Blog articles
Where geopolitics meets climate on the board
In a rapidly changing world, several external pressures – with geopolitics and climate at the centre – are converging to fundamentally impact business performance. Building capacity to navigate this reality is now fundamental to good decision-making, says Nathalie Wlodarczyk, Chapter Zero member, geostrategy advisor at Gatehouse and Non-executive Director at Forster Communications. Unprecedented geopolitical volatility is changing both the climate debate and the space for action, and as we look to COP30 the opportunity may lie in new types of partnerships, she says.
The climate crisis is a health crisis that demands a systemic response
The health impacts of unchecked climate change are not a far-off scenario; they are already taking a toll across the world. That is why health is a key COP30 theme. Beyond the significant human consequences, the systemic disruption this generates represents a threat to businesses that rely on the collective health of people and the planet. Understanding this risk is important for board leaders to ensure their organisations remain fit and resilient.
Climate change is not just a risk, it’s a security threat
COP30 is overflowing with events and themes; but security is not yet on the agenda. Rebecca Harding, CEO of the Centre for Economic Security, and Patricia Rodrigues Jenner, Global Non-executive Director, and Chapter Zero Fellow, challenge this and discuss the critical need for businesses to integrate climate security into their operations and boardroom conversations.
