Public must ‘demand’ that states act on climate change

Politicians will not act on climate change until they are forced to bow to public pressure, according to former president Mary Robinson.

She said a new set of arguments and moral and ethical imperatives were needed to motivate decision-makers.

“Until there is greater demand from people in all walks of life for meaningful action on climate change — political leaders will continue to be able to return home from unsuccessful climate conferences with little fear of retribution.”