

A Primer for the International Climate Summit
Dec 1, 2023
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Global energy and climate innovation editor at The Economist, discusses the challenges and progress in international climate summits, the role of the private sector in finance for clean energy, the economics of energy sources, the politics and pragmatism surrounding the summit, and the importance of hope, innovation, and accountability in fighting climate change.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Progress and Challenges
02:51 • 18min
The Role of the Private Sector and Access to Capital for Clean Energy
20:29 • 3min
The Economics of Energy Sources and Clean Energy Projects
23:32 • 9min
Politics and Pragmatism
32:26 • 9min
Hope and Innovation in the Fight Against Climate Change
41:49 • 4min