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Planetary turnaround: an investment banker`s perspective on climate change action

Published 2022 – As part of the Earth4All project, collaborators have submitted deep-dive papers to delve further into the issues and solutions needed to transform our economic system and provide an equitable future for all on a finite planet. This paper details five extraordinary turnarounds to address the environmental, ecological and socio-economic problems we face. It also explores the financial opportunities and costs in implementing the necessary actions.

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Authors: Nigel Lake and Jorgen Randers

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