{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Cleantech Forward","title":"Cleantech Forward: Decarbonizing BC’s Ports and Shipping","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2146,"description":"Decarbonizing BC’s Ports and ShippingMaritime shipping moves over 80% of the world’s goods—and contributes nearly 3% of global carbon emissions. But decarbonizing a system that runs 24/7 across oceans is no easy task, especially when clean energy infrastructure is scarce at sea.On this episode of Cleantech Forward, we’re exploring how decarbonizing ports and shipping in British Columbia isn’t just a challenge––it’s a major opportunity for our province and our country to lead in clean fuels, sustainable infrastructure, and global collaboration. Host Jeanette Jackson chats with Juvarya Veltkamp from C40’s Green Ports Forum, and Robin Silvester, former CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, about BC’s role in shaping a cleaner shipping future. From shore-powered cruise ships to battery-electric tugboats and international green shipping corridors, discover how BC’s ports are becoming launchpads for innovation—and what it’ll take to cut emissions at scale.About the GuestsJuvarya Veltkamp Juvarya Veltkamp is a recognized leader in climate strategy and impact, specializing in market transformation and global collaboration to accelerate investment in sustainable cities and ports. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning real estate, local government, social enterprise, and impact investment, Juvarya has driven large-scale green economic development initiatives and policy innovation. She led Vancouver’s green economy strategy for a decade, helped launch British Columbia’s $500-million public impact fund at InBC, and advanced climate governance through the Canada Climate Law Initiative at the University of British Columbia.Currently, Juvarya leads C40’s Green Ports Forum––a global alliance of ports and cities collaborating to decarbonize supply chains and promote sustainable trade. She also advises Realize Capital Partners and volunteers on the leadership team for Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate.Robin SilvesterRobin Silvester is a board member and advisor...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JpQCwUObuDEQf-nQ1WGzZfhO8mgsCjRfLYln2_MSnF8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xODU3/MjdmOGJhNjUyMjJi/MTI0MjRlNjY5NDgx/MDliMi5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}