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Lecture
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This lecture by Dr. Mark Halle delves into the urgent need to accelerate the transition to sustainable development. Dr. Halle emphasizes the critical importance of reevaluating our current economic paradigm, highlighting the social and political dimensions of climate and biodiversity challenges. He discusses the power of narratives in mobilizing action, the necessity of holding businesses and governments accountable for their environmental impact, and the potential of sustainable public procurement and financial systems to drive positive change. Dr. Halle calls for a shift towards non-negotiable obligations in addressing climate and biodiversity issues, stressing the need for collective action and systemic transformation to secure a sustainable future.