Recorded live at The Spectator Energy Summit 2025, this episode brings an inside look at one of the most pivotal climate negotiations of the century. Our host, Alex Wolfe, has a fireside chat with former Energy Secretary and Home Secretary Amber Rudd to revisit the drama, diplomacy and scientific urgency behind the Paris 2015 climate agreement. Amber reflects on the tense international negotiations, the race to keep 1.5°C alive and the political pressures shaping each decision. With stories from world leaders, diplomatic standoffs and last-minute breakthroughs, she reveals what the world must learn ten years on.Find out how the Pope got involved!Special thanks to The Spectator for hosting us at the Summit!Amber Rudd was the MP for Hastings and Rye from 2010 - 2019 and held office in cabinet for four years. She was Energy Secretary 2015 - 2016, Home Secretary 2016 - 2018 and Work and Pensions Secretary 2018 - 2019. She played an active role in the campaign to stay in the EU during the Brexit referendum. She is currently the Non-Executive Director for Centrica and Ryanair, in addition to being Special Advisor to energy major Equinor._______________________________________________________Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residenceLicense code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #AmberRudd #ParisAgreement #ClimateDiplomacySeason Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

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