Alyssa Gilbert: Climate Tech Innovation, Policy, Technology
Episode description
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.
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