Acting Quote by Paula Dobriansky
“We want the world's largest economies, including the United States, to be part of a global arrangement. An approach in which only some are committed to acting cannot be environmentally effective.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Policy Address, 2023
Partial commitment to climate action undermines global effectiveness; all major economies must fully engage.
In simple terms: Half‑hearted climate pledges fail.
Advocate for universal, binding climate commitments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Economic interests may resist full commitment.
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- urgent
- concerned
Why do some nations hesitate to commit?;What incentives could ensure full participation?