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Explore a groundbreaking 57-minute TED conversation that reframes climate action through an ethical lens, featuring Nobel laureate Al Gore alongside Wanjira Mathai and Karenna Gore as they discuss the Global Ethical Stocktake initiative. Delve into why climate negotiations have historically failed to address the fundamental question of why we aren't solving the climate crisis, moving beyond technical solutions to examine the moral imperatives driving environmental action. Learn about this values-first approach that prioritizes justice, advocates for phasing out fossil fuels, and elevates Indigenous and Global South leadership in climate decision-making. Discover how this initiative is challenging fossil fuel lobbyists while reinvigorating hope among climate veterans ahead of COP31. Gain insights into how centering ethics and justice in climate policy could transform global environmental negotiations and create more equitable pathways to addressing the climate emergency.
Syllabus
The Ethical Case for Taking On the Climate Crisis | Al Gore, Wanjira Mathai and Karenna Gore | TED
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