David Sandalow

Joining the discussion are David Sandalow, an expert on China's energy policy from Columbia University, and Joseph Webster, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council focused on China's energy system and geopolitics. They dive into the significance of China's upcoming climate commitments and its rapid clean energy deployment, including an impressive 217 gigawatts of solar capacity added in 2023. The conversation touches on the implications for global energy markets, AI advancements, and how China's strategic investments could reshape technology and military capabilities.

David Sandalow, a clean energy expert and former U.S. negotiator at the Kyoto conference, teams up with David G. Victor, a distinguished public policy scholar, to dissect global climate negotiations. They reflect on the dramatic Kyoto talks and critique its rigid legal framework. The duo highlights China’s booming clean energy sector and its geopolitical implications, explores financing needs for climate resilience, and discusses how AI could drive emissions reductions. Their insights underscore the urgency for effective multilateral cooperation in climate action.

Allison Agsten, director of USC's Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism, and David Sandalow, energy policy expert at Columbia University, share their insights from the recent climate conference. They discuss critical outcomes like methane emission reductions and a significant $700 million fund for loss and damages. The duo also highlights cultural dynamics at COP28 and the vital role of youth activists. Additionally, they explore how AI can transform climate journalism while addressing its challenges, emphasizing the need for comprehensive climate narratives.