Net Zero
Pandemic or Climate Change, Government Has a Crucial Role to Play
Poor countries can mitigate the impact of coming crises with good governance
A priest walks near burning funeral pyres in New Delhi, India on May 1.
Photographer: Anindito Mukherjee/Getty Images
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It’s an oft-repeated warning that poor countries will suffer more from climate change than rich countries. Most developing economies are more dependent on weather-linked sectors, such as agriculture, while having fewer resources to adapt to a warming world.