EUVC #261: Wrapping up COP 28 with leading Climate VCs from Europe and MENA

In this special feature, we're excited to share a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of venture capital and climate change as we wrapped up COP28 with some of the leading VCs attending COP this year:Lena Tiede from Planet APeter Hirsch from 2150Sonia Weymuller from VentureSouqAreije Al Shakar from Al Waha Fund of FundsIn the episode, we dived into:The evolution of climate tech as a crucial sector in VC as well as in fighting climate change.The increasing role of VCs in shaping environmental policy and driving sustainable innovation.Perspectives from both LPs and VCs on the future of climate finance and technology.Chapters:00:00:00 - Wrapping up COP28 and its Implications00:01:56 - Introduction of Panelist and Funds00:03:47 - Transition Away from Fossil Fuels00:05:28 - Investing in Climate Tech Funds00:07:19 - Investing in the Environmental Space00:09:13 - Investing in Early Stage Climate in the GCC00:10:51 - Climate Investment in the Middle East00:12:24 - Increasing Investment in Early Stage Climate Tech00:14:07 - Tech Tipping Points and Earth Systems Tipping Points00:16:12 - All-Hands-On-Deck Approach in Addressing Climate Change00:17:57 - Generating Collaborative Spaces for Climate Action00:19:26 - The Next Generation and Climate Accountability00:21:04 - Investing Strategies in the GCC00:22:45 - The Global Nature of Climate Innovation00:24:35 - Fundraising in the GCC00:26:16 - Investing in Climate in Emerging Markets00:27:47 - Emerging Climate Solutions in High Growth Markets00:29:21 - The Overwhelming Scale of COP and the Role of VC in Climate Tech00:31:11 - Growth and Construction in Developing Countries00:32:59 - The Role of the Private Sector in Supporting Climate Technologies00:34:43 - The Need for More Public Funding in Europe00:36:41 - Funding Climate Solutions in the MENA Region00:38:26 - Collaboration for Climate Solutions