SGOL: Climate Finance Rumours, Setting Priorities and Creating Sustainability Narratives

Host Giulia is off enjoying her holiday, but that won’t stop Felicia and Heather getting together to discuss the latest sustainability news!

Rumours are swirling around the UK Government’s commitment to climate finance – more immediate concerns could divert these ear marked funds. Still, we find ourselves questioning the source and rationale of these rumours. Is the UK Government simply testing the waters to see how the public responds?

This question brings us into a discussion of how long-term solutions may be pitted against short-term priorities. Take the current energy crisis - fossil fuels are being championed as an immediate provider of energy security, despite their incompatibility with climate goals.

Ultimately, a focus on long-term solutions can only be achieved by transforming our current narratives. Any guidance will encourage the creation of alternative narratives, but it must be founded on direct action. Industries must recognise their interconnections and develop appropriate means of sharing information and building a body of evidence for successful solutions.

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