How “energy security” is the new “climate change” | DW News

At this year's G7 summit, world leaders notably avoided putting one thing on the agenda: climate change. Has the world stopped caring about climate action — or is something else happening? DW speaks with David Victor, professor at the University of California San Diego. Beyond US President Donald Trump's personal disinterest in climate action, Victor discusses how governments are reframing climate policy around energy security and economic competitiveness so that climate action is not slowing down — it's simply changing shape.

Chapters: 00:00 When G-7 leaders meet, climate change will not be on the agenda 01:30 World leaders avoid discussing climate change around US President Donald Trump 03:50 How middle power are working on their own to solve the climate crisis 06:49 How climate change has historically been a politically progressive cause 08:34 The business case for tackling climate change

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