From short-termism to the difficulty of consensus-making, critics have highlighted how democratic methods appear unfit to tackle the climate emergency. Still, others argue that more democracy, not less, is the solution to avoid an ecological disaster. As scientists urge governments around the world to take action, are democracies up to the challenge?
With:
With:
- Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of the Club of Rome and Climate Change Activist
- Lisa Vanhala, Professor in Political Science at University College London, Author
- Roman Krznaric, Philosopher
Chaired by Fiona Harvey, Environment Editor at The Guardian.
