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Thanks to the incredible discoveries in medicine and technology, the average global human lifespan has more than doubled since 1900 and is now above 70 years. Over the same period, CO2 emissions exponentially increased, which raises questions about the link between healthcare and climate change.  



In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua deep dives into the health-care industry by addressing the major concerns, discoveries and breakthroughs shaping the discourse. We shrink down to microbial levels to wander the human body, and later, we study the consequences of climate change on our health and society. Finally, in his investigation, Kokou challenges special guest ChatGPT, a popular AI-generating tool, to answer questions about longevity and immortality, humanity, climate change, and, of course, the role of AI in the health-care sector. 



“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. 
Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.   

Economy, planet, markets and you



Drifting in the Central North Pacific Ocean is the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, a collection of marine debris with a mass so large it has been ranked as our eighth continent. Nature is “circular by design” - balanced and sustainable - but our modern lifestyle is simply not.

While recycling efforts are increasing, coupled with government policies and regulations, we must consider if ‘recycling’ is rightly positioned as the last stage in the ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ slogan.



In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua examines the circular economy and the plastic lifecycle. He brings in Daan Van Kassel, a fund manager at Circular Debt fund of Polestar Capital, to explore concrete ways to reduce plastic and become one with nature.  



“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. 

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.  

Economy, planet, markets and you 



Historically, globalisation and international trade contributed to a significant increase in global GDP and wealth. We enjoyed many benefits, including vast choices of consumer goods and services at our fingertips.



But behind this story, there is a dark, carbonated side. So, what is the future of international trade? After Brexit, the War in Ukraine, and the Covid-19 pandemic, are we at the beginning of the end of globalisation? Will a future Phileas Fogg be more incentivized to stay at home and circle the world in the metaverse in 80 seconds?



Kokou Agbo-Bloua investigates the future of trade and supply chain networks at a time of both climate adaptation and mitigation. To dig into this further, he brings in Tim de Knegt, treasurer and strategic finance manager at the Port of Rotterdam, for insights.


“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. 

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. 

Economy, planet, markets and you

Do the recent statements by President Macron and the debacle of Liz Truss' mini budget sound the end of abundance? It seems like we should prepare for the inevitable scarcity of natural resources, stable climate and financial market performance.

 

Rather than imagining a Mad Max future, Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the opportunities and paths to sobriety: what if sharing, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is the mindset needed to meet tomorrow's challenges?


“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. 

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. 

Economy, planet, markets and you


The summer of 2022 has seen significant and sustained droughts across the world, with serious ripple effects from energy shortages to severe food insecurity. But how can we possibly have a water problem when water makes up close to 3/4 of the Earth’s surface?

 

In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at how climate change is disrupting our planet’s water cycle. He brings in Jo Harrison, Executive Director of Environment, Planning and Innovation at United Utilities to understand how we will need to adapt to prevent water scarcity in the face of global warming and growing world population.

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes once every three weeks: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. Newsflash insert : TF1

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. 

Economy, planet, markets and you



When looking into the energy transition and options for clean sources of energy, hydrogen is often listed as one of the key solutions for the future. The hype about its potential is undeniable, but so are the critics about its costs, efficiency and sustainability. So, is hydrogen gray until proven green?



In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua sets the stage for a trial by podcast: Solar and Wind Energy vs. Hydrogen. Through the proceedings, both the limitations and strengths of Hydrogen as THE clean source of energy of the future are clearly exposed. And as an ‘expert witness’, Allan Baker, Global Head of Power at Societe Generale, discusses the state of play of Hydrogen in the economy.



“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes once every three weeks: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!



Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly.



Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.