In this comprehensive episode of 'Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations,' host Richard Delevan talks with various experts, including Adam Bell from Stonehaven UK and Chris Slater, CEO of Oka. They explore significant shifts in UK energy policies, the role of carbon markets and their pivotal moment in a shift from voluntary towards compliance, and innovative investment strategies in climate projects. The episode underscores the dynamic interplay between government intervention and market forces, contrasting state-led infrastructure planning with Texas's libertarian energy model. Key discussions include the impact of emerging insurance frameworks on voluntary carbon markets, Singapore's pioneering carbon policies, insights from New York Climate Week, and the importance of tax measures for climate finance. Personal motivators and practical solutions for advancing carbon market effectiveness are also highlighted, providing listeners with actionable insights into the evolving landscape of climate policy and energy planning.
00:00 The End of 'Lawsonianism'
02:28 Stonehaven's Adam Bell: Miliband's Quiet Revolution
25:58 Chris Slater, founder of carbon insurer Oka
Adam's piece in Politics Home: https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/bolt-blue-inside-energy-revolution
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