Alyssa Gilbert, the director of the Center for Climate Change Innovation at the Grantham Institute, talks about the current gaps in climate technology investments. She discusses her research into areas that are currently underfunded, including transport and energy. She also covers the importance of energy efficiency, especially in relation to the built environment. Alyssa emphasizes the necessity of various models in the fight against climate change, including private sector initiatives, philanthropy, and governmental grants - and highlights the need for a diverse range of solutions. She also speaks about the innovation within the London climate tech ecosystem and shares her perspective on various topics including carbon offsets, behavior change, and geoengineering.
Transcript/Video here: https://www.thendobetter.com/investing/2024/3/1/alyssa-gilbert-climate-tech-innovation-policy-technology-podcast


00:15 Discussion on Climate Technology Investment

01:15 Exploring Areas of Underinvestment in Climate Change

01:54 Climate Change Adaptation and Innovation

02:23 The Role of Heavy Industry in Climate Change

03:15 Climate Change Policies and Energy Efficiency

05:10 Challenges in Implementing Energy Efficiency

08:09 Debate on Degrowth vs Techno-optimism

11:34 Role of Venture Capital and Philanthropy in Climate Change

16:11 London's Climate Tech Ecosystem

21:58 Pitching Climate Change Ideas

24:17 Role of Big Companies in Climate Change Innovation

25:49 The Importance of Corporate Involvement in Innovation

26:26 A Glimpse into a Day in the Life of a Climate Innovator

29:13 Overrated or Underrated: A Discussion on Climate Solutions

40:48 Exciting Projects on the Horizon

44:02 Advice for Those Interested in Climate Action

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