Innovate Globally, Act Locally - Dr Delton Chen

Join us in this insightful episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Delton Chen, Global Thought Leader for Climate Mitigation. Explore the innovative concept of the Global Carbon Reward, a groundbreaking policy aimed at tackling the climate crisis by leveraging central banks and private sector investments. Learn how this novel approach could overcome political impasses and create a new market for climate mitigation, moving beyond traditional government actions. Tune in to discover how smart cities can drive global change with local action.

Key Takeaways

0:00 Government's role in policy bridges the gap between central banks and the private sector to create a new market 🌉

0:33 Welcome to the Smart Cities Council Podcast! 🎙️

1:01 Introducing Our Global Expert in Climate Mitigation 🌍

2:45 Understanding Climate Mitigation's Impact on Smart Cities 🔮

4:33 How Smart Cities Shape Climate Challenges 🌆

7:04 Is Incentive System Thinking Gaining Momentum in Urban Action? 🔄

10:00 The Role of Carrots and Sticks in Effective Action 🥕

12:11 The Journey to Carbon Rewards 🌱

15:03 Exploring the Biggest Challenges in Economics' Misunderstanding of Climate Change and Its Market Impacts 📉

18:50 What the Global Carbon Reward Means for Climate Mitigation 🌐

20:43 Essential Resources for Understanding the Global Carbon Reward and Climate Mitigation 📚

21:51 Final Thoughts and Closing Comments 🗣️

Resources Mentioned:

Smart Cities Council: https://www.smartcitiescouncil.com/

Global Carbon Reward: https://globalcarbonreward.org/

The 2024 Climate Shift: