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Humanity's planet-shaping powers -- and what they mean for the future | Achim Steiner

Jan 16, 2021
Achim Steiner, a prominent sustainability champion and UNDP Administrator, discusses humanity's immense power to shape the Earth and the urgent need for responsible action. He highlights how current choices can either lead to ecological disaster or a path to repair. Steiner calls for systemic change, emphasizing the vital role of trees in enhancing air quality and critiquing our economic models. Inspiringly, he shares how collective action can empower individuals to address climate change and inequality, fostering harmony between humanity and the environment.
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