Catalyzing Carbon Removal through Public-Private Partnerships

12th November
10:00 - 10:45
Denmark Pavilion (H8 Blue Zone)

Co-organised with Climeworks

This panel discussion will explore how public private collaboration is putting in place the right rules, procedures and infrastructure to overcome barriers and allow carbon removals to scale to the requested gigaton levelt to get the world back on track towards the 1.5°C limit.

Government representatives from the US, UK, and Iceland, alongside leaders from multistakeholder initiatives and pioneering businesses, will discuss the role of carbon removal in corporate climate strategies and explore government incentives and regulation to spur the required action.

Speakers

Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco

Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice-President, WBCSD

Daniel Hanna, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Barclays

Nótt Thorberg, Director of Green by Iceland

Adrian Siegrist, Chief Commercial Officer, Climeworks

Moderator: David Gelles, journalist, New York Times

Iceland's blueprint on how green innovation enhances quality of life and wellbeing

15th November
15:00-15:15
Extreme Hangout (Green Zone)

This session will explore how sustainability efforts can create a happier, healthier and more resilient communities. It will highlight Iceland’s story of renewable energy and sustainable practices that have positively impacted the quality of life in the country and how investing in green innovation leads to economical and social prosperity. The session aims to inspire meaningful change by sparking ideas for practical, sustainable solutions that promote well-being and environmental stewardship.

Speakers

Nótt Thorberg, Director of Green by Iceland

Incentivizing climate action: How a global trading mechanism will help countries reach NDCs faster and fairer

16th November
9:00 - 9:45
Nordic Pavilion (C13 Blue Zone)

Carbon markets are an important tool to reach global climate goals, especially in the short and medium term. With Article 6 being one of the focal points of this year’s COP this session examines the specific challenges of voluntary carbon markets benefits and implications of establishing an international trading mechanism and how it opens new opportunities for international collaboration to help accelerate climate action at a reduced cost. ​

Speakers

Keynote: Nótt Thorberg, Director of Green by Iceland

Ólafur Teitur Guðnason, Head of Policy, Carbfix

Jon C. Knudsen, Chief Commercial Officer, SLB Capturi

Anete Garoza, Co-founder and Chief Climate Officer, 1MTN

Louise Matthias, Director Policy & Government Affairs, Climeworks