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“Climate change policy is about how we redistribute de facto the world’s wealth.”

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Ottmar Edenhofer is a German university professor specializing in climate economics and sustainable development. Born on July 8, 1961, he is renowned for his research in climate change policy, energy transition, and global governance. more

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