IIEAProfessor Nikos Hatziargyriou explores the use of digital innovation to prepare Europe’s energy network for a low-carbon future.
Climate & Sustainability Past Events
The Director General for Climate Action outlines the European Commission’s proposals for carbon neutrality by 2050.
In his address to the IIEA, Dr Lawrence Haddan argues that in order to address the key drivers of malnutrition, collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential. Dr Haddad suggests the most effective ways to seize opportunities and minimise risks.
Ann Pettifor argues that only with progressive, collective, Europe-wide alliances can we tackle the linked threats of climate change, financial crises, and far-right authoritarianism.
In his address to the IIEA, Director General LI Yong discusses the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s mandate of inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the context of the 2030 Agenda and Ireland’s new A Better World international development policy.
Mr Rynning-Tønnesen examines the challenges and opportunities for utilities in light of increased dependence on the renewable energy industry.
Lorcan MullallyMatt McGrath examines media coverage of climate change, highlighting major changes that are taking place in reporting the causes, impacts and scale of rising temperatures.
Rachel Kyte argues in favour of energy systems that can drive economies yet have zero net emissions and challenge policy makers to muster the courage to build energy systems of the future which are affordable, clean and that work for everyone.
H.E. Peter Thomson presents the challenging developments underway in the Ocean and solutions being considered by science, civil society and governments. He conveys the perspective of Small Island Developing Countries to the challenges of Ocean change and expands on the actions that countries like Ireland can take to restore the Ocean’s health.
In his keynote address, Mr Lamberts outlines the priorities of the Green/European Free Alliance (EFA) Group for the future of Europe.
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