The science is clear – to avoid a climate catastrophe, humanity needs to do both: Decarbonize economies while finding additional solutions to remove existing carbon from the air. But how can the latter be achieved? Through nature-based solutions or new technologies? In a rap-battle, Brooklyn-based rapper Dex McBean (@dexmcbean) explores arguments from both sides.

The track is produced by Event Rap, an enterprise connecting skilled rappers to current topics, events, and campaigns: https://www.eventrap.com/

Read more on the science behind the issue: UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2023.

UNEP State of Finance for Nature Report 2023

UNEP / FAO Becoming #GenerationRestoration Report 2021.


The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030, led by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and its partners, covers terrestrial as well as coastal and marine ecosystems. As a global call to action, it will draw together political support, scientific research and financial muscle to massively scale up restoration. Find out how you can contribute to the UN Decade. Follow #GenerationRestoration.