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Decoding the latest from SBTi with Alex Schmidt

In this episode, host Simon Bager (PhD) sits down with Alex Schmidt from Normative to talk about the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) proposed updates and what they could mean for corporate net-zero strategies. From tightening rules around Scope 3 emissions to the growing role of Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM), they explore why early investment in carbon removal is becoming more important — and more strategic — than ever. Tune in to understand what’s changing, and why it matters.

Scaling Nature-Based Solutions with Ikarus Janzen

In this episode, host Simon Bager (PhD) sits down with Ikarus Janzen from Varaha to explore the challenges and opportunities of scaling nature-based carbon removal solutions. They discuss how reforestation, soil carbon, and other natural methods can be scaled effectively, the policies needed to support them, and the role of businesses in driving impact. Can nature-based solutions deliver on their promise at scale? Tune in for a deep dive into the future of climate action through nature!

Exploring EU Policy with Elisabeth Harding

Host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate chats with Elisabeth Harding, Policy Manager at the Negative Emissions Platform (NEP), about the policies shaping Europe’s path to net zero. They break down what’s working, what’s not, and what it all means for businesses, climate action, and the future of carbon markets. With big targets on the table, how can policy turn ambition into impact? Tune in for a deep dive into the EU’s role in the fight against climate change!

Nature-Based Solutions with Kahlil Baker

Host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate chats with Kahlil Baker, CEO of Taking Root, about how carbon removal can drive real change for communities. They dive into the power of reforestation, how smallholder farmers are reshaping the carbon market, and why financing resilience is key to scaling impact. Can carbon projects be both profitable and ethical? Tune in for an inspiring take on climate action that’s making a difference from the ground up!

Carbon Credits & Credence Goods with Donna Lee

In this episode, host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate teams up with Donna Lee, Co-founder of Calyx Global, to break down carbon credits and why they’re considered credence goods. Can we really trust them? How do we ensure real impact? They dive into the challenges of verification, the need for transparency, and what it takes to build a credible carbon market. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of carbon credits and their role in real climate action!

CDR Policy & Perceptions with Sebastian Manhart

Join host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate and Sebastian Manhart from CarbonFuture as they dive into the world of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). From policy hurdles to public perception, they break down what it takes to scale CDR and make a real impact on climate change. How do we fund it? Who’s responsible? And will the world get on board? Tune in for a lively discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and future of CDR in the race to net zero!