In this episode of The Middle Road, host Nishant Malhotra talks with Peter Fusaro, a renowned leader in green energy and environmental finance. The conversation offers a deep insight into the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and the transition to green energy. Fusaro, with his extensive experience in clean tech startups, discusses the vital role of innovative financial solutions like impact and catastrophic bonds in contributing to global development.
The episode explores the transformative potential of microgrid projects in providing electricity to billions and facilitating resilience against catastrophic events. Peter underlines the critical role of energy storage in empowering renewable energy sources and talks about new technologies in the Advanced Battery field. The critical spots in decarbonizing the global economy, such as the hydrogen industry and sustainable agriculture, are also highlighted.
The dialogue delves into future prospects of sustainable practices worldwide, like reforestation, agroforestry, sustainable fishing, and vertical farming. In the backdrop of climate change, the need for adaptation and innovation in energy, food, and water sectors is emphasized. Discussing the emerging significance of impact investing, the conversation highlights the role of venture capital, sovereign wealth funds, startups.
The talk concludes with the importance of measuring carbon footprints and reducing them and a vibrant discussion on the prospects of the carbon credits market. This episode provides listeners an inside look into the sustainable initiatives globally, including carbon markets, sustainable finance, and green technology. The role of public-private partnerships in driving innovative solutions to address climate change issues gets a notable mention.
Exploration of alternative sustainable energy sources like hydrogen, prospects in the mobility and transportation space, and the lack of standardization and benchmarking in sustainable finance are some of the many points discussed. The vision for a greener future where clean energy, education, and water are accessible to all closes the conversation on a hopeful note. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide to the potential of green energy and environmental finance globally.
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Episode 39 : The middle Road - A Discussion with Dr. Sathyeshwar Subbakrishna
Introduction to The middle Road Kusum Social Impact Award
Episode 37: The middle Road with Kinsley Godwin on Impact Investing in Nigeria
Episode 36: The middle Road with Mrinal Kapadia - Charting Mumbai’s History
Full Episode of The middle Road with Dr Ed Cohen
Episode 35: The middle Road discussion with Dr Ed Cohen - Author, Educator, Thought Leader & Healer Part 2
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Episode 33: The middle Road discussion with Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Development (CSED), Vellore Institute of Technology, India
Episode 32: The middle Road chats with Surabhi Yadav, Founder & CEO, Sajhe Sapne
Episode 31: The middle Road chats with Bhargav Sri Prakash
Episode 30: The middle Road chats with Paola Cyment
Theory of Change Certification Course A Special Feature
Episode 29: The middle Road chats with Simranpreet Singh Oberoi, Co-founder of Sanjhi Sikhiya Foundation
Episode 28: Social Impact Special on Understanding Biodiversity
Episode 27: Social Impact Special on Biodiversity with Nishant Malhotra
Episode 26: Nishant Malhotra recaps 2021 A Social Impact Special Feature
Episode 25: The middle Road interviews Dr. Helene Clark Founder and Director of ActKnowledge, and Board Chair of The Center for Theory of Change
Episode 24: Nishant Malhotra‘s interview with Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, India
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