TED: The climate crisis is expensive -- here's who should pay for it | Avinash Persaud

TED: The climate crisis is expensive -- here's who should pay for it | Avinash Persaud

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a pragmatic plan to address climate change, inspired by the speaker's personal experience with Hurricane Maria in Dominica. It highlights the need for global cooperation, especially from developing countries, to build climate resilience. The Bridgetown Initiative is introduced as a solution, proposing a three-bucket financing plan to make climate resilience affordable and profitable. The speaker emphasizes the importance of collective action and innovative financial strategies to combat climate change effectively.

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What challenges do developing countries face in combating climate change?

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What does the speaker mean by 'the cost of resilience so cheap'?

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What is the impact of COVID-19 on the financing of climate initiatives according to the speaker?

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How does the speaker relate personal experiences to the broader theme of climate action?

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