A "Hail Mary" pass for climate change funding?

If you're familiar with American football, you probably know what a "Hail Mary" pass is. Teams often attempt this high risk play when they are down in points late in the game, and have nothing left to lose. With Durban in mind, Timothy Roberts from the Brown University Center for Environmental Studies/Adaptation Watch suggests employing this football strategy in regards to climate change funding. He elaborates on his innovative finance ideas here.

What do you think?