This event will provide an in-depth assessment of the state of global corporate and financial net zero policy developments.
Objectives:
- Presentation of the Report handed to the UN Secretary General: Net Zero Policy Matters. A year after the launch of the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, this event will showcase the findings from the report Net Zero Policy Matters.
- Analysis of Advances and Challenges in Policy Development: Members of the Board and the Taskforce will discuss the progress and challenges in policy development aimed at ensuring credibility and accountability for 1.5ºC-aligned net zero commitments by non-state actors. This analysis will align with the ten recommendations from the UN High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) report, Integrity Matters.
- Policy Case Studies from Various Regions and Instruments: to delve into case studies that explore different types of policies and instruments across diverse geographies, highlighting real-world examples of net zero policy implementation.
Moderator
Helena Viñes Fiestas. Chair. EU Platform on Sustainable Finance.
Speakers
- Catherine McKenna. Chair. UN High-Level Expert Group on Net Zero.
- Andrea Meza. Deputy Executive Secretary. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
- Irene Heemskerk. Head of the Climate Change Centre. European Central Bank. Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).
- Malango Mughogho. Zeni Zeni South Africa.
- Igor Paunovic. Chief of the Climate and Development Strategy Unit. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
- Nathan Fabian. Principles of Responsible Investment.
- Sara Jane Ahmed. Managing Director & V20 Finance Advisor. V20