Climate Change Negotiations: Insights from the Paris Agreement's Lead US Negotiator

Gain insights into the Paris Climate Accords from Todd Stern, the lead US negotiator, in this 54-minute conversation hosted by The Aspen Institute. Explore the intricacies of international climate negotiations, the challenges faced in reaching consensus, and the significance of the Paris Agreement. Learn about the potential consequences of the US withdrawal from the accord and the urgent need to address global warming. Discover how climate change impacts health, the evolving US approach to environmental policy, and strategies for mitigating negative effects. Understand the role of major players like India and China, the importance of events like the California Climate Summit, and how to navigate climate denialism. Examine the obstacles to climate action and the far-reaching impacts of climate change on our world.

Introduction
Climate change and health
What are climate negotiations
Negotiations are hard
What did the US agree to
What does it mean for the US
How has the US approach to climate change changed
What can be done to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change
Dealing with climate denialism
What should we be doing
What are the impediments
What are the impacts of climate change
California Climate Summit
India and China