IIEAJan Wörner discusses the role of the ESA in combatting climate change.
Climate & Sustainability Past Events
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.
In his keynote address, President Houngbo outlines how a 21st century approach to agriculture is central to creating a better world and argues that with the right investments, small-scale producers can transform the rural communities where they live, ensuring food security, boosting economic growth and creating jobs, particularly for young people.
Professor Keith examines the public policy and geopolitical implications of solar geoengineering as a method of combating climate change.
The Hon David Parker examines the global trade outlook, and how trade policy can promote sustainable and inclusive development, and help to combat climate change.
In his address to the IIEA, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, shares his personal perspective on the dynamics of forced displacement and the global response to refugees. He discusses the implications of the new Global Compact on Refugees and look ahead to the first ever Global Refugee Forum, to be held in Geneva in December.
In her address to the IIEA, Monique Pariat outlines at the priorities for the European Union – as one of the top humanitarian donors and emergency responders – and addresses some of the causal factors for crises in 2019.
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