Dawn Lippert: Community investment is the missing piece of climate action

Community investment is the missing piece of climate action

There's been explosive investment in new technologies aimed at decarbonizing the planet. But climate investor Dawn Lippert says something key is missing from this strategy: investment in the local people these solutions would affect most. She shares how she's bridging the gap between investment in new tech and local communities -- by getting closer to the places where ideas are being put into action.

Technology alone cannot solve climate change; true progress demands deep investment in local communities. While $500 billion goes to decarbonization tech annually, less than $9 billion reaches community-based climate efforts, putting crucial deployment at risk. Real-world examples, like low-carbon concrete in Hawaii, show that scaling solutions depends on collaboration with local governments and nonprofits. Global climate action hinges on strengthening these partnerships and listening to those most affected.

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