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Navigating the Climate Challenge: James Shaw on Global Agreements, Grassroots Impact, and the Race Against Time

April 02, 2024 • The Wānaka App • Season 2 • Episode 12

Discover the pressing issues of our time as former Climate Change Minister James Shaw joins us to unravel the complexities of environmental action and the heated dynamics of change. At the heart of our discussion lies the intricate dance of human behavior and ecological tipping points, a theme that pushes the boundaries of our understanding and demands immediate attention. Shaw, with his profound insights, dissects the Paris Agreement in all its glory and flaws, revealing the urgency that spiraled from this historic accord and how it has shaped our race against the clock in mitigating climate change. The conversation takes a turn towards the psychological battles we face, decoding the reasons behind society's slow response to this looming crisis and the transformative power of extreme weather events in awakening the collective consciousness.

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