Climate inequality

In this episode of Thinking Matters by EXPeditions, leading scholars examine the urgency of the need to reduce inequalities and what the specific consequences are in terms of climate change. Impacts fall hardest on countries near the equator and on vulnerable communities that have contributed less to the problem. Globalization changed how we produce and trade, letting wealthy nations use more of their share of the carbon budget. They explore demographic pressure, new barriers to development and the risk that narrow metrics or punitive policies deepen harm. They envision a just transition that works across countries and within them, for more equity and inclusion. Practical pathways include fairer carbon accounting, technology transfer and new financing models like Global Public Investment with a stronger international cooperation that brings all contributors to the table.

Featuring Martin Rees, Gbemi Oluleye, Matthew Agarwala, Frederica Genovese and Simon Reid-Henry.