Sue Reid

Fiona McRaith, Director of The Climate Pledge at Global Optimism, guest hosts along with Sue Reid, Climate Finance Advisor at Global Optimism. They delve into the potential role of local travel in reducing emissions, urging a shift in consumer behavior. The conversation shifts to whether financial institutions are truly committed to climate action amid political pressures. Reid discusses the rise of 'green hushing' and the need for urgent adaptation strategies globally, emphasizing that effective climate resilience requires collective, innovative action.

Sue Reid, a Climate Finance Advisor at Global Optimism, joins the discussion, sharing insights from COP29 in Baku. She emphasizes the urgent need for climate finance to scale from billions to trillions, citing commitments from G20 leaders. The conversation highlights innovative funding mechanisms as crucial solutions to meet climate demands. Reid expresses optimism about investors aligning with civil society for impactful commitments, showcasing how public finance can catalyze private investments to tackle systemic climate challenges.

In this discussion, guest host Sue Reid, a Climate Finance Advisor at Global Optimism, breaks down the complexities of climate finance and emphasizes its crucial role in policy-making and market shifts. Joined by Avinash Persaud of the Inter-American Development Bank, they explore innovative solutions like debt swaps and the ReInvest+ initiative designed to channel private capital into developing countries. They also tackle the glaring gaps in the current climate goals and the need for smarter capital use to address climate vulnerabilities, with COP30 positioned as a potential turning point.