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Countdown to zero-zero

Written by Ilmi Granoff, Susan Nicolai

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We cannot sustain progress in eradicating poverty if we don't tackle climate change as well. Ahead of the Development & Climate Days event at COP20 in Lima, this blog looks at the concept of 'zero-zero', arguing that without action to prevent global average temperatures from rising by more than 2°C, those who emerge from poverty are likely to fall back into it due to climate disasters.