A Talk With Esther Duflo

FLO Kolkata was a Special Partner at the “Kolkata Literary Meet 2025”, where members had the privilege of attending a powerful session on Climate Change and Moral Debt on January 26, 2025.

At Horticultural Garden: Grand Lawns, the session featured Nobel Prize-winning economist and author, Ms. Esther Duflo, in conversation with a visionary business leader and environmental advocate, Mr. Rudra Chatterjee, the discussion explored the urgent realities of climate change, the economic and ethical responsibilities of nations, and the path toward sustainable solutions. With her deep expertise in developmental economics, Ms. Duflo provided insights into the global impact of climate policies, while Mr. Chatterjee brought a business and sustainability perspective to the dialogue.

The event was an eye-opening exchange of ideas, offering attendees a deeper understanding of how climate change is shaping the world and what can be done to address its growing challenges.