Climate Finance
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Financing the energy transition by reducing the cost of capital
A few months ago I posted about the cost of capital (“CoC”) disparity between developed and emerging markets, and why it remains a vital component of accelerating decarbonisation. But what would happen if the CoC in emerging markets reached parity with developed markets? The barriers to emerging market financing is well known. But a recent…
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Nuclear, yes. In Australia, no mate.
I have a strong preference to look at more long-term macro trends because I see shorter-term current affairs as distractive, typically. But what’s life without making a few exceptions. For much of 2024, there has been a growing chorus of individuals calling for nuclear power in Australia. I have no issue with nuclear, it makes…
Euthymia 