The series is complemented by research and interactive digital platforms that inform the difficult choices and tradeoffs Asia faces in tackling the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Asia is considered the region most impacted by climate change. Are government and business leaders acting quickly enough to mitigate the risks? What is the role of Climate Justice in accelerating solutions? In this episode, we will unpack the issue of Climate Justice in Asia and its nexus with Business and Human Rights. What is Climate Justice? Can climate justice lead to concrete actions from governments and businesses? Can we hold businesses accountable in Asia for its adverse impacts on climate change? What is the view of Asia’s Youth?
The impact of climate change on people and planet is leading to increased demands for governments and business to take action. At play are difficult policy choices that may involve painful trade-offs between short term and long term growth, sustainability and recovery. Are current approaches up to the task? Do we even have the right language to articulate the challenges? What role can the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights play in framing solutions?
With the UNGA and HRC recognising the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, demands for greater business engagement on sustainable practices are growing stronger. But are businesses doing enough to meet an accelerated timetable for action? What more needs to be done to move business and finance professionals in the right direction?
In this episode, we will ask what difference can climate justice make? Is litigation the answer? Are national human rights institutions making an impact? What are the demands from Youth? In this second episode on climate justice, we engage champions from the Philippines and Thailand for the answers.
