Climate Leadership & the Critical Role of Small States with President Carlos Alvarado Quesada
Large countries like China, the United States and India dominate the climate change conversation and carbon dioxide emission levels, but small state countries are disproportionately vulnerable to climate changes' effects. What's the role of small states in climate change mitigation efforts, and how do we prioritize the unique challenges they face and learn from their innovative solutions using Costa Rica's leadership as an example?On February 15, 2023, The Fletcher School and Tufts University's Tisch College hosted an intimate conversation with former President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada and Tufts Professor Alnoor Ebrahim. The event was cosponsored by the Environmental Studies Program and the Office of Sustainability at Tufts.
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