Jeffrey Sachs + Q&A | Cambridge Union

Jeffrey Sachs delivers a speech and Q&A at 6pm in the Debating Chamber on Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Jeffrey gives a short speech about “whether there can ever truly be a liberal international order?”
Followed by a few questions from Speakers Officer Alex Mitchell and then further questions from members of the audience.

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Thumbnail Photographer: Timothy Lambden
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JEFFREY SACHS

Jeffrey D. Sachs is University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he directed the Earth Institute from 2002 until 2016.

He is also President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Co-Chair of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development, academician of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican, and Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Honorary Distinguished Professor at Sunway University.

He has been Special Advisor to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and currently serves as an SDG Advocate under Secretary General António Guterres.

He spent over twenty years as a professor at Harvard University, where he received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Sachs has received 42 honorary doctorates, and his recent awards include the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, the Legion of Honor by decree of the President of the Republic of France, and the Order of the Cross from the President of Estonia.

His most recent books are The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions (2020) and Ethics in Action for Sustainable Development (2022).
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[davids.tavadian]

What a breathtakingly intelligent, educated and brave man! Thanks very much for your courage. Professor Sachs must be one of the most intelligent people alive.

[JensPeterLiljegren]

Prof. Sachs is the epitome of academic integrity and moral consistency. I’d naïvely wish that the Oxbridge students would follow his path and keep up to his scholarly standards.

[samliew]

Full RESPECT for Professor J Sachs for speaking the Truth without fear or favor. He is indeed ONE in a Million ❤

[mrlorikeetmp]

Not sure how long it took for me to actually find someone telling the truth, no beating around the bush! thank you!

[bernadinesiy]

We must thank Prof Jeffrey Sachs for telling us the truth about the intentions of the US and the UK, and showing the way for peace and development.

[anthonypierce]

Bravo Jeffrey Sachs for such a wonderful fact full speech.

[jacobomega]

The Brits should be thankful for such an honest education! The remarks on Boris was so funny. The answer to the dumb question about dictatorship and democracy was excellent! By telling the truth of the u.s. government’s and isreal, this man is truly brave!

[tonyxu]

I like Prof Sachs, mostly because of his humanity and kindness towards to human.

[Vicky-Blue]

Jeff is a brilliant and compassionate man! We need more thoughtful intellectuals like him in this world.

[Jackleong]

I believe Professor Sachs is one of the wisest individuals today with the most honest, bravest and kindest heart. The arguments he presents are remarkably thorough, demonstrating both breadth and depth, grounded in well-documented facts and his own experiences. His ultimate goal is world peace, making him truly deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize. He is one of my most respected persons in this world whom I think whose contribution will benefit me, my children and my grandchildren greatly.

[kenbehrens]

Stunning. Sachs is THE person for these times. Knowledge, fact, and passion and clearly explains how and why we are in the world that we are in now.

[nagarajarao]

So difficult to find a REALLY SINCERE AND WELL MEANING person from the US. And I've been on this Earth for over 69 years. Thank You for your candour.

[lilianlee]

I wished our Western Leaders will listen to Prof. Sachs! One of our wisest professors! So fortunate to be one of his students!!!

[joethao]

Pro. Jeffrey Sachs, He's very well educated, open minded individual and understanding on working with others.
He'll always be remembered as a GREAT HUMAN BEING!!!

[amunra]

Thank you Dr Sachs for such a wonderful discussion.

[huwzosimos]

Sachs is a person of great wisdom and exceptional experience. Thanks to the CU for letting us hear him. His message needs to be heard.

[MohanKaffi-vknr]

I learned a lot of his wisdom. Thank you, Cambridge Union.

[hau]

The most sensible voice of reasons the entire collective west's leadership SHOULD listen to if humanity wants real peace in this wirld. ❤from indonesia

[kp]

Most respect to the great Professor Sachs that youth should read and listen as he learned the right ideas teaching others.

[jeffreycp]

What a refreshing history lesson by Prof. J. Sachs . Bravo 👍👍👍👍