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Climate Confident

Tom Raftery
Climate Change
Sustainability
Plastic Pollution
Climate Policy
Decarbonization
Carbon Emissions
Global Plastics Treaty
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Energy Efficiency
Environmental Health
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Microplastics
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Natural Gas
Carbon Mitigation
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Climate Confident is the podcast for business leaders, policy-makers, and climate tech professionals who want real, practical strategies for slashing emissions, fast.

Every Wednesday at 7am CET, I sit down with the people doing the work, executives, engineers, scientists, innovators, to unpack how they’re driving measurable climate action across industries, from energy and transport to supply cha... more

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In this week’s episode of Climate Confident, I’m joined by Sherie Nelson, Senior Director of Responsibility & Wellness at Elior North America, a food service company serving millions of meals daily across schools, hospitals, univer... more

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In this week’s episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Gary Yohe, one of the world’s leading climate economists, long-time IPCC author, and a member of the Nobel Peace Prize, winning IPCC team of 2007. Gary ha... more

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In this week’s episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Emily Wilkinson, Principal Research Fellow at ODI Global and Director of the Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI), to explore one of the most pressing and ... more

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When people think about tackling the climate crisis, they often talk about energy, food, or transport. But what about money? In this week’s episode of Climate Confident, I sat down with Scott Ryan, founder and CEO of Investature, t... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Gary Yohe
A prominent climate economist and retired professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University
Episode: The Economics of Climate Risk: Gary Yohe on Abating, Adapting, and Surviving
Emily Wilkinson
Principal Research Fellow at ODI Global and Director of the Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative.
ODI Global
Episode: Turning Vulnerability into Innovation: The Climate Solutions Emerging from Small Islands
Scott Ryan
Founder and CEO of Investature, a FinTech platform focused on climate finance solutions.
Investature
Episode: How Your Pension Could Be the Biggest Climate Lever You’re Ignoring
Jarand Rystad
Educated as a physicist and founder of Rystad Energy
Rystad Energy
Episode: Jarand Rystad on Renewables, The Global Energy Transition, and the Race to Net Zero
Chris Moyer
President of Echo Communications Advisors, a strategic communications firm focusing on climate advocacy and technology
Echo Communications Advisors
Episode: Inside the Fight: Clean Energy’s Path Through Political Headwinds
Ori Shaashua
Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Giga Blue
Giga Blue
Episode: Cheaper, Cleaner, Deeper: Can the Ocean Deliver Durable Carbon Removal?
Michael Jakob
A Berlin-based climate economist and author
Climate Transition Economics
Episode: The Case Against Climate Doom: Economics, Policy, and Real Progress
Kanika Chandaria
Climate lead at Agreena, working on soil carbon and regenerative agriculture solutions.
Agreena
Episode: How Regenerative Agriculture Unlocks Climate, Nature, and Food System Wins
Tzeporah Berman
Chair and Founder of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative and Stand.earth
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, Stand.earth
Episode: The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty: Why Climate Policy Must Tackle Supply, Not Just Demand

Host

Tom Raftery
Host of the Climate Confident Podcast, providing deep insights on climate action and solutions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Excellent podcast featuring real changemakers and sustainability transition practitioners, bringing innovative solutions to societies around the globe.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MapleKiwIcarus
    2 years ago
  • Fascinating podcast! Highly recommend

    I discovered this podcast in late 2021 and it’s become my go-to. There’s so many stories here that have to do with hope, technology, economy, humans and of course the environment… It’s a lot of fun, diverse, and highly informative. Something for everyone fore sure. Give it a listen and share, it won’t dissappoint you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shellfish biologist
    United States4 years ago
  • Get listen and Act Now ! Best advice from Tom Raftery

    That is not just alarming or scary story - that is the good overview how we going to live tomorrow World. But there would be no any livable place without We Act on Climate Now. This is incredible series to understand ClimateTech & must have solutions to keep your life good and happy … Climate21 looks to be most interesting source of ESG/Sustainable innovations and tech solutions for green transition to better quality of life. Personally or for corporate governance that’s a podcast to listen. Tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ABoym
    Russia4 years ago
  • Inspiring podcast

    I really enjoy Tom’s podcast! He always hosts amazing and insightful speakers and I like the length of the episodes. It’s such an important topic, and this podcast introduces it in an understandable and inspiring way. Looking forward to the next one, Tom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Trontelj
    Germany4 years ago
  • Great sustainability blog

    Really appreciate the breadth of your guests experiences. Keep up rhe great work!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pauls mini
    United States4 years ago

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The host is commended for facilitating engaging discussions that connect technology, innovation, and climate action.
Many find it highly informative and appreciate the actionable advice presented.
Listeners praise the podcast for its fascinating insights and diverse guest experiences in tackling climate issues.
There are a few critiques regarding specific episodes that lacked challenging viewpoints or deeper analysis.

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The Economics of Climate Risk: Gary Yohe on Abating, Adapting, and Surviving
Q: What gives you hope when you look at the landscape today?
Hope is not the same as optimism; it's about taking meaningful action even in difficult circumstances.
The Economics of Climate Risk: Gary Yohe on Abating, Adapting, and Surviving
Q: What has surprised you most in the last 43 or so years that you've been working in climate science?
How quickly the science was questioned and how the focus shifted to attacking personalities rather than the scientific findings.
How Your Pension Could Be the Biggest Climate Lever You’re Ignoring
Q: Why do you think employer-sponsored retirement plans have flown below the radar in climate strategies until now?
The global frameworks have not yet recommended financial supply chains for non-finance institutions, and many employers are just trying to be compliant without exploring deeper strategies.
How Your Pension Could Be the Biggest Climate Lever You’re Ignoring
Q: How do you assure your clients that the investments are going to be risk-free?
While no investment is risk-free, due diligence is performed to ensure good financial terms and measurable environmental impact, ensuring advisers act in the best interest of their clients.
How Your Pension Could Be the Biggest Climate Lever You’re Ignoring
Q: What was your kind of aha moment that led to you deciding you needed to start Investature?
I needed to be more satisfied with how I was spending my time to help solve the climate crisis and realized that my unique skillset could provide meaningful impact in the wealth and asset management sector.

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1. Dr. Gary Yohe
2. Emily Wilkinson
3. Scott Ryan
4. Jarand Rystad
5. Chris Moyer
6. Ori Shaashua
7. Michael Jakob
8. Kanika Chandaria

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