Russia’s 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) launched this week with a climate reality check as delegates from over 130 countries and regions gathered to tackle the world’s shifting economic and environmental landscape. 🔍
Under the banner ‘The Foundations of a Multipolar World’, the three-day event is spotlighting climate resilience and sustainable growth strategies. Rising temperatures and extreme weather – from Siberia’s wildfires to melting Arctic permafrost – are pushing Russia to explore green tech partnerships and cross-border climate policies. 🌱
💡 Why it matters: As global powers rethink energy and trade ties post-Ukraine, SPIEF 2024 highlights how climate risks are reshaping geopolitics. Will Russia’s pivot to ‘new areas of growth’ include bridging divides for a greener future?
Youth advocates are watching closely: ‘Climate action isn’t a trend – it’s survival,’ tweeted environmental activist Katya Volkova, echoing calls for inclusive solutions at the forum. 📈
