A show about climate and climate tech: the intersection of technology and capital, people and politics, that will shape the future, and whether you'd want to live in it.
Host Richard Delevan is normally trapped in the UK, but with a global view - featuring guests from VC/PE, startups, scaleups, corporates, media, and beyond.
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A show about climate and climate tech: the intersection of technology and capital, people and politics, that will shape the future, and whether you'd want to live in it.
Host Richard Delevan is normally trapped in the UK, but with a global view - featuring guests from VC/PE, startups, scaleups, corporates, media, and beyond.
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The Intersection of Climate Change and National Security with Rear Admiral Neil: A Deep Dive
In this episode of 'Wicked Problems,' host Richard Delevan speaks with Rear Admiral Neil, former Royal Navy officer and current Professor of Climate and Resource Security at UCL, about the growing recognition that climate change is a strategic challenge impacting national security. They discuss the expanded definition of national security to include climate adaptation, various international and interdisciplinary efforts to mitigate climate impact, and how the military is adapting its strategies. The conversation covers past and present policies, the importance of societal involvement, and the role of technological advancements. Rear Admiral Neil emphasizes the need for strategic, long-term solutions, cooperation across sectors, and raises concerns about the potential for a significant crisis to wake global leadership from complacency.
00:00 Introduction to Climate Change and Security
00:26 Guest Introduction: Rear Admiral Neil
00:57 National Security and Climate Change
02:06 Impact of Climate Change on Society
03:49 Military's Role and Adaptation
04:44 Evolving Conversations on Climate Policy
09:48 Technological Innovations in the Military
19:02 International Cooperation and Policy
24:49 Challenges and Future Prospects
31:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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