Future Energy Insights

Jul 17 2024 32 mins 1

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Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and global thinkers, Future Energy Insights by the World Future Energy Summit takes an in-depth look at renewable energy and sustainability. Featuring lively debate and passionate discussion, the series covers six core topics: clean energy, water scarcity, smart cities, circular economies, waste management and climate change. It shines a spotlight on the critical issues and major gamechangers shaping the sector today.

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Regenerative Design in Urban Planning

Jul 17 2024 17 mins

Sustainable, resilient, and climate-positive urban environments are not a pipe dream, and regenerative design is a game-changer in transforming the built environment. On episode 17, we discuss how governments, urban planners, and communities can come together to reverse climate change.By 2050, two out of every three people will be living in cities or major urban centres. With citie

The Future of Wastewater

Jun 27 2024 21 mins

Imagine a world where treated wastewater not only protects our environment but also drives innovation and creates jobs. This vision remains largely untapped, yet it's within our reach!According to current UN Environment Programme data, only 11% of the world’s treated wastewater is reused. Shockingly, around 50% of untreated wastewater pollutes our rivers, lakes, and oceans.In Epi

Green hydrogen: To localise or commercialise?

May 22 2024 28 mins

Anticipated rampant growth in global demand for green hydrogen presents a major economic opportunity for many countries and is also a progressive zero-carbon journey solution for heavy industry high emitters. On episode 15, we examine both opportunities, looking at which countries are already keen on clean hydrogen and what’s driving strategic decision-making.Green hydrogen, a cl

Women at the Epicentre of Climate Action

May 03 2024 20 mins

Women are playing an increasingly prominent role in addressing climate change mitigation and stand at the forefront of efforts to conserve, advocate and innovate. On episode 14 we talk to two high-profile women representing different aspects of the future energy industry to learn more about their inspiration and focus.Climate change is a global issue that impacts – and involves -

Cities and climate change: planning a net-zero future.

Mar 29 2024 41 mins

Considering the diverse challenges cities face, what innovative strategies can they implement to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the near future? Future Energy Insights seeks to address the most significant challenges shaping the future of energy today, both in the Middle East and around the world.Responsible for generating 70% of global emissions, António Guterre

How SMEs may be our biggest hope for net-zero

Feb 29 2024 42 mins

What significant role do small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in the global journey towards achieving net-zero emissions, particularly in the MENA region?Globally, small and medium-sized enterprises – SMEs - make up 90% of all businesses and represent more than 50% of employment worldwide. Yet, according to 2023 research by the World Economic Forum and Bain & Compan

How can renewable energy help address global food security?

Jan 24 2024 50 mins

What role can renewable energy solutions and agri-tech play in feeding the world and supporting net-zero goals? The world’s food production systems are responsible for over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions with agri-food systems consuming around 30% of the world’s energy. The United Nations has said that farming must become more sustainable to address the climate crisis a

Greening transportation: the future of alternative fuels

Dec 29 2023 36 mins

Transport and mobility currently account for 19 per cent of global carbon emissions, according to McKinsey research.In the air, on the ground, and at sea, the dual challenge in developing and adopting carbon-neutral transport systems is how to keep people and goods moving while accelerating net-zero commitment.The International Air Transport Association estimates that sustainable a

COP28 global stocktake. Where do we go from here?

Nov 26 2023 45 mins

COP28, which is due to start in a matter of days, represents the most significant accountability moment for climate action, to date. Eight years on from the Paris Agreement, the September-released United Nations Global Stocktake report is the first official assessment of climate action since 2015.The report has reaffirmed that the world is falling significantly short of the reducti

How digital twins can help build the cities of the future

Oct 20 2023 43 mins

Our planet is currently facing the largest wave of urban growth in history.According to the United Nations, by 2050 more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas. This potentially places huge strain on city services, infrastructure and transportation networks.From Singapore, which was the first international city to create a country-scale digital twin, t