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“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.” quote by Paula Dobriansky
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“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.”

Paula Dobriansky

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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.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for universal, binding climate commitments.

Themes

Climate Economics Global cooperation Policy Commitment

Mood

political analytical

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When to use this quote

  • Economic interests may resist full commitment.

Key Concepts

International negotiations national policy corporate sustainability

Questions to Reflect On

  • urgent
  • concerned
A Different Perspective

Why do some nations hesitate to commit?;What incentives could ensure full participation?

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