The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) is an enabler of pioneering climate-smart planning and climate action in low and middle-income economies, many of which are the least prepared yet the most prone to the challenges of climate change. CIF responds to the worldwide climate crisis with large-scale, low-cost, and long-term financial solutions to support countries in achieving their climate objectives. It is in the Climate Investment Funds’ core beliefs that helping communities shift faster to clean and green practices strengthens populations’ resilience against climate risks, stabilizes national and regional economies, and paves the way for more sustainable development where no one is left behind.
As the Senior Climate Change Specialist and Clean Energy Lead, Daniel Morris works with the Climate Investment Funds’ partners to help deliver transformational change in the energy systems of developing countries. Daniel’s 12 years of experience in working to build economic and policy solutions to the climate crisis are also derived from his previous roles as an Advisor to the US Executive Director of the World Bank and as a Policy Analyst in the US Treasury. In the latter position, he helped to execute the agency’s responsibilities related to the United States’ climate and energy agenda.
Show Notes:
[1:20] - Daniel shares his background and how he found himself in his current role at CIF.
[4:25] - It is important to Daniel to do good work that makes a difference.
[7:09] - Starting out as a consultant, he was able to establish some networking and the opportunity to learn more about CIF before being fully employed there.
[8:36] - Especially early in your career, take advantage of any opportunity you come across that can build your skills.
[9:56] - Understand the strengths of all the team members.
[12:34] - Daniel discusses the work streams and structures at CIF.
[13:56] - CIF partners with governments and multilateral development banks to develop country-led investment plans.
[16:27] - Daniel describes some of the programs at CIF and the focuses of each.
[17:48] - CIF covers a range of climate innovations, and Daniel oversees Clean Energy.
[21:53] - It is not a universal access model.
[23:27] - Daniel explains the changes and growth since the start of CIF.
[26:56] - From a commercial viability standpoint, what can CIF offer?
[30:15] - Daniel describes the enthusiasm and motivation for developing countries looking for clean energy.
[33:42] - Reflecting on his career path, Daniel shares the advice he would give himself at different stages in the development.
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