Climate talks often conjure up images of smokestacks, car exhaust, and even aviation contrails.
There’s also the mental image of endless climate meetings hosted by prominent politicians and policymakers.
But what about Big Tech? What about the companies that paved the way for post-industrial prosperity around the world? What about the companies that many con ... Show More
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Inside the UAE’s SME strategy
<p>In this episode of Business Extra, Abdulla bin Touq, Minister of Economy and Tourism, joins host Salim Essaid to discuss how the country is positioning itself as the global capital for start-ups and small and medium enterprises.</p>
<p>Mr bin Touq explains how new economic ref ... Show More
17m 10s
Nov 2023
Is the corporate world too close to COP?
Greenhouse gas levels have never been higher. If we're to limit global warming, businesses have a crucial role to play because they operate in sectors that need to radically change, like energy, transport and finance.Thousands of company bosses are touching down in Dubai for this ... Show More
18m 32s
Nov 2021
What did the climate talks achieve?
What was really at stake at the COP26 negotiations in Glasgow, and how much have the politicians done to avert a climate disaster?Justin Rowlatt speaks to two researchers on the frontline of the climate crisis. Carrie Lear, professor of earth sciences at Cardiff University, expla ... Show More
18m 11s
Dec 2021
1291: Behind the Scenes: UN Climate Conference with CNET's Katie Collins
<p>CNET's European Correspondent Katie Collins joins to share key take-aways and insights from the recent United Nations climate summit, aka "COP26," held in Glasgow, Scotland.</p><p>The event, a gathering of world leaders and dignitaries, activists and corporate leaders, yielded ... Show More
29m 45s