COP28 - Ed's notebook

Various Interviews and Discussions at COP 28

The podcast episode provides a catch-up on the COP 28 climate talks in Dubai, featuring interviews and discussions with influential figures in the energy industry. The episode focuses on increasing investment in cutting emissions and adapting to climate change. It explores the issue of gas flaring and the wasted natural gas in the oil and gas industry, presenting the economic and environmental consequences of this practice. The episode also discusses the oil and gas decarbonization charter and its significance in reducing emissions. Additionally, the podcast delves into the topics of climate finance, with a focus on the loss and damage fund, and the role of the private sector in financing energy projects in Africa. The episode highlights the importance of bankable projects in attracting investment and addresses the challenges related to currency risk and regulatory barriers in Africa. The discussions also touch on the implications of climate change on poverty alleviation, economic development, and access to energy in Africa, emphasizing the need to prioritize climate change action as it amplifies existing challenges. Finally, the episode presents initiatives such as clean cooking and battery energy storage systems as potential game changers in the energy transition.