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Session Description
The science couldn’t be clearer: the business world needs to take on the Climate Fight. We analyse how cross-sector innovations are accelerating the development of a new, carbon-free paradigm – changing the way we travel, eat, dress, and produce. The innovation ecosystem is hands on as proves the fact tahA massive private investment is under way in climate tech with a total of $87.5billion invested over H2 2020 and H1 2021 per consulting firm PwC.
12:15 - 12:20 Opening Remarks
Speakers: Cecilia Tham, CEO and Co-Founder, Futurity Systems
12:20 - 12:50 A Better Climate Future: Opportunities for innovation in climate adaptation and resilience
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are under enormous pressure to adapt and build their resilience to climate change. Digital technology, when adopted through enabling policies and strong cross-sector partnerships, is uniquely positioned to help LMICs cope with and recover from climate-related hazards or disasters.
During this engaging panel session, we will discuss the role of innovation in strengthening climate adaptation and resilience. We will hear from innovators working directly on this issue, alongside the funders who support their organisations.
Speakers:
Allister Thaddeus Ayque, Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer, Komunidad
Susan Njihia, Head Of Innovation, Hello Tractor
Aya Tarek, Managing Director, Benaa Foundation For Sustainable Development
Akanksha Sharma, Senior Director, GSMA
Max Cuvellier, Head Of Mobile For Development (M4D), GSMA
Nadja Dolata, Policy Specialist Digital For Development, Swedish International Development Agency (Sida)
Chris Edward, Technology And Innovation Adviser, FCDO
12:50 - 13:20 Energy Transition: Stepping up the Green Energy Game
According to the International Energy Agency's 2020 report, the energy sector is the largest contributor to global CO2 emissions, accounting for approximately 40% of total emissions worldwide. In order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, we need to reduce CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050, we need to step up our game in transitioning to green energy and reducing our energy consumption to meet decarbonization goals.
Moderator: Cecilia Tham, CEO and Co-Founder, Futurity Systems
Speakers:
María Maso, Deputy Director General , Ship2B
Sisco Sapena, CEO, H2PLT
