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Dr Connie Hedegaard on the politics of climate change

The former EU Commissioner for Action on Climate on what needs to be done to fight climate change.

Dr Connie Hedegaard on the politics of climate change

Connie Hedegaard is an international climate expert. The former journalist has served as Denmark’s minister for climate and energy and EU commissioner for action on climate. She has been a key figure in keeping climate change at the top of the international agenda and she likes asking the tough questions: Why don’t we do more? Why aren’t we doing it now? And what are governments waiting for?

Connie Hedegaard on stage at Sydney Town Hall for CityTalks event, August 2015
Connie Hedegaard on stage at Sydney Town Hall for CityTalks event, August 2015

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Published 7 November 2018