TED Talks Daily Climate action needs new frontline leadership | Ozawa Bineshi Albert
Feb 18, 2022
Ozawa Bineshi Albert, an Indigenous climate justice organizer, calls for a radical shift in leadership to tackle climate change. Living amidst oil and gas operations, she emphasizes the disconnect between corporate promises and community realities. Albert champions the empowerment of frontline leaders and shares inspiring grassroots projects, from water protection in Minnesota to solar initiatives in Arizona. Her message is clear: effective climate action must prioritize those most affected, urging communities to take control and advocate for sustainable solutions.
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Climate Action Needs New Leadership
- We cannot rely on those who created climate change to fix it.
- We need urgent action and frontline leadership.
Current Approach to Climate Change
- World leaders approach climate change through an economic lens, not as an emergency.
- This leads to band-aid solutions, not real change.
COP26 and Fossil Fuel Lobbyists
- At COP26, the largest delegation was fossil fuel lobbyists, highlighting the problem.
- Grassroots communities, especially from the Global South, were excluded.