Economist and financial expert Avinash Persaud believes that in order to save the Earth, we need a global plan. He speaks to The InnerView about why he believes developing countries are key to climate action, while blaming rich nations for their lack of concern in formulating a comprehensive global strategy to address climate change. 00:00 The climate in crisis
01:10 Diagnosing the problems
02:28 The Bridgetown initiative
04:01 Getting people on board
06:19 "81% of climate mitigation is done by ordinary people and the private sector”
08:08 The failure of the Just Energy Transition Fund in South Africa
10:30 Reducing uncertainty to attract international investors
11:26 Are investors right to not fund development countries?
14:02 What does it take to recognize the problem?
14:46 Reflection on the storm in Dominica and its influence on him
16:38 "Rich countries are experiencing climate change”
18:33 On anti-immigration
20:03 Climate deniers – How is climate change affecting America
21:57 Does Avinash consider himself an environmentalist?
22:02 Why is climate change a matter of justice?
25:19 Is Avinash optimistic about solving the problem? Subscribe:
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