COP-TRANSFORMERS
We explore how to do things better and faster in order to overcome the climate crisis and be on track to deliver 1.5°C. The COP-TRANSFORMERS Podcast is brought to you by the United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment (UN-SPBF), and partners.
Episodes
9 episodes
The Renewable Energy Crisis: How the Geo-politics Are setting Us Back & Way Forward
Head of the world’s top multi-stakeholder expert platform on energy explains how to overcome renewable markets stagnation and the problem with the geo-politics of energy today.
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Episode 9
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16:43
Consumer Data and Digital Climate Responsibility in the World’s Most Populous Market
A new Chinese initiative tracks consumer data to reward sustainable behaviour and keep track of how green markets are.
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Episode 8
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14:04
A new leash of life for the Amazon and the World
Izabella Teixeira, eminent sustainability trailblazer, credited for the restoration of the Amazon forest during her time as Minister of Environment of Brazil and for hosting Rio+20 —currently co-chair of the International Resources Panel — arti...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:43
Industry Perspective: Towards a New Solar Energy Revolution
She (Dennis) Haifeng, Senior Vice-President of LONGi, the market leader in solar technology explains how the current energy crisis offers new opportunities for the growth of renewable energy markets, especially in developing countries.
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Episode 6
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8:24
Beyond Cheques and Balances
Andrea Fuder, Executive Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer of Volvo Group explains why a commitment to sustainability goes beyond the traditional cheques and balances and how far she’s willing to take risk for good.
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Episode 5
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20:30
Egypt: Designing and Financing a National Climate Agenda
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Rania Al-Mashat, talks in-depth about NWFE, Egypt’s platform for accelerating the national climate agenda. The platform which focuses on the nexus between water, food and energy has been award...
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Episode 4
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25:19
Breaking More Boundaries
Johan Rockström questions if it is still worth it to have more COP meetings and explains why we need more accountability and how COPs need to transform to deliver.
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22:18
A Promise Pledged is not a Promise Delivered
President Masisi of Bostwana speaks candidly about why we do not need new climate initiatives; asks "Where is the money pledged but never delivered?" and says his country is "open for green business".
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Episode 2
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20:21
Empowering Africa: Role of Tech & Finance
Against a backdrop of pandemics, war, and global economic slow-down, the African continent will play host to COP27 in Sharm El sheikh, just weeks following the UN General Assembly. On the road to Sharm El Sheikh, and despite rising...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:40:05