...the world needs to face up to the challenge of climate…
“...the world needs to face up to the challenge of climate change, and to do so now. It is clear that climate change poses an urgent challenge, not only a challenge that threatens the environment but also international peace and security, prosperity and development. And as the Stern report showed, the economic effects of climate change on this scale cannot be ignored, but the costs can be limited if we act early”
About This Quote
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Climate change threatens environment, peace, security, prosperity; early action limits economic damage.
In simple terms: Climate change is urgent and costly; act early.
Act now to limit costs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What immediate steps can you take?
- How can you influence policy?
Political resistance can delay action.