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Political courage

The biggest threat to the climate is lack of commitment. Many might be complacent, but the fact is that the challenges we are facing require an extraordinary effort – now. Science guides us to what is needed. There is a general concensus that we should avoid more than 2 degree average global warming. Yet, the financial ressources needed, who should provide them and how they should be governed is unresolved. For this reason, the world needs courageous national leaders more than ever to pave the way towards a low-carbon future. We challenge leaders to make choices that may put their reelection at risk .They need to think further ahead than the next opinion poll or election. The early movers will set an example for others to follow. Our earth needs an ambitious and fair climate agreement.