There is urgent need for action to combat climate change. Half of Africa, or about 600 million people, still don't have access to reliable electricity, not least sustainable energy. The global moonshot required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 looks out of reach in 2025. So what path can we take to accelerate the mission? To find out, Anant Wadhwa and Elizabeth Wangeci Chege speak with John Defterios, board member of Sustainable Energy for All and Senior Fellow at the World Economic Forum. John explains how renewable investment trends are surpassing traditional energy sectors, and discusses the ambitious financial targets necessary to mitigate climate change effectively by 2050.

You'll learn about the transformative power of solar wind technologies in sub-Saharan Africa, and why battery storage advancements are the next frontier in renewable energy.

Plus, John's decades of experience in energy have taught him a few things about the impact of geopolitical developments on energy policy, the importance of mapping energy resources, and strategies for modernizing energy grids. He shares them with us on Let's Talk About Energy.