David Victor

Join Nat Keohane, a climate policy expert from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, Donna Lee, co-founder of Calix Global specializing in carbon credit ratings, David Victor, UC San Diego professor focused on innovation, and Carolyn Weinberg, formerly with BlackRock. They dive into the complexities of voluntary carbon markets, discussing the challenges of ensuring credible carbon credits, emerging standards, and how businesses can effectively utilize these markets for net-zero goals. Their insights illuminate the intersection of finance, policy, and sustainability.

In this engaging discussion, Keith Anderson, CEO of Scottish Power, David Victor, a public policy expert, and Antonella Battaglini, founder of the Renewables Grid Initiative, tackle the pressing issues surrounding global electricity networks. They explore the urgent need for a 60% expansion of the US grid by 2030 to accommodate renewable energy, the complexities of regulatory changes, and the collaboration required between public and private sectors. With a focus on innovative solutions and international cooperation, they highlight the path towards a sustainable energy future.

In this discussion, Justin Rowlatt, the BBC Climate Editor, shares live updates from COP30 in Brazil, painting a vivid picture of the event's chaos—including floods and protests. Adil Najam, an expert in international climate policy, critiques the divisive outcomes and emphasizes the need for fairness in a just transition. David Victor highlights how smaller groups may accelerate climate action through innovation. Dr. Musonda Mumba stresses the importance of wetlands in resilience while critiquing stagnant finance, underscoring the urgent need for effective international cooperation.

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.

Dr Mosunda Mumba, Professor David Victor, and Adil Najim join the host to discuss how COP, the world's biggest climate conference, works and its impact. They cover the importance of international cooperation, the role of journalists, the evolution of COP, and measuring progress in tackling the climate crisis.