# Making the pitch: Funding the future of climate innovation.

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Podcast: [50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/50-shades-of-green-a-climate-group-podcast-5660535)
Published: 2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, Adam and Katie sit down with Jamil Wine, founder of the Hazelwood Network, for a wide‑ranging conversation about climate finance and climate tech—from the fast‑moving innovation hubs of the Middle East to the practical realities of scaling solutions in vulnerable countries. Jamil traces his accidental entry into climate work, explains why regions like the Gulf are both urgent hot spots and hubs of ingenuity, and lays out the “ecosystem” ingredients—talent, diverse capital, governance and markets—needed to build climate tech at scale. He shares lessons from advising governments, NGOs and corporations, reflects on how necessity drives invention in the world’s most affected places, and offers actionable career advice for young people: build social capital, embrace networking, and be willing to fail. The conversation also spotlights adaptation and resilience as growing investment priorities and ends on an optimistic note about cross‑sector collaboration and the role events like Climate Week NYC play in accelerating action. Practical, hopeful and full of on‑the‑ground insight, this episode is a must‑listen for anyone curious about where climate innovation is happening—and how to get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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