The Impact Stories
As we look ahead to Katapult Future Fest 2025, scheduled for May 21-23, we find ourselves reflecting on the deep connections and pivotal moments from KFF24. The videos, photos, and podcasts captured last year aren’t just archives – they’re reminders of the real conversations and shared ideas that continue to shape our collective path forward.
We’re genuinely excited to introduce a new interview series that brings to light the voices of the investors, changemakers, founders, and thought leaders who were at the heart of KFF24. These individuals, each with their unique perspectives and relentless drive for change, played a crucial role in advancing the mission.
The content, produced by New Nordic Way, offers a rich collection of content, including on-site studio recordings, thoughtful reports, and in-depth podcast interviews with remarkable individuals from KFF24. The discussions span vital topics like activism, systemic impact, mental health investment, ethical AI, innovative approaches to land and sea stewardship, and the role of art in storytelling for social good. These conversations reflect the real-world expertise and personal reflections of global pioneers, offering honest insights into what the future holds.
These interviews are a reminder of the community we’ve built together and the shared sense of purpose that drives us. Listening back, we’re reminded of the hope and determination that fuel our ongoing work. We remain committed to this journey, knowing that the road ahead is filled with opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
The Impact Stories
SPECIAL: Katapult Future Fest Conversations Ep.6: Systemic Solutions for Net Zero
Are we on track to meet the scale of system change needed to get anywhere close to a 1.5-degree world?
We produce 50 billion tons of Co2 each year, or 6-7 tons per capita per year - that's 100x more than the average person’s body weight! What will it take to get to Net Zero?
In this episode, Jeremy Oppenheim from SystemIQ and Paul van Zyl from The Conduit discuss the three key things we need to achieve before we should even begin to talk about carbon removal, namely -
- electrifying the global economy with clean energy,
- shifting land use from feeding ourselves to regeneration and the restoration of natural resources, and
- halving our material consumption.
The two also share insights on what technology, capital, and policy we need in place in order to get there. Tune in to learn more!
Episode guests:
- Jeremy Oppenheim from SystemIQ
- Paul van Zyl from The Conduit
Episode references:
Hosted by Kate Byrne
Produced by African Tech Roundup
www.katapultfoundation.org
