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Ensuring an Equitable Green Transition for the Poorest - World Economic Forum Report

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Overview

Explore a 25-minute World Economic Forum video examining how to ensure the green transition doesn't penalize the poorest. Delve into a new report defining six 'archetype' countries and their unique challenges in achieving an equitable transition. Learn about differing global perspectives and essential policy considerations from guest Tarini Fernando, Lead of Equitable Transition at the World Economic Forum. Gain insights on balancing short-term costs with long-term benefits, strategies for helping vulnerable populations, and overcoming challenges faced by various country archetypes including emerging green adopters, inclusive green adopters, fossil fuel exporters, and frontier economies. Discover top lessons and hopes for a fair and sustainable global shift towards green energy, agriculture, and industry.

Syllabus

Introduction
Why is fairness essential
Lowcost vs longterm cost
How can we help
How was this decided
Challenges
Emerging green adopters
Inclusive green adopters
Populations
Fossil fuel exporters
Frontier economies
Top lessons
Hopes

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