Zero: The Climate Race

Dutch MEP Bas Eickhout discusses the Green Party's vision for an equal and ecological Europe amidst challenges. Topics include Europe's leadership in sustainable business, emissions trading system, future climate targets, and energy transition challenges and solutions in EU countries.

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, discusses how the bank is attracting investors to fund green projects in Africa. Topics include climate investments, solar panels in the Sahel, a hydroelectric dam in Mozambique, and making climate investments more appealing globally.

Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, discusses the challenges and innovations in the wind industry. He covers government policies impacting sector growth, efficiency improvements, and the company's journey from debt to success. Topics also include the struggles of the renewable energy sector, transparent communication with shareholders, and technological advancements in wind energy.

Jakob B from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners discusses the challenges and opportunities in the offshore wind industry. They touch upon the financial dynamics, regulatory aspects, and the future trends of wind energy. The conversation also explores the concept of 'energy islands' for optimizing offshore wind power transmission and the significance of hydrogen in this context.

Claire Curry from BloombergNEF discusses innovative pathways for clean-tech startups. Highlighting success stories like LanzaTech and H2 Green Steel partnering with big brands for low-emission solutions. Explores the challenges startups face in securing funding and scaling up clean energy technologies.

The podcast discusses the UK's progress in reducing emissions, challenges faced by the Climate Change Committee chief executive, the importance of data-driven analysis, and maintaining independence. It explores perspectives on Net Zero initiatives, climate action strategies, UK's lost climate leadership, and the need for accelerated decarbonization efforts. The transition of the speaker from the Climate Change Committee to lead the Carbon Trust is also highlighted.

Inger Andersen, head of the UN’s Environment Program, discusses the urgent need for a treaty to combat the escalating plastic problem. They explore challenges in getting companies to reduce plastic usage and successful bans in Rwanda and Kenya. The podcast highlights the importance of global collaboration to address plastic pollution.

Business reporters dive into global economic trends like the first female president of Mexico, China's impact, and drug market launches. They discuss market movements and concerns of economic collapse in an insightful and informative manner.

Exploring the launch of a $15 billion fund for clean energy expansion, the challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector, navigating energy market limitations, investing in renewable projects in developing markets, and accounting challenges in transitioning big energy companies to clean energy.

Can capitalism save us from the climate crisis? Akshat Rathi discusses how capitalism can steer towards sustainability, showcasing success stories from individuals and companies. Despite progress, the world is behind on climate targets. Examining the challenges and potential of climate capitalism, the podcast explores the urgency for global solutions and the intersection of optimism, capitalism, and climate progress.