A new narrative for climate action in a radically changed world - Part 2
In Part 2 of TPP Director Neil McCulloch’s blog, he considers what a new narrative for climate action must look like to be politically successful.
A new narrative for climate action in a radically changed world - Part 1
As COP30 gets going in Brazil, TPP Director Neil McCulloch argues that we need a completely new narrative around climate action. His blog is in three parts. Today, he explains what is wrong with the current narrative. Tomorrow, he argues for a new approach. On Friday, he will show how this new approach would change international cooperation on climate action.
Beyond Tactics: the case for Strategic Thinking and Working Politically
USAID veteran David Jacobstein summarizes his new paper A personal reflection on Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) at USAID. He argues that TWP is gaining ground, but losing focus. An increasing pursuit of tactical TWP makes programmes smarter in the short run, but what is also called for is strategic TWP that ensures development efforts contribute to deeper transformations in power, institutions, and resilience.