M. Omar Faruque

In this discussion, Ruth E. McKie, an expert in climate politics from De Montfort University, teams up with M. Omar Faruque, a researcher focused on climate policy at Queen's University. They delve into how historical injustices and energy poverty shape climate commitments in the Global South. The conversation exposes how fossil fuel development is justified and critiqued, revealing the clash between development models and climate action. The guests advocate for local mobilization and legal strategies to combat climate obstruction, offering a glimmer of hope in grassroots efforts.