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World Forum on Enterprise & the Environment 2023
The Smith School's flagship event is back. University of Oxford. Invitation only.
‘Within Reach’: A Water Secure World
Convening global leaders from government, industry, academia, finance, and civil society to define the water security agenda to 2030 and beyond.
Is Net Zero Development Possible?
Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia will give this year’s Fernando lecture. One of India’s leading economists and former civil servants will discuss the key policies that are required to make progress toward net zero in India and other developing economies, and what stands in their way.
It’s time to kill the myth that climate action will make us poor
Professor Joseph Stiglitz & Lord Nicholas Stern in conversation.
This inaugural Battcock lecture will be chaired by Professor Dame Sarah Whatmore.
Giggling with Earth
Final performance night where scientists/researchers will take the stage to express their ideas freely and compassionately, either through stand-up comedy or poetry.
Human Rights & Climate Action
Legal tools with the potential to catalyse the sustainability transition are gaining global traction. Speakers will assess the importance of this approach to tackle the climate crisis.
World Forum Enterprise & Environment 2022
Disruption. Collaboration. Action.
The World Forum took place on 22 September 2022.
Report Launch: Role of Ministries of Finance in driving and shaping the low-carbon transition
Ministries of Finance have a pivotal role to play in unlocking the required investment and innovation to achieve Net Zero. This report seeks to evaluate how they can harness their existing mandate to better drive and shape a low-carbon transition.
Report Launch: The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
Join us at the launch of a significant new report, The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal – a first-of-its kind, independent, scientific assessment, tracking the development of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) globally.
How can corporate funding incentivise daily delivery of drinking water services in rural Africa?
Prof Rob Hope will host a webinar reflecting on the impacts of the Kenya's Water Services Maintenance Trust Fund.
Strategy for a net-zero future
The workshop kicks off a COP27 debrief and features panel discussions on a net-zero strategy and opportunities for business and policy impact.
Smith School COP27 Round Up
Our expert panel will share their highlights of COP27 and take stock of progress.