140. Every Country Could Be Carbon Negative with Erika Mouynes
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter what your economy is. It\u2019s just a matter of deciding of protecting your areas and committing to it.\u201d
Last week it was reported that the world\u2019s governments are currently subsidizing our own destruction to the tune of $1.8 Trillion a year\u2026yeah. Not good. What does it look like to turn these subsidies around to promote nature, clean energy, and equitable access to energy across continents?
Maybe this week we have the answer, because in the midst of those irresponsible subsidies, this week we present a story of responsibility, political courage, and negativity! \u2026The good kind.
Erika Mouynes is the Minister of Foreign Affairs from Panama, a country that recently attained certified Carbon Negative status. How does a country with a fleet of ships that is the 8th largest emitter of greenhouse gases and an economy based on global trade go carbon negative? Minister Mouynes tells all in our interview.
From implementing a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fee, to the indigenous protection of land, and even some eco-surveillance in space, today\u2019s episode is all about how a Minister of Forein Affairs goes absolutely Environmental.
And stick around \u2018til the end for the African Fusion Soul stylings of \u2018Ganda Boys\u2019.
\xa0
Enjoy the show!
\xa0
\u2014
\xa0
Christiana + Tom\u2019s book \u2018The Future We Choose\u2019 is available now!
Subscribe to our Climate Action Newsletter!
\xa0
\u2014
\xa0
Mentioned links from the episode:
\xa0
READ: ROADMAP TO REGENERATION: THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE SELECTION PRIORITIES 2022
READ: The Guardian - \u201cWorld spends $1.8tn a year on subsidies that harm environment, study finds\u201d
READ: Yuval Noah Harari\u2019s 2% More Campaign\xa0
\xa0
\u2014
\xa0
Thanks to our guest this week, Minister Erika Mouynes!
\xa0
Erika Mouynes\xa0
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama
Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
\xa0
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Panam\xe1
\xa0
\u2014
\xa0
African Fusion Soul Group \u2018Ganda Boys\u2019 are our musical guest!
\xa0
Ganda Boys
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | YouTube
(Note from Clay - Be sure to check out their YouTube)
\xa0
Ganda Foundation\xa0
\xa0
\u2014
\xa0
Keep up with Christiana Figueres online:
\xa0
Tom Rivett-Carnac:
Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
\xa0
Paul Dickinson:
\xa0
\u2014
\xa0
Follow @GlobalOptimism on social media and send us a message!
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
\xa0
Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss another episode of Outrage + Optimism!