How do we react to climate change? With the IPCC’s startling sixth assessment report on the effects of global warming and the recent extreme weather disasters, the challenges we face to reach net zero emissions by 2050 are at the top of everyone’s mind.

In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua investigates the impacts of climate change and what needs to happen energy transition wise. Through the fable of the frog in boiling water, he explores humanity's struggle to heed warnings and adapt to climate change.

The episode opens with a reflection on Cassandra's cursed foresight, likening it to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and its warnings falling on deaf ears. Kokou confronts listeners with alarming statistics detailing the rise in natural disasters and record-breaking temperatures, signaling an impending global crisis. Despite this, markets soar and societal complacency prevails. The urgency of addressing climate change is emphasized through a personal anecdote of basement flooding, illustrating the tangible impact of environmental degradation.

From an investor's perspective, the focus shifts to carbon footprint reduction and the complexities of designing sustainable portfolios. While demand for green investments grows, regulatory standards and data quality remain critical in avoiding greenwashing.

The conversation culminates in an interview with Ed Daniels, a Shell executive, discussing the energy transition and the company's commitment to sustainability. Daniels highlights the need for collaborative efforts between governments, corporations, and civil society to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

The episode underscores the imperative of proactive measures in combating climate change. Through mythological allegories and real-world examples, listeners are encouraged to prioritize sustainability and drive meaningful change.

About this show

Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.

Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.

In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.

Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.

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Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer: Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Antoine Larcher. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly 

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. 

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