Matt McGrath

Azadeh Moshiri, Dubai-based BBC correspondent covering UAE evacuations and economic fallout. Taraneh Fatalian, BBC Persian Service reporter on Iranian domestic reactions and leadership shifts. Matt McGrath, BBC Environment correspondent on energy markets and renewables. They discuss Iran’s continued missile and drone strikes, regional port warnings and evacuations, intercepted attacks on Israel, and the conflict’s impact on oil and clean energy investment.

Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent, tracks murky US-Iran contacts and Tehran’s hardline security shift. Joe Inwood, BBC conflict reporter, paints a tense picture of life in Iran under bombardment. Matt McGrath, BBC environment correspondent, unpacks why Washington will pay TotalEnergies, the French energy giant, to ditch offshore wind. Also: shaky markets, Cuba’s fuel crisis, Denmark’s vote, and baby eel smuggling.

Renwick Drysdale, CEO of Acre, shares innovative tree propagation methods for carbon projects. Matt McGrath discusses the dynamics of compliance and voluntary carbon markets under new UN rules. Dr. Inji Johnston raises concerns about integrity and oversight in voluntary markets. Fan Weiwei highlights Singapore's unique approach to international carbon credits, emphasizing their role as a supplement to domestic efforts. The conversation delves into the potential for reform and growth in the carbon market amidst scrutiny, aiming for a sustainable future.