September 13, 2025
Two inspiring days with Nobel Laureate Prof. Joseph Stiglitz
Over the past days, SusBDe had the unique opportunity to meet and engage in both personal and formal settings with Nobel Prize winning economist Prof. Joseph Stiglitz.
In his latest book “The Road to Freedom – Economics and the Good Society”, Stiglitz explores the urgent need for societies to tackle inequality and climate change in order to secure a stable and sustainable future. His message resonates deeply with the challenges we face at SusBDe.
While our projects consistently prove to be profitable on their own merits – even without subsidies – access to financing from governments and international institutions remains limited. India’s IREDA has been an important exception, yet institutions like IFC continue to pose significant hurdles with long lead times. At the same time, shifting political winds – such as the recent change in the U.S. government’s position on climate and green financing – only underline the importance of persistence and conviction.
Discussing these issues directly with Prof. Stiglitz was both inspiring and encouraging. His life’s work underlines the urgency of what we do: building scalable, profitable, and sustainable solutions that contribute to a fairer and greener world.
We are grateful for the time, insights, and encouragement shared, and proud to continue our journey in line with the principles that Prof. Stiglitz so powerfully advocates.
Prof. Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize–winning economist, engaged in in-depth discussions with Bastiaan Dijkman of SusBDe. His perspectives on inequality and climate change resonate strongly with the challenges SusBDe faces: developing profitable, scalable projects that still struggle to secure government and institutional financing. These exchanges underscored both the urgency of action and the need for persistence in building a fairer, more sustainable future.
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