TED Radio Hour Climate Mindset
May 22, 2020
Join climate pioneers Tom Rivett-Carnac, a key figure in the Paris Agreement, and Christiana Figueres, a staunch advocate for climate action, alongside youth activist Shia Bastida and author Oliver Jeffers. They discuss the critical shift toward 'stubborn optimism' to inspire collective action against climate change. The guests spotlight the parallels between the pandemic and climate crisis, urging unity and resilience. They also share personal journeys from despair to determined advocacy, envisioning a hopeful, sustainable future for generations to come.
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WWII Britain Analogy
- Tom Rivett-Carnac tells a story of Britain's WWII resilience to illustrate collective action.
- Despite overwhelming odds, Churchill's narrative of shared purpose motivated the British people.
Purpose over Victory
- A sense of purpose and meaning motivates action, even without guaranteed victory.
- On climate, we've allowed this sense of purpose to drain away, hindering collective action.
Stubborn Optimism
- Cultivate stubborn optimism to tackle climate change.
- This means maintaining a relentless, gritty determination despite setbacks.
