Achim Steiner - How to Fight Poverty and Climate Change at the Same Time

In this episode of Planet A Dan Jørgensen talks to Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). They discuss the threats climate change poses to global development and the fight against poverty, the urgent need for financial markets to support the green transition and climate adaptation in developing countries, as well as their expectations for COP28. Steiner brings almost thirty years of experience in sustainable development, climate resilience, and international cooperation to the table. Previously, he served as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) from 2006 to 2016. Steiner has also held positions such as the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi and the Director-General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Steiner’s expertise lies in understanding the connection between climate and development, and he emphasizes the importance of integrating climate action into development initiatives for sustainable outcomes.

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Achim Steiner - How to Fight Poverty and Climate Change at the Same Time is an episode from Planet A - Talks on climate change by Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities.

This episode is 59:35 long.

This episode was published on Jul 14, 2023.

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