Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, discusses the deep crisis of values behind the climate change threat. He proposes creating an ecosystem where society's values expand the market's conception of value. The podcast covers the impact of the Industrial Revolution on climate, the transition to a green economy, aligning the financial sector towards net zero, valuing natural assets, achieving global zero net carbon emissions, and the urgent need for climate action.
Climate change threat arises from a crisis of values prioritizing financial value over human values.
Urgent action needed to address the climate crisis caused by rising carbon dioxide levels and warming temperatures.
Recognizing and valuing sustainability is crucial to mitigate the economic consequences of climate change.
Deep dives
The urgency of addressing climate change and the role of market economies and societies
Dr. Mark Carney discusses how financial value has been prioritized over human values, leading to global crises such as credit, COVID, and climate. He emphasizes the need to reframe societal values and highlights the role of the market in finding solutions to the climate crisis.
The connection between human values, climate change, and the Anthropocene era
Dr. Mark Carney explores the impact of human activities on the Earth's climate and the shift from the Holocene to the Anthropocene era. He highlights the rising carbon dioxide levels, warming temperatures, and devastating effects on ecosystems, emphasizing the urgent need to address the climate crisis.
The economic implications and risks of climate change
Dr. Mark Carney discusses the economic consequences of climate change, including increased property destruction, coastal flooding, and potential loss of global GDP. He emphasizes the importance of valuing sustainability and recognizing the financial risks associated with climate change.
The role of the financial sector in driving the transition to a sustainable economy
Dr. Mark Carney highlights the significance of the financial sector in addressing climate change. He emphasizes the need for reporting, risk management, and sustainable investing, urging companies and investors to align with net-zero goals. He also emphasizes the importance of strong global political consensus and the role of effective public policies.
The importance of global cooperation and financing climate resilience efforts
Dr. Mark Carney emphasizes the responsibility of G20 countries to efficiently fund climate resilience efforts in developing countries, focusing on the need for financial flows, development bank funding, and private sector involvement. He also highlights the importance of valuing natural assets and conserving biodiversity.
Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England, argues that the roots of the climate change threat lie in a deeper crisis of values. He suggests that we can create an ecosystem in which society’s values broaden the market’s conceptions of value. In this way, individual creativity and market dynamism can be channelled to achieve broader social goals including, inclusive growth and environmental sustainability.
Presenter: Anita Anand
Producer: Jim Frank
Editor: Hugh Levinson
Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown
Studio Manager: Rod Farquhar
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