At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, climate change is one of the main topics of discussion.
Climate champion Greta Thunberg has motivated a new generation of activists to come to Davos and make their voices heard.
Protesters at the meeting are urging world leaders to put the environment ahead of economics.
But a PwC poll of CEO's showed that "climate change and environmental damage" was not in their top 10 concerns for growth.
CGTN talked with Saruhan Hatipoglu, CEO, BERI and a global economics analyst. He talked about how climate impacts the global economy and how young activists are making a difference.