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Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 8 | Norman Wray, Former Governor Galapagos Islands Mar 26, 2022

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How can we quantify the impacts of carbon emissions on a region like the Galapagos islands and what steps can be taken to offset these emissions? Norman Wray, former president of the governing council of the Galapagos Islands joins us this week to discuss the implications of tourism and its carbon footprint on one of the most pristine nature preserves in the world. And how we can study these effects to understand our impact on ecosystems around the globe.

Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 7 | David Antonioli, CEO Verra Mar 19, 2022

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How do carbon projects turn into carbon credits, and how are those credits verified to ensure they are permanent, additional, measurable and real? David Antonioli, CEO of Verra, joins David Greely in the Smarter Markets studio this week as we continue to explore the ins and outs of carbon markets — from the architects and practitioners who know them best.

Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 6 | Neil McDougall Chairman, DelAgua Group Mar 12, 2022

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A lack of understanding of carbon projects, their efficacy and reporting methods has contributed greatly to what we've dubbed 'carbon confusion' for ESG minded investors and corporations — specifically concerning the generation and verification of carbon credits. Neil McDougall, Chairman of DelAgua Group, shares a Saturday morning with David Greely to explore carbon markets through the lens of project design and development.

Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 5 | David Shukman, Journalist and Former Science Editor, BBC Mar 05, 2022

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David Shukman, Journalist and Former Science Editor of BBC, takes David Greely to the front lines of the climate crisis to illustrate the imminent need for effective carbon markets. Join us as he shares insight from over three decades of climate coverage at BBC — with a focus on the power of human ingenuity.

Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 4 | Peter Zaman, Partner HFW, Singapore Feb 26, 2022

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Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, Singapore, sits down with David Greely for a deep dive into Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, how it allowed for more ambitious NDCs and the role of carbon markets in helping nations achieve those increased targets.

Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 3 | Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford Feb 19, 2022

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The net-zero commitments made by corporations and large institutions are foundational to the development of the voluntary carbon markets. Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford, joins us to discuss the role of the voluntary carbon markets, what they need to succeed, and how to get net-zero right.

Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 2 | Mark Lewis Head of Climate Research, Andurand Capital LLP Feb 12, 2022

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Mark Lewis, Head of Climate Research at Andurand Capital, sits down with David Greely to discuss what’s gone right, what’s gone wrong, and what we can learn from one of the world’s leading compliance carbon markets, the European Union’s Emissions Trading System.

Demystifying the Carbon Markets Episode 1 | Phil Hardwick, CEO of HCBL Feb 05, 2022

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Phil Hardwick, CEO of HCBL, joins host David Greely to kick off our podcast series Demystifying the Carbon Markets. Phil sets the stage and shares the benefits of his more than 15 years of experience in the environmental and carbon markets, working with both carbon project developers and investors to bring investment capital to high quality projects that reduce and remove carbon emissions to fight climate change.

What are Smarter Markets? Episode 3 | Erik Townsend Host of Macrovoices Jan 29, 2022

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In this third episode of our three-part series, host Grant Williams speaks with the original host of Smarter Markets, Erik Townsend. Erik and Grant discuss the concept of Smarter Markets, through the lens of financial systems, digital currencies, and NFT’s, and how technological advancements will champion these new currency systems.

What are Smarter Markets? Episode 2 | Josh Crumb, CEO and Founder of Abaxx Technologies Jan 22, 2022

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In this second episode of our three-part series, host Grant Williams dives into the heart of the matter with Josh Crumb, CEO and Founder of Abaxx Technologies. Josh and Grant discuss the SmarterMarkets vision for how technology can be leveraged to redesign and improve markets to meet society's biggest challenges, including climate change and the energy transition.

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