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Economics, ethics, and the role of the state in climate action

Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the defining challenges of our time — but they also open the door to extraordinary possibility. The investments, innovation, and structural change required for climate action can unlock, particularly when combined with AI, far more dynamic and resilient paths of growth and development than anything the past has offered.
Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the defining challenges of our time — but they also open the door to extraordinary possibility. The investments, innovation, and structural change required for climate action can unlock, particularly when combined with AI, far more dynamic and resilient paths of growth and development than anything the past has offered.
Tuesday 19 May 2026 | 1 hour 32 minutes 33 seconds
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Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the defining challenges of our time — but they also open the door to extraordinary possibility. The investments, innovation, and structural change required for climate action can unlock, particularly when combined with AI, far more dynamic and resilient paths of growth and development than anything the past has offered.

But to seize these opportunities, we need economic analysis of the dynamics of change that shows how to turn ambition into action, and ethical frameworks that recognise our different roles and responsibilities in shaping a sustainable future. We also need a fresh understanding of the role of the state — one that matches the scale and urgency of the transition ahead.

Join us as we explore how bold economic thinking, collaborative leadership, seriousness on ethics, and evidence‑based policy can turn risk into opportunity and help shape a thriving, sustainable global economy.