'Around the World' of Trade: The Evolution of Globalization (ft. Tim de Knegt, Strategic Finance Manager at the Port of Rotterdam)
12/21/22 • 26 min
What is the future of international trade? After Brexit, the War in Ukraine, and the Covid-19 pandemic, are we at the beginning of the end of globalisation? Will a future Phileas Fogg be more incentivized to stay at home and circle the world in the metaverse in 80 seconds?
While globalization has fueled economic growth, lifted millions out of poverty, and facilitated unprecedented access to consumer goods and information, it also carries a dark underbelly. Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the repercussions of global trade, from job displacement to environmental degradation and social inequality.
Through engaging dialogue and historical anecdotes, he reflects on the principles of comparative advantage and economies of scale that underpin international trade, while considering the carbon footprint of our interconnected world.
Join the investigation into the future of trade, from reshoring initiatives to carbon border adjustment taxes, and their potential to mitigate environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Gain insights from experts like Tim de Knegt, Treasurer and Strategic Finance Manager at the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport. Tim and Kokou explore strategies for decarbonizing international trade, particularly in the shipping industry, discussing methods such as emissions capture, electrification, and fuel substitution. They also examine the potential impact of initiatives like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on trade decarbonization and profitability for businesses.
Ultimately, this podcast invites listeners to contemplate the role of international trade in addressing global challenges and fostering cooperation across borders. As John Donne aptly said, "No man is an island," underscoring the interconnectedness of our world and the imperative for collaborative action in shaping its future.
About this show
Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.
Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.
In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.
Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.
If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you’re seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!
Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.
Credits
Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer: Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly
Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What is the future of international trade? After Brexit, the War in Ukraine, and the Covid-19 pandemic, are we at the beginning of the end of globalisation? Will a future Phileas Fogg be more incentivized to stay at home and circle the world in the metaverse in 80 seconds?
While globalization has fueled economic growth, lifted millions out of poverty, and facilitated unprecedented access to consumer goods and information, it also carries a dark underbelly. Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the repercussions of global trade, from job displacement to environmental degradation and social inequality.
Through engaging dialogue and historical anecdotes, he reflects on the principles of comparative advantage and economies of scale that underpin international trade, while considering the carbon footprint of our interconnected world.
Join the investigation into the future of trade, from reshoring initiatives to carbon border adjustment taxes, and their potential to mitigate environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Gain insights from experts like Tim de Knegt, Treasurer and Strategic Finance Manager at the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport. Tim and Kokou explore strategies for decarbonizing international trade, particularly in the shipping industry, discussing methods such as emissions capture, electrification, and fuel substitution. They also examine the potential impact of initiatives like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on trade decarbonization and profitability for businesses.
Ultimately, this podcast invites listeners to contemplate the role of international trade in addressing global challenges and fostering cooperation across borders. As John Donne aptly said, "No man is an island," underscoring the interconnectedness of our world and the imperative for collaborative action in shaping its future.
About this show
Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.
Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.
In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.
Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.
If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you’re seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!
Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.
Credits
Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer: Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly
Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Do the recent statements by President Macron and the debacle of Liz Truss' mini budget sound the end of abundance? It seems like we should prepare for the inevitable scarcity of natural resources, stable climate and financial market performance.
In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua delves into the profound changes shaping our world. Through an introspective lens, he juxtaposes societal shifts with timeless classics like Frank Sinatra's "My Way," pondering the implications of sustainability, ESG principles, and globalization on finance and markets.
Rather than imagining a Mad Max future, Kokou explores the opportunities and paths to sobriety: what if sharing, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is the mindset needed to meet tomorrow's challenges?
Through an investigation spanning climate change, economic instability, and geopolitical tensions, we confront the challenges of a world in transition.
Examining the collision between fiscal policies and central bank mandates, exemplified by the recent UK political crisis, we uncover the fragility of economic stability amidst divergent interests. This clash underscores the delicate balance between monetary stimulus and fiscal responsibility, signaling a potential paradigm shift in global economics.
Moreover, we explore the multifaceted dimensions of scarcity, from the challenges of supply chain resilience to the looming specter of water shortages and climate-induced food insecurity. Against this backdrop, we confront the imperative of embracing a mindset of abundance, championed by luminaries like Naveen Jain, as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable progress.
Ultimately, we're reminded of Winston Churchill's timeless wisdom: in every difficulty lies an opportunity for optimism and transformation.
About this show
Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.
Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.
In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.
Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.
If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you’re seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!
Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.
Credits
Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer: Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly
Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Nature is “circular by design” - balanced and sustainable - but our modern lifestyle is simply not.
Beginning with a nostalgic nod to the iconic Lion King, Kokou Agbo-Bloua embarks on an investigative journey into the complexities of recycling and the circular economy. With only 9% of global plastic waste being recycled, tough questions are raised about the efficacy of current recycling practices. Delving deeper, the discussion explores the alarming statistics surrounding waste generation and its staggering environmental impacts.
From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to the proliferation of e-waste, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the dire need for systemic change. Through expert insights from Daan van Kassel, fund manager at Polestar Capital, listeners gain valuable perspectives on financing innovations and scaling up circular economy initiatives. Key issues such as reducing, reusing, and the necessity for global cooperation are dissected with clarity.
While acknowledging the daunting challenges ahead, the episode remains optimistic, emphasizing the importance of collective action and innovative solutions. Drawing parallels between the circular economy and timeless concepts like the Circle of Life, the hosts challenge listeners to rethink their consumption habits and embrace sustainable practices.
As the conversation concludes, a poignant message resonates: the journey towards a circular economy demands not just systemic shifts, but individual transformation. So, as the episode ends on a hopeful note with Monty Python's "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," listeners are encouraged to be the change they wish to see in the world.
About this show
Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.
Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.
In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.
Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.
If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you’re seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!
Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.
Credits
Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.
Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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