Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast Presenting: ‘How To Academy Podcast with Christiana Figueres - Facing the Climate Crisis Live In Conversation with Paul Polman’
Apr 16, 2024
Christiana Figueres and Paul Polman discuss the urgency of keeping the planet within 1.5 degrees of warming. They explore the complexities of climate agreements, affirm commitment to 1.5 degrees, highlight the evolution of human dominance over nature, and emphasize the importance of nature conservation for business sustainability. They also discuss harnessing pain for transformative action and the significance of communication and partnerships in addressing critical issues.
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Critical 1.5 Degrees Threshold
- Staying below 1.5 degrees warming is critical for survival, especially for vulnerable island states.
- The difference between 1.5 and 2 degrees warming translates into vastly different impacts on Earth's habitability.
Consensus over Unanimity at COP
- COP decisions require consensus, not unanimity or voting, which makes progress challenging.
- Paris Agreement pioneered the need for unanimous adoption but still relies on a subjective consensus process.
Healing Our Superiority Complex
- Human society developed a superiority complex over nature and others thousands of years ago.
- Recognizing we depend on and are part of nature is key for healing this mindset.