COP30 Insights - Tshepo Ntsane

Against the backdrop of COP30 in Belém and the momentum carried through the B20 and G20 gatherings, this episode of The Money Show explores the major outcomes of COP30. RMB Finance and ESG Transactor, Tshepo Ntsane shares the recognition of water as central to climate adaptation; the updated nationally determined contributions; and the growing alignment between climate commitments and broader economic forums.

RMB’s Finance and ESG Transactor Tshepo Ntsane offers a clear-eyed view of the key developments emerging from COP30 in Belém, Brazil. He unpacks the submission of revised nationally determined contributions covering more than 75% of global emissions; the integration of water into climate adaptation strategies; and the strengthening links between COP30, the B20, and the G20 in driving climate finance.

Tshepo also explores the newly introduced “Bagu to Belém” roadmap – designed to mobilise US$1.3 trillion annually for developing economies. He further highlights the growing importance of transition finance in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors. The conversation touches on the geopolitical dynamics surrounding fossil fuel decisions; the differing priorities of developed and developing nations; and the rapid uptake of renewable energy technologies across Africa, supported in part by shifts in global supply chains.