Episode 18: Who Pays the Price? Climate Loss and Damage in a Divided World

On this episode of Eco-Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with Cafer Demir Özalp to explore one of the most urgent questions in climate justice: Who really pays the price for climate change? From Pakistan’s devastating floods to Pacific island nations facing extinction, the conversation dives into the creation of the Loss and Damage Fund, the pledges made so far, and why they fall dramatically short of what’s needed. Together, Nil and Demir examine the role of wealthy nations, the demands of the Global South, and the push for fossil fuel companies to contribute.They also highlight voices like the late Saleemul Huq, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and climate scholars calling for systemic solutions. At stake is more than money—it’s about fairness, responsibility, and whether global solidarity can survive the climate crisis.