

Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize-winning economist known for pioneering randomized controlled trials to study and reduce global poverty and co-founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL).
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Jan 26, 2026 • 36min
Why climate solutions fail the poor – and how to fix it, with Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo
Esther Duflo, Nobel Prize-winning economist known for using randomized trials to fight global poverty. She explains why climate efforts must center the poorest. Short, evidence-driven discussions cover testing adaptations in the field, scaling proven solutions, and funding climate compensation and rapid cash transfers to build resilience.


