The Climate Conversations - S2: What’s holding back even greater use of renewable energy in the transition away from fossil fuels? | EP 41

23 Jul 2021 06:02AM

24 mins

As nations target net-zero emissions goals, the quest to transform energy systems and shift towards renewables could move the needle on climate action. But how far can alternatives like solar, wind and biothermal still go, and what about carbon capture and storage? Jaime Ho speaks to Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on the urgency of implementation and the questions around cost.

The Climate Conversations - S2: Why the hike in carbon tax is a step up for Singapore's climate ambitions | EP66

Singapore's carbon tax will go up from S$5 now to potentially S$80 by 2030. How significant is the sharp calibration upwards in terms of climate ambition? What will it mean for businesses and consumers as it trickles down? And how will revenues be used to help industries pivot and customers cope? Jaime Ho speaks to Vinod Thomas, Visiting Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy and former Director General at the Asian Development Bank.

25/02/2022 38 mins

The Climate Conversations - S2: Despite huge wins from COP26, why 2022 will be 'all about delivery' for COP President Alok Sharma

Following the landmark Paris Agreement of 2015, President of COP26 Alok Sharma speaks to Jaime Ho about getting the Glasgow Climate Pact past the finishing line, and why so much work remains to be done on the road to COP27 in Egypt.

18/02/2022 18 mins

The Climate Conversations - S2: Will COP26 deliver under the weight of expectations? | EP 53

From this week, negotiators and leaders will gather in Glasgow to negotiate outcomes that will set in place promises made in the landmark Paris Agreement of 2015. On the back of the latest IPCC report which delivered a “code red for humanity”, what can and must we expect at COP26? Jaime Ho speaks to Isabelle de Lovinfosse who works for the British Government as the Head of Southeast Asia COP 26 Strategy, based in Singapore.

29/10/2021 34 mins