About Sustainability… is a podcast presented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, featuring IGES staff and guests having in-depth discussions about sustainability-related topics. Each episode addresses a different topic of conversation -- be it an upcoming event, a debate of interest, or an interesting research finding. With the topic as a starting point, we see where the conversation takes us. We aim at a broad audience, so we avoid using jargon and try not to assume lots o ...
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CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are nearly 200,000 CFA Charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets. CFA Insti ...
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To address climate crisis, we have to pursue an energy system based on renewable energy and other low carbon technology. Through reasonable discussions with a variety of researchers from institutes and think tanks, this podcast informs curious minds of poliy debate on sustainable energy transition and global climate governance. The podcast is now being updated for its second season. The first season was called the REEI Energy and Climate Podcast.
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Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast is about and for the entertainment industry. The podcast features long episodes as a year-round series, with short episodes to be aired only during the five-day virtual event of the EFM 2021. As the first international film market of the year, the European Film Market is where the film industry starts its business of the year. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast will put the spotlight on highly topical and trendsetting industry issues, thereby creating a c ...
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SDG10 and Beyond: Ensuring a Just Transition for All
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1:05:46Join us on "About Sustainability," a podcast by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES). In this episode, we explore what the just transition means, tracing its roots back to labour movements of the 1970s and its evolution into international debates and sustainable frameworks. Our guests share innovative case studies that showcase …
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Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Ryan Lattanzio from IndieWire, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for the day.…
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2025: EFM Morning Brief with Screen International
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12:10Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Louise Tutt from Screen International, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for …
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From Local to Universal: Serial Storytelling for Global Audiences
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38:36Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by editor and journalist Michael Schneider, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, we bring together a diverse group of industry experts for a dynamic conversation about the ever-evolving world of TV series. We del…
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Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Diana Lodderhose from Deadline, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for the day…
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2025: EFM Morning Brief with THE SPOT media & film
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13:32Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Thomas Schultze from THE SPOT media & film, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips…
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2025: EFM Morning Brief with The Hollywood Reporter
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14:10Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Scott Roxborough from The Hollywood Reporter, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and ti…
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Reinventing Reality: Independent Documentaries in Times of Change
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42:48Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by editor and producer Matt Carey, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, two outstanding figures in the documentary filmmaking world share their perspectives on the current state of the non-fiction film industry. …
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Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Elsa Keslassy from Variety, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for the day. Ma…
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Tailored Solutions: Film Funding in Europe’s Diverse Markets
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39:38Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by media analyst, broadcaster and experience designer Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. Film i Väst Analysis’ upcoming report, "The Answers: Future Audiovisual Policies – Revolution, Reforms or Just Let it Be…
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Innovative Production Tools: Shaping the Future of Filmmaking #2
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50:46Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by media analyst, broadcaster and experience designer Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. This episode highlights three EFM Startups alumni of 2024, showcasing their innovative tools and technologies. In respon…
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Alive and Kicking: Company Strategies Today
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47:07Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by media analyst, broadcaster and experience designer Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, the Berlinale Co-Production Market invites two experienced producers to share their innovative strategi…
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Depopulation, shrinking cities and urban-rural migration
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1:00:28In this episode Alice Yamabe and Andre Mader speak with two IGES colleagues, Fernando Ortiz Moya and Yasuo Takahashi, about the phenomenon of depopulation. Fernando has been studying shrinking cities, and Yasuo has been doing research on urban to rural migration, so we have two quite different angles on this subject. To many it may seem counterintu…
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Pathways to Equity: the Special Edition Seminar Podcast
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51:23Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by Curator and Impact Producer Nadia Denton, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. Funded by Creative Europe MEDIA and taking place yearly at the EFM 2023, 2024 and 2025, the Equity & Inclusion Pathways Seminar is an industry-wide…
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Spotlight Edition: A Personal Conversation with Beki Probst
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28:45Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by Matthijs Wouter Knol, this episode spotlights an important figure in the history of the EFM through a personal conversation and a journey through time. This special episode revolves around the former EFM director Beki Probst through a conversati…
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Let's talk about the material footprint and its significance for sustainability
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1:04:10In this episode of About Sustainability, we talked to Heinz Schandl, who joined us from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), which is an Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research. He is an expert on natural resource use, and international resource flows. Among other things, Heinz explained…
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Arctic Indigenous Filmmakers on Climate Change: First-Hand Perspectives
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43:17Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by Curator and Impact Producer Nadia Denton, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. Featuring the insights from film creatives and professionals from Sápmi, Canada and Yakutia, this episode will shine a light on the ground-breaking…
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Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by media industry analyst Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. The 2024 Nostradamus Report, titled "Paradox of Hope," delves into the myriad challenges facing the film and TV industries, highlighting broken busi…
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Taking a deep dive into the EU elections and legislative structure
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27:51On the eve of the EU elections, Josina Kamerling has a discussion with Klaus Welle, Chair of the Martens Centre's Academic Council, and former Secretary-General of the European Parliament. He initiated the European Parliamentary Research Service (the in-house think-tank providing unbiased advice to members of the European Parliament) and is a true …
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A few perspectives on UNEP's 6th Environment Assembly and its "OECPR"
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34:19In this episode Alice and Andre talked to Simon about the United Nations Environment Assembly, also known as UNEA, which is the decision-making body of the United Nations Environment Programme. UNEA takes place in Nairobi every second year and it is always preceded by the so-called OECPR, which stands for the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Repre…
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Looking back on the career of emeritus IGES Executive Director, Hideyuki Mori
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38:21On this episode of About Sustainability…, Andre, Alice and Simon celebrate the contribution of an IGES legend, Mr Hideyuki Mori. Mori-san has been a leader at IGES for most of the institute’s history, following diverse experience at other institutions including the United Nations Environment Programme and Asian Development Bank. He retired last yea…
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Follow the Money: Transparency Towards Fair Remuneration
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52:27Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by Scott Roxborough, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry.Recent years saw big shifts for creators who need data transparency, and as buy-out deals are disputed, managing royalties complexities is crucial. How can we leverage busi…
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Generation Alpha’s Influence: Children’s Content as a Keystone for the Future
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52:02Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by industry analyst Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. This episode targets the crucial role of children's films in tackling industry challenges and captivating the Generation Alpha. With fresh insights from t…
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2024: EFM Morning Brief with Thomas Schultze
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11:29Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent, German Trade Journalist (former Blickpunkt:Film) Thomas Schultze, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and s…
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Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Anne Thompson from Indiewire, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for the day. …
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Post-Peak Perspectives: Finding New Opportunities in the Series Landscape
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44:40Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by Stewart Clarke it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. How has the TV industry evolved in the past year? How to attract and retain audiences? And where do we find new audiences in a seemingly saturated market? These questions and…
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2024: EFM Morning Brief with The Hollywood Reporter
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13:47Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Scott Roxborough from The Hollywood Reporter, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and ti…
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Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Diana Lodderhose from Deadline, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for the day…
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Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Elsa Keslassy from Variety, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for the day. Ma…
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2024: EFM Morning Brief with Screen International
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13:25Kick off your EFM day with this short morning coffee companion: our daily EFM Morning Brief. 10 minutes to keep you up to speed with the latest news – today provided by our guest correspondent Louise Tutt from Screen International, followed by our "what's on for today" to help you navigate our EFM Industry Sessions and spot highlights and tips for …
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The Three Fundamental Keystones of Successful Archival Filmmaking
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48:21Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by archive producer Elizabeth Klinck, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, our guests share insights into the world of archives. Archive producer Monika Preischl explains the work and challenges of her field. Pro…
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Global Voices, Local Roots: Producers Blazing the Way
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42:56Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by filmmaker Yazmeen Kanji, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, join us as we delve into the creative journey of four trailblazing producers from equity-seeking groups; Darcy McKinnon, Gilbert Mirambeau Jr., Inu…
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About Climate Action (SDG 13): Framing Climate Change as a Security Issue and Outcomes of UNFCCC-COP28
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57:55On this episode of About Sustainability…, Alice and Erin were joined by Naoyuki OKANO and Nagisa SHIIBA, IGES experts working on Climate Adaptation. This episode, recorded in December 2023, offers a quick recap of what happened at COP28 in Dubai and then dives deep into the far-reaching impacts of climate change on human security. Hosted in Dubai, …
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Facing the challenges of the Retail Investment Strategy: A better understanding of retail investors through the use of behavioural economics
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27:18Josina Kamerling and Alexandra van Geen, Senior Supervisor and Research, Consumer Behavior team at the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) discuss a dynamic approach to look at retail investors’ preferences and needs.
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S2-EP 024 . The Future of Healthcare, COP28 Consensus and Climate Leadership - A Conversation with Sonia Roschnik
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30:17Send us a text There are a number of reasons why we have to halt the climate crisis. One of them is public health. In this episode we discuss these important questions: How do we rethink the future of healthcare when tackling climate change is only one of many challenges? What impacts will the COP28 UAE Consensus make on climate actions in reducing…
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International Film Sales: The Now and the Next
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48:43Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by journalist, moderator and film festival consultant Wendy Mitchell, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. This episode explores the dynamic world of film sales as three industry experts delve into the post-pandemic landscape. Ga…
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Tackling plastic pollution: Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) updates
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39:11On this episode of About Sustainability…, Erin, Alice, and Simon were joined by Matthew Hengesbaugh and Chochoe Devaporihartakula, IGES experts working on plastic pollution. While plastics have been an indispensable part of modern life, plastic pollution has entered the public consciousness in recent years. It is an issue that most of us encounter …
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Innovative Production Tools: Shaping the Future of Filmmaking
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43:15Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by strategist, conference curator, moderator & speaker AC Coppens, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. In this episode, EFM Startups Alumni Kate Wilson, Volha Paulovich, and John Mahtani delve into the realm of innovative tools …
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S2-EP 023 . Is 100% Renewable Energy System Closer to Us? – A Conversation with Mark Jacobson (Rebroadcasting S2-EP 014)
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33:50Send us a text To achieve a 100% renewable energy system worldwide by 2050 affordable or not? Apart from the maturing technology, like solar PV and wind power, are we too late to develop some alternative technologies such as carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, geoengineering, and small modular nuclear reactor? With the tightening time w…
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Co-Production Strategies for Drama Series Today
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34:12Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by industry analyst Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. This episode focuses on current producing strategies in the drama series landscape after the TV-series boom of the last decade. Guest speakers Ankica Juri…
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How Subscription Models are Vitalising the Big Screen
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37:44Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by Curator and Impact Producer Nadia Denton, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. This episode explores how subscription models can contribute to a new form of communication among the stakeholders, entering new pathways of film e…
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S2-EP 022 . Upscaling Production, Improving Efficiency, and Offsetting Emissions: Deciphering the Oil Majors’ Climate Strategies – A Conversation with Greg Trencher
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37:18Send us a text Since 2020, not only some national governments but also many large multinational companies have announced their climate pledges - reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Among them are some oil and natural gas giants, such as BP, Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil, which are the majors in the industry and the top contributors of the carbon e…
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CFA Institute and CFA Society Spain recently released a new briefing paper on Fintech in the EU. Josina Kamerling and Zaira Melero, Advocacy Committee Member, CFA Society Spain, discuss the conclusions of the report, and the challenges of the EU digital era for the financial industry.
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S2-EP 021 . Industrial Policy vs. Carbon Pricing, Which Can Deliver? – A Conversation with David Driesen
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33:33Send us a text There are two major economic measures to reduce carbon emissions of energy system, carbon pricing and industrial policy. Which one is better to deliver climate targets? What do the historical experiences of both emission trading systems and industrial policy in the E.U., China and the U.S. tell us? When competition rather than cooper…
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Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by journalist, moderator and film festival consultant, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. This special EFM Industry Insights episode meets top global film executives attending San Sebastian’s second-annual Creative Investors Co…
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S2-EP 020 . Can Africa Leapfrog in Mitigating Climate Change? – A Conversation with Jean-Benoit Fournier
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31:26Send us a text With both population and economy growing, Africa shall pursue a leapfrogging strategy in achieving the net zero energy system in the next three decades. However, some significant factors need to be addressed, like upscaled investment, accelerated deployment of low carbon energy technology, and international financial support. In this…
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S2-EP 019 . How Can E.U. De-risk the Critical Minerals Supply: A Conversation with Patrick Schröder
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30:48Send us a text For years China has dominated in the global supply chains of critical minerals, which are crucial to deploying low carbon energy technology and accelerating the global energy transition. Particularly, China's dominance is very apparent in the global supplies of rare earth, graphite, manganese and cobalt. These minerals are critical t…
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The Retail Investment Strategy in the EU: are we finally hitting the sweet spot for retail investors?
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33:47Josina Kamerling and Karel Lannoo, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) have a conversation on the recent Retail Investment Strategy Package, which was presented by the European Commission few weeks ago. They discuss the legislative proposals included in the package, and their impact on investor protection and the deve…
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It’s been a while since our last installment but today’s episode is a special interview with a long-serving member of IGES who has had a fascinating career, from which he just recently retired. Peter King has been based at IGES’s office in Bangkok, but has been mentor and advisor to many of us at IGES. In a wide-ranging discussion Alice, Shom, Simo…
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S2-EP 018 . Restructuring Supply Chains of Critical Minerals vs. Accelerating Clean Energy Transition: A Conversation with Marina Zhang
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32:05Send us a text While the world enters a de-globalization era and the relationship between China and the U.S. turns from bad to worse, policy makers from many high-income countries prioritize de-risking the supply chains and diversifying trading activities, such as increasing the security of the critical minerals supply. Will this big policy change …
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