Climate Conflict Trilogy
Adaptation and resilience in the face of intensifying climate impacts depend on climate finance. However, fragile and conflict-affected regions, exactly where climate risks and human rights vulnerabilities are most acute, continue to receive chronically inadequate funding, despite growing global commitments. At Broadpeak, we collaborate with industry experts, impact-driven investors, and academic institutions to address urgent […]
Climate Conflict Trilogy
Over 3.3 billion people currently reside in areas that are extremely susceptible to the effects of climate change, and many of these areas also struggle with political unrest, food insecurity, and weak governance. Climate change is no longer a remote environmental problem; rather, it is a real and present risk multiplier for violence, displacement, and […]
Impact Fund Manager Series
Today’s environmental challenges are exacerbated by climate change, with impacts that range from reduced biodiversity, degraded soils, and depleted water reserves. Mitigating emissions through renewable energy and building resilience through nature-based solutions are common approaches to address these challenges. However, forests also play a critical role since they can facilitate both mitigation and adaptation, while […]
Artificial Intelligence Trilogy
Picture this: A team of predominantly male, white engineers in San Francisco designs an AI system to detect skin cancer. They train it on thousands of medical images, nearly all from light-skinned patients. The system performs brilliantly in clinical trials at Stanford. Yet when deployed in hospitals serving diverse populations, it consistently misses melanomas on […]
Artificial Intelligence Trilogy
The factory worker whose job is automated away by an AI-powered robot arm. The call centre representative replaced by a chatbot. The junior analyst whose research tasks are now handled by AI. These stories dominate public discussions about AI and work, fuelling fears that millions of jobs will simply vanish with AI. While early research […]
Artificial Intelligence Trilogy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominates headlines every day, and is being increasingly introduced into our workplaces. Yet, while we may use it to help us write an email, get a quick medical “diagnosis”, or talk about our mental health, insufficient attention is being paid to the effect its introduction may have on inequality, at least not […]
Climate Tipping Point Series
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) – a system of ocean currents – is often described as the heart of the ocean’s circulatory system, pumping warm water northward and cold water southward across the Atlantic. The AMOC drives global climate stability, and if it falters, the impacts will likely ripple across continents—from intensified storms in […]
Impact Fund Manager Series
Over the next decade, the world’s most pressing needs will be increasingly addressed by leveraging advanced technologies. Already, digital technologies are proliferating across developed and emerging markets to provide essential services and address social challenges. Today there are 4.7 billion internet users worldwide, with an average daily use of 6 hours and 37 minutes per […]
WASH Trilogy
Climate change is threatening access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) worldwide. Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and prolonged droughts are worsening water insecurity, especially for vulnerable communities. Experts stress the urgent need for climate-resilient WASH solutions to prevent health crises and infrastructure collapse. Innovation, investment, and collaboration are key to ensuring sustainable […]
WASH Trilogy
Limited access to clean water and sanitation disproportionately affects women and girls, reinforcing deep-rooted gender inequalities. Every day, millions of women spend hours collecting water, missing out on education and economic opportunities. Inadequate WASH facilities increase health risks, exposure to violence, and social stigma, particularly for adolescent girls. Investing in gender-inclusive WASH solutions can empower […]