Short termism is plaguing climate progress

We need long-term thinking, strategies, and plans to meet the challenges that are multi-decades long, but we are geared to think short term. When working with companies over the past decade to guide their science-based net zero strategies and climate resilience efforts, I've heard a recurring comment from some board executives. It goes along the lines of: "Why would I prioritise this when the returns are 15-20 years out? I won't be here then, so why would I focus on it when I need to hit targets for the next quarter?" I'm not blaming these individuals for blocking climate progress,...