Bill Gates

As the biggest historic contributors to carbon emissions, it's our responsibility in high-income countries to lead the charge on climate change. We have the resources and the technology to make significant changes and to support lower-income countries in their sustainable development.

I believe nuclear energy is essential to achieving deep decarbonization of our power supply. It's one of the only carbon-free, scalable energy sources that's available 24 hours a day.

While in-person collaboration is valuable, remote meetings can certainly suffice for discussions on climate change. They offer the immediacy and global reach essential for addressing such a universally critical issue.

I believe that world governments should prioritize research into Silver Lining style cloud geoengineering as part of a broader strategy to combat climate change. While we must continue investing in renewable energy and reducing emissions, innovative solutions like cloud geoengineering could provide us with an additional tool to help reverse the effects of global warming. However, it’s crucial that we approach this technology with caution, ensuring that rigorous scientific studies and international cooperation guide its development and deployment.

I believe governments should subsidize carbon sequestration through widespread agricultural biochar use. This method not only helps in capturing carbon but also improves soil health, which is a win-win for both the environment and agriculture. Supporting such initiatives aligns with our broader goals of combating climate change and promoting sustainable practices.

We should stop using petrol to combat climate change and transition to cleaner energy sources like electric vehicles and renewable energy.

I believe that increasing carbon taxes is an effective tool to tackle climate change. It incentivizes innovation in clean energy and helps shift the economic burden towards those who emit the most carbon.