· Joe Myers Writer, Formative Content
· The latest World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogues looked at how to boost action on climate change.
· From political commitments to the role of indigenous communities, a range of measures featured in the discussion.
· The COVID-19 crisis in India was also discussed.
The latest Agenda Dialogues brought together leaders from around the world to discuss how to tackle climate change, turning words into action to create a more equitable, resilient and sustainable future.
Taking part were:
Chair:
Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum
Moderator:
Adrian Monck, Managing Director, Head of Public and Social Engagement
Panellists:
Al Gore, Vice President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Co-Founder, Generation Investment Management, USA
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada
Jay R. Inslee, Governor of the State of Washington
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President, Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT)
Feike Sybesma, Honorary Chairman, Royal DSM, Netherlands
Anish Shah, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, India
What’s the World Economic Forum doing about climate change?
Climate change poses an urgent threat demanding decisive action. Communities around the world are already experiencing increased climate impacts, from droughts to floods to rising seas. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report continues to rank these environmental threats at the top of the list.
To limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C and as close as possible to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, it is essential that businesses, policy-makers, and civil society advance comprehensive near- and long-term climate actions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The World Economic Forum’s Climate Initiative supports the scaling and acceleration of global climate action through public and private-sector collaboration. The Initiative works across several workstreams to develop and implement inclusive and ambitious solutions.
This includes the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, a global network of business leaders from various industries developing cost-effective solutions to transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. CEOs use their position and influence with policy-makers and corporate partners to accelerate the transition and realize the economic benefits of delivering a safer climate.
Contact us to get involved.
These are a selection of the best takeaways from the participants.
· The latest World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogues looked at how to boost action on climate change.
· From political commitments to the role of indigenous communities, a range of measures featured in the discussion.
· The COVID-19 crisis in India was also discussed.
The latest Agenda Dialogues brought together leaders from around the world to discuss how to tackle climate change, turning words into action to create a more equitable, resilient and sustainable future.
Taking part were:
Chair:
Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum
Moderator:
Adrian Monck, Managing Director, Head of Public and Social Engagement
Panellists:
Al Gore, Vice President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Co-Founder, Generation Investment Management, USA
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada
Jay R. Inslee, Governor of the State of Washington
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President, Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT)
Feike Sybesma, Honorary Chairman, Royal DSM, Netherlands
Anish Shah, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, India
What’s the World Economic Forum doing about climate change?
Climate change poses an urgent threat demanding decisive action. Communities around the world are already experiencing increased climate impacts, from droughts to floods to rising seas. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report continues to rank these environmental threats at the top of the list.
To limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C and as close as possible to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, it is essential that businesses, policy-makers, and civil society advance comprehensive near- and long-term climate actions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The World Economic Forum’s Climate Initiative supports the scaling and acceleration of global climate action through public and private-sector collaboration. The Initiative works across several workstreams to develop and implement inclusive and ambitious solutions.
This includes the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, a global network of business leaders from various industries developing cost-effective solutions to transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. CEOs use their position and influence with policy-makers and corporate partners to accelerate the transition and realize the economic benefits of delivering a safer climate.
Contact us to get involved.
These are a selection of the best takeaways from the participants.
