Climate Experts

Why Iceland Is Becoming a Model for Renewable-Powered High-Performance Computing

Erling Freyr Gudmundsson, chief operations officer at atNorth, examines why Iceland has emerged as a global leader in renewable-powered high-performance computing, and what other regions can learn as A.I.-driven energy demands surge. Gudmundsson argues that the future of data center development hinges on pairing technological ambition with sustainable power, modern infrastructure and genuine community integration.

A.I., Data Centers and Climate Impact: How Leaders Are Rewriting the Energy Equation

Mehdi Paryavi, founder and CEO of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), examines the global debate over the environmental impact of A.I. and data centers, arguing that the future of climate progress depends on how nations build and deploy their digital infrastructure. Paryavi explains why robust data center and A.I. ecosystems can be key to lowering global emissions, powering more efficient economies and enabling the scientific breakthroughs needed for long-term climate resilience.

Understanding the New Paradigm of Natural Capital Investment

Dr. Rich Stockdale, pioneering environmentalist, data scientist and founder of Oxygen Conservation, traces the evolution of natural capital from the early days of carbon trading to today’s surging biodiversity markets. Stockdale argues that the rapid financialization of ecosystems is not just a shift in investment strategy, but a defining moment in how global markets will value and safeguard nature in the decades ahead.