Bill Gates makes an address on innovation at Cop26

The video discusses Mission Innovation's success in raising funds and supporting companies globally. It highlights the expansion of Breakthrough Energy to deploy technology and reduce costs of green products. Catalyst's role in lowering green premiums and creating markets is explained. The video also addresses climate challenges, emphasizing the need for mitigation even if Net 0 by 2050 is achieved. The Gates Foundation's commitment to climate innovation, particularly in agriculture, is also covered.

What has mission innovation achieved so far?

• Reduced global emissions by 50%

• Developed new energy sources

• Raised over 2 billion and funded over 80 companies

• Created a new international treaty

What is the main goal of expanding breakthrough energy?

• To create more jobs in the energy sector

• To reduce the cost of fossil fuels

• To cover technology deployments

• To increase the number of countries involved

How does Catalyst plan to support green innovations?

• By providing free energy to developing countries

• By harnessing technical expertise and connecting resources

• By banning non-green products

• By increasing taxes on non-green products

What is the significance of reducing the green premium?

• It reduces the need for government subsidies

• It increases the cost of current products

• It eliminates the need for innovation

• It makes green products more affordable

What is the Gates Foundation's role in agricultural innovation for climate?

• To provide an additional 315 million over the next three years

• To develop new agricultural technologies

• To reduce agricultural emissions by 50%

• To create a new international agricultural treaty