Alok Sharma
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Alok Sharma is a prominent political figure focused on climate action and sustainability. This interview reveals his commitment to driving a clean energy transition and his ability to engage diverse stakeholders in meaningful discussions about environmental challenges.
“Well, what I can tell you is that I was faced with a ministerial decision on whether we should be part of the effort that the EU had on vaccines. And I took a very objective decision based on the fact that we would not have had control over the vaccines that were ordered, how many doses, etc., etc.”
“Well, I think everyone has their own way of negotiating their own style. For me, what's really important is to be entirely consistent when you talk to individual countries about what we're trying to achieve. I think to listen a lot rather than always talk.”
“What I would say is that what's very important as part of all of this is that you support people to be able to do these green jobs. So, you know, at the end of last year, when I was still in the business department, the Prime Minister actually published this 10-point plan. It was for a green industrial revolution.”
“So, when I was appointed a business secretary back in February last year, it does seem a very long time ago now, a lot of water under bridge since then, I was also given this role at the same time, and I was juggling these two roles.”
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