Green Shift
Green Shift
Podcast Description
A rolling conversation on the struggles and successes of transitioning to a sustainable economy. Based in Singapore, we focus on stories from Asia that are missing from the broader international conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes like carbon pricing, renewable energy, and just energy transitions. Episodes dive into specific topics such as the mechanics of carbon taxes, the debate between nuclear and renewable energy sources, and insights into global climate policy frameworks like the Paris Agreement and the EU Emissions Trading System. For example, one episode features discussions on the nuances of cap-and-trade versus carbon taxes, while another explores the implications of renewable energy on sustainable economies.
A rolling conversation on the struggles and successes of transitioning to a sustainable economy. Based in Singapore, we focus on stories from Asia that are missing from the broader international conversation.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shipping moves 80–90% of the world’s trade—but it’s also one of the hardest industries to decarbonise.
In this episode of Green Shift, David Austin and Dr. Victor Nian sit down with Riccardo Barbiellini, maritime and energy transition specialist at Bureau Veritas’ Future Shipping Team. Riccardo works at the intersection of shipping, regulation, and decarbonisation, helping one of the world’s most essential sectors navigate the shift to a low-carbon future.
We explore:
• What a sustainable ASEAN port city looks like in 2040
• The IMO’s MEPC 83 meeting and why political risk is slowing investment
• Ammonia as a fuel: safety, toxicity, and whether it’s a real solution
• Where investment is actually going right now (LNG, AI, and efficiency)
• Why top-down regulation is essential for hard-to-abate sectors
• Singapore’s MPA grants and the “sandbox” approach to ammonia trials
• Biofuels from palm oil: plug-and-play potential vs. traceability problems
• Nuclear-powered commercial shipping: silver bullet or essential option?
• Bureau Veritas’ timeline for commercially viable SMR vessels (2040)
• Floating nuclear power plants for island nations
Resources mentioned in this episode:
White paper on nuclear energy in shipping:
Technical review on maritime nuclear development:
https://marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com/newsroom/maritime-nuclear-development
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Prefer reading to listening? Each episode is turned into a rich, detailed blog post with additional analysis and context:
https://greenshift.substack.com
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About Green Shift:
Green Shift makes sense of the energy transition—from net zero and carbon markets to nuclear, renewables, and the policies shaping our future. Hosted by David Austin and Dr. Victor Nian.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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