Fossil Finance: Unpacking the banking system's climate tipping point with Max Falkenberg
Climate finance researcher Max Falkenberg discusses the trillions of dollars big banks invest in fossil fuels and how new rules could shift the system in this interview episode.
11 May 2025
Fossil Finance: Unpacking the Banking System's Climate Tipping Point
Banks play a crucial role in the climate story, but not in the way most people think. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Max Falkenberg, climate finance researcher and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, to talk about how big banks around the world are still pouring trillions into fossil fuels—and why that needs to change fast.
Tune in to learn:
What makes fossil fuel financing so hard to stop
Why just a few powerful banks could make a massive difference
How new rules (and global teamwork) could shift the system
Whether voluntary climate pledges by banks are actually working
What happens to oil and gas companies if the money dries up
And what changes he’d like to see next in the finance world
If you've ever wondered how your money, or your bank, might be connected to the climate crisis, this episode is for you. We recommend you to have a quick look at Dr. Max Falkenberg's paper entitled “The challenge of phasing-out fossil fuel finance in the banking sector” before listening to the podcast.
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