Events Hosted by C2ES
Innovate, Collaborate, Accelerate: Value-Chain Decarbonization at Scale
Tues, Sept 24th | 9 – 10 AM ET
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Businesses are looking for practical ways to catalyze and accelerate investment in the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries. Often, making the necessary advancements on net-zero goals requires investments up and down a company’s value chain. To make these investments, companies need to see their efforts toward economy-wide decarbonization are rewarded, creating a path toward growth.
This event will discuss actions companies are taking to reduce value chain emissions. The speakers will share practical, market-based mechanisms that can be applicable across many industries.
Leaders from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA), Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Procter & Gamble, and Dow will discuss the pragmatic solutions they have identified to enable monetization of decarbonization investments.
Interdependencies Impacting the Low-Carbon Transition
Tues, Sept. 24th | 12 – 2PM ET
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While progress is being made in reducing emissions, companies still face significant barriers in achieving a low-carbon transition, including the need for enabling market and policy environments. Companies across sectors are also beginning to work together to overcome barriers, recognizing their own interdependencies, as they each work to reduce their own emissions and support a wider transition to a clean energy economy.
This event, co-hosted by Barclays, C2ES, and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), will discuss the interdependencies and complexities affecting companies’ transition plan pathways. We will hear from CEOs and senior leaders discussing the critical role of disclosures and how they are identifying and addressing these interdependencies as they begin to implement their transition plans, whilst balancing the calls for greater transparency on planning and performance.
Elements for Success at COP29 and Beyond
Weds, Sept. 25th | 10 – 11 AM ET
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What would an ambitious and achievable outcome at COP29 look like?
In this panel event, key climate thought leaders will reflect on the elements that will need to be carefully negotiated in order to form a successful and ambitious outcome at COP29, as well as key components to be taken forward towards COP30 in Brazil. Discussion will cover the importance of a robust decision on climate finance through the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) and its impact on the 2025 update of country nationally determined contributions (NDCs), as well as taking forward the outcome of the first global stocktake.
Opening remarks will be delivered by Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, Secretary for Climate, Energy, and Environment of Brazil and Yalchin Rafiyev, Lead Negotiator for the COP29 Presidency and Deputy Foreign Minister for the Republic of Azerbaijan.
This event will feature insights from a distinguished panel, including (alphabetical):
- H.E. Hana AlHashimi, Chief Climate Negotiator for the United Arab Emirates and Head of the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change and COP28 President.
- H.E. Liliam Chagas de Moura, Director for Climate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil
- Dr. Sandra Guzmán Luna, founder of the Climate Finance Group for Latin America and the Caribbean (GFLAC)
- H.E. Hajja Naseem, former Minister of State for Environment, Climate Change, and Technology of the Republic of Maldives
- Todd Stern, former Special Envoy for Climate Change of the United States
The conversation will be moderated by Kaveh Guilanpour, Vice President of International Strategies at C2ES.
Early Warning Systems for All by 2027 (Virtual and In-Person)
Weds, Sept. 25th | 4 – 5 PM ET
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The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is pleased to present a hybrid public event during New York Climate Week and the UN General Assembly.
This session will provide a platform for an insightful discussion on the progress made since COP28 towards achieving universal early warning systems for all by 2027. It will delve into developments and breakthroughs, outline the essential actions required in 2024 to advance the Early warning for All Initiative, and examine the role of COP28’s global stocktake in accelerating progress..
This event will feature insights from a distinguished panel, including:
- Thomas Asare, Assistant Secretary-General for the World Meteorological Organization.
- Kamal Kishore – Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction;
- Rebecca Manzou, Director of the Zimbabwe Meteorological Services; and
- H.E. Hajja Naseem, former Minister of State for Environment, Climate Change, and Technology of the Republic of Maldives.
Additionally, Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio, Senior Advisor, Adaptation and Resilience, at the UN Foundation, will deliver a presentation.
Moderated by Kaveh Guilanpour, Vice President of International Strategies at C2ES.
More Opportunities to Connect with C2ES
Xpansiv Climate Week Summit
Mon, Sept. 23rd | 2:30 – 3:15PM ET
Hosted by Xpansiv
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This summit will bring together industry leaders and experts to explore strategies for advancing carbon markets, scaling national registries, and enhancing market infrastructure. Key topics will also include renewable energy integration, climate finance, and the implementation of Article 6. Attendees can look forward to engaging high-level panel discussions, an inspiring keynote address, and extensive networking opportunities – all designed to drive actionable solutions and meaningful progress to accelerate the energy transition.
C2ES President Nat Keohane will speak on a panel, “Building a Robust VCM: Aligning Policy, Technology, and Investment,” alongside Annette Nazareth (Chair of ICVCM) and John Melby (CEO of Xpansiv).
Harnessing Transition Credits to Drive a Fossil Fuel to Clean Transition in Emerging Markets
Mon, Sept 23rd | 12 – 2:30 PM ET
Hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
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“Harnessing Transition Credits to Drive a Fossil Fuel to Clean Transition in Emerging Markets,” co-hosted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Rockefeller Foundation, will feature three moderated discussion sessions that will delve into how transition credits can serve as a crucial financial mechanism to incentivize the transition from coal and other fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, while ensuring a just transition for workers and communities.
Fireside Chat on the Future of JPMC’s Climate and Sustainability Strategy
Mon, Sept 23rd | 6 – 8 PM ET
Hosted by JPMorgan Chase
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JPMorgan Global Head of Sustainability Heather Zichal will be in conversation with C2ES President Nat Keohane. Heather and Nat will discuss JPMC’s climate business strategy and how the Firm continues to help clients and other stakeholders realize the opportunities and navigate the challenges of the energy transition.
Accelerating Climate Action: Delivering High-Integrity Carbon Markets
Weds, Sept.25th | 11:30 – 12PM ET
Hosted by ICVCM, VCMI, Global Carbon Market Utility
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The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), the Global Carbon Market Utility (GCMU), and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI), play unique, complementary roles in reforming the voluntary carbon market to support and accelerate ambitious climate action.
Join to hear from high-level leaders during Climate Week NYC pledging to step up, identify challenges, and forge a path to accelerate climate action.
C2ES President Nat Keohane will speak on a panel titled, “The Future of Carbon Markets in a Bifurcated World.” Experts will discuss potential scenarios where market fragmentation could lead to innovation in regional carbon trading systems while also examining risks such as protectionism and divergent regulatory frameworks. The session aims to provide insights into how stakeholders can adapt strategies within this bifurcated world to ensure that carbon markets continue to play an effective role in mitigating climate change amidst political complexities.
North American Climate Summit
Sept. 24 – 26th
Hosted by IETA and the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP)
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IETA’s North America Climate Summit 2024 (NACS 2024) is the premier gathering of carbon market practitioners, experts, and governments from across North America and beyond. Organized by IETA, in collaboration with the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP), NACS 2024 is an in-person event with recorded plenary and breakout sessions. The program features high-level plenaries, inspirational keynotes, topic deep-dives, cross-cutting breakouts, interactive side events, exclusive roundtables and unmatched networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections.
C2ES President Nat Keohane will participate in a panel titled, “Trillions for Transition: Mobilizing Private Capital for Climate Action & Closing Addresses” on Sept 26 from 4 – 5PM ET.