Can We Tackle Poverty and Climate Change at the Same Time?
Human, ecological and climate systems are deeply connected. Our jobs, health, and even cultural values all stem from our natural surroundings. As a result, climate change has emerged as the most significant challenge of our lifetime and is fast becoming the new paradigm for global development.
Governments, multilateral banks, and other major development actors have all stepped up financial commitments for climate change. However, many of these commitments still miss a key ingredient — a distinct focus on the poor and vulnerable.