Canada needs to stop stalling on setting climate change goals, and instead become “ambitious and visionary,” said Ban Ki-moon in an exclusive interview with the domestic broadcaster, CBC.
The United Nations secretary general acknowledged the Canadian government pledged $300 million to the UN’s Green Climate Fund that helps developing countries fight climate change. But he said more needs to be done by Canada at home.
Ban said he understands the demands of domestic politics, but argued that climate change is a global issue that extends beyond national boundaries. He said Canada has both the technical innovations and financial capacity to tackle climate change.
He added the recent deal between the U.S. and China to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 puts added pressure on Canada to act too.
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