TED Talks Daily How small countries can make a big impact on climate change | Nicola Sturgeon
Nov 9, 2021
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, is a prominent leader advocating for climate action. She emphasizes that the ambition of small countries can lead to significant impacts on global climate change. Sturgeon highlights inspiring examples from nations like Bhutan and Fiji that successfully implement sustainable practices. The discussion also addresses the tension surrounding the Cambo oil field project, stressing the need for a shift away from fossil fuels towards a sustainable future that prioritizes community welfare.
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Scotland's Energy Transition
- Scotland led the world into the industrial age with James Watt's steam engine.
- Now, it's pioneering renewable energy with the world's largest floating wind farm and wave power turbine.
Bhutan's Carbon Neutrality
- Bhutan, with roughly a million people, committed to carbon neutrality.
- 130 countries have since followed Bhutan's lead.
Fiji's Climate Advocacy
- Fiji hosted the 2017 UN Climate Conference.
- They highlighted the threat climate change poses to island nations.