Who pays the bill for a crisis they didn't create?
In short: The developing world suffers the most from climate change despite contributing the least to it. Economist Avinash Persaud explores why the current financial model is broken and proposes a radical shift in how wealthy nations fund global resilience.
The core injustice of the climate crisis lies in the disparity between historical responsibility and current impact. While rich countries built their wealth by exacerbating environmental damage, developing nations now face the most urgent need for climate resilience. Persaud argues that failing to support these nations doesn't just hurt the vulnerable; it hinders global efforts to slow climate change entirely.
To address this, Persaud introduces the Bridgetown Initiative. This framework seeks to move beyond simple aid, reimagining how wealthy nations can catalyze mitigation, compensate for loss and damages, and invest in a sustainable future for every country.
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