COP30 Covered - The Daily Podcast from edie

Former Unilever CEO, Paul Polman, discusses the escalating fossil fuel fiasco at COP28. Other topics include collaboration between public and private sectors in addressing health issues, the significance of a health-themed day at the conference, and advocacy efforts for promoting sustainability in the healthcare sector.

Guests from the UK Corporate Leaders Group and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank discuss topics such as the global decarbonization accelerator, oil and gas decarbonization charter, climate and health declaration, and global database for net-zero targets. They also talk about key policy asks, private sector solutions, and the maturation of nature as an asset class in Asia.

An expert from Google discusses the role of AI in clean energy and collaboration for climate action. The importance of accountability in climate diplomacy is highlighted, along with an overview of world leaders' speeches and declarations on finance and food systems at COP28.

The hosts endure a long queue before entering COP28 for guest interviews, a wrap-up of Day One reflections, the 'Fossil to Clean' campaign, and updates on the loss and damage fund. They also discuss their accommodations, COP plans, and upcoming events at the summit.

In the first episode of edie's brand-new COP28 Covered podcast series, the team convenes to discuss the potential successes (and failures) of the upcoming climate summit – including our very own COP28 Action Tracker, a game of “good COP/bad COP”, and a listener quiz. Have a question about this podcast or a suggestion for future episodes? Get in touch – podcast@fav-house.com. View all of edie's COP28 content – https://www.edie.net/tag/cop28/.

A reflective final episode sees Luke, Matt and Sarah re-unite to discuss the impacts that COP26 could have on people, industry and the planet – featuring interviews with a young documentary filmmaker, a Glaswegian climate leader and the sustainability director at Formula E. Have a question about this podcast or a suggestion for future episodes? Get in touch – podcast@fav-house.com. View all of edie's COP26 content – www.edie.net/COP26

With the final day of COP being Cities, Regions & Built Environment Day, Luke discusses all the key climate announcements and net-zero developments across the sector with industry body the UK Green Building Council, building materials company Holcim, and professional services firm Jacobs. Have a question about this podcast or a suggestion for future episodes? Get in touch – podcast@fav-house.com. View all of edie's COP26 content – www.edie.net/COP26

A fast and furious Transport Day sees Luke venture across Glasgow to explore three game-changing examples of zero-emission mobility – including the UK's first hydrogen-powered train, Rolls-Royce's new all-electric aircraft, and a connected and autonomous vehicle experience. Have a question about this podcast or a suggestion for future episodes? Get in touch – podcast@fav-house.com. View all of edie's COP26 content – www.edie.net/COP26

To mark Innovation Day, Luke rides across Glasgow on a rickshaw to speak with three leaders across the climate innovation value chain, including corporate accelerator Project X Global, electric performance carmaker Polestar, and a net-positive submarine concept, Oceanways. Have a question about this podcast or a suggestion for future episodes? Get in touch – podcast@fav-house.com. View all of edie's COP26 content – www.edie.net/COP26

On the day which saw world leaders take on 'Adaptation, Loss and Damage', COP26 Covered shone a spotlight on some of the practical solutions needed to accelerate climate action– featuring leader interviews with the Rainforest Alliance, WRAP, and Solitaire Townsend at Futerra. Have a question about this podcast or a suggestion for future episodes? Get in touch – podcast@fav-house.com. View all of edie's COP26 content – www.edie.net/COP26