TED Talks Daily A new perspective on the journey to net-zero | Amina J. Mohammed
Oct 30, 2021
Amina J. Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, is a passionate advocate for climate action and sustainable development goals. In this discussion, she challenges us to rethink the journey to net-zero by aligning climate efforts with dignity and equality. She highlights the perilous situation around Lake Chad, where ecological decline fuels social instability. Urging affluent nations to phase out coal, she emphasizes the need for collective action and initiatives like the Great Green Wall to pave the way for a sustainable future.
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Shrinking Lake Chad
- Amina J. Mohammed recounts her childhood memories of Lake Chad, once a vast resource.
- It has shrunk drastically due to climate change, impacting millions of livelihoods and creating instability.
Hope Amidst Climate Devastation
- Climate change has devastating global consequences, from droughts and floods to wildfires.
- Despite these challenges, Amina J. Mohammed maintains hope in humanity's resilience and the Paris Agreement.
Path to Net-Zero
- Decarbonize the global economy by 2050 and halve emissions this decade.
- Phase out coal, stop subsidizing fossil fuels, and invest in a just green transition.