He pointed to the rapid progress made in recent years on electric vehicles, and the plunging price of renewable energy. âThings are possible now that we couldnât have imagined a few years ago,â he said. âThatâs why itâs possible to set visionary targets even if you donât know how to meet the last five or 10% [of the emissions cuts needed].â
Countries are already spending trillions on rescuing their economies from the Covid-19 pandemic. âNow is the moment, when a lot of money is being spent, to ensure it is being spent not just to support the economy but to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,â he said.