Rachel Kyte

Rachel Kyte, a seasoned climate diplomat with roles at the World Bank and UN, discusses the evolving landscape of climate diplomacy ahead of COP30. She highlights the UK's renewed global engagement in climate policy and the challenges of climate finance in emerging markets. The conversation delves into the choice between the US petrostate and China's electrostate models and the critical need for investment in infrastructure. Kyte also emphasizes the significance of moving towards renewable technologies and actionable strategies for clean growth in various countries.

In this insightful conversation, Professor Rachel Kyte, the UK’s Special Representative for Climate, sheds light on the critical discussions happening at COP30 in Amazonia. She emphasizes the importance of protecting the Amazon for global stability and weather patterns. Kyte discusses the impact of absent world leaders and maintains that the 1.5°C goal is still within reach but requires urgent action. Her insights on the UK's role in fostering international climate cooperation and the challenges of achieving net-zero targets offer a hopeful yet pragmatic vision for the future.

Rachel Kyte, the UK's Special Climate Envoy, and Christiana Figueres, former UNFCCC Executive Secretary, dive into the pressing climate crisis. They discuss the grim reality that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is now seen as 'virtually impossible.' Kyte highlights the consequences of U.S. absence in climate talks and the importance of renewables. Figueres emphasizes the need for real-world evidence to drive action, warning of devastating outcomes for vulnerable islands and the historical significance of COP30 in shaping future climate strategies.