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#198 Collaboration: The Net Zero Trilogy


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Getting to net zero emissions requires a paradigm shift in the way that we think and in the way that we do business says Dr Kim Yates from Mott MacDonald. In this episode we explore how collaboration between climate resilience, decarbonisation and improving biodiversity along with systems thinking could deepen efforts to reduce global carbon emissions, improve our natural environment and protect society from the impacts of climate change.

This is critical as the UN Environment Programme reports that progress is not happening fast enough to keep global warming between 1.5 and 2 degrees centigrade. It finds that infrastructure will absorb 88 percent of the investment needed to prevent climate catastrophe. We have to do things differently.

Guests

Julia Baker, Head of Nature Services, Mott MacDonald

Maria Manidaki, Technical Director, Decarbonisation, Mott MacDonald

Nikki Van Dijk, Technical Director Climate Resilience, Mott MacDonald

Dr Kim Yates, Climate Change Operational Lead, Mott MacDonald

Resources

Good progress but not fast enough: Decarbonising infrastructure

Nature Based Solutions: An interactive map

Partner

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Its purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything it does, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming its clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

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