TED Talks Daily Why COP26 is our best chance for a greener future | Alok Sharma
Jul 19, 2021
Alok Sharma, the President-Designate of COP26, discusses the critical shift of climate change into the spotlight and its implications for our economy. He emphasizes the urgency of global action, detailing the necessity to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Sharma underlines the role of COP26 as a pivotal moment for climate advocacy and the pressing need for emissions to be cut by 50% by 2030. He also highlights the increasing public awareness and corporate accountability driving change, though warns that current efforts must accelerate.
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Alok Sharma's Early Career
- Alok Sharma started his career in investment banking in the 1990s.
- At that time, climate change wasn't a prominent topic in finance or the broader public.
Shifting Perspectives on Climate
- In the 90s, 'Swampy' was the face of climate action in the UK.
- Alok Sharma's perspective shifted after watching Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Truth'.
Climate in the Mainstream
- Alok Sharma's professional life is dedicated to tackling the climate crisis.
- Climate change has moved from the margins to the mainstream across various sectors.