According to Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a significant overhaul of the international structure is required to address climate consequences, with a particular emphasis on achieving net-zero carbon emissions and eradicating extreme resource disparity.
He stated as much on Wednesday at the ‘Climate Forward’ event here, which was hosted by the New York Times.
To debate the strategies needed to address the implications of climate change, innovators, activists, scientists, and policymakers convened for a day-long event organized by The New York Times. Live coverage was provided by the New York Times Studios.
Anthropologist Jane Goodall also spoke, among others.
Prof Yunus discussed the challenges of leading a country facing adverse impacts of climate change.
When asked what debt rich countries have to countries like Bangladesh, he said climate actions should be taken focusing on net-zero carbon emissions and eliminating extreme resource inequality.
“Why should we bear the burden of destruction that you have imposed on us?” the chief adviser questioned.
