TED: The crucial intersection of climate and capital | Nili Gilbert

The speaker shares their journey from nonprofit work to the finance sector, emphasizing the potential of financial markets to drive global change. They discuss the importance of genuine decarbonization in investment portfolios and the need for innovative transformations across all sectors, particularly heavy industries. The talk highlights the interconnectedness of climate and social goals, urging investors to adopt a global perspective and overcome biases. The finance sector is called to focus on science-based solutions to achieve a just and interconnected climate transition.

What motivated the speaker to transition from a nonprofit to the finance sector?

• Desire to earn more money

• Lack of opportunities in the nonprofit sector

• Interest in changing the world through markets

• Influence from family and friends

What is the estimated annual cost to achieve net zero by 2050?

• $1 to $2 trillion

• $9 to $10 trillion

• $3 to $5 trillion

• $6 to $8 trillion

Which sector is highlighted as a major emitter of greenhouse gases?

• Transportation

• Cement

• Technology

• Agriculture

What is the speaker's view on investing in low carbon sectors like tech?

• It is a waste of resources

• It is not necessary

• It should be complemented by investments in heavy industries

• It is the only solution

What is the speaker's opinion on the current state of green or ESG portfolios?

• They are perfect as they are

• They focus too much on low carbon sectors

• They are unnecessary

• They should be eliminated

How does the speaker suggest we address the interconnectedness of climate and social goals?

• By focusing solely on climate goals

• By aligning decarbonization goals with social goals

• By prioritizing economic growth over climate action

• By ignoring social goals

What is the speaker's view on the relationship between climate change and poverty?

• They are unrelated

• Climate change affects poverty and vice versa

• Climate change only affects poverty

• Poverty only affects climate change

What is the speaker's stance on home country biases in investment?

• They are beneficial

• They should be overcome to invest in emerging markets

• They are unavoidable

• They should be encouraged

What role does the speaker believe the finance sector plays in climate transition?

• A critical role

• A minor role

• No role at all

• An optional role

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for achieving a just and interconnected climate transition?

• Localized efforts

• Science-based solutions

• Focusing only on developed countries

• Ignoring emerging markets