Climate Change: Can we prioritise adaptation over mitigation?

Debunking ESG Myths

How effective are our current strategies against climate change? In this episode, Ravi Chidambaram welcomes Professor Benjamin Horton, Director of the Earth Observatory at NTU, to tackle this pressing question. They discuss vital climate change issues, debunk common myths, and explore the impact of the Paris Protocol. Professor Horton shares his insights on climate mitigation and adaptation, emphasizing the urgent need for global action. The conversation highlights the pressing realities of climate change, backed by data and years of research, urging immediate and comprehensive measures to address this global crisis.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Why should we care about climate change myths?
(03:55) What does current research say about the state of climate change? Professor Horton shares recent findings and data from his research on climate change, emphasizing the critical state of global warming and its impacts.
(07:20) How effective is the Paris Protocol in combating climate change? Discussion on the real impacts of the Paris Protocol, its achievements, and shortcomings in mitigating climate change.
(16:55) What are the common misconceptions about climate mitigation? Exploring the flaws and misunderstandings surrounding climate mitigation strategies.
(21:51) Can climate adaptation offer better solutions? Professor Horton argues the case for focusing more on climate adaptation as a feasible and urgent approach to handling climate change impacts.
(22:55) What are the economic implications of ignoring climate change? A deep dive into how climate change affects economies globally and the cost of inaction.
(28:56) How can businesses and governments effectively respond to climate change now? Practical advice and strategies for businesses and policymakers to address climate change urgently and effectively.
(34:08) What are the next steps for individuals and organizations concerned about climate change?

Our Guest: Professor Benjamin Horton
Professor Benjamin Horton is the Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore, situated at Nanyang Technological University. He has won several research awards from the European Geosciences Union, American Geophysical Union, and the Geological Society of America and has published over 240 articles in peer-reviewed journals about climate change, natural hazards, and sea-level rise. He is also an editor for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report and a Member of the World Climate Research Programme’s Grand Challenge.
His LinkedIn is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-horton-415a601a8/

YOUR HOST, RAVI CHIDAMBARAM
Ravi Chidambaram is the Founder and President of TC Capital, a pan-Asian boutique investment bank based in Singapore that specializes in M&A advisory and growth capital transactions in Asia. It is recognized and awarded as one of the best independent investment banks in the region. He is also Executive Director and Co-founder of Rimm Sustainability, a tech-driven firm, that helps companies and fund managers improve their sustainability reporting and performance. He has been active in sustainability for many years, as an Adjunct Professor in Sustainability at Yale-NUS College and also a board member and investor in several impact ventures.
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/ravichidambaram

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ABOUT DEBUNKING ESG MYTHS WITH RAVI
Welcome to Debunking ESG Myths, a podcast where we debunk, demystify and deconstruct some key ESG preconceptions with unfiltered knowledge and data from key experts in the field. I'm Ravi Chidambaram, the CEO and founder of Rimm Sustainability. We're an impact-driven tech company that advocates making sustainability accessible and actionable to all.