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Invested In Climate

De: Jason Rissman
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Invested in Climate hosts conversations with leading thinkers to help our listeners do more to address the climate crisis through their Work, Investments, Learning, Lifestyle and Activism. People everywhere, communities, governments and all sectors of the economy are mobilizing to address climate change. The scale of this global action is unprecedented. Never before have so many people dedicated so much energy, creativity and capital to addressing a shared, global threat. Will it be enough? What else is needed? And, most importantly, what can you do? We all have a part to play, so let’s go.Copyright 2026 Jason Rissman Economía Finanzas Personales Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Reimagining Higher Ed for the Climate Era with Unity Environmental University, Ep #131

    Reimagining Higher Ed for the Climate Era with Unity Environmental University, Ep #131
    Mar 24 2026
    Education and our ability to respond to climate change are inexorably linked. Major international studies have shown that education is the single strongest predictor of whether or not someone is aware of climate change. In the US, while 74% of Americans support climate action, support is typically 10–20 points higher among those with a college education. It's not about perceptions on climate change; a more educated workforce is better able to innovate, accelerate the climate transition, and adapt in a less stable world – especially if that education builds climate resilient skills.One could almost imagine a university designed around this need – and that is exactly what the team at Unity Environmental University are building. Today, we're joined by Unity President Dr. Melik Khoury who is creating not just a new curriculum, but a new, more inclusive approach to higher ed. Dr. Khoury argues powerfully against the elitism that has underpinned our educational system and climate narratives. We spoke about his background, the role of education in addressing climate change, how Unity is different, and the influence it could have. Dr Khoury’s energy is contagious and we're sure he’ll get you thinking. Enjoy.On today’s episode, we cover:03:06 – Dr. Khoury’s upbringing in West Africa and awakening to environmental issues04:24 – Discovering the real impacts of resource exploitation06:01 – Choosing higher education transformation as the main lever08:32 – The core climate problem: beyond politics and single-issue framing09:04 – Climate as transdisciplinary: food, energy, people, commerce11:05 – History of Unity Environmental University13:07 – Transforming Unity’s model and unbundling education15:14 – New operational model and rethinking the faculty role15:23 – Scaling Unity and redefining what a university is19:42 – Preparing students to operate in complex, uncertain systems20:15 – Embedding climate and sustainability across the curriculum23:14 – AI’s challenge to traditional notions of knowledge and learning23:48 – What Unity is learning from its students and their needs28:14 – What success looks like for a climate-focused university28:30 – Influencing the broader higher-ed ecosystem31:47 – How AI is changing higher education and climate learning32:11 – Why Unity embraces rather than bans AI35:58 – Concrete AI experiments at Unity (UNA, tutors, automation)39:31 – Is climate momentum fading? Perception vs. reality39:57 – Climate’s “brand problem” and the real enemy: ignorance42:58 – Depoliticizing climate and making the economic case43:16 – How we broadly attack ignorance through education reform45:52 – Call for partners and funders to back scalable climate education45:52 – Closing thanks and episode wrap-upResources MentionedUnity Environmental UniversityConnect with usDr. Melik KhouryJason RissmanKeep up with Invested In ClimateSign up for our NewsletterLinkedInInstagramIf you like what you hear, subscribe and rate to support the show! Have feedback or ideas for future episodes, events, or partnerships? Get in touch!
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  • Creating Leaders for a Regenerative Economy with Work on Climate, Ep #130

    Creating Leaders for a Regenerative Economy with Work on Climate, Ep #130
    Mar 10 2026
    Imagine for a moment if economic activity made nature and society healthier. It’s a notion that at first might seem absurdly idealistic, and then when you think about it, maybe essential for our survival and thus perhaps what the goal of an economy should actually be. Welcome to the concept of regenerative economics. There’s a growing number of leading thinkers, organizations, policymakers, and even businesses fueling the regenerative movement. With AI and a new geopolitical order creating massive disruption, it’s an important time to consider bold visions for the future.Today, we’re joined by someone who’s both a bold visionary and practical implementer. Eugene Kirpichov left his dream job at Google in 2020 to found Work on Climate, a community that has now helped tens of thousands of people looking for ways to address climate change. Eugene sees communities as mindbogglingly effective for scaling impact. By helping people realize their potential as climate leaders, Work on Climate is harnessing the power of community to work towards a regenerative economy. Eugene is a guy of big ideas, who thinks about systems strategically and makes things happen. It was a blast talking to Eugene and we suspect you’ll enjoy the conversation as well. Here we go.On today’s episode, we cover:00:57 – Regenerative Economics & Introducing Eugene02:41 – Recent Encounters & Shared Community03:00 – Eugene’s Early Life in Russia & Tech Beginnings06:25 – Joining Google & Finding Eugene’s Niche08:47 – Eugene’s Climate Wake‑Up & Decision to Leave Google10:30 – Discovering the Climate Solutions Ecosystem12:56 – Founding Work on Climate14:18 – Community Power & Founder Success Stories from Work on Climate15:34 – How Work on Climate Operates & Is Funded17:36 – Eugene’s Shift: From Climate Jobs to Climate Leaders21:30 – Examples of Everyday Climate Leadership24:25 – Three Qualities of a Climate Leader26:33 – Rethinking the “Most Impactful Thing I Can Do”29:56 – Eugene’s Long‑Term Vision for Work on Climate33:02 – What a Regenerative Economy Is38:18 – How to Build a Regenerative Economy in Practice44:18 – AI as System Accelerator & Regenerative Tool48:15 – EPA Ruling, Shared Reality & Coordination51:32 – What Eugene Is Reading & Learning From55:07 – Call to Action for Funders & IndividualsResources MentionedWork on ClimateAn Inconvenient TruthAn Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to PowerWork for ClimateEigen RoboticsClimate Capital: Tom ChiRelationality: David JayPedagogy of the Oppressed: Paulo FreireImpact Networks: David EhrlichmanEugene’s article on the EPA rulingConnect with usEugene KirpichovJason RissmanKeep up with Invested In ClimateSign up for our NewsletterLinkedInInstagramIf you like what you hear, subscribe and rate to support the show! Have feedback or ideas for future episodes, events, or partnerships? Get in touch!
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  • Adding Rigor to Climate Finance with Robert Brown, Ep #129

    Adding Rigor to Climate Finance with Robert Brown, Ep #129
    Feb 24 2026
    Frequent listeners know we're always eager to learn about how climate investing needs to change to be more effective. With the attacks on ESG and a new political era, we’re clearly in a new chapter for climate investing and being intentional about the ingredients, language and goals of this new chapter is critical for delivering both solid returns and real impact.Rob Brown argues that its time to step back from overreach and inauthentic impact goals, and fuel this new chapter with rigor. Rob wears a couple of hats as Director of Climate Research at Resolution Investors and Chief Research Officer at Impact Evaluation Lab. In these roles, Rob bring his decades of investment experience using research and analysis to improve long term thinking, risk management and what he calls mission authenticity, or the ability to really deliver on the kind of impact one promises. Tune in for a deeply fascinating conversation about how climate investing is maturing and the work that still needs to be done for this new chapter. Enjoy.On today’s episode, we cover:02:41 – Rob’s career journey & love of solving problems05:17 – From Just Capital to Impact Evaluation Lab & Resolution Investors09:52 – How to tell serious impact investors from pretenders14:34 – Is rigor a cost center? Making the ROI case19:29 – A lightning history of sustainable investing23:14 – Why sustainable finance is “deeply stressed”27:08 – Climate investing as long‑term risk‑adjusted returns29:27 – Two key shifts: longer horizons & real tech expertise33:02 – Rigor, incentives, and how the field grows up36:45 – Why sustainable investing is the future of capital markets39:11 – Closing remarksResources MentionedResolution InvestorsImpact Evaluation Lab.Just CapitalAtlas Impact PartnersGeneration Investment ManagementConnect with usRob BrownJason RissmanKeep up with Invested In ClimateSign up for our NewsletterLinkedInInstagramIf you like what you hear, subscribe and rate to support the show! Have feedback or ideas for future episodes, events, or partnerships? Get in touch!
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