Accelerating Climate Solutions: Recent Episodes
Foundations Platform F20, Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Climate action is urgently needed. So why is it so difficult to rally momentum around the solutions we know exist? This show is about getting to the bottom of that question. Join us in conversation with political players, climate activists, scientists, philanthropic leaders, and system thinkers as we unpack the tensions and opportunities that dominate the climate discourse. Together, we find ways to break past climate apathy and inaction and shift gears towards a sustainable future for all.
Accelerating Climate Solutions is hosted by Stefan Schurig from the Foundations Platform F20 and Ruth Richardson, former Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food.
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Phrases like “Just Transition” and “Race to Zero” shape the political debate as well as policy and practice — in ways good and bad. Just as negative news stories can leave us deflated, there’s a role for positive narratives in reimagining a better, healthier planet. We dive into the language that’s holding back change and what should be used instead.
Guests: Sven Egenter, Executive Director Clean Energy Wire & Thin Wei Lin, Specialist freelance correspondent focusing on food systems & climate change
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Justice for the countries that are most vulnerable; justice for young people who will have to live with the implications of climate change in the future. This episode looks at how finance can be used as a lever of change to seek justice for both groups.
We learn how public, private, and philanthropic financial streams can be better aligned for more effective and equitable climate action. And we hear where priority should be placed in terms of delivering those resources.
Guest: Sara Jane Ahmed, Founder and Executive Director of the Financial Futures Center and Finance Advisor to the V20
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Renewables currently account for about one-third of the world’s electricity. But experts say we could easily generate enough renewable energy to meet global demand.
World leaders and industry players are on board with the transition to renewables…or at least they say so. Energy is a huge piece in the puzzle when it comes to climate action, food justice, and protecting biodiversity. So what’s the hold-up? We find out.
Guest: Richard Black, Senior Associate, Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit
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In the first episode of our Accelerating Climate Solutions Podcast, we explore both the climate legacy and the future role of the G7 in times of interconnected global crises. As energy security and war are set to dominate the G7 agenda next week in Elmau, Germany, we consider how G7 leaders can influence and shape meaningful global climate action in today's complex geopolitical context.
Together with Dr. Martin Frick, Director at the Global Office Berlin of the World Food Programme, we explore how the ongoing war in Ukraine is compounding the world's food-energy security crises, ask what are the opportunities for action, and how can intersectional partnerships between foundations, businesses and politics deliver much-needed and systemic change.
Listen to this first episode on why the G7 is at a crossroads and what to expect from next week's gathering. For feedback, critic and speaker suggestions etc. please write us at info@foundations-20.org
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Where are the opportunities for climate action? What are the issues that are shaping and holding back decision-making? From hunger to biodiversity loss, how do global challenges impact one another? With guest speakers from across international politics, science, climate, philanthropy, and civil society, tune into this new podcast to explore these questions in more detail and discover how systems-thinking can help deliver the solutions we so urgently need.
Stefan Schurig from the Foundations Platform F20 and Ruth Richardson from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food are keen to unpack major conflicts in the climate discourse, foster cross-sectoral dialogue and ultimately accelerate the implementation of solutions!
Global crises must be solved by global solutions. Philanthropic organisations play an important role in forwarding these solutions. We believe that we can have a greater impact together than individual organizations alone. The Foundations Platform F20 (F20) is an international network of more than 75 foundations and philanthropic organisations calling the G20 to act on climate in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is an strategic alliance of philanthropic organizations collaborating on bold action across the planet to transform food systems and their impacts on climate change and food security
Being part of the solution and calling for joint, transnational action towards sustainable development is core of both F20’s and the Global Alliance’s mission and identity. The time is now to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future for everyone!
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