Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations Unusual Suspects
Oct 24, 2024
Join Adam Bell, Director at Stonehaven UK, and Chris Slater, CEO of carbon insurance startup Oka, as they dissect the latest shifts in UK energy policies under new political landscapes. They explore the tensions between state-led central planning and market-driven models, particularly in the context of renewable energy investments. The duo also tackles the intricate connections between innovative insurance frameworks and carbon markets, emphasizing the importance of risk management for effective climate action and potential newfound stability in carbon trading.
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Shift to State-Led Planning
- Ed Miliband's energy policy marks a significant shift towards state-led planning.
- This approach diverges from the 40-year trend of market-driven energy infrastructure development.
Texas Model and Central Planning
- Texas' success in renewable energy is partially due to a centralized approach.
- State-directed infrastructure planning played a crucial role, similar to the UK's new direction.
Unlikely Alliance in Net-Zero Opposition
- An unusual alliance has formed between those opposing net-zero and those concerned about preserving landscapes.
- This alliance stems from shared desires to conserve existing societal structures or natural environments.