Patricia Espinosa

While global challenges demand our attention, local issues should not be neglected. Our donation choices must reflect a balance that respects the immediate needs of our communities and supports sustainable development goals. We must address both distant and close-to-home causes alike, as neglecting the latter could undermine social cohesion and long-term resilience.

While remote meetings have a lower carbon footprint and have been a necessary tool during the pandemic, they cannot fully replace face-to-face negotiations for climate change discussions, where complex nuances and high-stake decisions necessitate direct human engagement and the building of trust that only comes from in-person interaction.