Ani Dasgupta’s Post

Ani is right. The climate problem is super critical, and we are running short on time. Most of the available funding in the world is in the hands of the private sector and all parties involved in climate finance need to start taking steps to use scarce resources to leverage private sector involvement, whether that's international funders or local private sector companies in each country.

At Climate Week New York, #Mission2025 - the global coalition of now 70+ global network organisations and their real economy leaders - is stepping up to support governments to tip the balance on climate action. Data from the Energy Transitions Commission reveals how three investment positive policies are already unlocking investment in many countries, and could scale investment to $1trillion of the $3.5tn per annum required to transition the energy sector in line with 1.5C. The move comes less than six months before governments are due to submit their national climate plans (NDCs), and offer a decade-defining opportunity to deliver the political certainty hundreds of investors are seeking in order to finance the transition to a more resilient, low carbon economy. #ClimateWeekNYC

Cut through the climate noise. Just the big developments in the Quarter & whether they are +tive or -tive to transition and final temperature outcomes. Wednesday July 10th. Register: https://lnkd.in/gM-3JA9n

At Kaya Partners we are proud to provide a special report for the Inevitable Policy Response. As we navigate the ongoing complexities of global developments in climate policy, these insights are key to understanding and overcoming the challenges ahead.   📑 Our first paper delves into "Maximising Decarbonisation and Minimising China's Dominance of Clean Energy." It explores strategies to accelerate global decarbonisation while balancing the geopolitical landscape.   📑 The second paper, "Republicans vs Democrats," examines the contrasting approaches to climate policy in the US and their implications for national and global climate action.   📑 In our third paper, "Introducing Carbon Intensity in Trade," we discuss the integration of carbon intensity metrics in international trade agreements, a vital step for aligning economic and environmental goals.   📑 The fourth paper, "Agriculture: The Battle for a Climate Solution," focuses on the pivotal role of agriculture in climate strategies, zooming in on the themes to watch under the next commission.    Stay tuned for the release of these papers and engage with us to explore these pivotal topics further.   #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Geopolitics #ClimatePolicy #CleanEnergy #Trade #Agriculture #KayaPartners #IPR

We recently identified key climate-related priorities that national governments in Asia must address to enable private capital to flow into climate solutions. More: https://bit.ly/48Pr2Cf Stay tuned for our upcoming 2025 State of Net Zero Investment in Asia Report! Read more in the Commercial Risk article: https://lnkd.in/g-BHC7Rj Explore previous findings in our 2024 report: bit.ly/AIGCC_5NZR

📢 Don't miss the upcoming webinar and report!   We're thrilled to announce the release of our latest report for the Inevitable Policy Response (IPR), coming on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.   Join our partner, Brian Hensley, as he delves into the report's key insights during the IPR webinar on the same day. The report explores four critical areas of climate policy in the green transition:   🌍 Protectionism, China, and decarbonisation 🏭 Incorporating carbon content in international trade 🔍 Post-election composition of the US executive 🌾Big agriculture versus climate solutions   Sign up for the webinar to learn more: 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 10 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM BST / 3:00 - 4:00 PM CST ✅ Registration: https://lnkd.in/dDF7qiPX   Join Kavita Srinivasan, Dr. Nicole Röttmer, Lily Burge, William Attwell, and Daniel Gallagher, Ph.D. for an engaging session. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of climate policy.   #ClimateChange #TradePolicy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #KayaPartners

Money makes the world go green!! To achieve global sustainable development and climate objectives, there needs to be a global investment of $90 trillion by 2030 (Global Commission on the economy and climate 2015) thinking #sustainablefinance #financinggreen

I disagree with the thesis in this article by Andrew Stuttaford. However, if we remove the opinion part of the article, he describes the Climate Finance opportunity in amazing detail. "U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday said that $3 trillion in new capital is required each year to combat climate change...“ the single greatest opportunity of the 21st century,” investors will be fighting to get a slice of the green pie and will need no encouragement from governments before putting this money to work across the globe." But then he says "Well, maybe not." Andrew knows better than the invrestors pouring billions into climate change every month? "More broadly, much of this $3 trillion a year will presumably be invested (if investors can be found)" They are being found every day. [He makes a whole bunch of dumb comments on Climate Industry technology in which he demonstrates his lack of understanding of how the market place encourages technology development and improvement.] The next really dumb comment: "But the heaviest opportunity cost will be direct rather than indirect. Some, at least, of the $3 trillion invested in combating climate change will consume money that could have generated a higher return elsewhere." No two investors are the same, investors choose the risk/reward ratio that works for their personal situation. Some investors choose high risk projects if there is high reward, Some investors choose low risk with low rewards. And the rest choose somewhere in between. Clearly, Andrew has an axe to grind. The article implies that Yellen is expecting the 3 Trillion to be spent by the US Government, but in reality, it is investor money creating new projects and new technologies. He is correct, old technologies will not get investment money, and probably Andrew's friends will be starved for cash. 20% of all GHG emissions are created by moving food from where it's grown to where it's eaten. Growing food in cities in Indoor Vertical Farms is part of the solution. Indoor Vertical Farms uses 1% of the space, reduces GHGs and provides food security with vegetables free of pesticides. Local Grown Salads is launching 200 Indoor Vertical Farms financed by Green Bonds certified to be aligned with the UN SDGs. Investors in the company are expected to obtain a 10x return. Follow #ZaleTalksGreenBonds for more edge-of-seat content 😃 like this. https://lnkd.in/eanqSFPk

Carbon markets are essential for accelerating climate action in developing countries, where climate finance needs far exceed available resources. This second edition of “State and Trends of International #CarbonMarkets ” reviews the status of the carbon market and delves into the bottlenecks currently impeding growth.

🌍 Climate action needs a dose of realism. While we strive for ambitious global goals, it's crucial to remember that national interests often take center stage, especially for developing nations facing urgent economic needs. 💰 The key? Climate finance. It's not just about the money but also about understanding the power dynamics and geopolitical influence. The 'New South' is stepping up and demanding a fair share of the pie – and a voice in how it's sliced. 🤝 We need a system acknowledging historical responsibility and actively supporting a just transition for all. Equity should be at the heart of our climate action - Yeah! #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #GlobalSouth #JustTransition #Sustainability Great paper by Ferid Belhaj https://lnkd.in/dNpsZuuK