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345. 12 Ways the Planet Could Truly Be Saved | Bjørn Lomborg

Apr 3, 2023

Bjørn Lomborg, a Danish author and president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, shares insights on tackling global challenges through efficient solutions. He discusses the 'doable dozen' strategies that promise high returns on investment for developing countries, emphasizing prioritizing actions that combat poverty and improve health. Lomborg critiques panic-driven climate narratives, advocating for manageable, cost-effective approaches. He highlights the importance of innovative agricultural practices and effective education in fostering sustainable growth.

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The Presumptuous Model of Humanity

01:44

The Progress in Fighting Hunger: A Long Term View

01:30

Cost-effective Learning Investment for Children's Education

01:22

Community Health Workers Providing Basic Nutrition Education to Improve Child Feeding

01:25

Intro

2min

Prioritizing Actionable Goals for Sustainable Development

23min

Human Ingenuity and Resource Management

8min

Advancements in Maternal and Infant Health

16min

Transforming Agriculture to Combat Hunger

22min

Transforming Government Spending with E-Procurement

19min

Economic Projections on Education and the Ethics of Freedom

2min

Combating Malaria and Chronic Diseases

15min

Land Tenure Security and Economic Growth

8min

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Trade, Expertise, and Economic Disparities

19min

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Combatting Tuberculosis: Challenges and Innovations

12min

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Rethinking the Climate Movement

11min

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Recognizing Contributions to Global Challenges

2min

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Prioritizing Effective Global Solutions

4min

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Moral Dimensions of Climate Action and Poverty

5min

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Bjørn Lomborg go through each of the “doable dozen,” a series of issues that cost relatively little to solve, and yet doing so would yield exponential returns for developing countries and their impoverished citizens.

Bjørn Lomborg is a Danish author, having written numerous books on climate change such as “False Alarm,” “The Skeptical Environmentalist,” and “How to Spend $75 Billion to Make the World a Better Place.” He is the president of the think tank Copenhagen Consensus Center which focuses on doing the most good for the most people, with increasingly limited budgets. Bjørn's newest book, "Best Things First," is set to release soon, so check out the link below to reserve your copy!

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