Untangling Climate Finance

Apr 08 2025 57 ep. 16 mins 5
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Untangling Climate Finance is a podcast from Gordian Knot Strategies that explores the dynamic field of climate change finance. Join the host, Jay Tipton, as he talks with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more. Visit www.gordianknotstrategies.com to learn more about the company.

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