Posted by Alumni from WEF
April 23, 2024
Globally, we've entered an exciting period for next generation clean infrastructure but we're not getting steel in the ground fast enough to meet our net zero goals. To match the urgency of our climate emergency, we must find ways to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge carbon management technologies, especially for hard-to-abate emissions. Carbon management refers to technologies that reduce emissions, including carbon capture, carbon removal and carbon recycling. Some of these technologies are still developing but others have already been commercially proven. However, competing against centuries-old, fossil-based systems isn't easy and transitioning to more sustainable economic models won't happen overnight. Thankfully, this isn't our first major climate tech transition. After a slow start in the early 2000s, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind have grown rapidly, with major infrastructure investments and government incentives driving adoption worldwide.... learn more