Alyssa Gilbert: Climate Tech Innovation, Policy, Technology

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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