Edward Cawthrope

Edward Cawthrope, Head of the Climate Policy unit at the European Investment Bank, shares valuable insights on public attitudes toward climate change post-COVID-19. He discusses a survey revealing people's willingness to sacrifice for the environment and how behavior changes, like teleworking, are reducing carbon emissions. The conversation delves into the contrasting views on economic recovery: will nations prioritize climate initiatives or rush back to business as usual? Cawthrope highlights the urgent need for a green recovery amid increasing public concern over climate risks.