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The Climate Briefing

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The Climate Briefing unpacks the biggest issues shaping international climate politics. Hosted by Anna Åberg and Bhargabi Bharadwaj of Chatham House, the podcast features voices from governments, international organizations, think tanks, academia and the private sector worldwide.

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As the conflict in the Middle East rattles energy markets, this episode explores the connections between climate change, energy, and geopolitics. It addresses questions such as:

• What does the war in Iran reveal about the links between fossil fue... more

China is the world's largest emitter and dominates global production of green technology. A few days ago, the National People's Congress approved the country's 15th Five-Year Plan, China's main economic and policy blueprint for the period 2026–2030. ... more

What are the most important changes the Paris Agreement has brought about? How should the COP process evolve? And why does geoengineering need to be approached with caution?

The fourth part of the Future of Climate Diplomacy mini-series features a ... more

The race to secure critical raw materials is turning attention towards an unlikely place: the ocean floor. In this episode, Anna speaks with Dr Isaac Kardon (Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) and Meredith Schwartz (Asso... more

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Recent Guests

Arthur Snell
Former diplomat; author of Elemental, The New Geography of Climate Change and How We Survive It
Author; Former UK High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago
Episode: Climate change, energy and geopolitics
Michael Bradshaw
Professor of Global Energy at Warwick Business School; author of The Geopolitics of the Energy System Transformation, Managing the Messy Mix
Warwick Business School; Chatham House
Episode: Climate change, energy and geopolitics
Beatrice Mosello
Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Climate change, energy and geopolitics
James Kynge
Senior Research Fellow for China and the World, Chatham House Asia-Pacific Programme
Chatham House
Episode: What does China's new Five-Year Plan mean for the climate?
Lauri Myllyvirta
Lead Analyst and Co-Founder, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
Episode: What does China's new Five-Year Plan mean for the climate?
Laurence Tubiana
CEO of the European Climate Foundation and professor at Sciences Po, Paris; former France climate change ambassador and COP21 architect
European Climate Foundation
Episode: The Future of Climate Diplomacy 4: Laurence Tubiana
Dr. Isaac Kardon
Senior Fellow in the Asia Program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The geopolitics of deep-sea mining
Meredith Schwartz
Associate Fellow for the Critical Mineral Security Program
Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: The geopolitics of deep-sea mining
Ieva Baršauskaitė
Leads on Trade and Green Transition at the International Institute for Sustainable Development
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Episode: What does the EU's CBAM mean for countries in the Global South?

Hosts

Anna Åberg
Host of The Climate Briefing
Bhargabi Bharadwaj
Co-host of The Climate Briefing

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Really excellent

    Very well researched, informed and easy to

    Listen to. Highly recommend

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    5
    joleehand
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    andyh
    5 years ago
  • Very informative

    These have been really useful, look forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oh--Good
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality guests and strong host moderation.
Quality stays consistently strong across episodes.
Audience gets clear takes on geopolitics and policy impact.
Informative and useful insights across climate policy topics.
Well-researched and informed discussions with easy listening flow.

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Climate change, energy and geopolitics
Q: What should governments do to navigate climate-change impacts on geopolitics?
Adopt systemic, multilateral cooperation across energy, water, and food, invest in diversified and resilient supply chains, and engage broader actors like cities and financial institutions to accelerate a secure, affordable transition.
Climate change, energy and geopolitics
Q: How might the low-carbon transition reshape geopolitical power?
The shift could tilt influence toward countries that control critical minerals, processing, and battery/EV supply chains, with China currently dominating the processing and manufacturing stage, affecting Western strategic options and the pace of decarbonization.
Climate change, energy and geopolitics
Q: What is the central takeaway about war, energy, and geopolitics right now?
War in the Middle East, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, highlights how fossil-fuel dependence creates systemic vulnerabilities and how chokepoints shape energy security and prices, while the transition to low-carbon energy adds new dynamics and dependencies.
What does China's new Five-Year Plan mean for the climate?
Q: What does the plan say about expanding renewable energy and China's role in producing and exporting green technology?
Lauri explains the updated layout of clean energy bases, broader offshore wind, and a significant push for nuclear capacity, with China remaining the dominant exporter and manufacturer of solar, wind, and EV technology; James emphasizes the global market impact of these exports and the competitive pricing of Chinese tech.
What does China's new Five-Year Plan mean for the climate?
Q: What stands out to you when reading this new plan?
James highlights technology and self-reliance as core themes, noting a strong push for AI and industrial upgrading, while Lauri adds that the green energy bases and offshore wind signals a major expansion in renewables and clean tech capacity.

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A flagship take on climate politics that blends policy, diplomacy, and energy transitions with a global perspective. Episodes frequently dissect major international developments—from COP dynamics and climate finance to geopolitical flashpoints around energy, minerals, and trade—while inviting researchers, diplomats, NGO leaders, and industry specialists to unpack how policy, markets, and technology intersect in the race to decarbonize. A notable strength is the breadth of expertise, including high-level diplomats, climate lawyers, and sectoral analysts, which helps listeners understand not just the

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1. Arthur Snell
2. Michael Bradshaw
3. Beatrice Mosello
4. James Kynge
5. Lauri Myllyvirta
6. Laurence Tubiana
7. Dr. Isaac Kardon
8. Meredith Schwartz

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