Episodes

  • Sliced: Letters of Authorization
    Nov 4 2024

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    Sliced: Letters of Authorization

    In this week’s Sliced, we discuss a key element of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) mechanism for the global aviation industry - Letters of Authorization.

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    Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance.

    If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here.

    And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠.

    Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠.

    It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠.

    Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com.

    Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

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    6 mins
  • Harnessing Family Forests to Tackle Climate Change with Rita Hite
    Oct 21 2024

    In this episode, Jay sits down with Rita Hite, President and CEO of the American Forest Foundation, to discuss the power of family-owned forests in driving climate solutions. Rita shares her career journey and AFF’s work in unlocking the potential of small landowners through sustainable forestry practices.

    Rita also makes a major announcement about AFF’s first-ever carbon credit auction for nature-based solutions, set for February 2025. This innovative auction aims to streamline the carbon market and empower family forest owners to contribute to climate mitigation efforts.

    Show Resources:

    • Family Forest Carbon Program
    • American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction
    • Announcement: American Forest Foundation to Launch First U.S. Nature-Based Carbon Credit Auction in Early 2025

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    About:

    ⁠Untangling Climate Finance⁠ explores the dynamic field of climate change finance through conversations with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more.

    If you have any questions, comments, a future guest recommendation, or are interested in joining Jay for an episode, please shoot him a message at: ⁠jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com⁠

    Credits:

    The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠.

    It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠.

    Special thanks to ⁠Sean Penrith⁠, Jacoba Gundle, Maggie Tipton, and Julie Witherspoon.

    Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠.

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    37 mins
  • Sliced: Article 6.4 - Moving and Shaking
    Oct 14 2024

    Tuesday, October 15, 2024

    Sliced: Article 6.4 - Moving and Shaking

    In this week’s Sliced, we explore the latest updates from the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body, which has made BIG moves toward launching the UN’s new carbon market.

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    Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance.

    If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠.

    Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com.

    Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

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    4 mins
  • Unlocking the Power of Climate Tech and Finance with Anna Lerner
    Sep 23 2024

    In this episode, Jay sits down with Anna Lerner, CEO of Climate Collective, to explore the intersection of climate finance and technology. Anna shares her journey in the climate space and discusses key challenges, including the need for corporate accountability and the role of tech like AI, blockchain, and geospatial data in accelerating climate action.

    They explore green accountability, Climate Collective’s work with the World Bank, and the upcoming launch of their AI accelerator aimed at empowering diverse founders to develop locally-driven climate solutions. Anna also provides insights into the growing field of biodiversity credits and how they can support local communities.

    Show Resources:

    • Harnessing AI to Transform Climate Action: Part I
    • Harnessing AI to Transform Climate Action: Part II
    • Making the Case for Green Accountability
    • Savimbo - the amazing group participating in Climate Collective’s Green Accountability Accelerator

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    About:

    Untangling Climate Finance⁠ explores the dynamic field of climate change finance through conversations with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more.If you have any questions, comments, a future guest recommendation, or are interested in joining Jay for an episode, please shoot him a message at: ⁠jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com⁠

    Credits:

    The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠.It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠.Special thanks to ⁠Sean Penrith⁠, Jacoba Gundle, Maggie Tipton, and Julie Witherspoon. Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠.

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    36 mins
  • Sliced: Carbon Credit Prices Across the Voluntary Carbon Market
    Sep 16 2024

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    Sliced: Carbon Credit Prices Across the Voluntary Carbon Market

    In this edition of Sliced, we look at carbon credit prices inside the voluntary carbon market and their impact on project viability, as well as environmental and social impact.

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    Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance.

    If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠.

    Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com.

    Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

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    4 mins
  • Sliced: Unlocking Green Jobs Through Climate Finance
    Sep 9 2024

    Tuesday, September 10, 2024

    Sliced: Unlocking Green Jobs Through Climate Finance

    In this edition of Sliced, we explore one of the key byproducts of climate finance - green jobs.

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    Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance.

    If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠.

    Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com.

    Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

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    5 mins
  • Sliced: The Impact of Green Bonds on Climate Finance
    Sep 2 2024

    Tuesday, September 3, 2024

    Sliced: The Impact of Green Bonds on Climate Finance

    In this edition of Sliced, we explore green bonds and their key role in global climate finance.

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    Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance.

    If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠.

    Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com.

    Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

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    5 mins
  • Sliced: Egypt Launches Africa's First Voluntary Carbon Market
    Aug 19 2024

    Tuesday, August 20, 2024

    Sliced: Egypt Launches Africa's First Voluntary Carbon Market

    In this edition of Sliced, we introduce the newly launched Egyptian voluntary carbon market, which is the first of its kind in all of Africa.

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    Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance.

    If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠.

    Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com.

    Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

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    3 mins