Former U.S. Vice President, Al Gore, delivered a compelling speech on the urgent need to address the climate and biodiversity crises. At the Nature Positive Initiative Dinner, Gore celebrated the adoption of the goal to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, emphasizing the critical link between climate action and nature conservation.
Gore critiqued the historical exploitation of nature for industrial growth, advocating for a harmonious relationship with the environment. He expressed skepticism towards high-tech carbon removal solutions like carbon capture and sequestration, advocating instead for a nature-positive approach. Achieving Net Zero emissions, he argued, would not only halt temperature rise but also enable nature to start removing excess carbon.
Ben Banerjee (Co-Founder, IIS) with Al Gore
Highlighting the viability of renewable energy sources, Gore pointed to the advancements in solar, wind, and electric vehicle technologies as promising paths forward. He identified two major challenges to environmental progress: financial barriers in developing countries and opposition from the fossil fuel industry, which he accused of spreading misinformation.
Gore's speech concluded with a call to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, implement a carbon fee, and break free from current energy dependencies. He stressed that political will is key to achieving a sustainable future, encouraging advocacy and action to protect our planet.
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