Judith Kirton-Darling
National and European concerns about the potential for economic depression in Europe are dominating choices on long-term policymaking. The current official narrative of severe austerity measures is thwarting the ambition and action we need to combat climate change whilst promoting social justice. The market alone will not deliver radically lower climate-damaging emissions, nor will leaving it to chance. Our politicians in Durban and at home should be focusing on encouraging active, strong public policies and promoting investment in energy – and resource-efficiency. These policies will create and maintain jobs, and provide a decent standard of living.
Philip Pearson
