Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast Inside COP: A New Economy Rising - from promises to progress
Oct 9, 2025
Aniket Shah, Global Head of ESG and Sustainable Finance at Jefferies, discusses the pivotal role of capital flows in driving sustainable investment, emphasizing the need for policy-driven low-carbon growth. Daniel Gajardo, co-founder of Reciprocal, shares insights on how Latin American entrepreneurs are crafting localized climate solutions, like biotech innovations. Together, they explore the essence of COP30 as a moment for real climate action implementation, bridging promises with tangible outcomes in the new green economy.
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Action Agenda Bridges Policy And The Real Economy
- The Action Agenda channels voluntary climate action from businesses, cities, investors and civil society to implement Paris goals.
- It shifts the baton from intergovernmental negotiation to the real economy delivering outcomes.
Renewables Meeting New Electricity Demand
- Renewables now supply more electricity growth and can decouple electricity demand growth from emissions.
- Ember's report shows solar met 83% of global demand growth in H1 2025, a major milestone.
Brazil Positioned As Implementation Leader
- Marina Grossi says COP30 will be the 'COP of implementation' with business mobilized to turn commitments into deliverables across sectors.
- She highlights Brazil's opportunity to lead a climate-positive economy combining preservation and production.