How do we ensure the green transition doesn't penalise the poorest?
Radio Davos1 Aug 2024

How do we ensure the green transition doesn't penalise the poorest?

Going green - in energy, agriculture, industry and elsewhere - will have costs and benefits, so how can we ensure the poorest don't pay the price or miss out on the opportunities?

A new report from the World Economic Forum has defined six 'archetype' countries and looks at the differing challenges across the globe, and what policymakers need to know to achieve an 'equitable transition'.

Guest:

Tarini Fernando, Lead, Equitable Transition, World Economic Forum

Links:

Accelerating an Equitable Transition: A Data-Driven Approach: https://www.weforum.org/publications/accelerating-an-equitable-transition-a-data-driven-approach/

Related articles:

How do we ensure the green transition doesn't penalize the poorest? https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/07/green-transition-equity-energy-report/

5 key insights into how to accelerate an equitable energy transition: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/06/5-key-insights-accelerate-the-energy-transition-amnc23/

Why the global energy transition must be just and equitable: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/06/why-the-global-energy-transition-must-be-just-and-equitable/

Why it's vital to take a people-centred approach to equitable energy transitions: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/06/people-centred-approach-towards-equitable-energy-transitions/

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