How do you forecast the future of climate change — and why are investors, pension funds and data centre developers paying close attention?

Nick & Hana sit down with climate scientist Dr.Navjit Sagoo from Climate X to explore how climate risk is becoming a major factor in financial investment, infrastructure planning and the future of digital infrastructure.

From flood risk and wildfires to AI-driven forecasting models and the future of resilient infrastructure, this episode dives into the science shaping billion-pound decisions behind the scenes.

Topics covered in this episode:

⚡ How climate change is influencing investment decisions

🏗️ Why data centre developers are using climate risk modelling

🌊 Flooding, wildfires & extreme weather forecasting

🤖 The role AI plays in climate prediction

💰 How pension funds assess long-term climate risk

📊 What climate risk models actually look like

👷 Why sustainability careers are attracting diverse talent

🌱 The future of resilient infrastructure & adaptation

Navjit also shares her journey from climate science research into the world of climate technology — including work on clouds, ice ages, climate models and forecasting future environmental risk.

At DC + Me, we talk about data centres like real people - no gatekeeping, no overly polished corporate speak, just honest conversations about the people, technology and infrastructure shaping our digital future.

🎙️ Hosted by:

Nick Worpole | Strativ Group

Hana Sutton | JLL

If you work in data centres, AI, sustainability, climate tech, infrastructure, engineering or finance — or you’re simply curious about how climate change could shape the future economy — this episode is for you.

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