Editor’s Note: As our planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges, global cooperation has become more crucial than ever. In an exclusive interview with CMG’s Zou Yun, Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, discusses the urgent need for focused action against climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
“We shouldn’t panic, we should get focused,” Andersen emphasizes, highlighting the importance of proactive measures over alarm. She commends China’s significant strides in renewable energy development, noting that the country is currently the world’s leader in this sector. Andersen also acknowledges China’s pivotal role in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to address the loss of biodiversity on a global scale.
Discussing China’s presidency of COP15, Andersen remarks that the goals and targets set are consistent with China’s principle of ecological civilization. This principle promotes harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, advocating for sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
However, Andersen warns that geopolitical tensions could hinder progress toward achieving green targets. She urges nations to set aside differences and collaborate in the face of environmental crises. “It’s imperative that countries work together, as environmental issues know no borders,” she asserts.
The interview underscores the critical role that China and other nations play in combating environmental degradation. Andersen’s insights offer a compelling call to action for global readers, business professionals, academics, and anyone invested in the future of our planet.
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