AT every global summit, in every climate negotiation, and across countless community dialogues, one sentiment quietly threatens to derail the pursuit of a sustainable planet – distrust. It lurks behind the polished statements of world leaders and beneath the grassroots frustrations of marginalised communities.
The world today is tangled in a web of insecurities. Nations doubt each other’s commitments to climate goals, suspecting hidden economic agendas. Developed countries are accused – often justifiably – of shifting the environmental burden onto poorer nations while preaching virtue.
