Do people still care about climate change? 1.5° living through circular development. Keeping it cool with district cooling. Climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities. Wind energy and economic recovery. Leading the restoration of nature as we accelerate to a net negative emissions economy. Electric mobility as green transformation anchor. Find out about these and more online events of the week!
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12 – 13 October
“The European Green Deal: Our pact for the Future” (by European Sustainable Development Network and German Ministry for the Environment – BMU)
The conference will focus on the European Green Deal in the perspective of the needs for a sustainable transformation of Europe and especially of the expectations of the next generation as advocates of change – and future. Programme of the event available here.
12 – 14 October
“Vision for the Future of Europe’s Power System – Webinar Series” (by European Network of Transmission System Operators – ENTSOE)
Featuring panel debates, the webinar series will allow stakeholders to express their views on ENTSO-E’s Vision for the future of Europe’s power system. Register and join the following webinars: (1) Major Trends, 2030 scenarios, 2050 agenda, overall Vision; (2) Market Design options for the future; (3) Unleashing the potential of flexibilities in the whole network; (4) Energy System integration, offshore development; (5) Hybrid AC/DC networks, operational challenges and R&D&I roadmap; (6) A system of systems – ENTSOE Vision for the future.
12 – 16 October
“Daring Cities” (by ICLEI and Federal City of Bonn)
The climate emergency is happening right now, in our cities, towns and regions around the world. Global leaders are struggling to address this urgent crisis. But the daring actions of local leaders are spreading around the globe. Daring Cities is a virtual, action-oriented forum to recognize and empower courageous urban leaders – including mayors and other decision-makers, technical staff, researchers, private sector representatives, and community organizers – to disrupt business-as-usual and shift towards business-as-possible. The event(s) showcases and catalyzes exemplary local climate action to tackle the climate emergency, including ambitious resilience-building and climate mitigation efforts.
12 October, 9:00 – 10:00 AM CEST
“Bold Circular Development as Daring Climate Action” (by Daring Cities)
This event will address two challenges that cities face during their transition to a circular and zero-carbon city: industrial waste circularity and food waste recovery. In the first part, four cities will share their actions and circular economy projects on the industrial waste streams and how the measures contribute to cities’ climate action goals. In the second part, two mega cities in southern China will share their strategies and flagship projects for a more sustainable urban food system, especially on the consumption pattern and nutrients recovery. Speakers will demonstrate cases and evidence of how local circular economy actions can contribute to global climate change.
12 October, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CEST (3:00 PM IST)
“Is green the new growth paradigm?” (by European Commission, TERI and GIZ)
During this high-level EU-India webinar where both sides will share ideas on how the “greening” of post-COVID recovery strategies can help build back better for people and the planet. Information about speakers here.
12 October, 12:30 – 3:00 PM CEST (4:00 PM IST)
“Unlocking the economic potential of rooftop solar in India” (by International Energy Agency – IEA, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Council on Energy, Environment and Water – CEEW)
The workshop will focus on innovative regulatory and policy options to scale up rooftop PV in India with the participation of state representatives (nodal agencies, DISCOMs, regulators), industry and international policy makers. A group of experts from Australia, Brazil, Germany and the United States will provide insights on policy, regulation and market innovation relevant for India’s rooftop PV market.
12 October, 12:30 – 2:00 PM CEST (4:00 PM IST)
“Mobilising Green Finance for Industry Transition” (by The Energy and Resources Institute – TERI)
The virtual discussion will focus on understanding the barriers to accessing green finance from the Indian steel industry perspective, and exploring how these differ from the challenges faced by the industries in developed economies.
12 October, 2:30 – 3:30 PM CEST
“Active Mobility: Bringing People Together” (by Daring Cities)
Around the world, the negative impacts of our reliance on cars play out on a day-to-day basis. Mobility is in need of a total rethinking. Walking and cycling – active mobility – are equitable, affordable and efficient mobility options that have little adverse impact on the environment. Active mobility supports transport planning ambitions. Walking and cycling are space efficient, flexible, have low individual and societal costs, and, in combination with public transport, can cover almost all mobility needs. This session will focus on the importance of active mobility and how local governments can seize the opportunity offered by the pandemic with an improved urban design and city planning.
12 October, 4:00 – 5:00 PM CEST (10:00 AM EST)
“Water and Energy: What Connection Can We Draw?” (by United States Association for Energy Economics)
What does water resource management mean in face of climate change, from North America to Europe? How can we transform modeling and analysis into strategies and decisions on improving and optimizing the connection between water and energy, through scientific research, industry practice, and policy making? There are many different ways to describe water and energy nexus, due to the complexity that the two basic resources that sustain our order of life. The idea of this webinar is to take this abstract and powerful concept and distill it into concrete research stories that we could learn and embrace to get inspired.
13 – 14 October
“Global Roundtable: Financing a Resilient Future” (by UNEP Finance Initiative)
UNEP FI’s biennial Global Roundtable is a major global agenda-setting event on sustainable finance. It will bring together decision-makers, experts and thought leaders on a virtual event platform, and help shape approaches to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and accelerating sustainable banking, insurance and investment.
13 October, 9:00 – 10:30 AM CEST
“Energy efficiency in the time of Covid-19: supporting the economic recovery in emerging Asia” (by International Energy Agency – IEA)
In this webinar, experts will present recent global and regional analysis covering: (1) The impact of the Covid 19 crisis on energy efficiency programmes; (2) The evidence of the benefits of energy efficiency in terms of social housing, job creation and retention, competitiveness, public budgets and more; (3) Examples of how energy efficiency has been applied in economic recovery strategies and ways forward.
13 October, 9:00 – 11:00 AM and 3:00 – 5:00 PM CEST
“WHO guidance for climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities” (by World Health Organisation)
As the climate continues to change, health systems and health care facilities are under mounting pressure, reducing the ability of health professionals to protect people from increasingly severe climate impacts. The WHO guidance for Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities, published on October 13th 2020, provides health professionals and health care facility managers with key tools and interventions to build resilience and improve environmental sustainability in health care facilities. Join one of two sessions (at 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM) to find out more.
13 October, 9:30 – 10:30 AM CEST
“Keeping it Cool with District Cooling” (by Celsius Initiative)
July and August 2020 will be remembered as one of the hottest months ever recorded, bringing heat waves, droughts, wildfires and floods across the globe. While European cities have been sweltering in the heat, everyone has been looking for cooling: in the countryside or at the coast, or inside our buildings. During this talk, experts will explore the world of district cooling (DC), how it works exactly, what’s its market share in Europe and which development are made worldwide with regards to this efficient technology. They will also look into different cases and projects across Europe where DC networks make efficient use of renewable and waste heat: Barcelona and Vienna.
13 October, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CEST
“Are carmakers on track to meet EU’s 2020 car CO2 target?” (by Transport & Environment)
After years of increasing car CO2 emissions and growing SUV sales, the long awaited 2020/21 EU car CO2 standard entered into force and the CO2 emissions of new cars dropped instantly in January 2020. But as the electric car sales were taking off, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the lockdown on activity and brought car sales and dealerships to a virtual halt. As the CO2 rules for 2020/21 remain in force, and as the car sales bounce back, many questions remain. Will carmakers meet this year’s target or be forced to pay fines? What are the different ways in which the industry will comply with the CO2 goals? And what does this mean for Europe’s nascent electric vehicle market?
13 October, 10:00 – 11:30 AM CEST
“Launch of the Massive Open Online Course and Words into Action on Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience” (by UNEP and Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction – PEDRR)
Launch will be centered around the webinar which aims to present the perspectives of different stakeholders on Nature-based initiatives and how two PEDRR education products can act as a call to action for building disaster and climate resilience.
13 October, 10:00 – 11:30 AM CEST
“Setting the bar for others to follow? – Talks on raising EU 2030 climate target enter crucial phase” (by Clean Energy Wire – CLEW, European Climate Foundation and Ecologic Institute)
The European Commission under president Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to increase the bloc’s 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target. In this web event experts will offer their view on the status quo and outlook for a more ambitious EU climate target. Heads of state and government meet in Brussels 15-16 October and will likely debate the target – as will environment ministers a week later. In this event, experts will offer their view on the status quo and outlook for a more ambitious EU climate target. The event is for journalists only.
13 October, 10:30 – 11:30 AM CEST
“World Energy Outlook 2020” (by International Energy Agency – IEA)
The World Energy Outlook, the IEA’s flagship publication, provides a comprehensive view of how the global energy system could develop in the coming decades. This year’s analysis targets the key uncertainties facing the energy sector in relation to the duration of the pandemic and its implications, while mapping out the choices that would pave the way towards a sustainable recovery.
13 October, 12:30 – 1:30 PM CEST
“Cities at risk: a snapshot of urban adaptation actions worldwide” (by Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici – CMCC)
In this webinar, speakers will present an analysis of data reported through the CDP-ICLEI unified reporting system by over 620 cities in 2018 regarding the climate risks and impacts and their adaptation goals and actions. They will also highlight areas where the data demonstrates room for improvement, particularly focusing on the need to identify risks and impacts over the longer term (i.e. beyond 2050). Drawing on data reported in 2019, participants will discuss several case studies of innovative actions to address specific risks, focusing on nature based solutions.
13 October, 1:00 – 2:00 PM CEST
“100% Renewable Energy Roadmaps – Contributing To The Global Energy Transition” (by Daring Cities)
This informative and interactive session will showcase subnational leadership, sharing experiences from committed cities and counties that aim for achieving climate neutrality through their 100% Renewable Energy Roadmaps. Key steps in the Roadmaps will be explained, exploring how to prioritize actions in the transition to 100% renewables and available support addressing subnational governments. This session also addresses the process of planning, zooming in on how local governments are developing their 100% Renewables Roadmaps.
13 October, 3:00 – 4:00 PM CEST
“Rebuilding better: What’s sand got to do with it?” (by Green Growth Knowledge Partnership)
Why do we need to be talking about sand right now? What are the economic and social challenges and opportunities around sustainable sand governance? What do governments, citizens and consumers need to know about sand and sustainability?
13 October, 4:00 – 5:00 PM CEST
“Financing Greener Cities of the Future: Resource Mobilization for Nature-Based Solutions” (by Daring Cities)
Limited financial resources are inhibiting the effectiveness of both existing and potential efforts to implement and up-scale the use of nature-based solutions at the local level. Local governments and their partners must find effective and innovative approaches to leverage and mobilize financial resources to enable implementation and practice of nature-based solutions. The session will provide insights on ways that local governments have and can mobilize financial resources for the protection of biodiversity, while still meeting the expanding needs of infrastructure, energy, water and food, among others, particularly in the urban context.
13 October, 5:00 – 6:00 PM CEST
“How to retire coal early” (by Powering Past Coal Alliance)
This webinar will bring together world-leading experts and policy makers to discuss specific financial strategies that can be used to replace uncompetitive, polluting coal power plants with cheaper, clean energy. Building on the speakers’ vast knowledge and experience in implementing changes to energy systems, the event will facilitate sharing of best practices in the fields of transition finance, utility transformation, and support for affected workers and communities.
13 October, 5:00 – 6:00 PM CEST
“Electric mobility as green transformation anchor in Latin America and the Caribbean” (by UNEP)
Electric mobility is primarily approached as a transport service for people and freight. However, it has many complementary benefits that can support the transition to a green economy. It not only represents a new business opportunity in the utilities market, but it also creates a new value chain. In this online session a German-based company will share its perspective on how the Caribbean countries can enter the regional electric vehicle value chain and promote the electrification of the transport sector.
13 October, 5:00 – 6:00 PM CEST (11:00 AM EST)
“The Future of New Vehicle Sales in the Sharing Economy” (by Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT)
Mobility and transportation are at the dawn of the most profound changes with an unprecedented combination of new technologies (autonomy, computation, and AI) meeting new and evolving priorities and objectives (decarbonization, public health, and social justice). And the timeframe for these changes – decarbonization in particular – is short in a system with massive amounts of fixed, long-life assets and entrenched behaviors and cultures. Join speakers from MIT Mobility Initiative who will tell about key research areas and how industry can participate in the initiative. Register here.
13 October, 7:30 – 8:30 PM CEST
“A Small Farm Future – A panel discussion” (by Chelsea Green Publishing)
To celebrate the launch of the new book ‘A Small Farm Future’, organisers will be hosting a passionate panel discussion about the the future of food and farming. Author Chris Smaje will be joined by farmer and Land Workers’ Alliance coordinator Jyoti Fernandes as well as Flatpack Democracy founder Peter Macfadyen. The panel will delve into the important themes and ask crucial questions raised in ‘A Small Farm Future’ about how food should be produced and our land managed, and attendees will also have the opportunity to ask their own questions to the panel.
14 October, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CEST
“Peer-to-peer energy: what is it? And is it legal?” (by Florence School of Regulation)
Decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation are reshaping the way electricity is produced, traded and consumed. New energy models are emerging, and with them, new opportunities as well as unprecedented challenges. In this online event, experts will explore the barriers to the development of peer-to-peer energy, including the legal ones.
14 October, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CEST
“Catalyzing change through forest monitoring – Lessons from Brazil, Cameroon and Southern Africa” (by Global Forest Observations Initiative)
Diverse types of forest data and analyses contribute to solving problems in public policy and corporate activities. Although data in itself does not create change, relevant data can enable change where a window of opportunity is open. Investment in national forest monitoring systems (NFMS) over the past decade has enhanced the capacity of countries to produce accessible, transparent, reliable and credible data. NFMS that are used to inform policy development and decision making can consequently enable changes in forest management. Success stories from Brazil, Cameroon and the WWF’s work on the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in Southern Africa will be presented. The discussion among experts will focus on the opportunity at hand to replicate the lessons learned.
14 October, 2:00 – 3:30 PM CEST
“Deploying secure and flexible energy storage – Challenges and opportunities” (by Eurelectric)
In its latest Power Barometer 2020, Eurelectric estimates that wind capacity needs to double and solar capacity to triple by 2030. These impressive figures highlight the urgent need to address the other side of the coin of variable RES deployment, the development of firm and flexible capacity. Various storage technologies hold great potential to tackle this challenge but does the EU have what it takes to get them going?
14 October, 2:30 – 4:30 PM CEST
“Who are the forest workers of today? Who will they be in the future? Trends and opportunities facing modern jobs in the forest sector” (by UNECE)
Increased competition among different expectations for forest functions and the rise of ecological awareness impacted forest management objectives. As a result, they evolved from the extraction of natural resources to conservation and focus on a wide range of forest ecosystem services. How are employers, workers and governments navigating the occupational hazards seemingly endemic to the forest sector, and is the situation improving? How to attract more young people and women into forest work? How to ensure that forest jobs are decent, sustainable and safe for people who choose to undertake them, and what does the future hold for green jobs in the forest sector?
14 October, 2:30 – 5:00 PM CEST
“The Economic Impacts of an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism” (by European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition – ERCST)
This webinar is intended as an occasion to present the results of the most recent assessments on the potential economic impacts of an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Given the resurgence of discussions about BCAs on the EU political agenda, it is the right time to have a closer look at the various available policy design options and their economic implications, in order to better understand what type of BCA might work for the EU and what could be the expected economic outcomes of such a policy tool.
14 October, 3:00 – 4:00 PM CEST
“Use and Non-Use Value of Nature and the Social Cost of Carbon” (by RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics & the Environment)
Climate change is damaging ecosystems throughout the world with serious implications for human well-being. Quantifying the benefits of reducing emissions requires understanding these costs but the unique and non-market nature of many goods provided by natural systems makes them difficult to value. Detailed representation of ecological damages in models used to calculate the costs of greenhouse gas emissions has been largely lacking. In the webinar, researchers show that the cost of climate change could be alleviated by investments in natural capital and that capturing the effect of climate change on natural systems and the welfare effects of these changes should be a high priority for future research.
14 October, 4:00 – 5:00 PM CEST
“Economics of Hydrogen Markets: Underlying Costs and Support Schemes” (by International Association for Energy Economics)
Hydrogen is increasingly seen as a key solution to reduce carbon emissions of energy use as well as to provide flexibility to electricity systems dominated by renewable energy. The costs of clean hydrogen are, however, still high, which makes that the transition towards hydrogen can only be realized when support is provided. In this webinar, experts will discuss the economic factors behind the costs of hydrogen as well as the design of efficient support schemes to promote hydrogen. In particular, they will discuss the relationship between hydrogen markets and the markets for natural gas, electricity and carbon allowances.
14 October, 4:00 – 6:00 PM CEST
“Towards a raw materials transition – Perspectives from the Global South” (by Germanwatch, BUND, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Inkota and PowerShift)
The raw materials used for consumption, infrastructure and technological innovations are for the most part mined and extracted in the Global South. People and the environment in most cases pay a high price. Global North countries are major consumers of raw materials and therefore have a special responsibility to reduce their raw material demand in absolute terms and implement human rights due diligence in international supply chains. During the event, a German civil society network AK Rohstoffe wants to critically discuss its concept of a raw materials transition and gain insights into diverse perspectives from experts from the Global South. In many places in our world, people resist this exploitation and demonstrate their ideas of sustainable livelihoods.
14 October, 4:30 – 6:00 PM CEST
“Do people still care about climate change? Why careful public engagement on climate change is critical during and after the COVID-19 crisis” (by Climate Outreach and King Baudouin Foundation)
Summarising polling and narrative testing conducted in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, Adam Corner’s presentation will describe the key principles for effectively communicating climate change. Drawing on two decades of social science research, and reflecting on the unique challenges (and space for fresh thinking) created by COVID-19, the presentation will make the case for careful, evidence-based public engagement that can both build a social mandate for climate change and respect the sensitivities of communities impacted by the pandemic. It is vital that climate change does not fall out of the public consciousness at this critical time for global decarbonisation, and approaching public engagement using sensitive, evidence-based strategies is the way to prevent this from happening.
14 October, 5:00 – 6:30 PM CEST (11:00 AM EST)
“Cool Food: Dishing Out Climate Action” (by World Resources Institute – WRI)
Join Cool Food for an annual celebration of results and the launch of a brand new consumer campaign. In this virtual get-together, organizers will announce new organizations joining the movement, share year one results and kick off an exciting new campaign that engages diners in choosing climate friendly meals. An inspiring line-up of speakers will also delve into what’s next in the world of sustainable eating.
14 October, 6:00 – 7:00 PM CEST
“A Sustainable Recovery for People and Planet” (by World Bank Group)
The COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed lives, livelihoods and economies. It has also demonstrated the interconnectedness of our natural, human and physical capital. How can countries bring about recoveries that benefit people and planet? What investments today can unlock short term gains – jobs and economic growth – as well as deliver the benefits of resilience, decarbonization, cleaner air and water, healthier oceans, and more sustainable food and agriculture systems. This event will look at how countries can best incorporate climate, nature and social inclusion in their stimulus packages and recovery plans. It will also look ahead to next year’s COP26, along with the Convention on Biological Diversity, when new targets for the conservation, sustainable use and sharing of benefits from biodiversity will be decided.
14 October, 8:00 – 9:00 PM CEST (2:00 PM EST)
“Illuminating a more effective way to optimize PV systems” (by PV Magazine)
Traditional methods of optimization are a thing of the past. Modern technology now affords PV professionals with better solutions that produce more energy and greater lifetime reliability. In this webinar, learn how recent advances in services technology are streamlining PV operations and reducing business risks associated with system downtime and truck rolls.
15 – 16 October
“Post-Pandemic Recovery and Transformation: Resilient Cities, Healthy Planet” (by Global Forum on Human Settlements)
This is the 15th Annual Session of Global Forum on Human Settlements. Dignitaries from numerous countries, senior officials from UN and concerned international organizations, mayors of leading cities, leaders of multinational enterprises, and well-known experts and scholars will join online thematic discussions. In the meantime, webcasting will be available to foster interactive dialogues with all stakeholders across the globe, and is expected to reach out to a much larger number of interested persons.
15 October, 8:00 – 8:45 AM CEST
“BonnGlobal: Community Energy – People Power” (by World Wind Energy Association – WWEA)
Any ambitious climate action plan must put clean energy supply at its center by defining the complete switch to 100% renewable energy in all sectors in a specific timeframe. As this renewable energy supply goes hand in hand with the decentralization of the energy system (local generation and use), local governments and citizens have a key role to play in the successful transformation process. In many countries, locally owned and managed renewable energy systems, also known as community energy, have become a pillar of the new energy system. These bring not only (access to) energy but also a host of related benefits to the respective communities – from job creation to circular economy. Register here.
15 October, 12:00 – 1:00 PM CEST
“Econometric modelling of climate change with implications for climate policies” (by University of Oxford)
Economic and climate time series exhibit many commonalities. Both are subject to non-stationarities in the form of evolving stochastic trends and sudden distributional shifts, with incomplete knowledge of the processes generating the data (DGP). Consequently, the well-developed machinery for modelling economic time series can be fruitfully applied to climate time series. After a brief excursion into climate science, speakers will illustrate the approach by investigating the causal role of CO2 in Ice Ages and the UK’s highly non-stationary annual CO2 emissions over the last 150 years, and draw some policy implications facing a claimed net zero target by 2050 in the absence of any clear strategy for achieving it.
15 October, 1:00 – 2:00 PM CEST or 8:00 – 9:00 PM CEST
“The En-ROADS Climate Workshop” (by Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative)
The En-ROADS Climate Workshop is a group experience which allows participants to visualize the impact of different climate solutions in real-time, using the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator – a user-friendly climate model. Join us as we learn about cross-sector climate solutions, explore fascinating model dynamics, and strive to limit future warming below 2 degrees Celsius. While working from home, this online event is a fantastic opportunity for your workforce, students, or community group to learn more about climate science, policy solutions, and system dynamics while engaging with the En-ROADS simulator.
15 October, 1:00 – 2:30 PM CEST
“1.5° Living Through Circular Development” (by Daring Cities)
This session will provide insights into the leading city practices around the world aiming at 1.5-Degree Living. The cities will share the circular economy measures and innovative policy instruments that they have developed in the three priority domains – nutrition, housing, and mobility – with the largest impact (approximately 75%) on city dwellers’ carbon footprints. In addition, barriers that are faced by city governments and potential solutions for scaling up these interventions will be discussed.
15 October, 2:00 – 3:30 PM CEST (8:00 AM EST)
“The Global Fight for Environmental Justice and Pollution: Voices from the Ground” (by World Resources Institute – WRI)
Join activists from the US, Indonesia, and Mongolia as they share their experiences fighting for environmental justice in their communities and describe how their voices have been excluded in decision-making on water, air, or land pollution in their communities. Panelists will share what they have done to change this dynamic and highlight how the other organizations can support their efforts. Register here.
15 October, 2:30 – 4:00 PM CEST
“Standardising environmental and social impact in land-use investment” (by UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre)
A two-part knowledge exchange series will take place on 15 October and 12 November 2020 to urgently converge on what we mean by ‘sustainable land-use’ by focusing on standardisation of environmental and social (E&S) metrics that measure positive impact. Building upon the lessons learned from the exchange event which took place on November last year, an emerging consensus on standardised E&S practices will contribute to creating the financing environment for investable money to repurpose capital flow to sustainable practices and EU Environment Ministers to protect the ecosystems which humanity is dependent on.
15 October, 3:00 – 4:15 PM CEST
“Leading the restoration of nature as we accelerate to a net negative emissions economy” (by University of Cambridge, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership)
By 2050, we will need to create a net negative emissions economy while restoring many of our natural systems. Who should be accountable to lead this and how can we accelerate measurable progress?
15 October, 6:00 – 7:00 PM CEST (12:00 PM EST)
“Clothing Reuse Market Makers: How to Scale a Reuse Business Model” (by World Resources Institute – WRI)
This webinar will serve to present all the work and tools created by the Clothing Reuse Market Makers project. Speakers will tell how companies can use the tools and resources to make the transition to reuse business models in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Additionally, Clothing Reuse Market Makers has spurred more work on the circular economy and will provide a space to discuss that work.
16 October, whole day
“Voices of Food Systems Live | 24-Hour Global Relay Conversation” (by UN and Future Food Institute)
Join a global discussion with celebrity chefs, indigenous peoples, youth climate activists, small farmer businesswomen, heads of state, and everyone in between, on how in the next 10 years we must transform our food systems.
16 October, 8:00 – 9:00 AM CEST
“The Role of Sub-national Governments in Advancing National Climate Goals and Beyond” (by Daring Cities)
In spite of the inherent problems faced by the Asian governments, many of them are leading the way and emerging as leaders in the fight against climate change. This session brings the national and sub-national governments together and showcase the initiatives undertaken towards vertical integration. What were the processes that worked, challenges faced, opportunities and best practices in their efforts towards national and sub-national integration, and city climate action planning, among others?
16 October, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CEST
“Wind energy and economic recovery in Europe” (by WindEurope)
The EU is moving forward on ambitious new climate targets for 2030 as a key milestone for climate neutrality. While this consolidates Europe’s global climate leadership, securing consensus on climate ambition at home will require showing this can also boost Europe’s economic recovery. WindEurope’s latest Flagship report shows climate ambition translates into hundreds of thousands of jobs in wind energy and a higher contribution from the sector to EU GDP. The online launch event will bring together wind industry CEOs and key policymakers’ perspectives on how the EU can get the most of its globally competitive wind industry and benefit communities across the continent by delivering on climate ambition.
16 October, 2:00 – 3:30 PM CEST
“Making the Renovation Wave work!” (by C4E Forum)
During the webinar, Kadri Simson (European Union Commissioner for Energy) will present the main principles of the Renovation Wave, a key part of European Green Deal. Other participants include of representatives from Croatia, Czechia, Romania and Slovakia responsible for energy and buildings who will provide first reactions and comments from Member State perspective.
16 October, 3:00 – 5:15 PM CEST
“World Food day: How do we feed 10 billion people by 2050?” (by Climate Action and FAO)
What will truly revolutionise our global food systems to feed 10 billion people in 2050? Whilst this question has been asked for over a decade, the current global food system, supply chains, consumption patterns and agricultural practices have not adapted anywhere near enough to support 10 billion people in a sustainable, low-carbon way. To feed 10 billion people by 2050 will require a mixture of political will, innovative technologies, and a fundamental rethink of how we finance a more sustainable and equitable global food and agricultural system. This extended online session is designed to celebrate and promote groundbreaking innovations, finance and policy interventions that already exist and must be adopted and scaled today.