Achim Steiner
Leiter des Entwicklungsprogramms der Vereinten Nationen (UNDP) in New York. Er hat lange das Umweltprogramm der Vereinten Nationen geleitet und beobachtet die weltweite Entwicklung.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 31min
Green growth is expensive. The global economy can afford it.
Achim Steiner, the Head of the UN Development Programme, shares insights on climate action amidst global challenges. He emphasizes that while we have the solutions, we often fail to act on them. Countries like Uruguay and India are innovating sustainably without relying on international funding. Steiner urges developed nations to enhance financial support for sustainable efforts. The discussion highlights the complex relationship between climate change and economic growth, especially for poorer nations emerging from the pandemic.
Jan 16, 2021 • 10min
Humanity's planet-shaping powers -- and what they mean for the future | Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner, a prominent sustainability champion and UNDP Administrator, discusses humanity's immense power to shape the Earth and the urgent need for responsible action. He highlights how current choices can either lead to ecological disaster or a path to repair. Steiner calls for systemic change, emphasizing the vital role of trees in enhancing air quality and critiquing our economic models. Inspiringly, he shares how collective action can empower individuals to address climate change and inequality, fostering harmony between humanity and the environment.
