

Untangling Climate Finance
Gordian Knot Strategies
Untangling Climate Finance is a podcast from Gordian Knot Strategies that explores the dynamic field of climate change finance.
Join the host, Jay Tipton, as he talks with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, impact investing, policy, MRV tech, and much more.
Visit www.gordianknotstrategies.com to learn more about the company.
Join the host, Jay Tipton, as he talks with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, impact investing, policy, MRV tech, and much more.
Visit www.gordianknotstrategies.com to learn more about the company.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 6min
Sliced 30: Letters of Authorization
Tuesday, November 5, 2024Sliced: Letters of AuthorizationIn 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. --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.

Oct 21, 2024 • 37min
S2 E9 - Harnessing Family Forests to Tackle Climate Change with Rita Hite
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--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.comCredits: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.

Oct 14, 2024 • 4min
Sliced 29: Article 6.4 - Moving and Shaking
Tuesday, October 15, 2024Sliced: Article 6.4 - Moving and ShakingIn 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. --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.

Sep 23, 2024 • 36min
S2 E8 - Unlocking the Power of Climate Tech and Finance with Anna Lerner
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--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.comCredits: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.

Sep 16, 2024 • 4min
Sliced 28: Carbon Credit Prices Across the Voluntary Carbon Market
Tuesday, September 17, 2024Sliced: Carbon Credit Prices Across the Voluntary Carbon MarketIn 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. --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.

Sep 9, 2024 • 5min
Sliced 27: Unlocking Green Jobs Through Climate Finance
Tuesday, September 10, 2024Sliced: Unlocking Green Jobs Through Climate FinanceIn this edition of Sliced, we explore one of the key byproducts of climate finance - green jobs. --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.

Sep 2, 2024 • 5min
Sliced 26: The Impact of Green Bonds on Climate Finance
Tuesday, September 3, 2024Sliced: The Impact of Green Bonds on Climate FinanceIn this edition of Sliced, we explore green bonds and their key role in global climate finance. --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.

Aug 19, 2024 • 3min
Sliced 25: Egypt Launches Africa's First Voluntary Carbon Market
Tuesday, August 20, 2024Sliced: Egypt Launches Africa's First Voluntary Carbon MarketIn this edition of Sliced, we introduce the newly launched Egyptian voluntary carbon market, which is the first of its kind in all of Africa. --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.

Aug 12, 2024 • 5min
Sliced 24: The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative
Tuesday, August 13, 2024Sliced: The Carbon Removal Standards InitiativeIn this edition of Sliced, we explore the newly announced Carbon Removal Standards Initiative and how it intends to help governments and companies involved in the booming space of carbon dioxide removals. --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.

Aug 6, 2024 • 6min
Sliced 23: ABACUS – Verra’s New High-Quality Label
Tuesday, August 6, 2024Sliced: ABACUS - Verra’s New High-Quality LabelIn this edition of Sliced, we introduce Verra's new label for its Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) methodology, VM0047. We raise some key points about how this new label might impact the carbon market. --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.


