping points can drive exponential change and significantly accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in ways that humanity has so far failed to achieve. Listen here | https://lnkd.in/gMVqNV92 In this thought-provoking episode, Lenton discusses: 🍃 The concept of exponential change in addressing climate challenges 🍃 The role of super-leverage points across various sectors 🍃 Realistic strategies that provide hope and actionable solutions By understanding and utilising positive tipping points, we can shift from a narrative of climate doom to one of proactive and effective action. How can these insights help us speed up our progress towards a healthy and just future for all? Join the conversation. #ClimateActionNow #LeadOnClimate #PositiveTippingPoints #Decarbonisation #RadioDavos #JustTransitionNow The Climate Reality Project World Economic Forum

When we talk of climate change, do we think it is a case to be worked on tomorrow? Watch this session to understand why we need to make a change now, and understand that we are running out of time! Only five years till we can actually do something about our planet!

🌍💬 Ahead of #COP29, our #ClimateClassrooms brought together over 2,950 participants from 168 countries, making it one of the most successful editions so far! 🎉 💡 Experts shared insights on climate policy, finance, health, and more, fostering deep discussions. As one participant shared: “The Climate Classroom was a unique experience for me, as I had to learn with people from all over the world. Meetings such as this could enhance meaningful conversations surrounding climate change.” Dive into the highlights and key takeaways from this impactful series 👉 https://lnkd.in/e76gPzFk

Radical Change a Must in Global Framework to Address Climate Change: Yunus https://lnkd.in/gTSEMrvQ

The keynote speech from Prof. Shakur S Powdyel is my favourite session of Day 1. The two key messages he has to the audiences are: 1. Look inwards and listen to our conscious 2. Reset our discourse about climate change The complicated and never-ending frameworks and standards for climate change is keeping us so busy, take up our time to slow down, stop, take a step back, and think, is this really what we need? or it is what the society wants us to believe in Mother nature has its own solution. It is the human that need to learn from the mother nature and be inspired to take real action so that our world has a hope to be more beautiful. "We should let mother nature govern us, not we govern the mother nature." National Climate Governance Summit 2024 #climatechange #sustainability #nature

7 Key Takeaways: 2024 State of the Climate Report

Creating positive impact starts with a desire to HOPE. 🤗 Thanks to your support, more and more people are taking action against climate change, unsustainable business practices, and the lack of education. Read our full 2023 impact report here: https://lnkd.in/gSADSBek #report