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Cmon over to Wickedproblems.earth for complete show notes and all episodes ad-freeChina and the Global Climate Transition: Insights with Richard Delevan and Jeremy WallaceIn this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan zooms out to understand the current climate action landscape as COP discussions progress in Baku. He is joined by Jeremy Wallace, a political scientist specialising in China's domestic politics and climate action, and the A. Doak Barnett Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins University. They discuss the intersection of U.S., China, and global climate politics, the economic realities of renewable energy, and address the complexities of international relationships as they influence climate policy. Wallace sheds light on the significant role China's entrepreneurs have played in the renewable energy sector, and offers a nuanced view that challenges common perceptions about China's state-driven strategies. The conversation also explores policy volatility, potential future scenarios, and the crucial importance of deployment and climate finance in the global energy transition.00:00 Introduction and Current Events at COP in Baku00:22 China's Role in the Global Energy Transition00:44 Guest Introduction: Jeremy Wallace00:59 The Intersection of U.S., China, and Climate Politics02:35 Jeremy Wallace's Journey into Climate Studies05:26 Trusting Data: China vs. U.S.08:06 Policy Volatility in U.S. Environmental Politics12:05 China's Strategic Bets on Renewable Energy19:13 The Future of Global Climate Cooperation25:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.