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How does extreme heat affect human health and the economy, and what is being done about it? Shilpita Mathews, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics, joins our host Sarah Nelson to discuss adaptation. Shilpita speaks to guests Jane Gilbert, Chief Heat Officer of Miami-Dade County and Emilie Mazzacurati the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Tailwind about the risks that extreme heat poses for our economy and the landscape of solutions available to help cities, communities and individuals adapt to a changing climate.

Anyone who has taken a holiday to a beautiful landscape, clear-water beach, or snowy ski resort, will know that the Travel & Tourism sector relies on a good state of nature. In this episode Sarah is joined by Chris Imbsen from the World Travel and Tourism Council, and Matt Tinsley and Jessie Smith from Oxford Economics to discuss the sector's efforts to understand, quantify, and improve the relationship between Travel & Tourism and the natural environment. WTTC and Oxford Economics have developed a database of global Travel & Tourism environmental impacts, available online here: https://globaltravelfootprint.wttc.org/.

This month we delve into everyone’s favourite new technology: low-carbon hydrogen. We chat with expert consultant Gniewomir Flis from Kaya Partners about the history of the hydrogen sector, technology options, and his views on how the industry will - or will not - develop in the coming years. We also speak with Paul Henderson, Head of Hydrogen Production Strategy at the UK Department for Energy Security, who shares his perspective on the various policy levers being used to ramp up hydrogen production in the UK.

Join Sarah Nelson for an insightful exploration of the sustainability landscape in 2024. In this episode, she engages with leading experts in politics, technology, and sustainable business to unravel the key trends poised to shape our journey towards a greener future. Oxford Economics’ Beatrice Tanjanco provides valuable insights into how this bumper election year could affect policy progress. Energy systems expert Dr Chris Battaille discusses where industrial technology could lead to big emissions savings and Emerson’s Dr Ana Gonzalez-Hernandez shares the key priorities for businesses aiming for sustainable progress in 2024.

This week marks the end of the 28th climate Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. More than 100,000 people gathered to discuss, debate, and decide action on climate change, at least in theory. COP28 brought some positive shifts in global funding for loss and damage but fell short of the transformative change many had hoped for. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Matt Winning and Dr Karla Cervantes Barrón to discuss the takeaways from COP, what they mean for businesses and emerging economies, and whether COP is the right forum for decisive action.

In this episode of Greenomics, experts Sara Wilkinson and Kristian Kolding join Sarah Nelson to discuss the crucial role of climate-ready buildings in the global push towards a net-zero future. They delve into sustainable construction practices, the importance of regulations, retrofitting existing buildings, and behavioural changes to create environmentally friendly homes. The conversation also touches on the economic challenges and choices associated with transitioning to sustainable living.