IIEAThis event explores the effort to build public support for the energy transition to a low carbon future, which is vital to the transition’s success.
Climate & Sustainability Past Events
Professor Edenhofer examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable economics and climate policies. He explains how a ‘European Fund for Climate Protection’ would safeguard climate investments.
Mr Buchel examines the transformative role that smart grid technologies can have on decentralising, digitalising and decarbonising the European electricity system.
Professor Edenhofer examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable economics and climate policies. He explains how a ‘European Fund for Climate Protection’ would safeguard climate investments.
In his address to the IIEA, Achim Steiner outlines the need to address the pre-existing socio-economic vulnerabilities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and to invest in key sectors if countries are to build a more resilient future.
Jan Wörner discusses the role of the ESA in combatting climate change.
A keynote address on the topic of the European Climate Strategy and the Green Deal.
In his address to the IIEA, Kevin McGeeney analyses the risks posed by climate change to the financial system. Mr McGeeney examines the recent developments in the renewable energy markets and discusses the emerging trend of mandatory climate-related financial risk disclosures, as proposed by the European Commission and the Financial Stability Board.
In his keynote address, Neil Kermode demonstrates how the alchemy of turning seawater into electricity has finally been proven to be both predictable and achievable. Mr Kermode provides a personal perspective on the potential of marine energy to tackle climate issues and develop a new economy for the 21st century.
In his address to the IIEA, Dr Lopes discusses the entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) this year and whether African countries will be able to exploit opportunities to further lead the continent on a path of development.
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