Table 2.

Climate and sustainability action

Underlying causes of climate change and unsustainability

China, Urban: We need solutions which address the underlying/fundamental problem. The environmental problem was caused by this generation – excessive use of energy, rapid industrialization, uses of gasoline cars, air conditioning…all things which have affected the environment negatively. If the underlying problem is not addressed, the negative impacts will be passed to our sons and grandsons (future generations). We need to be committed to solve the underlying problem.

Mitigation deterrence

Dominican Republic, Urban: Well, it would take a problem out of their minds, also for businessmen who still won’t want to change from fossil fuels to something more eco-friendly. For example, we are trying to change everything to solar panels, electric cars – but since it’s not that beneficial for corporations, there are some restrictions.