Simon Sharpe and host Richard Delevan unpack key themes from nbsp Five Times Faster focusing on the central question why are we moving so slowly and how can we accelerate decarbonisation Sharpe shares how his time as a climate diplomat particularly during the UK s presidency of COP26 crystallized his understanding that we need to think faster and act faster if we are to keep the 1 5-degree target within reach It s not just about hitting the right targets but about focusing on actions that matter across multiple sectors Simon provides an engaging exploration of the economic models that are holding us back taking us through equilibrium economics and how this outdated framework limits our ability to respond dynamically to a rapidly evolving global crisis His argument for moving from static reductionist thinking to a systems-based more biological understanding of economics brings a fresh perspective on how to build a more resilient future Simon Sharpe s Catalysts for Change At the end of the episode Richard asks Simon what he s looking for in the coming year that will signal real progress on the climate front Simon points to three key catalysts that could accelerate the pace of decarbonization Global Power Sector Emissions Begin to Decline nbsp Simon explains that while clean energy capacity is growing fast it s only when clean power generation outpaces the rise in energy demand that we ll see global power sector emissions start to drop He anticipates that this shift could happen soon marking the first real sign of global emissions falling in a key sector Electric Vehicle Momentum Continues nbsp Despite some backlash and misinformation in the media Simon is optimistic that the global transition to electric vehicles EVs is still moving forward He notes that in key markets like the UK and Europe EV sales are growing while sales of petrol cars are in decline He s watching for continued investment in battery manufacturing and vehicle production particularly from China to sustain this momentum Zero-Emission Steel Production Gains Ground nbsp Simon highlights the steel industry as the next major frontier for decarbonization He believes the first commercial-scale investments in zero-emission steel production are within reach and expects to see significant policy support from countries like the US and EU to drive this transition Resources Mentioned Simon Sharpe s book nbsp Five Times FasterThe Breakthrough Agenda Report by the International Energy AgencyGreg Nimitz s book nbsp How Solar Energy Became CheapSimon Sharpe s upcoming NGO nbsp S Curve EconomicsConnect with Us Website nbsp Wicked Problems – Climate Tech ConversationsTwitter nbsp rdelevanFollow Simon Sharpe on nbsp FiveTimesFaster orgAD – Friend of the Show Ben Cooke is organising the 2024 Times Earth Summit will be set against a backdrop of the biggest election year in history nbsp Book tickets here and join experts to drill down into the government s environmental commitments asking whether they are ambitious enough to meet climate goals Hosted on Acast See acast com privacy for more information Click here to visit this podcast episode
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