140. Every Country Could Be Carbon Negative with Erika Mouynes

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It doesn’t matter what your economy is. It’s just a matter of deciding of protecting your areas and committing to it.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Last week it was reported that the world’s governments are</span> <a href= "https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/17/world-spends-18tn-a-year-on-subsidies-that-harm-environment-study-finds-aoe"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">currently subsidizing our own destruction to the tune of $1.8 Trillion a year</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">…yeah. Not good. What does it look like to turn these subsidies around to promote nature, clean energy, and equitable access to energy across continents?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maybe this week we have the answer, because in the midst of those irresponsible subsidies, this week we present a story of responsibility, political courage, and negativity! …The good kind.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Erika Mouynes is the Minister of Foreign Affairs from Panama, a country that recently attained certified Carbon Negative status. How does a country with a fleet of ships that is the 8th largest emitter of greenhouse gases and an economy based on global trade go carbon negative? Minister Mouynes tells all in our interview.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From implementing a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fee, to the indigenous protection of land, and even some eco-surveillance in space, today’s episode is all about how a Minister of Forein Affairs goes absolutely Environmental.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And stick around ‘til the end for the African Fusion Soul stylings of ‘Ganda Boys’.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy the show!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">—</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Christiana + Tom’s book</span> <a href= "https://globaloptimism.com/the-future-we-choose/"><span style= "font