Climate Correction™ 2024: Accelerating Global Climate Progress: The Role of Carbon Markets in Restoring Nature and Closing the Climate Ambition Gap

In the quest to mitigate climate change, transitioning industries to zero-carbon practices stands out as a paramount challenge. In this episode of the Climate Correction podcast, we delve into this crucial topic with Jeff Rissman, Senior Director of Industry Program at Energy Innovation. Rissman, with his extensive background in environmental science and policy, provides valuable insights into the complexities and opportunities inherent in this transition. At the heart of our discussion is exploring what the zero-carbon industry entails and why it's imperative for combating climate change. We examine the diverse sectors within the industry and their significant contributions to carbon emissions, highlighting the urgent need for decarbonization.  Throughout the conversation, Rissman illuminates the challenges faced by industries in adopting zero-carbon practices, from technological limitations to regulatory hurdles. Yet, amidst these challenges lie vast opportunities for innovation and economic growth. By embracing sustainable technologies and fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and government, we can pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future. Policy and regulation play a pivotal role in driving this transition, and Rissman underscores the importance of effective policies and strategies to incentivize sustainable industry practices worldwide.  He emphasized the critical role of renewable energy in powering the zero-carbon industry and the necessity of collective action to accelerate progress. As we navigate the complexities of this transition, it's crucial to remain committed to collaboration and innovation. Together, we can chart a path toward a zero-carbon industry and achieve sustainable prosperity for future generations.  We heard an exciting announcement in the episode. Jeffrey Rissman has just released his new book, "Zero Carbon Industry: Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity." Available now on Amazon and Columbia University Press (link below), this book delves deeper into the strategies and technologies needed to drive the transition to a zero-carbon industry.   As a special offer for our listeners, enjoy a 20% discount on zerocarbonindustry.com. Let's continue working together to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.  Show links and speaker bio:   ZeroCarbonIndustry.com  Twitter  LinkedIn  JEFFREY RISSMAN is the senior director of the industry program at Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy think tank. His work focuses on technologies and politics to achieve net zero industrial greenhouse gas emissions. He is the co-author of Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy (2018).     

VISTA Award Presentation- Evaluation of Plant Varieties for Green Roofs in South Florida  Description  Green roofs are innovative roofing systems that support plant growth on buildings. They replace traditional roofing materials with a layer of soil for vegetation, offering various benefits such as mitigating the heat island effect, reducing stormwater runoff and sequestering carbon. However, implementing green roofs in the challenging climate of Miami and South Florida is a formidable task due to high humidity, extreme heat, desiccating winds, and hurricanes. The urgency is underscored by Miami's ranking as the third-worst Urban Heat Island Effect city in the US. The intensity of the problem is evident by the recent appointment of the world's first Chief Heat Officer for Miami-Dade County, underlining the severity of Miami's Urban Heat Island Effect. This problem affects residents, and addressing it through greening the city, including green roofs, is crucial. This project aims to recommend resilient plant species for South Florida green roofs, focusing on their carbon sequestration capabilities and reducing the urban heat island effect. This initiative's significance lies in mitigating climate change effects, fostering sustainable urban ecosystems, reducing carbon footprints, enhancing biodiversity, and improving urban well-being. Recognizing the urgent need for climate solutions, the project seeks to provide actionable insights for addressing South Florida's pressing climate issues.  Speakers  Ivan Oyege, Florida International University , Ph.D. Candidate  Priyanka Belbase, Florida International University, Graduate Teaching Assistant  Moses Kiwanuka, Florida International University, Graduate Teaching Assistant  Jordan Prats, Florida International University , Ph.D Candidate   

Empowering Youth for Climate Action: Community Solutions in Action  Description  This panel will focus on the vital role of youth in implementing effective climate solutions within their communities. As the group who is most impacted by climate issues, yet having contributed the least to the problem, centering the voices of youth climate leaders is critical for equity. Highlighting the urgency of climate change, youth climate advocates will share their perspectives on the climate crisis and provide an overview of their climate initiatives to combat environmental challenges at the local level. From mangrove restoration to community gardens, the panel will showcase a range of grassroots efforts led by passionate young activists. Panelists will discuss the challenges youth face in mobilizing communities, emphasizing the need for collaboration with local stakeholders, educational institutions, and government bodies. They will also highlight the role of educational programs such as the FXB Climate Advocates program and others to support emerging leaders in their climate endeavors.   Speakers  Karina Weinstein, FXB, Program Strategy and Innovation Director  Sofia Arnau, TerraServe, Inc., Founder & President  Avi Gulati, FXB USA Climate Advocates 

WWF Presents Food Waste Warriors: OCPS and South FL  Description  Join WWF's Food Waste Warriors team as they dive into their collaboration with K-12 school food waste leaders in 5 Orange County Public Schools and expand efforts to South Florida.  Speakers  Mary Chandler, World Wildlife Fund, Food Waste Warriors  Dan St Onge, OCPS  Elaine Fiore, Broward Schools   

Carbon credit markets are a key market-based solution for accelerating global climate progress while restoring nature and creating a more just world. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) supports effective carbon pricing across the global economy; however, it will take years to build political support in countries across the world. Yet, to meet global climate goals, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls for urgent progress today. The goal is a 45% reduction in global emissions by 2030, which is equivalent to eliminating the annual emissions of the United Kingdom every week for the next seven years. In response, companies and governments are ramping up action in a race toward net-zero emissions by 2050.  There is a massive ambition gap between the current pace of decarbonization and the pace needed to reach net zero by 2050. While carbon markets are a key tool in helping close this ambition gap, they have also been subject to criticism. In this session, TNC Managing Director of Carbon Markets Cam Moore will discuss why carbon credit markets are essential to closing the ambition gap, the urgent need to build a carbon markets Version 2.0; and the potential for this enhanced approach to create a cleaner, greener, and more just world.  Speakers Campbell Moore, The Nature Conservancy, Managing Director, Global Carbon Markets Sofia Leon, The Nature Conservancy , Climate Innovation & Fundraising Lead

Reaching the Peak of the Summit: How Can Climate Events Create Change?  Description  Whether it’s COP, Climate Week NYC, or Earth Day, summits and convenings have become a major way to accelerate climate action. But how can we shift the focus from mere discussion to tangible action? Adam Lake gives his reflections on how climate events have changed since he joined Climate Group as Head of Climate Week NYC in 2018 and will discuss how grassroots campaigns, activists, and NGOs can better engage with key moments to push through more meaningful change. The session will also explore how to spot and avoid greenwashing, the importance of inclusivity, and how to create a big impact on a small budget.   Speakers  Adam Lake, Climate Group, Head of Engagement, North America  Alejandro Delgado, VoLo Foundation, Editor in Chief   

Florida's Climate Future: Sunshine State or Stormy Situation?  2:20 PM – 2:40 PM  Description  Florida families are already weathering the effects of climate change. Recognizing that knowledge is power, this panel will share stories of impact and showcase how this new tool can deepen understanding of how heat, flooding, and volatile energy costs risks vary and compound economic risk across their specific communities and what they can do to take charge of Florida's Climate Future.    Check out the tool: https://floridasclimatefuture.org/  Speakers  Dawn Shirreffs, Environmental Defense Fund , Florida Director  Claudia Navarro, WeCount!, Co-Executive Director  Jonathan Alingu, Central Florida Jobs With Justice, Co-Executive Director  Yoca Arditi Rocha, CLEO INSTITUTE, Executive Director   

Climate Correction™: What Does It Mean to Put a Price on Carbon?  This panel will discuss what it means to put a price on carbon, why this is important to drive climate action and provide insights into efforts being made in the U.S. and around the world by governments and businesses.  Speakers:   Angela Churie Kallhauge  Executive Vice President, Impact, Environmental Defense Fund  Angela Churie Kallhauge is the Executive Vice President, Impact at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Her work is focused on using inclusive processes and economic approaches to achieve ambitious climate solutions that deliver equitable benefits to people around the world. Angela joined EDF from the World Bank where she served as the head of the Secretariat of the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) for five years. Before that she was at the Swedish Energy Agency where she worked for 14 years on climate change, energy and development issues. During her time at the Swedish Energy Agency, she worked on carbon market development issues, including portfolio development and capacity building in developing countries. She also served as the EU lead negotiator on adaptation and resilience issues under the UNFCCC for close to a decade and represented Sweden in the Adaptation Fund Board where she led the work on accreditation for direct access. Angela also draws experience from the International Renewable Energy Agency, where she spent a couple of years leading the work to develop a climate change work program that places renewable energy action as a key part of climate change strategies. Prior to her engagement at the Swedish Agency, Angela spent close to a decade working at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and in Zimbabwe and Kenya with civil society organizations on climate, energy and development policy. Dirk Forrister  IETA President and CEO  Dirk is the CEO of IETA, a business association of carbon market professionals dedicated to delivering the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. IETA’s 330 member companies operate in every carbon market in the world. Dirk’s prior roles include Managing Director at Natsource, a 1.4 billion carbon fund management firm and Energy Director, Environmental Defense Fund. Earlier, he served as Chair of the White House Climate Change Taskforce in the Clinton Administration and as Assistant Secretary of Energy for Congressional Affairs. Holly Pearen  Lead Counsel, Global Climate Cooperation, Environmental Defense Fund  Holly Pearen is Lead Counsel for EDF’s Global Climate Cooperation Team where she helps teams develop and execute legal and regulatory strategies to achieve climate objectives. Her work focuses on addressing price transparency and equity in voluntary carbon markets through tailored and predictable regulatory oversight and private law solutions. Prior to joining EDF Holly represented banking and financial clients in litigation involving natural resource assets and worked as an Attorney-Advisor for the Department of the Interior, Southwest Regional Office of the Solicitor. She has a J.D., with focus on Environmental Law from Lewis & Clark Law School, an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and studied at the London School of Economics.  

Welcome to Climate Correction™ 2024 WELCOME TO CLIMATE CORRECTION™ CONFERENCE 2024: BRIDGING SOLUTIONS, IGNITING CHANGE   On March 7-8, 2024, VoLo Foundation proudly hosted the 6th annual Climate Correction Conference in Orlando, FL. As the premier annual climate action conference in the U.S., this event focused on driving innovative solutions to address climate change.  “Bridging Solutions, Igniting Change” underscores the collaborative and proactive nature of Climate Correction. It highlights the importance of working together across disciplines and geographical boundaries to develop comprehensive solutions and, most importantly, to turn ideas into actionable change. Participants can expect a dynamic and engaging event that not only discusses the challenges posed by climate change but actively seeks to drive positive and transformative outcomes.  If you missed the live event, listen to all the main stage panels on the podcast!  Emcee: Irene Sans, Bilingual Meteorologist / Editorial Manager, Weather & Radar USA / Pelmorex  Welcome by: David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel, Founders of VoLo Foundation   

Dr. Mark Hyman, Ph.D., and David S. Vogel come together in this titillating conversation about the impacts of climate and environmental sustainability on human health. We cover topics such as regenerative agriculture, nutrition, animal protein - especially beef and cattle- increases in pollen- particularly PM2.5- and other air pollutants. As always, we take a solutions-focused approach to these issues. If you're seeking cutting-edge research for your health, this is the show for you.   Mark Hyman, MD is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, founder and senior advisor of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, a fifteen-time New York Times best-selling author, and board president of clinical affairs at The Institute for Functional Medicine.    He is the founder and chairman of the Food Fix Campaign, dedicated to transforming our food and agriculture system through policy. Additionally, he is a co-founder and the chief medical officer of Function Health. Dr. Hyman also hosts one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Farmacy, with over 200 million downloads. Furthermore, he has an upcoming book release this summer called Young Forever Cookbook.   Dr. Hyman is a regular medical contributor to several television shows and networks, including CBS This Morning, Today, Good Morning America, The View, Fox, and CNN.  Young Forever Cookbook - releasing on June 4, 2024  The Doctor’s Farmacy  Social Media Links:   Instagram - @drmarkhyman  Facebook - @drmarkhyman  Twitter - @drmarkhyman  Website:   https://drhyman.com  David S. Vogel is a data scientist who has earned international recognition for his predictive modeling accuracy. He is a multi-winner of the prestigious KDD Cup and the Heritage Health Prize in 2013. As the founder and CEO of Voloridge Investment Management, LLC, an award-winning quantitative hedge fund, David has been expertly quoted in Bloomberg, Barron’s, and other publications on charitable and financial topics.    David is the co-founder, trustee, and chief scientist of VoLo Foundation. Through research funding and collaborations with top scientists, David applies his data modeling expertise to assist with cutting-edge research that has the potential to accelerate climate solutions, impact education, and optimize health to maximize longevity.  Moreover, David currently serves as a board member of the Environmental Defense Fund, JUST Capital, and Amplio.  He is also involved with the Climate-Related Market Risk Subcommittee at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.