Podcasts about climate strategy

If you work in sustainability or ESG, you're already grappling with a rapidly evolving regulatory and policy landscape, all while proving the ROI of your sustainability strategy. What other crucial issues should sustainability executives prioritize for the remainder of 2025?     Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, PhD, principal researcher at The Conference Board Governance & Sustainability Center, to find out how AI is affecting sustainability work, the importance of supply chain sustainability and water stewardship, and why policy changes shouldn't affect your underlying goals.     At the midway point of 2025, The Conference Board is profiling the top 10 priorities for crucial job functions and business units. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, we look at the top priorities for sustainability executives.      (00:49) Priority Number 10: AI in Sustainability (02:27) Priority Number 9: Communicating and Storytelling (05:09) Priority Number 8: Integrating Sustainability into Business Operations (07:52) Priority Number 7: Biodiversity and Natural Capital (10:47) Priority Number 6: Water Stewardship and Scarcity (13:58) Priority Number Five: Supply Chain Transparency and Sustainability (16:47) Priority Number 4: Climate Strategy (18:44) Priority Number 3: Demonstrating ROI in Sustainability (20:25) Priority Number 2: Sustainability Reporting Regulations (22:28) 20:39 Priority Number 1: Navigating ESG Policy Changes   For more from The Conference Board:  Top 10 Sustainability Priorities for 2025 New Approaches to Telling Your Sustainability Story  Corporate Climate Disclosures and Practices: Risk, Emissions, and Targets  The EPA's Deregulatory Agenda: Implications for Corporate Sustainability 

Lawyers for the Trump administration knew they faced significant legal risks when they froze $20 billion in Biden-era climate grants, according to internal government emails exclusively obtained by POLITICO. Alex Guillén breaks down how the administration had internal legal qualms about its public push to regain control of the already-distributed funding. Plus, POLITICO scooped that former FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips was asked to step down from the agency last week by the White House.  Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.  Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.  Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 14th edition of the International Wood Construction Forum was held in Paris on February 26, 27 and 28 (2025) under the wonderfully refurbished glass roof of the Grand Palais in Paris. All the key players in the French timber industry were present, as were a number of architectural firms, some of which feature in our sound library: Bulle Poirier Justman, AAVP architectes, Petit Didier Prioux Architectes, Ateliers 2/3/4, Erik Giudice Architecture, ArtBuild Architectes, Dream Architecture, Koz Architectes, Calq Architecture, Hemaa Architectes, Atelier Woa. But that's not all. This year's organizers have also chosen a powerful theme: Climate Strategy 2050! In this issue of SPOT, find out more about the fundamentals of this annual meeting, which has become a must-attend event on the road to carbon neutrality in the construction industry.Image teaser © Charlotte DepondtSound engineering : comdarchipodcast___If you like the podcast do not hesitate:. to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes,. to leave us stars and a comment :-),. to follow us on Instagram @comdarchipodcast to find beautiful images, always chosen with care, so as to enrich your view on the subject.Nice week to all of you ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ben Newell about the power of behavioral science and the role that psychology can play in motivating individuals and societies to take meaningful action on climate change. Ben Newell is Professor of Behavioural Science in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney, and Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). His research focuses on the cognitive processes underlying judgment, choice and decision-making and the application of this knowledge to environmental, medical, financial and forensic contexts. His role in the new Institute is to drive an interdisciplinary research agenda bringing together expertise from behavioural science, climate science, economics and governance to address the risks and opportunities of climate change. He has published multiple articles on the psychology of human judgment and decision making, including those that lie at the intersection of psychology and climate change, with particular focus on the understanding of uncertainty and risk. Ben is lead author of the books Straight Choices: The Psychology of Decision Making, and Open Minded: A Search for Truth about the Unconscious Mind. Ben is a member of the Academic Advisory Panel of the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA), and the Chief Medical Officer’s advisory group for the National Health and Climate Strategy. Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/ben-newellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our presenter, Bryony Loveless, a climate finance negotiator in DESNZ, hosts a new podcast episode about the perspective of young people on COP29. She interviews Jodie Bailey-Ho who, at 20 years old, is the Department for Education Youth Focal Point on Sustainability and Climate Strategy. Jodie and Bryony reflect on their experiences of the climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November and what matters to young people. ************ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Civil Service Climate and Environment Network. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

The role of development banks in climate financeThe COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, have climate finance at the top of the agenda. As global leaders and experts gather to deliberate on pathways to a sustainable future, the focus is on how funding from richer nations might facilitate decarbonization and resilience in poorer and middle-income countries. These discussions are not just about altruism, but recognize the economic interdependence and shared benefits of global climate action. Put simply, poorer countries need financial help to commit to ambitious goals for curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Development banks have emerged as pivotal actors in the climate finance landscape. Defined by their mandate to lend money for social and economic development on a not-for-profit basis, these banks are uniquely positioned to leverage limited resources for maximum impact. For example, with every dollar invested, a development bank can secure an additional seven to nine dollars from capital markets, a feat not readily achievable by direct government funding. Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director for Climate Strategy and Delivery at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Avinash Persaud, Special Advisor on Climate Change at the Inter-American Development Bank, join our host, Ed Crooks to highlight that development banks are central to the current climate finance discourse. Their ability to mobilize large sums of money and finance long-term, low-cost projects makes them indispensable to the climate goals set at COP 29. Champa Patel, Director for Governments and Policy at the Climate Group, also joins the discussion. She points out that although there is much at stake, the multitude of unresolved issues makes optimism challenging. Even so, the potential benefits of achieving a robust and effective climate finance mechanism justify the effort and dedication of all involved. The goals are ambitious, but the path ahead is fraught with challenges. Key issues include defining what constitutes climate finance, setting a quantitative goal, determining who can access these funds, and on what terms. The lack of consensus on these crucial aspects makes the discussions at COP 29 particularly intricate. Listen to our first in a series of episodes recorded live from COP29 in Baku for all of the key developments, insights and commentary from this important global event.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Paul and Tom are joined by Tony Goldner, from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. Tony helps make sense of what happened at the recent Biodiversity COP in Colombia and discusses the many ways that nature is starting to appear on business' and regulators' agendas. Companies are waking up to the fact that their resilience depends on the resilience of nature. Many companies are in the process of developing and setting long-term transition plans to net-zero. Tony explains that as biodiversity and nature-loss risks mount, businesses need to also consider that nature-based dependencies, risks, and mitigations should be put in place.   NOTES AND RESOURCES   GUEST Tony Goldner, TNFD Executive Director TNFD Website | LinkedIn   Q&A The clock is ticking: finance sector deforestation action must now go mainstream with Stephanie Kimball, Senior Director of Climate Strategy at Conservation International and Sue Reid, Climate Finance Advisor to Christiana Figueres at Global Optimism   Learn more about the Paris Agreement.   It's official, we're a TED Audio Collective Podcast - Proof! Check out more podcasts from The TED Audio Collective   Please follow us on social media! Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Dr Dion Goerge discussed South Africa's position for the climate change negotiations towards COP29, the need for finance, and concerns when it comes to climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade tensions between China and Europe have been in the spotlight this week as the Prime Ministers of both Spain and Norway headed to China. Both Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre held high level meetings, including with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.So what does this tell us about the relations between China and Europe, especially with regard to the possibility of a looming trade war over electric vehicles? In this episode of The Agenda, Juliet Mann speaks to Ana Palacio – Spain's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel Torres, China Partner at Garrigues, Yan Shaohua - Associate Professor for European Studies, Fudan University and Jørgen Randers, Professor Emeritus of Climate Strategy at the BI Norwegian Business School to find out.

Degrowthers, Half Earthers, advocates of green growth—what distinguishes the ecological left's various camps? Does it matter if an approach appears impracticable? Is only a post-capitalist future a sustainable one? And which thinkers are driving the debate, or trying to? Benjamin Kunkel considers a range of strategies advanced by contributors to New Left Review. (Encore presentation.) Benjamin Kunkel and Lola Seaton, eds., Who Will Build the Ark? Debates on Climate Strategy from New Left Review Verso, 2023 The post Left Climate Strategies appeared first on KPFA.

Last week, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts outlined the government's latest climate strategy; a three-page document narrowing the government's pathway to reducing emissions and decarbonising our industries into five core strategic pillars.  For their weekly catch-up, Oto spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez-March to discuss the climate strategy, and went through the plan by addressing each of the strategy's core pillars.

Last week, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts outlined the government's latest climate strategy; a three-page document narrowing the government's pathway to reducing emissions and decarbonising our industries into five core strategic pillars.  For their weekly catch-up, Oto spoke to Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez-March to discuss the climate strategy, and went through the plan by addressing each of the strategy's core pillars.

The government recently announced its climate strategy for 2024, including five pillars in the different areas they plan to focus on. This government has been criticised previously for its inaction or ignorance of climate issues, particularly through policies such as agriculture's removal from the Emissions Trading Scheme, the scrapped clean car discount, and the Fast Track Approvals Bill.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire Host Castor spoke to MP Tom Rutherford about the government's new Climate Strategy for 2024, particularly its focus on businesses.

The government recently announced its climate strategy for 2024, including five pillars in the different areas they plan to focus on. This government has been criticised previously for its inaction or ignorance of climate issues, particularly through policies such as agriculture's removal from the Emissions Trading Scheme, the scrapped clean car discount, and the Fast Track Approvals Bill.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire Host Castor spoke to MP Tom Rutherford about the government's new Climate Strategy for 2024, particularly its focus on businesses.

Last week, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced a five-point climate strategy which aims to reduce the impacts of climate change and prepare for future effects.  The five core pillars announced were: Infrastructure is resilient and communities are well prepared  Credible markets support the climate transition  Clean energy is abundant and affordable World-leading climate innovation boosts the economy  Nature-based solutions address climate change  Watts said the three-page strategy is “comprehensive” and “ambitious”, however, there is no explanation as to how each goal will be achieved.  Wire host Sofia Roger Williams spoke to climate lead at Forest and Bird, Scott Burnett, about the nature-based solutions pillar and the strategy more generally.

An environmentalist says the government's five climate pillars strategy will hit a roadblock if other policies work against it. The government has released a three-page strategy it describes as a "comprehensive" and "ambitious" plan to mitigate the effects of climate change. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts declined to come on the programme. Professor Anita Wreford from the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design at Lincoln University spoke to Charlotte Cook.

When all the policy focus on a changing climate has been on slowing or stopping the change from happening, a second aspect has been largely ignored: adaptation. That’s the subject of a new policy concepts paper, “Climate Change in Canadian Agriculture: The Context and the Evidence Demonstrate that Policy Should Refocus on Adaptation,” penned by... Read More

Today's guest is Clara Barby. She's been a central player in the impact investment sector for decades. Early on she worked at Acumen, she then moved on to Bridges Fund Management, and she's currently Senior Partner at Just Climate which was spun-out of Generation Investment Management, the sustainable investment firm launched by none other than Al Gore. Along the way she's also helped develop standard setting organisations like the Impact Management Project (the IMP) and the global sustainability accounting body, the ISSB. Clara's resume really is quite staggering. There were lots of avenues and tangents that we could have gone down, so we really just scratched the surface today. We speak about the advancements in the world of ‘Climate-impact investing' in terms of both the climate-tech companies that are creating disruptive new industrial technologies. But we also get really practical as we explore the emissions measurement models they use at JustClimate to look forward, and forecast, the ‘emissions avoidance' potential of a company. This moves beyond the typical approach of relying on backward looking measures of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. It represents important progress in GHG accounting, and has huge potential as a driver of returns as it unearths exciting new leaders in the new climate-led industrial revolution. You can find all the show notes and links on the website at www.Johntreadgold.com Plus, that's where you can sign up to my newsletter, your regular feed of impact investing and climate-finance news, as well as fresh startups and investment deals. Sign up, and follow along. Enjoy!

Steve and Stuart speak to Caius Pawson, co-founder of climate strategy charity Murmur and founder of record label Young. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Degrowthers, Half Earthers, advocates of green growth – what distinguishes the ecological left's various camps? Does it matter if an approach appears impracticable? Is only a post-capitalist future a sustainable one? And which thinkers are driving the debate, or trying to? Benjamin Kunkel considers a range of strategies advanced by contributors to New Left Review. Benjamin Kunkel and Lola Seaton, eds., Who Will Build the Ark? Debates on Climate Strategy from New Left Review Verso, 2023 The post Left Climate Strategies appeared first on KPFA.

 By 2035, global fossil fuel use must be reduced to 50% of 2020 levels - or else we will face uncertain and serious consequences. But the fossil fuel industry keeps forging ahead, making billions at the expense of all of us, through attempts to re-brand fossil gas as a clean energy alternative, using disinformation narratives to delay and deceive, and advocating for the building of new fossil fuel infrastructure. One way to combat these actions of the fossil fuel industry is to collate and make available existing fossil fuel infrastructure. In other words, to map it. Photo by Zaptec on UnsplashFeatured guests:Faye Holder is a Program Manager at InfluenceMap, a think tank which produces data-driven analysis on how business and finance are impacting the climate crisis. Faye manages InfluenceMap's workstreams on 'Oil and Gas' and 'Digital Media and Advertising', and has carried out vital work on exposing The International Gas Union's Climate Strategy in a wide-ranging report. Faye has also worked in partnership with C40 to create resources for mayors, cities and youth in order to debunk the myths and false claims made by the fossil gas industry and to demystify fossil fuel disinformation. Ted Nace is the founder and Executive Director of Global Energy Monitor, which develops and analyzes data on energy infrastructure, resources, and uses, and provides open access to information that is essential to building a sustainable energy future. Ted is also the co-founder of computer book publisher Peachpit Press and is the author of Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy and Climate Hope: On the Front Lines of the Fight Against Coal. LinksThe cost of fossil gas: The health, economic and environmental implications for cities - C40 Knowledge HubDisinformation Thrives in Times of Crisis - Cities 1.5Lobbymap.org Reality Check: US Renewable Energy Portfolios Can Outcompete New Gas Plants - Rocky Mountain InstituteDivesting from Fossil Fuels, Investing in Our Future: If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Dali Carmichael and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

In this episode of Planet A, Dan Jørgensen sits down with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, to explore the central role he plays in shaping the European Union's approach to reducing emissions. Transitioning from a career in the energy sector to a key climate policy leader, Hoekstra offers unique insights into the EU's climate targets and strategies. They discuss the EU's own emission targets as well as its role as a global influencer in climate action. Hoekstra emphasizes the importance of a just transition that balances both environmental sustainability and economic growth, addressing concerns about job transitions and public dissent. He stresses that environmental policy must consider the livelihoods and futures of those it impacts, underscoring the necessity of policies that safeguard livelihoods and open doors to new opportunities.Tune in for an insightful exploration of the EU's climate strategies and the work of an EU Commissioner in driving global climate action.

This month features a special guest. The Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, visited UGA for the Southeast Defense Communities Resilience Workshop this week. During her busy visit to Athens, she stopped by to chat with Alysha and Todd about climate resilience in the U.S. Army: on military bases, in outreach projects and construction, and overseeing climate policies.Ms. Jacobson is an experienced environmental lawyer who previously served in the Department of Justice and at private law firms in Washington, D.C. In this episode, she describes the importance of resilience in the military and its projects, and how (and why!) the Army is building a better standard of resilience.Our guest described it best: "It is a national security imperative to maintain resilient installations."Links:Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment: https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2022/04/21/3c9c5f77/hon-rachel-jacobson-s-bio.pdfHelpful links from the ASA (IE&E), including projects and directories: https://www.army.mil/asaiee#org-ie-e-info-links U.S. Army's Climate Strategy: https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/about/2022_army_climate_strategy.pdf U.S. Army's Climate Strategy Implementation Plan: https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/about/2022_Army_Climate_Strategy_Implementation_Plan_FY23-FY27.pdf 

Getting people to change how they do things can be hard, even if everyone agrees that things need to change. Take energy transition, for example. The case for switching to greener, more renewable sources of energy is well-made. And well-understood. But whether it's in your own home or the business you work in and lead, the challenge is now how do we make that change happen? And when there's so many solutions and little consensus on which is the right way to go, how do we not let paralysis take hold and stop us from making progress? Because we do need to make progress. By 2050, we need to have evolved the way we live and work if we're to hit our net zero targets. The way we power our homes. The way we power our industry. The infrastructure that supports the supply of energy. It all needs to change. But what's the solution? Is it solar? Wind? Hydrogen? And who is responsible for making it happen? For this episode, we're joined by Executive Vice President of Energy and Mobility at Hitachi Ltd., Alistair Dormer, and Susan McDonald, Energy Transition Lead within Deloitte's Sustainability and Climate Strategy team. Tune in to find out: What our energy systems currently look like – and how they need to change The countries who are leading on the energy transition and why The economic case for investing in renewable energy What the future holds and the role we can all play Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK Guests: Alistair Dormer, Executive Vice President of Energy and Mobility at Hitachi Ltd. and Susan McDonald, Energy Transition Lead within Deloitte's Sustainability and Climate Strategy team. Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Ethan Worth Original music: Ali Barrett

Matthew Pantelis speaks with Adelaide Lord Mayor Dr Jane Lomax-Smith about the climate strategy – more bikes and trees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Thrive in Construction is more than a discussion on sustainable building; it's a deep dive into how one person's journey can spark significant change. Romain shares his insights on evolving climate strategies, the power of aligning personal values with professional goals, and the importance of each individual's role in creating a sustainable future. We explore how his childhood experiences shaped his worldview, the transformative impact of becoming a parent on his approach to sustainability, and his efforts in driving global collaboration at Bouygues. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how passion, innovation, and determination can collectively forge a path towards a greener, more sustainable world.[00:01:00] Romain's Impactful Role in Bouygues UK[00:03:00] Evolution of Bouygues' Climate Strategy[00:05:00] Romain's Transition from Engineering to Climate Advocacy[00:10:00] The Importance of Voicing Ideas for Change[00:15:00] How Personal Values Influence Professional Growth[00:20:00] Early Life Experiences Shaping Romain's Perspective[00:22:00] Embracing Parenthood with a Climate-Conscious Mindset[00:28:00] Global Teamwork in Tackling Climate Challenges[00:32:00] Juggling Industry Demands with Environmental Goals[00:38:00] Tackling the Realities of Embodied Carbon[00:48:00] Challenging the Norms for a Greener Future

Noorie Rajvanshi is Director of Sustainability and Climate Strategy at Siemens USA, part of a multinational technology company. Noorie talked to us about her family's sustainability roots, her mechanical engineering background, and how her fascination with quantifying environmental impact led to her role at Siemens. She is proud of her work on performance tools to support cities with ambitious GHG reduction goals and of her current work on carbon pricing.Noorie calls herself a climate optimist and a climate realist. And she says that she feels part of a movement -- one that is changing for the better. “The movement is not as exclusive as it once was. Some folks might scoff about the notion that ‘everyone is a sustainability professional' but I think that is the goal we are working towards. Sustainability is not an additional thing, it is part of our everyday work."Noorie told us that the people who inspire her most right now are the people, such as electricians, who are changing their jobs to do more of what's ahead because of the sustainability movement. “They are becoming experts on heat pumps and EV chargers and more -- and that's inspiring to me.”

Australia's second-oldest capital is jumping into the future climate-first with its new Climate Futures Strategy, which involves modelling potential climate impacts across Tasmania with the support of the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre.  Fostering the development of Local Government Area Climate Profiles, a range of climate variables were factored into the decision-making process to examine potential challenges Hobart and the rest of Tasmania may face in the decades leading up to 2100. Working with the community to build a Climate Strategy, the broader Hobart community across all sectors was brought into the consultation process from October through December 2023. The Strategy will outline the actions Hobart knows it must take as a Council and a community to reach the intended goal of a Climate Ready Hobart. In this episode we hear from Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, talking about research and innovation in the City of Hobart, and how it will shape  the new City climate-ready. Jess Robbins, Climate Futures Lead, City of Hobart talks aout the participatory process underway to develop the new strategy,  - and speak with ICLEI World Secretariat's Pourya Salehi to understand just how important digital transformations are for city climate action. The City Climate Innovation podcast series is produced by GCoM and the Melbourne Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne, and is produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri  Woi  Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.   Our theme music is by Music for a Warming World.  Follow the City Climate Innovation podcast series by subscribing to the ClimateTalks podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The renewables industry is an evolving and dynamic sector — and the insurance sector plays a key role in mitigating risk and unlocking capital. Host and Aon's Global Head of Climate Strategy, Richard Dudley, is joined by Global Head Renewable Energy, Guido Benz, and Renewable Energy Leader, EMEA, Mark Potter, for a discussion on the forces shaping the renewables industry. [3:41] Advice for starting a career in the reinsurance industry[4:56] Key challenges when investing in renewables[10:21] What the next big trend in regulation is[13:05] Which sectors are succeeding[16:17] What's next for the industry[20:31] Aon's efforts to drive growth and development in renewablesAdditional Resources:Aon's websiteWith an Industry Focus, ESG Risks and Opportunities Can Vary GreatlyBuilding a Resilient Workforce That Steers Organizational Success | An Outlook Across IndustriesCutting Supply Chains: How to Achieve More Reward with Less Risk Reducing Finance Risks in a Fast-Moving Wind Energy MarketTweetables:“All of these aspects drive volatility and create challenges to the sector as well as opportunities.” — Guido Benz“We're at a transition point where that needs to be reassessed again… to make sure that we meet the goals that we're setting for ourselves.” — Mark Potter“There's a lot of things to factor in for developers and a lot of types of risk and exposures that they're managing.” — Mark Potter“Government bodies have a key role to play to really help facilitate this transition.” — Guido Benz“The business case around renewables is still very, very strong.” — Mark Potter

Australia launched its first National Health and Climate Strategy at the COP28 summit in Dubai. This log coming development was globally well received especially by the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA), Australia's peak body on climate and health.

Australia's Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney, was in Dubai at COP28 to launch Australia's first National Health and Climate Strategy. Underlining the importance of the event was the fact that this was the first time in the history of the COPs that a day had been dedicated to climate and health. And that, of course, didn't go unnoticed by the Professor from the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland, Alistair Woodward, who wrote about that major moment on The Conversation - "COP28: the climate summit's first Health Day points to what needs to change in NZ". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Australia is the first country to offer climate refuge, after signing a new treaty with Tuvalu. The agreement could set an example for the rest of the world ahead of 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference. In this episode of The Briefing Katrina Blowers speaks with Tamara Wood from the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law about exactly what this deal means. Headlines: 1.8 million people displaced in Gaza   National Health and Climate Strategy announced at COP28  Supermarkets under pressure to ease prices   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 14th, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Joshua WorthProducer: Michael Walsh

Many financial institutions have made efforts to incorporate sustainability practices into their business operations and corporate culture and today we're talking to Citizens Financial … Read More

Join Alana and Oli from Djaara corporation for a fruitful conversation about First Nations led climate solutions, bringing culture and TO's back into the landscape for healthy Country and healthy people. Alana Mountain- Forest collective campaign coordinaterOli Moares - Djaara Forest Gardening project manager & developer of climate strategy https://djadjawurrung.com.au/ Episode image description: L-R: DJAARA Forest Gardening Project Manager Oli Moraes, DJAARA General Manager Cassandra Lewis,Central Victoria Greenhouse Alliance CEO Annika Kearton, Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO Rodney Carter

Cody Combs gives a round-up of today's trends.

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On the 30th May we started the Warsaw European Conversation. At Polityka Insight and ECFR's Warsaw office we decided that there is a dire need - in this part of the world - to hold an in-depth conversation about Europe. To talk freely and openly about how Poland's enthusiasm for the EU is about to start to wane. How less and less people in Poland understand Europe. And how Europe, is understanding less and less about what's going on here. To overcome these deficits we recorded five conversations with our speakers about politics, security and the economy. Please tune in and listen to these Warsaw European Conversations.

The path to net zero has never been more complicated as businesses and governments look to balance short-term energy demands with long-term sustainability goals. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research's Michele Della Vigna, head of Natural Resources Research in EMEA, and Kara Mangone, global head of Climate Strategy, discuss the decades-long effort that will require trade-offs between investing and carbon intensive projects and increasing investments in clean energy technologies. 

Highlights of the Podcast00:00 – Intro03:05 – Administration backs new gas spending in G7 with caveats.06:39 – G7 Energy Environmental haggle over climate strategy07:55 – U.S. ready to lend Poland 4 billion for a nuclear energy plant.09:45 – Russia's losing on the battlefield and energy markets while the U.S. LNG producers are winning.12:16 – China seeks to expand sources of stable gas supplies14:08 – Coal inventory Imports to Avert Crisis in Mahogany.16:00 – Market Updates17:15 – OutroFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsENBEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackDaily Standup Top StoriesAdministration backs new gas spending in G-7 talks – with caveatsApril 17, 2023 Mariel AlumitEnergy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven major industrial nations pledged yesterday to speed up the shift to renewable energy. But they left the door open to new investments in natural gas – and the Biden administration […]US ready to lend Poland $4 billion for nuclear energy planApril 17, 2023 Mariel AlumitWARSAW, Poland (AP) — A project to develop small nuclear power reactors in Poland is moving forward, with Polish energy company Orlen and two U.S. government financial institutions signing an agreement Monday. Poland is turning […]Russia Is Losing On The Battlefield And Energy Markets While U.S. LNG Producers Are WinningApril 17, 2023 Mariel AlumitRussia is not just losing on the battlefield, it's also getting its butt kicked in the energy marketplace. The United States is the primary champion, eating into Russian oil and natural gas sales — markets […]G7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategyApril 17, 2023 Mariel AlumitSAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations met Saturday in northern Japan, seeking to reconcile the world's heavy reliance on fossil fuels with the urgency of ending […]Coal inventory, imports to avert crisis: MahagencoApril 17, 2023 Mariel AlumitNASHIK: The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (Makarenko) has created a coal inventory and floated import tenders to overcome the possible decline in coal supply to its seven thermal power stations during the April-June period. The plan aims at averting coal […]

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Japan G7 Climate.

On Thursday, the government revealed a flurry of climate and energy announcements dubbed as "Green Day". Nearly 3,000 pages of work outlined their plans to improve energy security and deliver on their net-zero climate commitments.On this episode of ClimateCast, Tom Heap is joined by Sky's climate change and energy correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter to break down what the plans are and its shortcomings.They also unpack an interview with Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps, who defended the government's net-zero plans. Plus, Tom speaks to Chris Skidmore MP, who wrote a critical review of the government's approach to net-zero, about why he believes the plans amount to missed opportunities.Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseEditor: Paul Stanoworth

The UK’s disappointing new climate strategy contains no new commitments to government spending. Plus, the Chris Kaba case has been referred to the CPS, a right-wing think tank is spreading anti-trans propaganda and a new poll reveals 25% of private tenants are afraid to ask their landlord for repairs. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Shon Faye.

The UK's disappointing new climate strategy contains no new commitments to government spending. Plus, the Chris Kaba case has been referred to the CPS, a right-wing think tank is spreading anti-trans propaganda and a new poll reveals 25% of private tenants are afraid to ask their landlord for repairs. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Shon Faye.

Anousha takes you through the top news stories of the day, live on Youths Choice.

WarRoom Battleground EP 260: TikTok Micro-Targets The American Population; Radical Climate Strategy

Join David Arkell, John Pooley, Lysandra Naom, and Bob Hawkesworth on an episode all about Calgary's climate strategy. This episode features the details of a climate strategy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada while highlighting the gaps between strategy and execution. Check out our 360 Carbon Excellence Program here: www.carbonexcellence.com. Find us at our website www.360energy.net or LinkedIn and Youtube at 360 Energy Inc. Email us at podcast@360energy.net with any comments, questions, or recommendations!

With over $330 billion in damage from natural disasters in 2022, direct economic losses from weather events last year were remarkable. This week's host and Aon's Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance Solutions, Alexandra Lewis, is joined by Aon's Head of Catastrophe Insight, Reinsurance Solutions, Michal Lörinc, and Aon's Head of Climate Strategy, Dominic Probyn, for a discussion about the findings from Aon's 2023 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight and what Aon is doing to help organizations make better decisions, manage volatility and enhance global resilience against climate-related risks. [2:47] Steps to making a positive impact on climate today.[4:02] Surprising trends and lessons learned from Aon's 2023 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight.[8:54] How Aon manages significant amounts of climate data.[10:33] The role and mission of Aon's new Climate team.[12:34] Where companies can effectively start mitigating climate risks.[17:56] The key role of the insurance industry in the climate transition.[20:14] Dominic and Michal reveal their preferred pastimes.Additional Resources:Aon's Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight Aon: Global Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Exceeded $130 Billion In 2022, Driven By Second-Costliest Event On RecordReuters: Natural disasters caused $313 bln economic loss in 2022 - AonAon's websiteTweetables:“It only takes one storm to completely change the statistics.” — Michal Lörinc“Every job is a climate job.” — Dominic Probyn“Climate change is about much more than just physical risk. The transition itself brings forth many challenges.” — Dominic Probyn“Setting and executing a climate change strategy is a transformational task for many of our clients.” — Dominic Probyn

Join David Arkell, John Pooley, Lysandra Naom, and Bob Hawkesworth on an episode all about government and climate strategy. This episode features what a climate emergency is, who approves it, implementing climate strategy and more. Check out our 360 Carbon Excellence Program here: www.carbonexcellence.com. Find us at our website www.360energy.net or LinkedIn and Youtube at 360 Energy Inc. Email us at podcast@360energy.net with any comments, questions, or recommendations!

Shell's board of directors are being personally sued over their alleged failure to properly manage risks associated with the climate crisis, Euronews reports. The lawsuit, brought by Environmental law charity ClientEarth says the British oil giant's 11 directors have breached their legal duties under the UK's Companies Act by failing to bring their climate strategy in line with the Paris Agreement. Also in this brief, a US lawmaker wants children to be 16 before they can access social media, and how some strange words are breaking ChatGPT. Notes: Tata Consultancy Services has won a new mega order from its long-standing customer Phoenix Group, UK's largest long-term savings and retirements provider, India's biggest IT services company said in a press release earlier this week. The 600-million-pound order (or about $726 million) involves the digital transformation of Phoenix Group's ReAssure business using a platform based on TCS's BaNCS, the company's core banking software platform. A US lawmaker wants to introduce legislation to protect children online and reduce the influence of big tech companies on children, NBC reports. Josh Hawley, a senator in the US Congress wants to establish laws including setting the age threshold to be on social media at 16. Senator Hawley's agenda will include mandating social media companies verify the age of their users, providing parents with a right to demand that tech companies delete their kids' data and commissioning a wide-ranging congressional mental-health study on the impact social media has on children. ChatGPT, the AI chatbot from OpenAI that can turn out poems and essays, fix code and clear MBA exams, is flummoxed by a cluster of keywords, two researchers have discovered, but they don't know why, yet, Vice reports. These keywords — or “tokens,” which serve as ChatGPT's base vocabulary — include Reddit usernames and at least one participant of a Twitch-based Pokémon game. When ChatGPT was asked about “SolidGoldMagikarp,” it was repeated back as “distribute.” The issue affected earlier versions of the GPT model as well. When an earlier model was asked to repeat “StreamerBot,” for example, it said, “You're a jerk.” Fossil-fuel giant Shell's board of directors are being personally sued over their alleged failure to properly manage risks associated with the climate crisis, Euronews reports. The lawsuit says the British oil giant's 11 directors have breached their legal duties under the UK's Companies Act by failing to bring their climate strategy in line with the Paris Agreement. Environmental law charity ClientEarth, which filed the lawsuit, says it is the first case in the world that looks to hold corporate directors personally responsible for failing to prepare for the energy transition. And in some SaaS startup news, Hatica, an engineering analytics software provider, has raised $3.7 million in seed funding led by Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia's Surge programme, with participation from existing investor Kae Capital and several angel investors. Hatica, based in San Francisco and Bengaluru, was started in 2019 by former Uber engineers Naomi Chopra and Haritabh Singh. Today, it has 20,000 users, according to a press release from the company. The latest funding brings Hatica's total funding to $6.55 million, according to Tracxn, a private-markets intelligence provider.

Today Will speaks with Eliott David, Head of Climate Strategy and Partnerships at Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol, and Bradford Van Voorhees, Co-Founder and CEO of Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol. This episode covers RECs & Stacks, the token ecosystem, the operations of the business, and so much more. Listen to learn more! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-4:28 - Introduction of Elliot and Brandford 4:29-9:08 - Starting the project and current focus 9:09-13:38 - Operations of Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol 13:39-18:40 - Workings of the RECs 18:41-27:38 - How will REC market grow overtime? 27:39-36:19 - What is the pilot platform to utilize RECs & Stacks? 36:20-40:17 - Problems faced by Elliot and Bradford while incorporating the token ecosystem 40:18-41:26 - How Circle changed user experience 41:27-45:36 - Get in touch with Sustainable Bitcoin Protocols 45:37-50:02 - Sustainable Bitcoin Protocols' role in this industry 50:03-54:44 - One belief the majority of people would disagree with WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: → Website: https://www.podcasts.sazmining.com → Apple Podcasts: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w CATCH UP ON THE EPISODES: → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7 SUPPORT THE SHOW: → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com FOLLOW US: → Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://www.sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sazmining/support

Dr Patrick Brown is the Co-director of the Climate & Energy group at the Breakthrough Institute and Adjunct lecturer in Energy Policy & Climate at Johns Hopkins University. In this episode, we discuss Patrick's expertise on the economic impacts of extreme weather, and unpack trends and attributable risk. We then venture into a broader scope based on his essay, ‘The obvious climate strategy nobody will talk about', which carries the rest of the discussion into climate targets and bias in climate communication. Links: Patrick Brown's profile Patrick's essay in Foreign Policy: The obvious climate strategy nobody will talk about His paper in PLOS, 'Approximate calculations of the net economic impact of global warming mitigation targets...' Another article on heat deaths versus cold deaths Support the show

Luke Bartholomew speaks to Eva Cairns, Head of Sustainability Insights & Climate Strategy at abrdn, and Jeremy Lawson, head of abrdn's Research Institute, following their return from COP27. They assess how much progress was made in bridging the credibility, ambition, justice, and adaptation gaps that needed addressing to make COP27 a success. They also discuss whether the COP process is fit for purpose to deliver sustainable climate policy.   

In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by entrepreneur and Turning Point USA ambassador Gavin Louis Uridel. They discuss the Texas judge who sealed the autopsies of the Uvalde school shooting victims, John Kerry saying the climate change strategy was modeled after the Covid vaccine rollout at the World Economic Forum panel, and the strange phenomenon leaving half of Americans groggy at work.

In this episode of the Footprint Futures podcast, we talk with Peter Sweatman, Chief Executive and Founder of Climate Strategy & Partners on transforming businesses to become more sustainable.During the episode we approach: Peter's background and learnings through the yearsClean energyAdvice to drive positive impactIncorporating sustainability into the personal lifeTrends in sustainability. Footprint Futures is the podcast where we interview forward-thinking ecopreneurs and change-makers on how to accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

Tackling climate change and its impacts is complex and multifaceted, and involves everything from simply reducing the fossil fuel emissions in energy generation through to looking at agricultural land use. And then there's the role of the circular economy in making a decisive impact on tackling climate change. That's the subject of a new report led by the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy, or PACE, titled 'Circular Economy as a Climate Strategy: current knowledge and calls-to-action'. In this podcast we hear from three of the report's authors: Ke Wang of PACE; Patrick Schröder of Chatham House; and Garvin Heath of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States. The presenter and producer is Nicholas Walton of WRI. You can find out more at www.pacecircular.org and @pacecircular.

Back for the second time (episode 28) Neha Charnalia from Switch Grocery comes onto the show to chat about the current business climate (and looming recession..) for Ecomm retailers and CPG Food processors and brands. During the episode we discussed the following topics:

Zach Freeze, senior director for sustainability at Walmart, discusses Walmart's approach to climate and its evolving sustainability efforts, and what it's like to lead them as part of one of the largest and most influential retailers in the world. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

As companies strive to meet their net-zero targets, they must rapidly reduce their supply chain emissions. Leading companies are beginning to go one step further to develop ‘insetting' programmes that actively remove carbon from the atmosphere. In the complex world of carbon accounting, it is still unclear who can count a carbon removal and when.  This webinar assessed the frameworks that are needed to incentivise the right actions from brands. There was discussion on how business can balance emissions reductions and removals in an effective climate strategy, with some examples of current reductions and removals programmes. An expert panel also considered:  the headline challenges around calculating and claiming supply chain emissions removals;  the opportunities to cut carbon, enhance land use, and claim benefits; and potential unintended consequences to avoid in developing guidance.   Panel members: Conor McMahon, global climate delivery manager, Nestlé  Dr Goetz Martin, director, sustainability and strategic projects, Golden Agri-Resources Hannah Birge, director of agriculture, Nebraska, The Nature Conservancy Tilmann Silber, global lead, thriving nature, Barry Callebaut The discussion was moderated by Toby Webb, founder of Innovation Forum.  This webinar was hosted in partnership with Nestlé.

The International Energy Agency estimates total annual energy investment to surge to USD 5 trillion by 2030. Why is money so important in the energy transition and how can countries move to sustainable, market-oriented economies? This is what you will learn when listening to this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast with Harry Boyd-Carpenter (Managing Director, Climate Strategy and Delivery) and Nigel Jollands (Associate Director, Head for Sustainable Infrastructure, Climate Strategy and delivery) both at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. — The NTNU Energy Transition Podcast aims to function as a knowledge hub that empowers individuals and organizations in Europe and beyond to accelerate the energy transition move our global society toward carbon neutrality. New episodes every other Thursday. The NTNU Energy Transition Initiative was established to deliver world-leading research on energy transition strategies, to achieve the Paris ambitions in an efficient and realistic way. Every spring we organize the NTNU Energy Conference in Trondheim, Norway. You can find us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and on our webpage. Please reach out by mail to "julius.wesche@ntnu.no".

Today's episode features an interview from BNEF's Summit in Munich that took place on May 24, 2022. Colin McKerracher, Head of Advanced Transport at BNEF, spoke with Irene Feige, Head of Climate Strategy and Circular Economy at BMW Group. They discuss how to take emissions and the circular economy into account when designing a vehicle. Irene shares her views on the automotive supply chain, spanning from materials to manufacturing. To find out about BNEF's Summits and to listen to more interviews, go to about.bnef.com/summit/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July, Calgary city council is slated to vote on a new climate strategy. But will this one be any different than past plans that have been passed—and then ignored? This episode features interviews with Christine Laing of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good and Tony Snow of the Calgary Climate Hub.

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with the wonderful Maya Hennerkes, an expert in sustainable finance and Director of Climate Strategy and Delivery, and Green Financial Systems at the European Bank Of Reconstruction and Development (now there's a mouth full!)In this episode we focus on unpacking the European Bank's working model and how they've structured their mandate to implement sustainability and ESG considerations into their projects. We also hear Maya's take on what sustainability in business actually looks like and where most people are going wrong with their approach to incorporating it into their company's action plans. What does it mean to be green? how do you become ESG compliant? what's the benchmark?Welcome to Corporate Sustainability 101.Powered by Oury Clark.

Did you know that ESG approaches are being utilized by companies representing 80% of the world's GDP? Tune in to hear from Kara Mangone, Global Head of Climate Strategy at Goldman Sachs. Kara joins host Jon Powers to discuss the roadmap for #ESG through 2030 along with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new rules and the effect they'll have on the industry. We hope you enjoy this deep dive on the state of ESG and its future. Thanks for listening!

Kicking off our Sustainability Special series where we focus on unpacking the ever-evolving and extremely confusing world of ESG is the brilliant Maya Hennerkes, Director of Climate Strategy and Delivery, and Green Financial Systems at the European Bank Of Reconstruction and Development (now there's a mouth full!)Maya is a sustainable finance expert with almost 20 years of experience and leads EBRDs environmental and social work with financial institutions and private equity funds. She promotes the integration of climate and social issues in investment decisions and financial management, and manages the environmental and social risk management and safeguard frameworks for EBRDs financial institution and private equity fund clients.Already confused? don't worry, so are we. That's why we spoke to an expert like Maya, so she can help us making sense of it all. And boy does she deliver.Strap in, press play and be prepared to have your ESG lid blown right off.Check out Maya Hennerkes book recommendations:"The Serendipity Mindset" with Dr. Christian Busch"Aristotle's Way" by Edith HallAnything from Charles DickensPowered by Oury Clark.

Energy efficiency has often been overlooked as a key tool in the energy transition. Talk instead frequently focuses on how to add more renewables or remove polluting forms of power generation but never on what can we do to reduce demand in the first place. By using energy more efficiently, we can reduce our demand. This immediately cuts emissions but also makes reaching renewable energy targets significantly easier and cheaper. This week we are joined by Peter Sweatman, chief executive at Climate Strategy & Partners. Peter is a former JP Morgan executive but has worked in the energy efficiency sector for over a decade. In our discussion, we touch on why energy efficiency is a vital element of the energy transition and how best to mobilise investment to energy efficiency solutions so that everyone can benefit. We hope you enjoy the show. Listen and subscribe to Watt Matters wherever you get podcasts! Follow us on Twitter at @WattMattersPod or email us at show@wattmatterspodcast.com. You can also find FORESIGHT Climate & Energy on LinkedIn. Show notes: - Stiesdal: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stiesdal_carbonnegative-carbonfarming-greentransition-activity-6909205857842937856-dSvG - World Economic Forum: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum/videos/ - Twitter post: https://twitter.com/CarbonWrangler/status/1502749932062580739?s=20&t=zYBZG5nvwbOOTbdlO955Sw - REPowerEU: Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_1511 TRY FULL ACCESS TO FORESIGHT CLIMATE & ENERGY FOR €1 A DAY Join over 100,000 policymakers, energy experts in business, finance, and academia, city leaders, and leading NGOs in having access to FORESIGHT Climate & Energy GET YOUR 30 DAY TRIAL: www.foresightdk.com/subscribe/.

Zach Freeze, senior director for sustainability at Walmart, discusses Walmart's approach to climate and its evolving sustainability efforts, and what it's like to lead them as part of one of the largest and most influential retailers in the world. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

In this episode of ESG Talks, Gordon Kerr, KBRA's Head of European Research interviews Ken Egan, an Associate Director on KBRA's Sovereigns team. Gordon and Ken give an overview of the European Union's net-zero plans and delve into how the EU's climate mitigation strategy may impact the credit profile of sovereigns in the region. They also discuss a recent Centre for European Reform research piece, highlighting the need for the EU to remove tariffs on environmental goods.

Canary Cry News Talk #445 - 02.11.2022  MECHZILLA BOTNET LINKTREE: CanaryCry.Party SHOW NOTES: CanaryCryNewsTalk.com CLIP CHANNEL: CanaryCry.Tube  SUPPLY DROP: CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com SUPPORT: CanaryCryRadio.com/Support MEET UPS: CanaryCryMeetUps.com Basil's other podcast: ravel  Gonz' YT: Facelikethesun Resurrection App Made by Canary Cry Producer: Truther Dating App   INTRO Basil loves Matt Hamilton, USA curling    FLIPPY Biggest Flippy? Elon Musk, giant “Mechzilla” arms for full stack SpaceX Starship X, Clip   CYBERPANDEMIC SSH botnet mushrooms and is harder to take down than ever (ArsTechnica)   COVID19/I AM WACCINE Macron refused Russian test, fear DNA data to Moscow (Yahoo) Clip: Robert Malone says top owner of Spotify is also top owner of Moderna (proof 1, 2) → DHS new terrorism guidelines Experts say change in definition of “vaccination” are normal (AP News) Headlines → Sorry, we now have sub-variants (Vox) [gonz crypto market analogy]   Party Pitch///BREAK 1: Executive Producers, Paypal, Patrons///SPEAKPIPE   POLYTICKS Army's new Climate Strategy like all electric vehicle fleet, has no budget (Defense One) Clips: Trump supporter at Jan. 6, now calls movement “cult” (Erin Burnett, CNN) Biden: Problem for Biden, the economy is strong but voters aren't feeling it (NPR)

Canary Cry News Talk #445 - 02.11.2022  MECHZILLA BOTNET LINKTREE: CanaryCry.Party SHOW NOTES: CanaryCryNewsTalk.com CLIP CHANNEL: CanaryCry.Tube  SUPPLY DROP: CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com SUPPORT: CanaryCryRadio.com/Support MEET UPS: CanaryCryMeetUps.com Basil's other podcast: ravel  Gonz' YT: Facelikethesun Resurrection App Made by Canary Cry Producer: Truther Dating App   INTRO Basil loves Matt Hamilton, USA curling    FLIPPY Biggest Flippy? Elon Musk, giant “Mechzilla” arms for full stack SpaceX Starship X, Clip   CYBERPANDEMIC SSH botnet mushrooms and is harder to take down than ever (ArsTechnica)   COVID19/I AM WACCINE Macron refused Russian test, fear DNA data to Moscow (Yahoo) Clip: Robert Malone says top owner of Spotify is also top owner of Moderna (proof 1, 2) → DHS new terrorism guidelines Experts say change in definition of “vaccination” are normal (AP News) Headlines → Sorry, we now have sub-variants (Vox) [gonz crypto market analogy]   Party Pitch///BREAK 1: Executive Producers, Paypal, Patrons///SPEAKPIPE   POLYTICKS Army's new Climate Strategy like all electric vehicle fleet, has no budget (Defense One) Clips: Trump supporter at Jan. 6, now calls movement “cult” (Erin Burnett, CNN) Biden: Problem for Biden, the economy is strong but voters aren't feeling it (NPR) → Inflation is out of control, Fed might pull emergency trigger (Insider)   CHINESE NEWS → How Iraq became top link in China belt and road strategy (Jerusalem Post)   BREAK 2: Art, Reviews, Jingles, Meet Ups leave a message - rip_epstein_aka_lilmossad Ima field report satancon probably tomorrow, call some of them some nerds and joke about how edgy they are   ARE YOU EVEN WOKE? Clip: Woke rant, should we go beyond meat (Oxford Union, Mikhaila Peterson)   ANTARCTICA Glamping in space pods in Antarctica (Travel Leisure) Antarctica: Antarctic soil sent to Shanghai contaminated, unknown variant (Telegraph) [Clayton]   Basil and Gonz stuper bowl prediction     ADDITIONAL STORIES: Israel new law protects cannabis users from criminal prosecution (canes.co.uk) Nuclear scientists got one step closer to saving us from Climate catastrophe (mic) Ford, GM tell their dealers to stop ripping off customers (KTLA5) → How Iraq became top link in China belt and road strategy (Jerusalem Post) Pole to Pole, Will Smith to begin filming in Antarctica for new Disney+ film (Independent.co.uk) cobid: As Omicron declines, Leanna Wen has suggestions (WSJ) → Data being used by states opening up (CNN) → Sorry, we now have sub-variants (Vox) [gonz crypto market analogy] → Map: States that have doubled in death count (NBC) AI headlines are starting to go exponential  Researchers Study Artificial Intelligence Tool to Detect Esophageal Cancer - HealthITAnalytics Artificial intelligence to be used for inspecting bridges - Innovation Origins Artificial intelligence uses facial features to better diagnose rare genetic diseases - News Medical What makes a fruit flavorful? Artificial intelligence can help optimize cultivars to match … How artificial intelligence can help in the fight against doping - EurekAlert! Global Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Intellectual Property Landscape Report ... - Yahoo The Role Of Artificial Intelligence in Network Evolution - Analytics Insight   PRODUCERS FOR EPISODE 445 Supply Drop Rebekah B   Producers Michael G, Jason P, HeatherSirRuss, Sir Sigrah the Beast, MORV, Cloud Suri-EL, JC, Palmer B, Sir Scott Knight of Truth, Runksmash, Child of God, Sir Casey the Shield Knight, Veronica D, Gail M, DrWhoDunDat, Jackie U, Amanda P   Timestamps: Mondays: Jackie U Wednesdays: Jade Bouncerson Fridays: Christine C   CLIP PRODUCER Emsworth   AUDIO PRODUCTION (Jingles, Iso, Music): Lierbag 3k   ART PRODUCTION (Drawing, Painting, Graphics): Dame Allie of the Skillet Nation Sir Dove Knight of Rusbeltia Sir Sammons   CONTENT PRODUCTION (Microfiction etc.) Runksmash: Rayna tries to remember her training, but her mind goes back to the day it all went wrong, when the President came down her street waving from the top of her limo, throwing loaded syringes into the crowd. She snaps back to reality. “Yes sir Captain!”   The Sentinel:  “No Shelter” plays as the final song for the night. Three alpha-bois give each other reassuring nods as they close in on Basil. Like a pack of sharks, they weave through the sea of people to strike their prey in a frenzy of blows.  SLAM! The first two alpha-bois shoulder Basil and quickly skate past him. Their bright red roller skates catch Basil's eyes as he struggles to keep his balance. The third alpha-boi charges forward to strike, he catapults off Basil - shoves him to the ground - and does a 360 spin in the air.   BANG! Basil looks up from the floor to catch a glimpse of his attacker. All he sees is a black hoodie with a grinning skull rolling away from him. Underneath the skull are two words written in gold letters: JONNY KAEL

On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been nominated to lead the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Board. As you heard yesterday, new cyber legislation in Congress combines aspects of FISMA, FedRAMP and cybersecurity reporting. John Zangardi, president and CEO of Redhorse Corporation and former chief information officer at the Department of Homeland Security, explains the impact this legislation would have on federal CIOs. The Army calls its new climate strategy “a roadmap of actions that will enhance unit and installation readiness and resilience in the face of climate-related threats.” John Conger, director emeritus of the Center for Climate and Security and senior advisor to the Council on Strategic Risk, discusses the significance of the new strategy. Federal agency back to office plans so far include a mix of in-office time and remote work time for lots of employees. Dan Mathews, head of federal sales at WeWork and former commissioner of the Public Buildings Service at the General Services Administration, discusses how the government will need to adjust office spaces to fit the workplace of the future. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Matt Matern talks with Bill Snape from the Center for Biological Diversity about aggressive clean energy targets, criticizing the Biden administration's delays. Bill advocates for direct action on emissions, renewable energy incentives, and emphasizes the role of citizen lawsuits and transparency.

The concept of regenerative agriculture is being hailed as the new paradigm in sustainable supply chains. While it is predominantly food brands that have acted fastest to make significant commitments to regenerative, the future of cotton production could be based on similar practices that aim to restore, renew and replenish the environment. However, big questions still stand on definitions, processes, outcomes, and crucially what this actually looks like on the ground. In this hour-long webinar, we took a closer look at how regenerative practices can be applied to cotton farming. We discussed: How regenerative apparel can be defined and how it differs from sustainable fashion The opportunities and challenges for brands, farmers and partners in implementing such program The key players in this transition and their roles in ensuring that these practices are scaled How to determine the impact and specific outcomes of regenerative programs Panellists: Alison Ward, CEO, CottonConnect Rachel Kanter Kepnes, manager of supply chain social responsibility, farms and special programs, Patagonia Sheetal Nischal, sustainability projects manager, Primark Hanna Denes, Climate+ Strategy, senior manager, Textile Exchange Peter Stanbury, senior associate, Innovation Forum Moderated by Ian Welsh To view the webinar on video, click here.

As leaders from around the world prepare to travel to Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, what does Canada need to do to meet its climate objectives? We discuss with Tzeporah Berman, the Program Director for Stand.Earth, and Kai Chan, a Professor at the Institute for Resource Environment and Sustainability at UBC.

Adam Liddle from Jacobs joins us to discuss how the technical professional services firm implemented its climate strategy. Adam, the director of Sustainable Growth and Innovation at Jacobs, discusses the steps businesses can take to plan and implement a climate strategy. This podcast is part of the Sustainable Business Series: Net Zero campaign, a joint initiative between Greater Birmingham and Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce.

As Canada strengthens its Paris Agreement targets, critics point to the elephant in the room — oil and gas expansion. We revisit an earlier episode and hear why Canada has 'one eye shut' when it comes to climate policy and what might be a first step toward a solution.

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management has experienced a structural change in 2011-2020, with incineration overtaking landfill as the No. 1 treatment. When decision makers aim to raise the incineration percentage from approximately 50% in 2020 to 65% by 2025, Chinese government have to consider the waste management in the context of pursuing carbon neutrality by 2060. Decarbonizing the power system will gradually undermine the carbon emission reduction effects resulted from generating electricity by burning waste. Thus Chinese policy makers have paid more attention to and allocate more resources into source reduction, waste sorting and recycling in big cities since 2017. In this episode, Zhao Ang and Erin Pan from REEI discuss the challenges facing China's waste management in the next five years and beyond particularly under China's new climate commitments.   

The second session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference Speakers: - Jessica Baum, director of regenerative development & sustainability, Fetzer Vineyards - Will Drayton, director of technical viticulture & research winemaking, Treasury Wine Estates - Julien Gervreau, founding board member, IWCA - Diana Snowden Seysses, winemaker, Domaine Dujac and Snowden Vineyards Moderator: Toby Webb, co-founder, Sustainable Wine

The recent delivery of the "People's Climate Strategy" to the Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, on behalf of Friends of the Earth (FoE) was not to be, according to FoE, an ambush and although I tried to ensure it was not that, it still became an energetic conversation about the climate crisis. Damian and I talked about many things, among them the alarming outbreak of heat in north-western America and part of Canada, a reality addressed by many organizations from within the world's media And among them was: "British Columbia sees 195% increase in sudden deaths during Canada heatwave"  - from The Guardian; "A Deadly Summer in the Pacific Northwest Augurs More Heat Waves, and More Deaths to Come"  - from Inside Climate News; "Canada is a warning: more and more of the world will soon be too hot for humans" - from The Guardian; "Global Warming Cauldron Boils Over in the Northwest in One of the Most Intense Heat Waves on Record Worldwide" - from Inside Climate News; "This is What Happens When You Irrigate a Desert" - from The New York Times; "I Moved to Portland Because It Seemed Like a Safe Bet in the Face of Climate Change. I Was Naive" - from Rolling Stone magazine; "Hundreds of deaths linked to record-breaking heat in Canada" - from The New Daily; "Joe Biden blames climate crisis for deadly heatwave in western US and Canada" - from The Guardian; "How did a small town in Canada become one of the hottest places on Earth?" - from The Guardian; "That Heat Dome? Yeah, It's Climate Change" - from The New York Times. Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".  

Sustainable finance has emerged as a key driver in the energy transition. In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Kara Mangone, Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Strategy at Goldman Sachs. Kara has worked at the forefront of Goldman Sachs' sustainability commitments over the years, first leading sustainability reporting and investor engagement, then as Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs' Sustainable Finance Group and now as Global Head of Climate Strategy. Listen in to learn more about Kara's efforts at Goldman Sachs. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Kara Mangone's role at Goldman Sachs [01:52] What is sustainable finance? [03:48] Growing activity around sustainable finance [08:18] Global investments into Net-Zero [13:39] The role of the financial community [19:49] How did Goldman Sachs get started in sustainability? [26:42] Sustainable finance in long-term strategy [29:15] The future of sustainable finance [36:00] Kara's career path at Goldman Sachs [41:16] What is sustainable finance? The role of a financial institution in sustainability isn't always straightforward. At Goldman Sachs, the approach to sustainable finance starts with the firm's purpose: to advance sustainable economic growth and financial opportunity. This philosophy sits at the center of everything they do. The manifestation of that philosophy has taken the form of a $750 billion commitment to finance, invest, and advise in sustainable finance by 2030.  Sustainability is representative of risk and opportunities for markets and economies. Climate, for example, can be a transition and physical risk relevant for corporate strategy and portfolio decisions. For Goldman Sachs, sustainable finance shows up in its work with clients, how the firm is managed and the gaps it looks to identify and address in the broader ecosystem. Its work with clients involves engaging at different points in their journeys as they consider the impact of sustainability on their business strategies and performance. Goldman Sachs' climate strategy role Kara has a dynamic position leading climate strategy at Goldman Sachs. Her role covers multiple areas, including advancing business practices, the firm's work with its clients, and its impact on a more resilient future. Every day provides unique opportunities and challenges. One day they could be collaborating with colleagues on their approach to climate risk management and related reporting. Another day could be spent advising clients on their climate considerations and applying them to their business strategy. They also work with nonprofits and the public sector to advance global ambitions on climate. The journey for sustainable finance Goldman Sachs has a long history of sustainable finance. Their journey started in 2005 with the release of its inaugural environmental policy framework that acknowledged the detrimental impacts of climate change. Several years later, they had their inaugural green financing target. The firm also has demonstrated a track record investing in inclusive growth. Its urban investment group was founded in 2001, which drives investments in communities and economic development, and in the subsequent years the firm has launched high-impact signature programs to promote economic empowerment for women and small businesses, including its One Million Black Women initiative.  There's an incredible multiplier effect of having the experience and capabilities that Goldman Sachs has developed by partnering with their clients and stakeholders. They use their experience not only to improve their mark but to help other institutions learn to advance their approach as well. Resources & People Mentioned Goldman Sachs' Sustainability Report CEO David Solomon's 2019 Op-Ed  Environmental Policy Framework OS-climate Apple and partners launch $200 million Restore Fund Connect with Kara Mangone Kara Mangone on LinkedIn Kara has spent her career at Goldman Sachs at the intersection of shareholders, policymakers, interest groups, and the firm's leadership, helping the firm define and execute on its sustainability objectives.  Currently, she is the Global Head of Climate Strategy and is responsible for working across all divisions of the firm to deliver on the firm's signature climate initiatives. In this capacity, she plays an integral role in the firm's leadership on climate change, including advancing the firm's thought-leadership, policy positions, business practices, and external engagement efforts on climate. Previously, she was Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs' Sustainable Finance Group, which partners with the firm's businesses to deliver sustainability-related solutions to clients. These solutions include helping clients to develop capabilities to address climate transition and drive more inclusive growth. Prior to that, Kara was a managing director in Investor Relations, where she led engagement with the firm's investors globally on corporate governance and sustainability and worked with management and a diverse array of external partners to develop best-in-class sustainability reporting and disclosure. Kara earned a BS in English and Finance from Boston College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. She was named a 2020 Millennium Leadership Fellow by the Atlantic Council. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Carbon climate strategies have been at the core of corporate sustainability goals, but preserving biodiversity, protecting freshwater supplies, preventing land degradation, and mitigating ocean acidification are equally crucial to the sustainability equation. In this episode, we talk with Charlotte Bande, Global Head of Climate Strategy at Quantis International, about the evolution of thought around sustainability and how forward-looking businesses are embracing a holistic approach to environmental conservation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anna Langford (pictured) is a critical part of the small team from Friends of the Earth which has put together "The People's Climate Strategy for Victoria". Hard copies of the strategy will be hand-delivered to State and Federal politicians across Victoria on Friday, June 4, or as near to as can be arranged by those who have volunteered to present the document to our decision-makers. Anna first became aware of the climate crisis when just nine years old, as a teenager began volunteering with Friends of the Earth and now works for the organization from its Melbourne office. Climate Conversations urges you to enjoy "Music for a Warming World".  

This energy week, Kevin, Zeb and Karina invite Leigh Ewbank (Climate Justice Campaigner, Friends of the Earth) on the show to discuss the government's climate inaction as reflected by last night's federal budget announcement. This includes a $51bn dollar move toward supporting the fossil fuel industry, and money set aside for natural disaster preparation and response (i.e. the consequences of climate change and not the causes). We also discuss topics relevant to Victoria, including the People's Climate Strategy launched by FOE two weeks ago to which over 1000 community members contributed.If you'd like to get involved in distibuting the People's Climate Strategy to your MP on delivery day (4th June), go to https://www.actonclimate.org.au/pcs_deliveryday to registerLink to Melbourne University's 2021 report which discusses the need to reach 0 emissons by 2035 as discussed on today's show.

Phil is joined in the studio by Leigh Ewbank - Friends of the Earth's Act On Climate Coordinator - talk talk about what is going on with climate policy here and abroad, what are net zero emissions, and how you can get active on climate justice.Think Global and Act Local! Join a local grassroots group - like Friends of the EarthWrite to your MPSign up to be part of delivery day of the People's Climate Strategy!

This week on City Limits, Kevin and Karina have a chat with Anna Langford (Act on Climate Coordinator - Friends of the Earth) about the Government's continued inaction on climate, and the People's Climate Strategy for Victoria being launched by Friends of the Earth on April 22 at Trades Hall. We discuss why workers issues are central to climate strategy going forward and how the People's Climate Strategy includes a wide variety of informed voices and opinions from across the state. FOE aim to have this strategy on every politician's desk in Victoria - to get involved head to https://www.actonclimate.org.au/foe_launch_peoples_climate_strategy

This week we are joined by Anna Langford from Friends of the Earth's Act on Climate collective to talk about the People's Climate Strategy - a bold project that crowdsourced climate solutions from the general public.You can attend the launch of the strategy on April 22 by registering here

The International Finance Corporation, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has more-than doubling the share of climate-related investments from 15% of IFC's total business in 2013 to over 30% in 2020.  Shari Friedman, Acting Global Head for IFC's Climate Strategy and Business Unit, discusses IFC's work in climate investing and describes how her unit works with investment officers across the institution to make climate-smart investment decisions.

Huge thank you to Dr. Moomaw for speaking with us. Big deal to have someone of his stature talk to us about a topic he is incredibly knowledgeable. The visuals of this presentation are available on our Youtube channel

Hub Culture presents: The Chronicle Discussions, Episode 42 - Net Zero is a Good Climate Strategy with Aimée Christensen, Founder and CEO of Christensen Global. Stan Stalnaker hosts virtually from Hub Culture Emerald City. February 3, 2021.

What is climate strategy? What does sustainable business look like, and why do businesses approach sustainability the same way? Charlotte Bande explains the difference between sustainability strategy and business strategy, how she handles the emotional stress of climate change, and the power in doing simple things. Read more about Charlotte: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/charlotte

This episode is an adaptation of the launch event for the People's Climate Strategy, held by Act on Climate on June 3rd. Friends of the Earth Melbourne's Act on Climate collective officially launched its push to write a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria with over one thousand people watching the online launch via Zoom and Facebook live. The strong level of interest is a vote of confidence in the idea.Writing a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria to present to the Andrews government later this year is a bold and ambitious undertaking. But shaping the state's first climate strategy is an opportunity that can't be missed.The Victorian government is required to prepare and rollout a climate strategy every five years out to 2050. Our efforts in coming months will influence the Labor government's own plan (which must be prepared by October 31) as well as all those that follow it.   Stay informed about the People's Climate Strategy by following Act on Climate https://www.actonclimate.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/ActOnClimateVic Get in touch if you've got an event happening that would make a great audio adaptation, or if you're otherwise interested in podcasting/climate engagement.  hello@climactic.fm See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is an adaptation of the launch event for the People's Climate Strategy, held by Act on Climate on June 3rd. Friends of the Earth Melbourne's Act on Climate collective officially launched its push to write a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria with over one thousand people watching the online launch via Zoom and Facebook live. The strong level of interest is a vote of confidence in the idea. Writing a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria to present to the Andrews government later this year is a bold and ambitious undertaking. But shaping the state's first climate strategy is an opportunity that can't be missed. The Victorian government is required to prepare and rollout a climate strategy every five years out to 2050. Our efforts in coming months will influence the Labor government's own plan (which must be prepared by October 31) as well as all those that follow it.   Stay informed about the People's Climate Strategy by following Act on Climate https://www.actonclimate.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/ActOnClimateVic Get in touch if you've got an event happening that would make a great audio adaptation, or if you're otherwise interested in podcasting/climate engagement.  hello@climactic.fm Support the show: https://www.climactic.fm/p/support-the-collective/

This episode is an adaptation of the launch event for the People's Climate Strategy, held by Act on Climate on June 3rd. Friends of the Earth Melbourne's Act on Climate collective officially launched its push to write a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria with over one thousand people watching the online launch via Zoom and Facebook live. The strong level of interest is a vote of confidence in the idea. Writing a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria to present to the Andrews government later this year is a bold and ambitious undertaking. But shaping the state's first climate strategy is an opportunity that can't be missed. The Victorian government is required to prepare and rollout a climate strategy every five years out to 2050. Our efforts in coming months will influence the Labor government's own plan (which must be prepared by October 31) as well as all those that follow it.   Stay informed about the People's Climate Strategy by following Act on Climate https://www.actonclimate.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/ActOnClimateVic Get in touch if you've got an event happening that would make a great audio adaptation, or if you're otherwise interested in podcasting/climate engagement.  hello@climactic.fm Support the show: https://www.climactic.fm/p/support-the-collective/

This episode is an adaptation of the launch event for the People's Climate Strategy, held by Act on Climate on June 3rd.Friends of the Earth Melbourne's Act on Climate collective officially launched its push to write a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria with over one thousand people watching the online launch via Zoom and Facebook live. The strong level of interest is a vote of confidence in the idea.Writing a People's Climate Strategy for Victoria to present to the Andrews government later this year is a bold and ambitious undertaking. But shaping the state's first climate strategy is an opportunity that can't be missed.The Victorian government is required to prepare and rollout a climate strategy every five years out to 2050. Our efforts in coming months will influence the Labor government's own plan (which must be prepared by October 31) as well as all those that follow it.  Stay informed about the People's Climate Strategy by following Act on Climatehttps://www.actonclimate.org.au/https://www.facebook.com/ActOnClimateVicGet in touch if you've got an event happening that would make a great audio adaptation, or if you're otherwise interested in podcasting/climate engagement. hello@climactic.fm See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carole Dubois, senior sustainability consultant and food sector lead at Quantis, talks with Ian Welsh about how companies can use science to develop the targets that will drive business value in the food and agriculture sectors. She outlines some of the challenges to set the right science-based targets and the disruptive, bold solutions required for all business if the 1.5C limits to global warming are to be achieved. This will need, she argues, the establishment of more meaningful data to help set baselines and then to track progress. Quantis was a sponsor of the recent Innovation Forum Future of Food conference series.  

Listen NowIt should go without stating "nature's contribution to people are vital to human existence."  Nevertheless, this was the third line in the May 6th report by the UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).  As the report notes, "70% of drugs used for cancer are natural or are synthetic products inspired by nature, four billion people reply primarily on natural medicines for their health and, among other examples, 70% of global food crops rely on animal pollination.   "Nature underpins," the report states, "all dimension of human health."  Duly noted, noted, the UN report goes on to detail at great length the fact nature is being "significantly altered by multiple human drives" including anthropogenic global warming that among other things is presently threatening approximately 25% of species of assessed animal and plant groups "suggesting that around 1 million species already fact extinction unless action is taken to reduce the intensity of drivers of biodiversity loss."  As of 2016 over 9% of 6,190 domesticated breeds of indigenous mammals used for food and agriculture had become extinct.  (Despite the UN report's devastating findings and/or dire warning), the head of the Democratic Party (the only major party to recognize climate change), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, did not bother to release a press release commenting on the IPBES report's findings.)  One way to substantially mitigate nature's collapse are via natural climate solutions, largely reforestation.   As it relates to greenhouse gas emissions, forests act as carbon sinks.      During this approximately 25-minute discussion Ms. Tabola explains how the The Nature Conservancy's (TNC's) Natural Climate Solutions initiative was born or its rationale.  She moreover explains how and why "natural" climate solutions present a substantial opportunity to mitigate the adverse effects of global warming.  I.e., re-greening the planet via net zero deforestation and reforestation, related re-vegetation of coastal habitats (think: mangroves, salt marshes, sea grass beds) and several other changes in land use, e.g., use of cover crops on crop lands, in sum nature-based solutions, are estimated to potentially provide 37% of climate change mitigation until 2030 needed to meet the Paris climate accord goal of keeping warming to no greater than 2 degrees Celsius.  Ms. Tabola is currently TNC's Acting Director of its Climate Strategy programming that addresses forest and soil carbon science, forestry, communications, carbon finance and policy, and works to connect global, regional and local climate work across TNC.  Previously, Ms. Tabola served as TNC's Deputy Managing Director for Global Lands.  Prior to TNC, she was the Senior Director for Health and Climate Change at ecoAmerica, leading a national strategy across the health sector to elevate climate solutions as a top health priority.  Ms. Tabola has also been the Senior Director of Education at the National Environmental Education Foundation, leading national strategy, programming and partnerships to advance K-12 climate change and environmental literacy.  Ms. Tabola also worked in the U.S. federal government within the Corporation for National and Community Service as the Education and Training Director for the National Civilian Conservation Corps and as one of the first national AmeriCorps Program Officers.  As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador, Ms. Tabola collaborated with international and local NGOs to develop the country's first urban environmental youth service corps.  Ms. Tabola holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine, and a Masters in Policy from Harvard University.  She is a Board Member of the Green Schools National Network, the Climate for Health Leadership Circle, and is a member of her city's local Environmental Services Council.Since Ms. Tabloa is presently serving in an acting role re: TNC's Natural Climate Solutions, her comments are her own. TNC's Natural Climate Solutions web page is at: https://global.nature.org/initiatives/natural-climate-solutionsThe UN IPBES report's 39-page summary, see particularly "key messages" at pgs. 1-9, is at: https://www.ipbes.net/system/tdf/spm_global_unedited_advance.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=35245  The October 2017 National Academy of Sciences Proceedings' paper, "Natural Climate Solutions," also mentioned during this discussion, is at: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/114/44/11645.full.pdf This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com