(VOVWORLD) - The world faces a "dark future" in 50 years if it fails to tackle climate change and inequality, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde told an economic conference in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde (Photo:Getty Images) |
Global temperatures will rise critically if countries fails to make “critical decisions” on climate change, she said. Lagarde also called for tackling gender inequality and differences between rich and poor countries. She predicted that in 50 years’ time, oil will be a secondary commodity.