COP27 and Inclusive Climate Governance
As we brace up for COP27, amid Europe's energy crisis and the food inflationary episodes triggered in part by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the need for an inclusive climate governance approach is urgent. Moreover, since humans drive most institutional frameworks, we can intentionally prioritise and incentivise a behavioural change and cultural approach to climate action. From the agency of individuals who choose to litter public spaces to the agency of business and state actors, no one must be left behind. Some of my questions include: ■ What perspectives and culture need to be entrenched so that individuals would prefer and choose not to litter public spaces? ■ What mechanisms may influence a restructure of energy mix for household production? ■ What policy positions may compel large companies with linear production systems to transform into circular firms, that incentivise proper sorting, disposal and recycling of plastic waste? ■ How can we galvanise actions towards