CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE

In the final episode of Conversations on the Climate Podcast we reflect on the key lessons learned from our incredible guests over the past three seasons. From the importance of hope and authenticity to the need for critical thinking and focused problem-solving, we explore the essential takeaways for creating a more sustainable future. Join us as we look back on the highlights of the series and announce an exciting new chapter: Conversations 2050 - The Road Ahead. This new series will shift from exploration to action-oriented problem-solving, and we invite you to:   Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3   #sustainability #climatechange #sustainablebusiness

In the final episode of season three of the Conversations on Climate podcast, Chris Caldwell sits down with John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship.    Together, they dive into thought-provoking topics like whether society is overselling the entrepreneurial dream, the myths surrounding venture capital, and how entrepreneurs can create meaningful impact in today's world.   "For entrepreneurs who want to make an impact on the climate challenges we face today? I think my advice to them would be, don't worry about trying to solve the entire climate. … rather carve out some little piece of that where you bring the skills and insights to that piece of the problem that you think you have a, technology or a business model or some other approach that can solve that piece of the problem if if we have a thousand entrepreneurs, each solving a little part of the problem we'll make a lot of progress."   This engaging conversation unveils six key entrepreneurial mindsets, shares actionable insights for navigating challenges, and offers strategies to help entrepreneurs focus on solving real problems. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial journey, this episode provides invaluable wisdom straight from one of the industry's top minds.   Don't miss this compelling finale to season three! Like, share, and subscribe for more insightful discussions.   REFERENCES London Business School: https://bit.ly/48XcqRb John Mullins Website: http://www.johnwmullins.com Linkedin: https://bit.ly/40T55Aq   BOOKS Break the Rules: https://break-the-rules.net The Customer Fund: https://bit.ly/3ZlVSiZ The New Business Road Test: http://newbusinessroadtest.com Getting to Plan B: http://www.getting-to-plan-b.com     *****   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with London Business School.   We'd love to have you join us!    Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   *****  

What's the problem with plastic - and how can we solve it?   In this episode of the Conversations on Climate podcast, host Chris Caldwell sits down with Becky Irish, former Managing Director of Ocean Bottle.     They discuss the urgent issue of ocean plastic pollution and how Ocean Bottle is working to tackle it by building collection centers in areas where most plastic waste enters the ocean.    Becky also shares the company's goal of collecting 7 billion plastic bottles by 2025 and their unique business model that connects the sale of their reusable water bottles to the funding of ocean plastic cleanup efforts.    The conversation also touches on the importance of changing cultural norms around single-use plastic and the role that businesses and individuals can play in creating a more sustainable future.   Watch this video to learn more!    REFERENCES   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rirish Ocean Bottle: https://oceanbottle.co   *****   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES.    We'd love to have you join us!    Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   *****  

In the debate of AI vs. natural intelligence, which should you trust for a brighter future?   In this episode of Conversations on Climate host Chris Caldwell sits down with the Regenerative Futurist Marc Buckley to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and the importance of building resilience and regeneration into our systems. Marc shares his background and how he became interested in sustainability and regeneration. He also talks about the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the need to achieve them to create a better future for all. He touches on AI's role in shaping the future and the importance of ensuring that it is used in a way that benefits all of humanity. Using examples of civilisations such as Mesopotamia, Incas, Mayas, Greeks, and Romans, Marc emphasises the importance of building resilience into our systems to ensure that we can withstand future challenges. This is a thought-provoking conversation that raises important questions about the potential of AI and the need to create a more sustainable and regenerative future.   Watch this video to learn more!   REFERENCES: About Marc: https://marcbuckley.earth/biography Marc Buckley Earth: https://marcbuckley.earth Marc's Podcast - Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley: https://amzn.to/44Cg80M   *****   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   *****  

In this episode of the Conversations on Climate podcast, we have the extraordinary privilege of speaking with His Royal Majesty NOTSE NII NORTEY OWUO IV, the esteemed King of the Osu people of Ghana.   Our royal guest shares invaluable insights on:   • Traditional wisdom and its role in modern climate solutions • The impact of climate funding in Ghana and its global ripple effects • Bridging generational gaps in environmental awareness and action • The intersection of traditional leadership and democratic approaches to the climate crisis • Lessons from West African culture that can inform global green initiatives   HRM NOTSE NII NORTEY OWUO IV brings a unique perspective, blending ancestral knowledge with a keen understanding of contemporary challenges. He discusses how supporting climate initiatives in West Africa can have far-reaching impacts, even influencing communities across the Atlantic. This episode offers a rare glimpse into how leaders in the global south are adapting to and addressing climate change, providing listeners with a thought-provoking blend of cultural wisdom and environmental urgency.   "How does me supporting funding for climate solutions in Takoradi in Ghana affect someone in Islington in London?" "There's this African word no ubuntu, which is: "I am, because you are". If we keep that in mind… whatever system we build… it should work." "…there's power in uniting our voices to stand for what is right and what you truly believe…" "…I spent the entire meeting listening to my team. I speak as a leader… I have the benefit of the wisdom of so many… "   Join us for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is inspiring, as we explore the connections of responsibility across continents and generations in the face of our shared climate crisis. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of Ghana's most respected traditional leaders on one of the most pressing issues of our time.   This Conversations on Climate podcast episode is brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES and Green Vision Summit & Expo MALTA. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.    REFERENCES Website: https://www.osumantse.org/notse Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3NcZa11   *****  

In this episode, Chris Caldwell introduces Tom Grundy, CEO of Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), who shares his insights on the future of flight and the role of hybrid aircraft technology in creating a more sustainable aviation industry. The Airlander-10, HAV's iconic aircraft, represents a new category in aviation that promises to make air travel more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly.   Tom discusses the potential of hybrid aircraft to connect underserved regions, create new economic opportunities, and reduce the carbon footprint of air travel. He outlines HAV's vision for redefining the skies and paving the way for a greener future in aviation.   "…when I talk emotionally about what we're doing in the UK, it's because I see the power of what we're doing to create, something new for the next generation…"   "so we can do some of the things other aircraft can't. For passengers. It's really good because it means that we can't squeeze you in three abreast with the seat there in front of you…so you're going to get more space…"   "…the kicker is that that carbon dioxide is doing more damage by being emitted in the stratosphere rather than at ground level. And the contrails that are behind the aircraft, they're a big deal. We're only just really working out how big."   "…it's a really optimistic project. This is about creating better connections for a more sustainable future, not just delivering the same connections with a bit less CO2…it's something we can do here and now…"   This talk was given by Tom Grundy, CEO of Hybrid Air Vehicles, at the London Business School as part of their The Future of Flight: Rethinking the Skies Series on Wednesday, 26th June 2024, for more information on the series contact Christopher Moseley, Senior PR Manager, London Business School.   Christopher Moseley: https://bit.ly/3zsVt3X       HIGHLIGHTS:   Efficiency and versatility of aircraft operations Climate change is driving industry changes. Geopolitics impacting global aviation Flight industry changing in the future Efficiency gap between surface transport and aircraft Aviation industry emissions forecasted to increase due to growth, but can be mitigated through various strategies. Hydrogen as an alternative aviation fuel with potential challenges Aviation emissions pose complex environmental challenges Sustainable Aviation fuels require significant land and energy resources Private investment in sustainable fuel is dwarfed by other aviation technologies like EVs. Pioneering zero-emissions aircraft for better connectivity Development of AirLand technology for large-scale infrastructure in aviation Creating a sustainable future through green Aerospace manufacturing Decarbonizing aviation through alternative flight technologies Test pilots enjoy unique privileges. Lack of progress in decarbonization and innovation in aviation Infrastructure in aviation has evolved rapidly for passenger efficiency. Lack of infrastructure investment hindering sustainable aviation fuel progress Helium scarcity is a concern for the long-term use of airships. Helium's varied industrial uses and supply stability UK has the expertise and skills to create new opportunities for the next generation in aircraft design and manufacturing. The hidden benefits of manufacturing are crucial for the UK and economies in general. Belief in optimizing systems, processes, and people for optimum outcomes. MBA changed leadership approach to be more understanding and mindful Innovative aircraft design for more space and capacity Certification system for aircraft types is diverse and specialized. Reducing capital intensity by using dual forms of lift Designing an airplane to meet the airline's costs, passenger comfort, emissions reduction, and on-time delivery. Airlander developed with 130 million pounds, half funded by customers, the rest from grants and investors Funding sources secured for the project   REFERENCES:   Linkedin - Tom Grundy: https://bit.ly/4gO71Qj Linkedin - Hybrid Air vehicles: https://bit.ly/4eQRjCb Hybrid Air Vehicles Website: https://www.hybridairvehicles.com   *****   This Conversations on Climate podcast episode is brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with London Business School. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. *****

In this captivating episode of Conversations on Climate, host Chris Caldwell sits down with the inspiring Antoinette Vermilye, a lifelong advocate for ocean preservation. With her early memories of the ocean's awe-inspiring beauty and her decision to dedicate her life to its protection, Antoinette takes us on a journey through her passionate career in marine conservation. They delve into the unique challenges and rewards of working in the field of ocean preservation, exploring the power of venture philanthropy and collaboration to drive meaningful change. They discuss Antoinette's foundation and its innovative approach to finding solutions for the sustainable future of our planet, emphasising the importance of looking ahead and anticipating potential consequences. Antoinette shares her insights on how to build successful partnerships and bring people together to tackle complex environmental issues and touches on the need to balance short-term goals with long-term vision.   …It's like a portal to a different planet. I mean, here we are trying to go to Mars. Just jump in the water. …If I'm a fossil fuel company, and, I'm driven by the fact that I have to account for my negative impacts on the environment, on society, on health… that could really drive so much… How do we protect this planet and every passenger on it?   Stay tuned for this enlightening episode, where you'll discover how to cultivate a lifelong passion for ocean conservation. By listening to this episode to the end, you'll gain valuable insights from Antoinette Vermilye's inspiring journey and learn practical ways to contribute to the preservation of our precious marine resources. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the importance of ocean conservation and the role you can play in securing a sustainable future for our planet.   Highlights:   00:06 Passion for ocean conservation since childhood 02:41 Passion for ocean conservation 06:42 Collaboration is crucial for ocean conservation. 09:18 Building collaboration for ocean conservation. 13:39 Implementing solutions to tackle shark finning 15:58 Ocean conservation is crucial for our own wellbeing. 20:28 Ocean conservation faces threats from climate change and pollution 22:43 Ocean conservation impacts oxygen levels and biodiversity 26:51 Indigenous knowledge is earned from years of observing and understanding nature. 29:09 Transition from harmony with the planet to overconsumption 33:24 Plastic production and consumption have significant environmental and health impacts. 35:46 Call for a global plastic treaty 39:56 Minimizing plastic usage for ocean conservation 41:55 Future of governance for conservation initiatives 46:01 Individual actions can lead to systemic change. 47:49 Using legal action to drive positive change in ocean conservation. 52:18 Empowering marginalized women in climate solutions. 54:21 Importance of emotional connection in environmental activism 58:23 Influence individuals to care more for ocean conservation through community collaboration 1:00:23 Considering others' viewpoints is crucial for better outcomes in conservation efforts.   REFERENCES: Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4egqFlH Gallifrey Foundation: https://gallifrey.foundation IGC: https://bit.ly/47raSOL Bright Future: https://bit.ly/3XiKmlZ Inspirators.org: https://bit.ly/4e7iHvm   *****   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. *****

In this fascinating episode of the Conversations on Climate, host Chris Caldwell is joined by Donald Crilly, an expert in linguistics and cognitive psychology and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Chair, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Faculty at London Business School. Together, they explore how language shapes our understanding of complex issues like climate change and sustainability. Crilly explains how our brains process language and how metaphors can be used to influence our thinking and decision-making. He also discusses the role of curiosity and personal resilience in driving sustainable business behaviours. Drawing on his research, Crilly shares insights on how corporate leaders can use language to communicate more effectively with stakeholders and drive positive change. He also offers a tip for "hacking" the way humans think about time to promote long-term decision-making. Throughout the conversation, Crilly and Caldwell delve into the intersection of language, psychology, and sustainability, shedding light on how our minds make sense of the world around us.   Added personal resilience. This is what I teach a lot of my students, that the difference between those who fundamentally fail or those who fundamentally ultimately succeed…   The idea would be to combine the sense of the proximity of the future with the sense that you're able to do something about it…   If I can at least influence how leaders think, if I can increase their curiosity, I'm fundamental really happy about that…   So tune in to this episode of Conversations on Climate to unravel the mysteries of the mind and learn more about how we can use language to drive positive change for people and the planet.   REFERENCES: LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL Linkedin   ***** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. *****

In this inspiring conversation, Chris Caldwell talks with Ben Tolhurst a former corporate executive who left his high-paying job to become a full-time sustainability activist. Ben shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way. They discuss the importance of corporate activism, the need for businesses to take a stand on social and environmental issues, and the role of individuals in driving change.   "Those people were business people. They were CEOs. They were owners. They were founders, they were employees. And they were holding placards and waving banners, stood outside demanding no new fossil fuels. So this concept that business and activism don't fit together isn't quite right."   "You know, this is this is a war effort that we need a marshall plan that we need, and we have to put aside political differences, ideological differences, business versus academics versus anyone else."   Ben is very clear . . .   This video is a must-watch for anyone looking to make a difference in the world and create a more sustainable future   REFERENCES:   BEN TOLHURST LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/3AvRUKj Business Declares - Team: https://businessdeclares.com/team Business Declares - Members: https://businessdeclares.com/members Business Declares - Strategic Partners: https://businessdeclares.com/strategic-partners Suggested Reading - Timothée Parrique: https://timotheeparrique.com/category/english Suggested Reading - Jason Hickel: https://www.jasonhickel.org   *****   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   *****  

In this video, Henri Servaes, the Richard Brealey Professor of Corporate Governance; Professor of Finance from London Business School discusses his research on the intersection of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and finance.   He reveals that consumers are increasingly interested in how products are made, where they are made, and how companies treat their employees, the environment, and the community. This growing interest is leading consumers to substitute away from companies that are weaker in ESG to companies that are stronger in ESG, resulting in a significant increase in sales for companies with better ESG performance.   His research indicates that a 1% standard deviation increase in environmental and social performance can lead to an almost 9% increase in sales for a given product in a given country at a given point in time. He also discusses how this trend is being driven by changing societal attitudes towards women and the importance of having women in leadership positions. Ultimately, he argues that companies that perform better on environmental and social dimensions are able to sell more products and that this is driving a stock price differential.   However, he cautions that not all academic research supports this finding and that companies need to consider the cost of improving their ESG performance when deciding whether to invest in it. Stay tuned to find out more about the Power of ESG and how consumers are driving companies towards sustainability. Companies that are stronger in ESG cannot charge a higher price per unit, but they get more sales, because just people buy more of their products... I've seen consumers now showing a lot more interest in, you know, how the product is made, where the product is made, how the company, you know, treats its employees, how the company treats the environment, how the company treats the community. The companies that perform better on environmental and social dimensions, do they actually sell more products? Do customers do consumers actually care about the environmental and social performance of the companies? And indeed, we we find that they do.   References: LBS Bio: https://bit.ly/4c52XaG Comprehensive Resources Page: https://bit.ly/3yhzE6Q Researchgate: https://bit.ly/3SqVYC2 Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4fohn8M Author page: https://bit.ly/4fpKubQ   ***********   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.

In this episode of Conversations on Climate, Chris Caldwell sits down with Nick Molden, the CEO of Emissions Analytics, to discuss the dark side of electric vehicles (EVs), the importance of data integrity, and the future of transportation. Nick, a self-proclaimed data-driven environmentalist, shares his insights on the parallels between the dieselgate scandal and the current climate change debate, and the challenges of balancing human progress with environmental sustainability. They also delve into the complexities of tire emissions, the benefits and drawbacks of synthetic fuels, and the potential of nuclear power as a solution to the CO2 problem. This thought-provoking conversation aims to answer the question Why Electric Vehicles Are NOT The Future (Yet)? and the answers will leave you questioning the assumptions you have about the future of transportation and the role of data in shaping environmental policy. Stay tuned in to learn more!   …and what's happened for 30 years is we've offshored CO2 production… it's just being produced in other countries. We have moved things progressively offshore in this perverse world where you set something up as a metric which you know is not true. You lead to perverse outcomes, and it's exactly the same as diesel. You set up a test, a measure which you knew to be wrong. I have no doubt if if the European authorities were sufficiently dogged about it, they could force every vehicle on the road to be electric. Question is, at what price? So if we were to scrap all the environmental things today, it would be great for today and terrible for people tomorrow…   Highlights: 00:02 Challenges in sourcing uranium and handling its depletion and waste. 02:30 Environmental progress through technological advance 07:26 Uncertainty about legality of defeat devices in Asia 09:47 Electric vehicles are not zero emission 14:12 Europe's regulatory approach is driven by politics and industry ties 16:45 Data collection and analysis challenges in complex systems 20:52 Tires pose complex problems for all vehicles 22:47 Tires from cars contribute to global environmental pollution. 26:40 Properly pricing externalities can lead to more environmentally friendly choices 28:39 Paying a proper price generates revenue for investing in new technologies or compensating those affected. 32:33 Focus shifting towards reducing environmental impact in manufacturing phase 34:41 Nuclear power can be used to create synthetic liquid fuels. 38:20 Europe's strong push towards electric vehicles may face challenges in reality 40:22 UK manufacturing industry requests £7.7 billion in subsidies for 270,000 electric vehicle sales. 44:29 Transition to 100% electric vehicles requires massive investment and is currently unpalatable. 46:27 Shifting from private cars to public transport may require a greater increase in public transport provision. 50:25 Impact of electrification on European Auto industry competitiveness 52:20 China's advantage in EV supply chains to Europeans 56:18 Offshored CO2 production leading to misleading CO2 reduction claims. 58:24 Setting up inaccurate metrics leads to perverse incentives and undesirable outcomes.   References: https://www.emissionsanalytics.com/management-team https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-molden-9958331/recent-activity/all/?trk=author-info__article-link   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you in association with UNITED RENEWABLES and recorded at Imperial College London. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    *************   For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter.   We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics #middleeast #watershortage

Join us for an insightful discussion on the fascinating area of offshore wind energy and its impact on marine biodiversity. Delve into the Untold Truth About Wind Energy's Impact on Our Oceans?   This video was filmed at The Ocean Climate Nexus, part of the London Climate Action Week. This expert panel, features professionals from the London Business School, RWE, and RenewableUK, delves into the challenges and opportunities of offshore wind power in the context of environmental sensitivity. Learn about the importance of offshore wind in the energy transition, the ecological impacts of large infrastructure projects, and innovative solutions for a nature-positive mindset in construction and development. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the future of renewable energy and marine conservation. Offshore wind plays a vital role in the energy transition, but it's crucial to consider the ecological impacts of large infrastructure projects. During this conversation, we'll delve into the importance of offshore wind, the ecological impacts of these projects, and innovative solutions for a nature-positive mindset in construction and development. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the future of renewable energy and marine conservation, as our panelists share their insights and experiences in the field.   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you in association with UNITED RENEWABLES and LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL Alumni Energy Club. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    *************   For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter.   We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics #middleeast #watershortage

In this episode of Conversations on Climate, host Chris Caldwell of United Renewables sits down with Glada Lahn, Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, to discuss the intersection of climate change, water scarcity, and migration in the Middle East. Glada shares her personal journey of focusing her career on the Middle East, initially drawn to the region's politics and Islamic art and architecture. She discusses her work on oil companies in the Middle East and how it sparked her interest in the issue of climate change and its impact on the oil and gas sector. The conversation delves into the importance of water as a shared resource and the potential for conflict and collaboration between countries in managing it. Glada also highlights the challenges of addressing water scarcity in the context of the Middle East, where many countries are highly dependent on food imports and are experiencing rapid urbanization. The conversation touches on the links between geopolitics and the environment and the impact of climate change on migration patterns. Glada emphasises the importance of considering the interconnectedness of these issues when addressing the challenges facing the Middle East. This episode provides a unique perspective on the complex issues of water scarcity, migration, and climate change in the Middle East, drawing on Glada's extensive experience and expertise in the region.   "...there's no easy answer to this to improve things in a genuine way for the long term...not just papering over the cracks, because that won't work." "Water... is a shared resource that is extremely valuable. It's essentially more valuable than oil. But it can also spill across borders. If countries blame the country next door for the water shortage...and you've seen that between Iran and Afghanistan lately. And yet these rivers or these or shared aquifers, they represent really important opportunity for collaboration."   Don't miss this insightful conversation on Conversations on Climate!   Highlights:  00:00 Passion for the Middle East sparked by art and politics 02:30 Early passion for the Middle East and a transition into a focus on oil and gas energy and climate issues 07:19 Evolution of sustainability at Chatham House 09:57 Challenges in the current global systems 15:32 Shift towards renewable energy investments in Gulf countries 18:10 Reforming subsidies and phasing out oil and gas is challenging due to social and economic implications. 22:39 Flooding impact on poorer and richer countries. 24:34 Geopolitics, environment, and conflict are linked, with water scarcity being a key issue in the Middle East. 29:05 Water scarcity and competition leading to conflict 31:28 Addressing diplomatic issues is crucial for sustainable development. 36:01 Water scarcity worsened by pollution and energy-intensive desalination 38:17 Political issues hinder climate resilience projects 42:29 Engage with a diverse range of people for valuable insights.     REFERENCES: https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-people/glada-lahn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/glada-lahn-4b45031   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you in association with UNITED RENEWABLES. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter.   We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics #middleeast #watershortage

Join us as we mark a milestone in our journey to combat climate change. Over 50 episodes, we've had the honour of speaking with leading experts and academics, delving deep into the challenges and solutions of our time.   What to Expect: Insightful discussions with climate change experts Practical tips on how we can all contribute to mitigating climate impacts Inspiring stories of resilience and innovation A look back at our most memorable moments and key takeaways   Why It Matters: Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our generation. By understanding the science, sharing knowledge, and taking collective action, we can make a difference. This series aims to educate, inspire, and empower our community to join the fight for a sustainable future.   Don't Miss Out: Subscribe to our channel for more in-depth conversations Like and Share this video to spread awareness Comment below with your thoughts and how you're contributing to the fight against climate change Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we can make a difference!   Highlights 00:00 Introduction - 50 episodes and counting 02:06 Game Theory With Professor Jean-Pierre Benoît 09:23 Climate Politics with Professor Alex Edmans 16:18 Conflict between ecology and economics with Professor Jane Stout 23:13 Developing countries as climate solutions with Rajesh Chandy 30:50 The Army of Angels with Professor Zoe Chance 39:38 A recap on our first 50 episodes   *************   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES.    We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter.   We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast  

Every product carbon neutral by 2030, Is this ambitious goal achievable? Find out in this crucial conversation with Alison Dring.   In this video, Chris Caldwell, host of the Conversations on Climate podcast chats with Alison Dring, CEO and Co-founder of Made of Air.

In a world where misinformation and conspiracy theories are commonplace, journalists have a critical role in reporting on the facts and communicating complex scientific issues like climate change. But how can journalists make the issue accessible and engaging to a wide audience? In this conversation, Enda Brady, host of "Round Table" on TRT World, shares his insights on harnessing the power of storytelling and facts in reporting on climate change. With over two decades of experience in journalism, Enda has a wealth of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities of reporting on the issue. He discusses the importance of using anecdotes, observations, and metaphors to communicate complex scientific information in a way that resonates with people. He also emphasises the importance of fact-based reporting, and the role that journalists play in holding those in power accountable. But can storytelling the facts really make a difference in the fight against climate change? Enda shares his thoughts on the need for leadership and collective action, and the role that individuals can play in building resilience and making a difference. Whether you're a journalist, a communicator, or simply interested in learning more about the world around you, this conversation is a must-watch. Tune in to hear Enda's insights on the power of storytelling and facts in reporting on climate change, and discover how journalists can help to save the planet.   HIGHLIGHTS:  0:02 Media leaders have a responsibility to balance positive and negative stories. 02:19 Beginning of journalism career through work experience 06:42 Social media has created echo chambers leading to the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation. 08:47 The gap between traditional and social media sources is widening. 13:05 Storytelling facts can turbocharge your message 15:20 Climate change is a huge issue that requires individual action. 19:25 Balancing real experts with alternative perspectives 21:16 Balancing positive and negative news coverage on climate change 25:02 Leaders should educate consumers and implement sustainable initiatives 26:51 Invest in renewables and green energy for a sustainable future 30:25 Importance of election cycles and environmental policies 32:07 Leaders should prioritiSe long-term benefits for the country and the planet 35:57 Leadership changes needed for environmental progress 37:42 China's actions in Africa and renewable energy 41:27 Embracing resilience through challenging physical activities 43:17 Fitness is achievable with dedication 46:57 The elite sports mindset is valuable in any line of business 48:46 Better sleep is vital for athletic performance. 52:46 Resilience in the face of adversity 54:51 Embrace resilience and positivity in the face of challenges   REFERENCES:   Website: https://www.endabrady.com Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3RhwuGs Roundtable: https://bit.ly/3VAca5K   **********   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter.   We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell.   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

In this episode of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, we sit down with Sandra Gauci, the leader of Malta's Green Party, to discuss the fight for a green future in the country.   With renewable energy and climate action at the forefront of the conversation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities facing Malta's transition to a sustainable economy. Sandra shares her insights on the electoral system, corruption, and the lack of long-term planning, and how the green movement is working to overcome these obstacles.   "People want short-term solutions, immediate solutions, something which they can do right here, right now..." "So the way I speak, the way I, project myself, is of somebody who actually cares..." "I like challenges. I think that the importance of sticking to environmental issues, overarching everything else that we still fight for human rights. For equality? Yes. Why not? But I think the importance that climate change at the moment is the top priority, even on a European level. In the long term, it's the planet and us which would benefit from it."   We also explore the importance of youth engagement and the role of education in shaping a sustainable future. As a teacher by day and a Green Party leader for the rest of the time, Sandra is passionate about creating a better world for future generations. Tune in to learn more about her vision for a green future and the steps Malta is taking to get there.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   00:03 Challenges faced in promoting the green movement 02:35 Working with young people for climate awareness 07:18 Concerns with Malta's energy practices and lack of investment in Renewables 09:43 Challenges faced by third parties in Malta's electoral system 14:22 Reclaim environmentalism for the working class 16:42 Working class faces the brunt of environmental challenges 20:31 Promoting green messaging for a sustainable ecosystem 22:48 Transitioning to renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future. 26:44 Malta's policy on artificial intelligence 28:40 Advocating for living income, pollution effects, and animal commissioner for a greener Europe. 33:04 Vote green for your future 35:14 Encouraging more women to get involved in politics and inspiring them as role models   REFERENCES: Sandra's Blog: https://sandragauci.com/blog Malta Times Article: https://bit.ly/4c4Qi7S Green Party Website: https://adpd.mt   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by UNITED RENEWABLES. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter.   We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell.   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

In this episode, host Chris Caldwell sits down with Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director of Ethical Systems. They discuss the crucial role businesses must play in tackling climate change and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Key topics covered:

Mastering leadership challenges in climate change is not an easy task, as we find out from this captivating keynote by Chris Caldwell. In this captivating keynote from the Green Vision Summit in Malta, Chris Caldwell shares his personal insights and experiences in the fight against climate change. Through a series of impactful stories, Caldwell challenges the notion that "tomorrow is too late" and inspires the audience to take urgent action today. From witnessing the environmental devastation in China to the heartbreaking decline of coral reefs in Barbados, Caldwell's candid accounts underscore the pressing need to address the global climate crisis. He debunks common myths about future technological solutions, emphasising the transformative power of renewable energy, sustainable practices, and collective responsibility. Caldwell's message is clear: the time to act is now. By harnessing the collective expertise and passion of the audience, he believes we can create a sustainable future that benefits both people and the planet. This thought-provoking presentation offers a compelling call to action, encouraging viewers to become change-makers in their own communities and industries. Join us as we delve into Caldwell's powerful story and uncover the opportunities that lie ahead in the fight against climate change. Prepare to be motivated, enlightened, and empowered to drive the positive change our world so urgently needs. RESOURCES: Chris Caldwell - Green Vision Malta -Slides   ********   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you in association with GREEN VISION SUMMIT & EXPO, MALTA. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter.   We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell.   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

In this episode, we sit down with economist and author Professor Sir Dieter Helm to discuss his vision for a sustainable economy. Helm asks the question, "what would it look like to live in a sustainable economy?" and offers a framework for understanding and addressing climate change. He argues that the current narrative around net-zero is unrealistic and that a more balanced approach is needed, one that takes into account the realities of the global economy and the need for sustainable economic growth. Helm emphasises the importance of focusing on capital assets, rather than just flows, and of considering the intergenerational impacts of our actions. He also discusses the need for a new kind of economic thinking that takes into account the realities of the 21st century, rather than relying on outdated models from the 20th century. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the challenges and opportunities of achieving a sustainable future. This episode is brought to you by United Renewables in association with the University of Oxford.   REFERENCES Website: https://dieterhelm.co.uk Books: https://dieterhelm.co.uk/books   ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you in association with UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Dive into the future of sustainability and challenge your assumptions about human progress with ecological economist and futurist Marc Buckley. This captivating keynote from the Green Vision Summit & Expo in Malta explores the urgent need for a paradigm shift in how we approach environmental challenges and build a better future. Buckley begins by questioning the hype surrounding AI sentience, arguing that the focus on technological advancement often overshadows the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity. He then poses a critical question that has remained unanswered for over 70 years: "What does a world that works for everyone look like?" Unpacking the limitations of outdated concepts like the triple bottom line, Buckley introduces the 3 fundamental principles of sustainability: economics, innovation, and futures thinking. He emphasises the crucial role of ecological literacy in developing regenerative solutions and fostering intergenerational justice. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in:

In this video, economist and professor Alex Edmans discusses his latest book, "May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics and Studies Exploit Our Biases." Drawing on examples from economics, finance, and politics, Edmans reveals how confirmation bias, cherry-picking, and the misuse of data can result in misinformation and poor decision-making. He also offers practical advice for becoming better at sniffing out the truth and avoiding the pitfalls of disinformation. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone who wants to be an informed citizen in today's data-driven world. Edmans provides insights into the importance of critical thinking and statistical literacy and shares tips for how to evaluate the credibility of information and make evidence-based decisions. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to stay informed, this video is a valuable resource for learning how to navigate the complex world of information and disinformation.   …Readers are much more likely to remember a story than a statistic. So then how do I avoid the danger of hand-picking one story…so I wanted to write a book about misinformation, about how we need to make sure that we tame our biases and respond to evidence based on its scientific accuracy, and not whether we like these findings. …this highlights the importance of not being swayed by one particular study, even if it's published in the top scientific journals, because even editors and peer reviewers can make mistakes. …the solutions to misinformation are all within ourselves.   REFERENCES: https://alexedmans.com/ https://alexedmans.com/books/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aedmans/?originalSubdomain=uk   ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL.. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Plastic pollution is a global crisis, but its impacts are often invisible to those of us in the West. In this episode of Conversations on Climate, host Chris Caldwell talks to Richmond Kennedy Quarco, a graduate of ocean science, merchant naval officer, and passionate activist for the ocean in Ghana. Richmond shares his journey of how he set up an NGO called Plastic Punch in 2018 to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. He started locally by recruiting local communities to become cleanup teams, scientists, and political voices. Tune in to learn about the reality of plastic pollution in West Africa, the actions being taken by local people, and how we can all do better in the West than just recycling. This is a voice worth listening to. Don't miss out on another inspiring conversation on climate - Fighting Plastic Pollution in Ghana with Richmond Kennedy Quarco "It is very sad situation in Ghana because the plastic revolution just came less than 20 years ago. So 20 years ago, if you walked the beaches or coastlines of Ghana, it was as beautiful…but then the material came to us…all because of this convenience that the single use plastics comes with." "…and  it is really, really, devastating seeing communities lose their livelihoods, seeing all this marine life wash ashore. and also the loss to tourism. Ghana's third biggest earner... so yes, we are really, really, really are at a tipping point over here in Ghana..." "I believe and think we should really involve the community in these issues and the solution finding process…Without involving the communities, really, we can never create a solution…" "Let the people understand the power that they have…We have the purchasing power. If you do not buy these products, they will stop manufacturing them….And I, I really believe the movement is growing."   REFERENCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmond-kennedy-quarcoo/?originalSubdomain=gh https://plasticpunchngo.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQbDfnEheeYUNbtGfllhqA   ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Join Chris Caldwell for another episode of Conversations on Climate podcast as he speaks with Anita Soina, a 24-year-old Masai woman and environmental activist from Kenya. Anita is a proud member of the Massai community, which is heavily affected by climate change, particularly droughts and floods. Despite these challenges, Anita has become a champion for the environment, using her social media platforms to raise awareness and inspire action. In this conversation, Anita shares her journey as an activist and her work as an ambassador for the Green Vision Summit. She also discusses the importance of involving young people in the fight against climate change and explains why she ran for parliament at the age of 22. Anita highlights the interconnectedness of social issues, such as poverty, gender inequality, and water scarcity, with climate change and explains how her foundation is addressing these challenges in a holistic way. Drawing from her indigenous African philosophy, Anita emphasises the importance of community involvement in climate solutions and the need for Westerners to learn from the wisdom and practices of indigenous communities. She also shares her experiences attending COP and her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of international climate negotiations.  " we need to pass the message back home, we will need the young people, the educated young people, the informed young people to be able to pass the message and to be, great, teachers when it comes to climate issues…" "And that is what it taught me: to learn that when you go to communities, you don't just teach, you also listen. So it's good that they are also involved in what is meant for them because they can they can also be part of the solution. And to learn that the communities like this … on the receiving end of the worst impacts of climate change, do not stop at being victims. They don't just end up being victims. They are also champions and on the forefront in trying to provide solutions in their own ways." This inspiring conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the impacts of climate change on the Masai community to the importance of intersectional approaches to environmental activism. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of Africa's most exciting young leaders.   REFERENCES: https://www.sanitationandwaterforall.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/Biography_AnitaSoina.pdf https://ke.linkedin.com/in/anitasoina https://thesoinafoundation.org/anita-soina-story/ ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Join us for this latest episode of Conversations on Climate with Laurent Muzellec, Dean of Trinity Business School. Laurent is a professor and the Dean at Trinity Business School, Trinity College, Dublin and is a researcher with a long-standing interest in branding and technology. He previously founded the Trinity Centre for Digital Business and the MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy. This fascinating conversation and packed episode includes:  Why access matters Business ‘for good': too nice, too stupid? How do you decarbonise a school with a 70% foreign intake? ESG and global league tables – change is in the air Climate and the demand for holistic education What do next gen students really think? It's a paradigm shift Where Trinity will be in 4 years: ESG, ethics and tech How the School is facing AI Why it's so hard to regulate big tech… Social media, addiction, and the use-cases of Big Brother His one tip for brand success "...if the future generation has access to generative AI on a daily basis and if all modes of teaching do not account for this, then of course like what we're teaching becomes meaningless and they are not going to learn anything..." "What is the social benefit of being on your mobile phone for four, five, six, seven hours a day, which are the figures that some of our children are experiencing that technology. What is the benefit for them, What is the benefit for society and why we're not regulating this..." "that's what we're doing trying to do at the business school, combining, you know, our concern for sustainability, integrating our into our pedagogical approach, integrating A.I. in what we are actually teaching..."   REFERENCES: https://www.tcd.ie/business/people/faculty-professors/muzellel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentmuzellec/?originalSubdomain=ie     ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables in association with Trinity Business School. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Reflections on a Career in Politics and the Future of Climate Action | Chris Skidmore OBE | Part 1   In this video, former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore OBE discusses his decision to resign from the government over its rollback on net zero commitments. He talks about the importance of long-term policy commitments to deliver certainty, clarity, consistency, and continuity in order to unlock economic opportunities and create jobs. Skidmore reflects on his proudest achievements during his time in government, including signing Net Zero into law and securing the largest uplift in public spending for research and development in the last 40 years. He also shares his thoughts on the changing awareness and attitude towards climate change within the halls of Parliament over the past decade and a half. This video is part of the "Conversations on Climate" series.   ‘Being a politician doesn't give you carte blanche to think you know everything about anything...' '… it's important that we call out disinformation that misinformation and those people willfully trying to undermine action on climate and reduce emissions. But also, let's listen to them to make sure we're not missing an opportunity to find common equity.' ‘It is regrettable that we have this polarisation. I'm still trying to find that middle ground by which we can demonstrate this is a sensible, pragmatic course of action'   Some of the highlights you can expect are: - Chris Skidmore's career and accomplishments - Evolution of climate awareness in Parliament - Decision-making process behind climate policies - Importance of independent advice and bipartisanship - Emotional aspect of resigning on a matter of conscience - Selling the benefits of the transition to net-zero - Future of party politics and the impact of climate issues - Looking ahead to the next general election in the UK - Advice for the next Prime Minister and young greens - And more   REFERENCES: Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3wXP3bl Mission Zero Report: https://bit.ly/3TNQVwz Chris Skidmore website - early books: https://chrisskidmore.co.uk His Resignation: Guardian Article: https://bit.ly/3TtnZZ9 Sky News Article: https://bit.ly/495tKlM   ********   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES. Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

In this thought-provoking keynote at the Trinity Business Forum 2024, United Renewables CEO Chris Caldwell delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and biodiversity, drawing parallels from history to shed light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.  From the Aztec Empire to the modern age, Chris explores how AI can both protect and endanger our natural world. Discover the intriguing story of the Colombian Exchange, the birth of deep learning, and the potential impact of AI on climate change.  Don't miss this insightful keynote on the future of AI and its role in preserving our planet's delicate balance.   REFERENCES: United Renewables Website: https://unitedrenewables.co.uk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-caldwell-a8a196   ********   Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. This episode is in association with Trinity Business School. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3     #artificialintelligence #biodiversity #climatechange #sustainability

In this video, Sean Kidney Co-founder and CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative discusses the importance of green bonds and financing the transition to a low-carbon economy. This conversation highlights the urgency of addressing climate change and the potential for green bonds to help fund renewable energy projects, improve energy efficiency, and promote sustainable agriculture. Kidney emphasises the need for clear standards and regulations to ensure the integrity of the green bond market and prevent greenwashing. This video makes a compelling case for the critical role that green bonds can play in financing the transition to a more sustainable future. With the global bond market worth $130 trillion, green and sustainable bonds currently make up just 4 trillion of that total. However, kidney believes that this market has the potential to grow at least ten times in the next decade, making green bonds the biggest asset class in the world. Watch this video to learn more about the role of green bonds in financing a sustainable future.   “We are learning to be adults when the planet needs us to be adults... if we do grow up, we become the consciousness of Gaia. If we don't, we're toast.”  More About the Climate Bonds Initiative Their science-based taxonomy has certified $300 billion in climate bonds across 16 sectors and 20 instrument types, and they have $34 trillion in assets represented at board level.     Some of the insights in this episode include:  Climate as a species-level opportunity (if we can take it)  The trillion-dollar question: are green bonds growing fast enough?  The power of pension funds – and why they're finally waking up  How emerging green markets can solve the West's demographic timebomb  Eat quinoa, not corn (and other lessons from green bond taxonomy)  Climate resilience funding: many flavours of gelato!  Last-mile CCUS, the Icelandic volcano way  Should we just cancel COP? Sean gets stuck in!  Climate lessons from Marx, memes and the KKK  Why turning the world's supertanker is a systems game    "It's never too late till it really is too late…this is really about how we manage the planet…we ended up becoming stewards of the earth…humans affect everything." "… you're thinking, what are we doing?! I'm going to say, how can you not be passionate when you're looking at your future corroding before your eyes in the science?" "So my belief is that we need to change the financial system to be future-fit to meet our needs and, of course, that means bonds that are green will become the biggest asset class."   Listen to the full podcast or watch the video to learn more about the role of green bonds in financing a sustainable future.   REFERENCES: https://www.climatebonds.net/about/speakers-bureau/sean-kidney https://uk.linkedin.com/in/seankidney   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us!   Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Join us for a crucial conversation on climate change and its impact on developing countries, particularly in Latin America. In this video, we sit down with Mayra Barrero Delgado, an environmental engineering expert and sustainability consultant, to discuss the intensification of climate-related disasters and the urgent need for climate action. Barrero Delgado highlights the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration in Latin American markets, the pressing need for financial system reforms, and the diverse environmental challenges faced across the continent. Learn about the global sustainability community's efforts to equip societies in developing countries to address the formidable challenges presented by climate change.   "...2023 I would say is in the spotlight: the intensification of climate-related disasters..." " I think this is a very good example, that in Climate Change, one size doesn't fit all..."   References: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayraalejandrabarrerodelgado/?locale=en_US   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with the YALE Center for Business and the Environment. This podcast brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   On the Conversations on Climate podcast we talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool  

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kelly Price, the visionary founder and CEO of Agreed Earth, as we delve into the groundbreaking work her company is doing in the realm of sustainable nitrogen management. With a rich background that spans from pharmaceuticals to climate-tech innovation, Kelly shares her journey of pivoting towards creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector. Agreed Earth is at the forefront of climate technology, utilising advanced AI analytics and satellite data to monitor nitrogen flows on farms. This innovative approach not only aims to reduce nitrogen waste and pollution but also supports non-farm businesses impacted by agricultural supply chains. In the main conversation due to be released on Friday 1st March, Kelly discusses the importance of nitrogen in farming, the challenges of current agricultural practices, and how Agreed Earth's technology is making a difference. Kelly's insights into the intersection of technology, sustainability, and agriculture offer a fresh perspective on tackling climate change. From her participation in the Carbon 13 Venture Builder program to her leadership at Agreed Earth, Kelly's story is one of inspiration and hope for a more sustainable future. Whether you're passionate about climate change, interested in agricultural technology, or simply curious about the future of sustainable farming, this conversation with Kelly Price is not to be missed.  "...nobody is paying the cost of the food that's wrecking the Amazon so we can grow some more soybeans so that we can feed our chickens..." "...you can't get away from it...if you don't have a healthy planet you're not going to have healthy people..." "...it's not just nitrogen that gets into the waterways from farms, diffuse pollution from farmland is one of the biggest polluters of our waterways. And we've got nitrogen. You've got all those pesticides, killing chemicals that we talked about and you've got phosphorus..."   REFERENCES: Website: https://www.agreed.earth Linkedin Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyelizabethprice   ******** Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables. This episode is brought to you in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Join us in an enlightening episode of the Conversations on Climate podcast as we delve into the transformative world of energy transition and corporate-led renewable energy procurement. This episode is presented in collaboration with the Yale School of Business and the Environment, In this special recording from Yale's inspiring campus, we engage with Ricky Buch, the visionary co-founder and CTO of Power Trust, whose innovative platform is reshaping how global giants like Netflix and Salesforce approach energy procurement, fostering sustainable micro-projects in developing countries. Discover the compelling story of climate action across different regions, as we explore the significant impact of voluntary renewable energy procurement on global decarbonisation efforts. During this conversation, Ricky shares insightful perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in accelerating the energy transition in emerging markets, emphasising the crucial role of corporate commitment and the innovative financial models that are making a tangible difference in underserved communities. "…I would say it's that corporate led, voluntary renewable procurement remains a significant driver for grid decarbonisation globally…" "…bring people together because we all have that common mission… And I think that's that's a powerful driving force."   REFERENCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-buch/ https://powertrust.com/about/   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with the YALE Center for Business and the Environment. This podcast brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool  

Today we sit down with Nico Johnson the founder of SunCast Media and host of Suncast, the highly respected solar energy podcast that has hit 650 episodes and counting. A solar veteran with experience in development, sales, marketing, and executive coaching, Nico is one of the most connected and astute observers of the booming US market.   "We're in this head-on chicken race with destiny…"   "…Entities in the energy sector have to eventually embrace renewables - who's going to build the bridges…?"   "How many times in your marketing have you intentionally injected stress?"   "Most of us are not doing it to get rich. We're doing it to enrich the world for the next ten generations. And so I think I would introduce myself or characterise my role in the industry as a storyteller."   In this insightful episode, we cover: Nico's road from the Peace Corps to podcasting  Sales and creativity: “I'm an exceptionally good door opener. I'm not a very good closer!”  Renewables and hydrogen – the dangers of a divisive conversation  Where are the curated career paths into renewables?  Do we still need supportive policy once we hit grid parity?  Finding your tribe in the green space  Why new grads are choosing renewables over tech   The surprising roots of the LatAm solar boom   When will batteries become a commodity? Sooner than you'd think…  Nico's top career advice    REFERENCES: Harvard Business Review: https://bit.ly/49hqh4q Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus SunCast Podcast: https://mysuncast.com   Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES. Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

THREE words to describe this episode's conversation with Freek:  Eclectic – Myth-busting - Storytelling Everyone likes to think of themselves as a highly evolved person – and a great leader to. But strip away the jargon, polish and pretence...and aren't we're all just a bunch of naked apes?   Only now they're in charge of the most powerful organisations and technologies in the history of the planet – and it turns out they are as naked as we are.   This episode digs into the truth of organisational culture – and draws its lessons from some surprising places.   What do a tribe of Papua New Guinean cannibals have to teach us about the perils of Total Quality Management?   Which other sacred cows of might actually be ‘idea viruses?'  And is your firm secretly infected?  Freek Vermeulen is Director of Strategy, and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, at London Business School.   His erudite, bubble-bursting books include Breaking Bad Habits, and Business Exposed: the Naked Truth about What Really Goes On in the World of Business.    HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS FASCINATING EPISODE INCLUDE: GIVING YOUR PRODUCT AWAY IS GOOD FOR YOUR PAYING CUSTOMERS TOO. Aravind Eye Care began no-charge cataract treatment for India's poorest – and outcomes soared for their richer customers too. Could this surprising message help get subsidised green tech to the global South?    SOME MANAGEMENT THEORIES CAN BECOME VIRUSES. Survival of the fittest doesn't always apply in business, especially when good ideas are championed out of context – like Total Quality Management. Bad ideas can spread faster than they kill.   LESSONS FROM THE BABY-MAKERS: DO HARD THINGS ON PURPOSE. Freek's study of IVF shows that incentivising ‘selection at the gate' hurts long-term competitiveness. ESG metrics and divestment could stop firms taking on hard-to-decarbonise problems.   PUBLIC MARKETS PUNISH JARGON. Freek's analysis of 1,300+ deals shows that CEO ‘management speak' – even well-intentioned – turns investors off. Leaders who use ESG jargon risk eroding trust in their own useful climate action.  "… because we imitate this high performing firm, including the practices that may have contributed nothing to them being high performers…harmful management practices, just like cultural practices, including eating deceased relatives and like viruses can spread and survive…" "…and suddenly the world of business isn't as simple as that either …therefore not being judgmental or angry at people, but helping to understand the context and changing the context for people in organisations so that they don't make these wrong choices anymore. That's actually what's important."   REFERENCES: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/v/vermeulen-f https://uk.linkedin.com/in/freek-vermeulen-a68617 https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4558503.Freek_Vermeulen   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with London Business School It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES. Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool    

Introducing Bryan Garcia and Sara Harari The CT Green Bank was the first of its kind in the US, and has generated over $2.4bn in green investment and abated millions of tonnes of CO2e by de-risking private finance, bringing stakeholders together, and pioneering approaches to local clean investment. Its President and Founder is Bryan Garcia, and Sara Harari is Associate Director of Innovation and Strategy Advisor to the President. The fascinating conversation with Chris Caldwell takes place at Yale and covers a wide range of questions and delivers us an amazing insight into the philosophy of Green Banks and this Green Bank in particular: … having a vision of a planet protected by the love of humanity, is that you can't have environmentalism without humanitarianism. … you can't save the trees by avoiding people. It is fundamentally about caring about each other. If we do that, then we are going to solve the climate crisis. But we have to be able to put our arms around each other first and then mobilize capital investment … to deliver the results that we're after. But I think that's, you know, the vision of the Connecticut Green Bank…   The highlights of this episode include: Section one: The CT Green Bank mission  Section two: How Green Banks train private markets Section three: From renewables to environmental infrastructure Section four: Innovation and climate justice at the local level Section five: Selling cleantech in red states: spreading the Green Bank model Section six: IRA: layered incentives and smart design Section seven: Financing climate resilience Section eight: Elections, wishlists, and sourcing meaning   REFERENCES: https://www.ctgreenbank.com https://cbey.yale.edu/our-community/bryan-garcia https://cbey.yale.edu/our-community/sara-harari   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with Yale Center for Business and the Environment. It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool    

Professor Brian Caulfield wants us to do everything, everywhere, all at once. Transport makes up a huge part of our emissions – around 20-25% in Ireland and the UK, and closer to 40% in the US.   Knocking those numbers down is no easy task. A system as complex and inter-dynamic as our transport network is a big beast: and there are so many competing visions.   Should we get behind a big public transport push – a metro for every city?   Is the answer self-driving EV's? Or redesigning cities to be car-free?   Should we use big data for efficient car-sharing? Or is the answer behaviour change, under the cosh of mandated charges and zoning laws?   This episode's guest understands that complexity better than anyone. And his number one policy priority?   Do it all – now!  Introducing Brian Caulfield  This week's guest is a leader in the field of sustainable transport science. Brian Caulfield is Professor in Transportation, and Head of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin, where he works on the frontier of decarbonising transport systems.   As well as academia – with over two hundred papers and €7m in research grants to his name – Brian is also active in the policy world, addressing the Citizen's Assembly and working as an advisor to the Climate Change Advisory Council of Ireland. "… we're doing this for a greater good and we're trying to make all these changes to make our cities and everything else better and more clean, more healthy…" "… I think that the key thing that I would say to the listeners is to listen, engage, and proactively engage. And because it's going to impact upon all of us…" REFERENCES: Trinity College Dublin page: https://tinyurl.com/ypskqqfl Brian's Linkedin page: https://tinyurl.com/ytsoh2ja   In this episode:  the science of transportation  emissions, COVID and business-as-usual  transport beyond climate our low-emission transport future health, inequality and storytelling sustainable transport policy: the good, the bad and the ugly self-driving cars – a solution looking for a problem? the tricky politics of the car   lessons from Brazil  Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with Trinity College Dublin. It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool    

Surviving and thriving in the age of continuous disruption. In this engaging episode, Chris Caldwell delves into a thought-provoking discussion with Costas Markides, a seasoned Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, currently holding the Robert P Bauman Chair of Strategic Leadership.   Change, Change, Change!   The constant of change. This single word encapsulates our modern existence – a signal, an invitation, a diagnosis, a directive. But is change truly constant? Perhaps this era is uniquely different. This is the perspective of our guest this week. We've entered an era Costas describes as 'continuous disruption.' And of all these disruptions that create a sense of permanent urgency, climate change is the greatest.  Luckily, Costas has a few ideas about how to thrive – as well as survive – in this new age.   From winning hearts and minds to segmenting audiences, embracing innovation at scale, and breaking free from stagnant environments – we explore strategies to navigate these challenges effectively. Throughout such a successful career, it's no surprise that Costas has won all sorts of awards and honours for his teaching, whilst also publishing half-a-dozen books, from All The Right Moves: A Guide to Crafting a Breakthrough Strategy in 2000 to Organising for the New Normal: Preparing your Company for the Journey of Continuous Disruption in 2021.  " …why is it that some companies responded well to digital disruption and some fail … and one of the major findings is that it's not necessarily the strategy that they follow and it's not necessarily the leadership … but it was the attitude …"   This week's episode:  Section one: continuous disruption  Section two: mobilising people for climate   Section three: segmenting the green message  Section four: the knowing/doing gap  Section five: creativity, innovation, and behavioural barriers to change  Section six: can big firms be radical?  Section seven: innovation at the bottom of the pyramid  Section eight: the attitude fix    REFERENCES: Costas at LBS https://uk.linkedin.com/in/costas-markides-b848a31 Costas Markides Books   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool    

In this episode, Chris Caldwell, CEO of UNITED RENEWABLES and host of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, moderates a distinguished panel of guests at the 2023 Climate Summit at Trinity College, Dublin. They discuss all aspects of the circular economy and the calibre of guests leads to a fascinating discussion.   Panelists: David Callaway Founder, Callaway Climate Insights David Callaway is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Callaway Climate Insights. He is the former president of the World Editors Forum, Editor-in-Chief of USA Today and MarketWatch, and CEO of TheStreet Inc. Richard Ali Director Corporate Affairs, Strategy, and Stakeholder Relations at Tetra Pak Richard is the Director of Corporate Affairs, Strategy, and Stakeholder Relations at Tetra Pak. Prior to Tetra Pak, Richard held leadership positions in the private, public, and association sectors. He has strategic and hands-on experience covering sustainability, strategy development, communications, policy, and advocacy. He is practiced in continuous improvement, good governance, and risk mitigation. He currently represents the European packaging sector in the European Union's European Food Security Crisis Preparedness and Response Mechanism (EFSCM) and was a member of the steering committee, which established 4evergreen, wood-fiber's circularity platform.  Richard is a graduate and post-graduate of the University of Reading and is an alumnus of The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme. Jackie King Executive Director, Ibec Global Jackie King is an international business leader with over two decades building high-performing teams and transforming organisations for the future. An expert in managing risk for organizations with international exposure, Jackie has worked with executives, their boards, and public-sector officials in every sector of the global economy to protect and enhance reputation and deliver results for business and communities. Jackie currently leads Brussels-based Ibec Global, Europe's leading English-speaking, globally networked business organisation, and the international business division of Ibec - Ireland's largest and most influential business advocacy and representative organisation. Before joining Ibec, Jackie spent three years as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Canada's largest and most activated business network. Prior to the Canadian Chamber, Jackie spent 19 years with international public relations and public affairs consultancy Hill + Knowlton Strategies (H+K), where in Canada she rose through the ranks from intern to national executive leadership as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Jackie has served on several boards in Canada and Ireland, most recently joining the boards of Chapter Zero Ireland and I-Form. Passionate about giving back, Jackie has volunteered for numerous organisations including youth sports teams, homeless shelters, women's charities, charities for under privileged kids and teens, and cancer charities. Jane Stout Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action, Trinity College Dublin Jane is Professor of Ecology in the School of Natural Sciences, and is the Vice-President for Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin. Her expertise is in the fields of ecology and biodiversity, and in connecting human and natural ecosystems, particularly through urban and agricultural land management, and the Natural Capital approach. Jane is an internationally renowned expert on pollinator and pollination ecology, and a prominent voice for biodiversity and its value. She co-founded the successful conservation initiative, the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, and the not-for-profit company, Natural Capital Ireland.   THIS EPISODE of Conversations on Climate Podcast Series was produced by United Renewables in association with The Climate Summit, Trinity College, Dublin.   Please visit: https://www.theclimatesummit.net     Our series brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool            

Rupert Merson is an adjunct Professor in the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He has been teaching growth, governance and turnarounds at LBS for twenty-five years, and has written several books across a wide range of subjects. Outside of LBS he was an accountant, Director and eventually Partner at BDO Stoy Hayward until 2009, when he set up his own successful advisory shop specialising in helping family firms around the world.  The theme of this episode resides “deep in the human psyche.” It's about what matters most. And it has clues for sustainability too. What can family firms teach us about a long-term approach to business? How can we best mediate intergenerational conflict? And what works to preserve unique purpose and values in times of transition? This week's episode includes: Section one: The importance of intellectual diversity Section two: growing pains and changing attitudes Section three: clarity, purpose and communication for growth Section four: Why do we start businesses? Section five: Family firms: modelling climate conflict and transition Section six: Teaching the corporate turnaround "… there's Eisenhower's line, isn't there? … that plans are useless, but planning is important … For me, that's the thing that's most meaningful … it doesn't mean it's been a waste of time doing the planning because your plan will be wrong." "… planning is an act of lifting your head up and thinking about the future. If you do lift your head up and think about the future, doesn't mean it's going to work out well for you. But I venture to suggest is a lot more likely to end that well for you than if you take the view that because plans are always going to be wrong, the act of planning is not worth doing in the first place." REFERENCES: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/m/merson-r https://www.rupertmerson.com/about-us/the-team https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Rupert-Merson/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ARupert+Merson Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Professor Jane Stout talks to Chris Caldwell about biodiversity, natural capital accounting, and bridging the economy-ecology divide  So many of the tenets of modern economics – from commodification and simplification to substitution and maximisation – seem to run counter to foundational truths of ecology such as holism, complexity, and the incommensurability of value.   As we face both the climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction (in large part due to the excesses of capitalism) we have to wonder if there is a way back.   Can economics and ecology work together again?  This episode's guest believes so. Jane Stout - Professor of Botany and VP of Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin - is a deep domain expert in the academic field of ecology and biodiversity, with over 120 papers and €4 million in research funding to her name.   She is also a leading figure in influencing nature and climate policy in her home country, particularly by engaging economically as co-founder of Natural Capital Ireland.   "… you think about your petri dish of soil or your spoonful of soil from the ground … there's connections in that little ecosystem, but there are connections across the whole world and everything's connected." "… the ecological viewpoint of connectivity about humans being part of nature, about the physical environment and the living environment being intricately intertwined, has, of course, shaped everything I do and everything that I think about." "… I think being an ecologist gives you a fantastic perspective. It's kind of overwhelming, but it does give you that perspective about the fundamental importance of nature in our lives and that connectivity." "…and I like to think of sustainability as as as the sort of the wedding cake idea of the environment: the biosphere, the living world underpinning our societies which underpin our economies."   REFERENCES: https://www.tcd.ie/Botany/people/stoutj/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-stout-8269401b/ https://www.royensoc.co.uk/about-us/people/professor-jane-stout/   This week's episode includes:  Section one: the origins of an ecological perspective  Section two: why biodiversity matters (for business too)  Section three: confronting global extinction  Section four: Montreal, 30x30 and the Biodiversity COP breakthrough  Section five: understanding the climate-biodiversity nexus  Section six: biocircularity, natural capital, and the limits of growth     Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

To take us through the global tax earthquake, in this episode we welcome Marcel Olbert, Assistant Professor of Accounting at London Business School. Marcel is a rising star in the world of sustainable finance academia – and the youngest professor we've had on the podcast so far! An expert in global taxation, disclosure and transparency, and carbon policy design, Marcel is rapidly making his mark publishing fascinating papers on everything from the sustainability of Private Equity to the challenge of regulating tax havens. Be prepared for new angles, unexpected findings, and more than a few unintended consequences! " …private equity investors still set out to increase returns. And I think the idea is to incorporate ESG performance as part of the financial value creation process … ESG should not be one part or side strategy, but you should fully embrace it …" REFERENCES: https://marcelolbert.com   https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/m/marcel-olbert   https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/m/marcel-olbert https://mbrjournal.com/2022/01/31/mandatory-corporate-carbon-disclosures-and-the-path-to-net-zero/   https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3837658   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate

We are in the middle of a revolution in the infrastructure of modernity. The plumbing of the 20th-century economy – the fossil fuel infrastructure that is in everything we do – is being ripped up. New, clean energy networks are being laid down. It is the most remarkable transformation in the economic substructure in history. And yet…for all the celebration of the transformation in demand around climate solutions, infrastructure is fundamentally a supply-side puzzle. And that means commodities. Even as we shake free from the shackles of oil, our net-zero future becomes shackled to other critical minerals instead. Copper. Lithium. Cobalt. Time to ride another supply-side supercycle. But is the world ready? Can we mine what we need both quickly and sustainably? This episode's guest is the perfect person to ask. Abel Martins Alexandre spent a career in commodity financing, as VP at Natixis, Group Treasurer at Rio Tinto, and now MD and Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Industrials at Lloyds Bank. An expert both in the mining space and ESG finance – including a stint on the Financial Markets Standards Board – Abel has a sharp insider's eye on these under-discussed markets. His view is not to be missed! "… for the discussions around chips and the scarcity of chips, which is which is true, there's a broader conversation about the scarcity of metals, which I think is going to hit all of us, I suppose more in a more meaningful way in the next the next couple of years… " "Well, the best advice I can give… I'm borrowing from many others, many great people I've met in my career,  … as the motto says, if we fail to prepare, we are preparing to fail. And that's very, very important … Always to know, to prepare well, to have a plan and to be resilient around a plan, which is to adapt very, very quickly." "… because the risk to physical infrastructure is real, because supply chain disruptions are happening and also because actually even in the context of higher inflation, which many people have not witnessed in their in their careers, you need to think about what it means for the business …" REFERENCES: https://www.lloydsbank.com/business/corporate-banking/banking-with-us/our-people/specialist-heads/abel-martins-alexandre.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/abel-martins-alexandre/?originalSubdomain=uk       Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate

This episode we welcome Randall Peterson, author of Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand. A widely cited expert on corporate governance and leadership, Randall has made a career out of analysing the worst of corporate behaviour. Professor Peterson has spent the last decade as the founding director of the Leadership Institute at London Business School, where he is also Professor of Organisational Behaviour. His teaching and research draws on organisational psychology and personality analysis, to help leaders achieve better outcomes – and avoid catastrophe along the way. Peterson talks to host Chris Caldwell and gives a fascinating insight into what happens behind the closed boardroom door. Highlights include: How Professor Peterson's own personality type impacts his work Why boards have been MIA on climate issues Six kinds of failing boards Leadership lessons from Elon Musk Representation, inclusion and getting results The power of asking the right question ‘… maybe we have to treat, you know, the debate about climate change in the same way we treat international relations, sometimes nuclear proliferation … like it shows that is possible … I'm always, you know, an optimist … research shows over and over is if you believe it's possible, it is possible … it doesn't make it easy.'   REFERENCES: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/p/peterson-r-s https://randallspeterson.com https://randallspeterson.com/my-book/ Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate

Clothes for pets.  Some things will never make sense. Faced with the more absurd side of modern civilisation, what are we to do?  The secret, according to this week's guest, is to find the funny anyway. In fact, he's made it his job.    Integrating Matt's green split personality: Climate chaos isn't funny (but we should still make jokes about it)  …and here's what it means for politics: Counting trees, pricing yachts, modelling CCS and other economic puzzles  The art of climate conversations: keep them light!  Here's the set list for this show:  The Star Wars effect of humour in climate communication  ‘it's more visceral' – having a child and emotional engagement  Why we shouldn't find hope in younger generations  Climate scientists are getting pissed off…     As well as his work as an academic economist, he is also a stand-up comedian who has delivered four sold-out Edinburgh Festival shows about climate change, and the author of the book Hot Mess: What on Earth can we do about Climate Change?    Matt Winning is the Senior Research Fellow at the Bartlett School of the Environment, Energy and Resources, University College of London.     To find out how (and why) to make light of the climate struggle for good, join Matt Winning on this episode of Conversations on Climate.   It's hard as academics, you can't be making decisions about one technology in a positive way and other technologies in a negative light just because that's how you feel. ... there's choices you're constantly making when you're having conversations about whether you're making things more or less depressing. And it's actively trying to keep the positive parts of your brain engaged and trying to constantly engage other people and their positive parts of the brain ... … basically I'm saying go and talk to some comedians.     Reference Links: The 14th Festival of Education at Wellington College: https://educationfest.co.uk Book: Hot Mess: https://mattwinning.com/book Climate Strange - TEDx Newcastle College: https://tinyurl.com/25bbo9p5 Wellington College: https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3   #technology #climate #economics #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate

Our expert in this episode is Rajesh Chandy. He has achieved the remarkable feat of holding an academic Chair in two fields – marketing and entrepreneurship – and is currently Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School.  An award-winning teacher and thinker, Rajesh has worked around the world, including as advisor to the US and UK governments, the WEF and the Global Innovation Forum. His current interests centre on innovation and micro-entrepreneurship in developing economies, where he has worked across South Africa, China, Egypt, Ghana and India.   … the change that we're seeing in this world today is unprecedented in human history  … we're extraordinarily fortunate to be living in a time where our actions can make a real difference because of the access we have to the knowledge of generations past.… each of us has this extraordinary, unprecedented opportunity to make a difference …  In this outstanding episode, Rajesh talks to Chris Caldwell and covers a lot of ground: Marketing beyond the profit motive Why has marketing been on the wrong side of climate for so long? The message for green campaigners: how to win a David vs Goliath match-up  The one true driver of innovation is…  How real is the incumbent's curse?  The future of green innovation: let a hundred flowers bloom!  Speaking out again the dark side Developing economies – from source of sympathy to source of inspiration The magic of compressed change and unlocking micro-entrepreneurship   Rajesh's advice: don't get cynical!  REFERENCES: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/c/chandy-rk https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-chandy-a51263/?originalSubdomain=uk Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3     #leadership #innovation #business #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #climate

With so many potential technologies and applications vying to shape the future, it can be hard to keep on top of the latest trends. But reading the runes is more important than ever, as the technologies we choose for transforming of our energy system will shape business forever. Energy storage, carbon capture, bioenergy, geoengineering, hydrogen in all its rainbow colours – there are a lot of calls to get right. To stay on top of this every-changing landscape you'll need an expert guide. Our latest guest is making those calls; and as Partner in a world-leading green infrastructure investor with £9bn under management, you'll find his money where his mouth is! Introducing James Samworth This week we go deep on the future of renewables tech with James Samworth, Partner at renewables infrastructure asset manager Schroders Greencoat.  After starting his career in steel, James did an MBA, graduated during the financial crisis and charted a path through the renewables sector. He has worked across various technology verticals and markets (including with another industry leader, Foresight) and currently heads up the Bioenergy and Heat Division at Schroders. In this Episode: From steel to renewables Risk and judgement in green infrastructure  A green asset class? Market waves and pension trends Decarbonisation, storage and the future of energy tech Bioenergy and the CCS puzzle Is there a place for hydrogen? Growing into the next challenge "… I think this challenge get solved by changing demand, not by throttling supply. I think we have to displace those materials and those emissions with something that is economic as a replacement …" "… in terms of the greening of infrastructure:  So so renewables has gone from being a smallish niche market to being really very mainstream and, and I mean the renewables market in the UK, there's probably 110, £120 billion worth of built assets now compared to say 90 billion of water companies … " REFERENCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessamworth/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.schroders.com/en-us/us/institutional/insights/hydrogen-and-net-zero-which-ambitions-are-realistic-and-which-are-less-so/   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3  

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance and Academic Director of the Centre for Corporate Governance at London Business School. Alex specialises in the integration of classical financial theory and ESG, from worker pay and diversity to climate and sustainability.   His book Grow the Pie: how great companies deliver both purpose and profit won the Financial Times award for Excellence in Sustainable Finance Education, and his TED talk ‘What to trust in a post-truth world,' has been viewed over 2 million times.    In this  episode, we discuss:  Alex's personal mission  Who we should listen to on climate?  Economics vs gut feel in ESG  Growing the pie (and taking climate seriously)  The end of ESG?  Embracing subjectivity  Stakeholders, shareholders, and getting Friedman right  Is pricing in ESG impossible?  Finding your potential  '… as we said throughout the theme of this talk, if you do something which is good for society, hopefully you will trust that the profits will follow. And I say the same thing is true for career. If you do things because you enjoy it and you think it's having a positive impact, ultimately it would lead to financial success and security later on.' 'So before coming up with a time management plan, think about what the objective of your life or career is. It's like knowing how to get to a destination. We need to know where to go to first. And so I define my personal mission statement as to use rigorous research to influence the practice of business.' '…really important topics like climate change that does attract a lot of people and with very good intentions… People do want to contribute to it, but sometimes you might be contributing without some research behind it. And so this might lead to shooting from the hip rather than saying what is based on evidence.' Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3   REFERENCES: https://alexedmans.com/ https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/e/edmans-a twitter - @aedmans  

If you want to find the future of clean energy, where should you look?  This week's guest is here to tell us that tomorrow's climate revolution is already here – and it's Africa that is pointing the way.   It's not a question of billions in government support, ethical consumerism, or benevolent foreign aid. This is clean technology and innovation blazing a trail as the best possible solution for energy markets in the Global South, thriving on their own merits – and leapfrogging older, western models in the process.   This episode we have the pleasure of hearing from serial entrepreneur, impact investor and global clean energy expert Yariv Cohen. As founder of Ignite Power, Yariv has brought distributed solar electricity to 2.5 million homes across sub-Saharan Africa.  It's a fascinating story of innovation, problem-solving, and empowerment – and turns a lot of Western cleantech assumptions upside-down. For anyone who believes in the power of green energy to change lives, this is a must-listen!  Becoming a climate internationalist  What drives distributed solar in Africa?  Solar without subsidies  Infrastructure, innovation and the leapfrog effect  Impact investing in the Global South  Can Africa's entrepreneurs save the world?  The future of carbon markets – global or local?  How to find your climate career   So today there is close to a billion people without access to power. So imagine a hut … two rooms in the middle of Africa, which is always dark. There's no floor and there's no light. And during the day, sometimes you get a little bit of light from the small windows, and during the night you burn kerosene to walk around, not to fall … And then we come and we offer them light. We offer them a solar panel, a battery, three lights, mobile charger and a radio, and suddenly that house becomes a home. The kids come in. They're not all the time outside. They can work longer. The woman is safer in the house … And then there's the phone charging … REFERENCES: https://impactentrepreneur.com/author/yariv-cohen/ https://ae.linkedin.com/in/yarivc?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ignite-power https://powerupnow.org/portfolio/ignite-power/ Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   For more information visit: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3  

Linda Yueh is an economist, broadcaster, and author. She is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at London Business School and a Fellow in Economics at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University. In this episode we are fortunate enough to spend some time with Linda discussing the biggest economic challenges of our time. Chris Caldwell asks how these challenges are exacerbated in the face of climate change, including the cost of adaptation, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and we discuss the impact of climate change on inequality. We focus on theses challenges throughout lens of Linda's latest book: The Great Crashes: Lessons from Global Meltdowns and How to Prevent Them. She argues that financial crises are not inevitable, but they can be prevented by understanding the underlying causes and taking steps to mitigate the risks. THE GREAT CRASHES has been praised by economists and financial journalists alike. The Financial Times called it "a timely and important book" and The Economist said it was "a valuable contribution to the debate about financial crises."  Chris also talks to Linda about her best seller, THE GREAT ECONOMISTS, and about which of those great economic thinkers would she believe is most influential on the way we deal with climate and its impact on the world economy. Dr. Yueh is a frequent commentator on economics and finance in the media. She has appeared on BBC Radio 4, CNN, and CNBC. "…sometimes things happen … but I think just being prepared, being open … stay curious, always wanting to learn. But also, … what made the great economist great is that they were always engaged with the big issues of the day, even if it wasn't easy, even if it was messy, even if it wasn't quantitatively as neat as their models." "…the amount of the amount of progress with setbacks that we have seen, you know, always makes me optimistic … that we've seen challenges before, some of which have been horrific challenges … and we have come through it." REFERENCES: www.lindayueh.com/books https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/y/yueh-l https://www.ft.com/content/7f157d15-9bc2-41c9-bde4-7c8eb95026c8 Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   For more information visit: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3

Investment bankers are consummate middle-men. The wonderful thing about being in the middle is it trains you to look at problems from all sides – and when ‘all sides' takes you from Europe to South America to Canada to Asia, you develop a truly 360° perspective. In this episode, we survey global ESG trends from great heights with the help of one of the world's leading green energy bankers, Eduardo Famini Silva. Eduardo Famini Silva is Director of Renewables and Utilities at RBC Capital Markets. A specialist in M&A and financing in the energy sector, he has over fifteen years of experience working across the world – from Asia to the Americas – with an increasing focus on clean energy markets Some of our highlights include: oil to renewables – evolving a career the natural way is ESG inherently utilitarian? How clean energy can solve the trilemma (for good!) green M&A: a dance of growth and consolidation decarbonisation vs high interest rates: which is winning today? US vs EU: is a green trade war brewing? hydrogen: is there a future?  energy justice: co-investing in social outcomes an optimistic banker's view of the future '... So I would hope that in ten years... developed markets would have renewables and other energy transition technologies established as mainstream as an investable class that not only the most risk takers can bet on, but that everyone can bet on, including the most conservative investors...' REFERENCES: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-famini-silva-cfa-mba-a7645710 https://www.rbccm.com/en/ Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   For more information visit: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      

Julio Dal Poz. He is a true veteran of the industry: from his beginnings as an engineer on deep-water drills; through stints as analyst and consultant for upstream explorers and energy markets (including a brief covering digital tech and transformation in the sector); to his years at Equinor, where he finished up head of the Advisory Board for Strategy, working on the clean energy transition. Today, he turns his experience and expertise towards helping energy firms design their own transition strategies for our future world, at FTI Consulting. Is there a serious future for hydrogen in our sustainable fuels mix? And how would we transition from blue hydrogen as a by-product of hydrocarbons to truly green, sustainable and affordable hydrogen production? Chris Caldwell of United Renewables and host of The Conversations on Climate podcast talks with industry veteran Julio Dal Poz. Brazilian-born Julio Dal Poz started his career in deepwater oil drilling as an engineer. Through many twists and turns – working across Norway, Brazil, the UK, and the Middle East - he is now a consultant advising traditional energy firms on making the transition to clean energy with FTI Consulting. After a spell as an energy specialist at Accenture, He spent the key years between the Financial Crisis and the Paris Agreement as Senior Strategy Advisor at Equinor, where he saw first-hand what change really looks like at arguably the world's most forward-thinking oil major. He is a frequent keynote speaker and panelist at global energy events worldwide. Julio is a great partner for this conversation, combining his deep experience with a willingness to question common conceptions about the fossil fuel industry,   References https://www.linkedin.com/in/julio-dal-poz-16b8202/ About FTI Consulting https://www.fticonsulting.com/about Background on Equinor https://www.equinor.com   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   For more information visit: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      

This episode's guest is Tom Gosling. After nearly twenty-five years at PriceWaterhouseCoopers as an expert on executive pay and board policy, he set out to create a new portfolio career with ESG at the centre.   He is currently Executive Fellow in the Department of Finance at London Business School, and holds fellowships, advisory and consulting positions at a number of other major organisations, including the FCA and The Purposeful Company.   Tom bridges high-level experience and deep thinking across a fascinating range of subjects, making this a conversation not to be missed. Are CEOs really overpaid Do ESG Targets work Are stock markets too short-termist Is climate change truly a 'shareholder value' concern Do we need to get business out of politics - or the opposite '...So what's absolutely clear is that individuals can't solve this by themselves. And I think it's wrong to entirely put the emphasis on individuals. And that is part of the reason why I haven't taken an excessively harsh approach to this...But on the other hand, I think the idea that Governments have got to solve this, say, let's just wait for governments to act is kind of for the birds as well. That's not how politics works...' REFERENCES: https://www.tom-gosling.com/ https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/g/gosling-tom https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-gosling Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on Twitter. We'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to share with your colleagues, friends and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   For more information visit: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/resources Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3