86: Kyle Ash Explains Challenges and Progress in Climate Finance
A Climate Change with Matt Matern - A podcast by Matt Matern's Environmental Advocacy Podcast
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Matt Matern interviews Kyle Ash from the Bank Information Center (BIC). Ash discusses BIC’s efforts to promote transparency in development finance, particularly with the World Bank. They monitor around 30-40 projects globally, pushing for environmental and social protections. Despite some policy progress, Ash criticizes the World Bank’s slow move towards climate-friendly financing and ongoing indirect fossil fuel support. He advocates for direct air capture (DAC) and emphasizes sustainable, accountable development models.
