Former Prime Minister of Australia Addresses the BSR Conference 2016

Nov 3, 2016 10:00 AM ET

In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, the Honorable Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia and president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, explored how being bold can help build a better world.

"Without finance, effective action on climate change is a dead letter," Rudd said.

Following his address, Rudd answered live questions from BSR Conference participants and Twitter.

Watch the full video below:

The BSR Conference 2016, taking place November 1-3 in New York, is gathering sustainability leaders from business, government, and civil society to explore the theme of “Be Bold.” Follow the conversation on Twitter at #BSR16, and register to watch the livestream of plenary sessions. See all video highlights on BSR’s YouTube channel.