Christiana figueres second from left and other global leaders. Were joined now by christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac to talk about these two possibilities. Keza latifah mashenge, fiona adams, nehal jain, sarah gulley. Heres something we recorded with two fab guests before the current public health crisis began. Christiana figueres was the executive secretary of the united nations framework convention on climate change unfccc from 2010 to 2016. A shocking statement was made by a united nations official christiana figueres at a news conference in brussels. The guardian books podcast is our weekly look at the world of books, presented by claire armitstead, richard lea and sian cain. Christiana figueres tom rivettcarnac the future we. The diplomat behind the paris climate agreement says the. On 50th anniversary of earth day, taking action on. Weve received many questions from you about climate change, specifically what can individuals and households do to reduce their carbon footprint. Christiana figueres is an internationally recognized leader on global climate change.
Surviving the climate crisis, two of the lead negotiators of the paris climate agreement lay out two scenarios one where we do nothing and another where we adapt and act. You dont have to look far to see the effects of the climate 2 of paris climate negotiators lay out 2 scenarios in their new book. In the future we choose, christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnacwho led negotiations for the united nations during the. Christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac, two architects of the 2015 paris agreement. Feb 17, 2016 christiana figueres speaks at ted2016 dream, february 1519, 2016, vancouver convention center, vancouver, canada. Christiana figueres, the former executive secretary of the u.
There was a silence, tense and watchful, as christiana figueres took the platform at what was hoped to be the final plenary session of the paris talks on climate, on the night of december 12th. What would you do if your job was to save the planet. Her job is to guide the worlds governments towards an agreement on carbon emissions. I think you could make that statement about every one of the past five cops. Figueres admitted that the global warming conspiracy set by the u. This is the first time in the history of mankind that we are setting ourselves the task of intentionally, within a defined period of time to change the economic development model that has been reigning for at least 150 years, since the industrial revolution. The woman behind the 2015 paris agreement talks about the work involved in the legendary deal, growing up in costa rica, our pressing moral obligations to future generations and why its important to be stubborn when it comes to the environment. Figueres served as senior adviser to cquest capital, a carbon finance company focusing on programmatic cdm investments. A rich and highly readable compendiumbernstein is an intrepid reporter. Why these teen girls give helen clark more snaps than. For the first time, the cambridge analytica whistleblower tells the inside story of the data mining and psychological manipulation behind the election of donald trump and the brexit referendum, connecting facebook, wikileaks, russian intelligence, and international hackers. On 50th anniversary of earth day, taking action on climate. You dont have to look far to see the effects of the climate 2 of paris climate negotiators lay out 2 scenarios in their new book kgou. In the future we choose, christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac, who led negotiations for the united nations during the historic paris agreement of 2015, have written a cautionary but.
Christiana figueres, the big interview 61 radio monocle. So, we consulted two folks who have been thinking about this deeply and developing strategies for over a decade. The uns climate change report shows every fraction of a degree matters but world governments now have the chance to deliver a safer future. Christiana figueres is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. She was executive secretary of the united nations framework convention on climate change unfccc from 2010 to 2016.
Thich nhat hanh, father of mindfulness, awaits the end time. Feb 23, 2020 2 of paris climate negotiators lay out 2 scenarios in their new book npr s lulu garcianavarro speaks with climate scientists christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac about their new book, the. As a keynote speaker, she is wellplaced to discuss a range of issues related to global economic, energy, environment, and development policy. Explore some of christiana figueres best quotations and sayings on such as it behooves the rest of the world to come together to support japan, as well as the other asian countries, to move beyond coal, we need to make an extraordinary effort that will favor the new fuels that we all need to move in to. Once that evening already, the uns climate chief had taken her seat on stage in the expectation of an announcement that a global agreement could proceed. The future we choose by christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac. Climate one is presented in association with kqed public radio. Her job is to guide the worlds governments towards an. Christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac, two architects of. Christiana figueres keynote speaker speakers corner.
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Jun 18, 2015 the hertie school of governance is honoured that christiana figueres, executive secretary of the unfccc secretariat, shared her perspective on cop21 and the worlds response to climate change. Assuming responsibility for the international climate change negotiations after the failed copenhagen conference of 2009, she was determined to lead the process to a universally agreed regulatory framework. Nprs lulu garcianavarro speaks with climate scientists christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac about their new book, the future we. The 53yearold costa rican is a surprise appointment, as everyone was expecting. Christiana figueres generally travels from germany and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or. Feb 23, 2020 2 of paris climate negotiators lay out 2 scenarios in their new book npr s lulu garcianavarro speaks with climate scientists christiana figueres and tom rivettcarnac about their new book, the future we choose. Christiana figueres finally said the multilateral process is. Christiana figueres speakers bureau and booking agent info. The authors outline two possible scenarios for our planet.
Tom rivettcarnac on surviving the climate crisis wamc. Girl up activists pose during their leadership summit in washington, d. In one, the world has no fresh air and two billion people live with. Can this woman convince the world to act on climate change. Oct 02, 2015 can this woman convince the world to act on climate change. The most checkedout book at the new york public library. A section describes the earth in 2050 given two scenarios. Latin americas role in taking climate change to the next level madrid, 15 february 2011 address by christiana figueres, executive secretary united nations framework convention on climate change to the conference of the secretariat general iberoamericana segib. Christiana figueres cop21 paris and the worlds response to.
Read an extract from the world economic forums book club pick for march 2020. Christiana figueres has not only been active in the public arena and in the field of ngos, in 2008 and 2009 she also collaborated actively with private sector companies that aligned themselves with climate friendly goals. Top 12 quotes of christiana figueres famous quotes and. The guardian books podcast our climate crisis is a choice. The future we choose by christiana figueres, tom rivett. Framework convention on climate change, said in 2016 that she could not have pulled off the paris agreement if i had not been. She has described her new job as thankless, but all hail christiana figueres, the u. The list, which took six months to compile, was determined by a team of experts who looked at the historic checkout and circulation data for all formats of the book. Readers who follow the news more casually will also find the epic family tales a compelling way to.
The book is an immersive journey through two very different visions of the year 2050. Weve received many questions from you about climate change, specifically what can. The fact is, more and more companies are getting with the program and are understanding that we are now irreversibly on track to a lowcarbon economy. This excellent informative book is divided into several sections.