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