Tony Juniper

Adair Turner, former Chair of the Financial Services Authority, joins environmental lawyer Farhana Yamin, Guardian journalist George Monbiot, and environmentalist Tony Juniper for a lively debate. They dissect capitalism's role in the climate crisis, debating whether its relentless growth threatens our planet. Turner contends capitalism has solved many problems, while Yamin and Monbiot advocate for radical change to prevent catastrophe. The engaging discussion explores the urgent need for systemic economic shifts to align sustainability with our economic model.

George Monbiot, a prominent Guardian columnist and environmental activist, joins forces with Farhana Yamin, an international environmental lawyer and Extinction Rebellion leader; Adair Turner, former Chair of the Financial Services Authority; and Tony Juniper, an environmentalist and author. Together, they tackle the contentious debate of capitalism versus climate. They discuss how perpetual economic growth threatens sustainability and explore the necessity of restructuring capitalism to mitigate climate change. The conversation calls for profound reforms and innovative solutions to create a sustainable future.

George Monbiot, a Guardian columnist and environmentalist, along with Farhana Yamin, an international lawyer and Extinction Rebellion activist, argue passionately for ending capitalism to avert climate disaster. Adair Turner, who chairs the Energy Transitions Commission, counters that capitalism could be redirected to combat climate change. Meanwhile, Tony Juniper presents a strategic five-point plan for transforming capitalism into a force for environmental good. The debate dives deep into the conflict between economic growth and sustainability, addressing urgent paths for a zero-carbon future.