Laurence Tubiana, one of experts behind 2015 agreement, calls for taxes or charges on consumption
Rich individuals in all countries must pay more to tackle the climate crisis, whether through taxes or charges on consumption, one of the architects of the Paris agreement has said.
There is a growing consensus on the need for some kind of global wealth tax, with Brazil, which will host the Cop climate summit next year, an enthusiastic supporter.
The richest 1% of people in the world areresponsible for more greenhouse gas emissionsthan the 66% at the other end of the scale, yet they experience little of the vulnerability to climate shocks that are causing suffering and death, mainly among poorer people.
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