Dr. Jeff Sachs, special advisor to the UN secretary-general and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, was featured at a Brookings discussion on how global leaders and the next U.S. administration might utilize new approaches to resolve some of the world’s most pressing problems, including environment and climate change, population growth, extreme poverty and global governance. Sachs shared ideas from his latest book, “Common Wealth: Economic Possibilities for a Crowded Planet.” He was joined by Lael Brainard, vice president and director of Global Economy and Development, along with a distinguished panel of experts and journalists.
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