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We Need to Green the Economy While Restarting It

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Overview

Explore a thought-provoking 41-minute TED Talk featuring Nigel Topping, the UK's High Level Climate Action Champion for COP26. Delve into the critical intersection of economic recovery and environmental sustainability as Topping shares insights on driving climate action through collaboration with scientists, businesses, and cities. Discover why the COVID-19 pandemic might accelerate the transition to a green economy, potentially creating lasting jobs and fostering a cleaner world. Learn about the urgency of climate change, the importance of COP26, and strategies for transforming systems to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Gain valuable perspectives on dynamic thinking, China's role in climate action, and potential solutions to the global climate crisis.

Syllabus

Introduction
What is COP 26
HighLevel Climate Action Champion
NonParty Stakeholders
Creating productive meaningful dialogue
The COP25
The urgency of climate change
First time he realized climate change was real
How to transform systems
Dynamic thinking
China
Climate change
Solutions

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