Nigel Topping and H.E. Razan Al Mubarak discuss COP28. They emphasize the importance of coalitions for climate action, implementation strategies, and the role of nature. Food systems and indigenous voices in negotiations are highlighted. The complexity of the COP process is addressed, along with optimism for the future.

The podcast discusses the importance of private capital in driving the clean energy transition globally, focusing on the challenges in deploying capital in emerging economies. They explore the role of private sector coalitions in advancing energy transition amidst anti-ESG backlash and higher cost of capital. The conversation touches on the pace of technological innovation, the role of private capital in meeting global climate commitments, and the critical need for affordable capital to fund clean energy projects.

Guests Nigel Topping, Vanessa Nakate, and Jordan Dunbar discuss the roles and atmosphere at COP28, approaches to climate change in developed countries, challenges of COP28, funding and progress in climate change initiatives, and staying positive as a climate journalist.