TED Talks Daily Community investment is the missing piece of climate action | Dawn Lippert
Dec 6, 2021
Dawn Lippert, a climate investor dedicated to integrating local communities into the climate action narrative, discusses the critical gap in current investment strategies. She highlights Hawaii's journey from fossil fuels to renewable energy, emphasizing community involvement in decision-making. Lippert advocates for equal funding between technological innovations and local initiatives, showcasing successful partnerships that can drive real change. Her insights stress the importance of local voices and balanced investment to amplify climate solutions.
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Move to Hawaii
- Dawn Lippert worked with the Department of Energy to identify climate change solutions.
- Her mentor, Maurice Kaya, inspired her to consider community impact, leading her to Hawaii.
The Gap
- Lippert realized technology alone isn't enough; community involvement is crucial.
- There's a significant investment gap between technology and community in climate action.
Concrete Example
- Lippert's firm invested in a startup using CO2 in concrete.
- Working with local government, they created demand, scaling the solution nationally.