World Forum 2023 Agenda
26 September 2023
St Hilda's College, Oxford
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08.30 | RegistrationRefreshments Photography Exhibition, Prince Hussain Aga Khan |
09.35 | WelcomeProfessor Cameron Hepburn, Director, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment |
09.45 | Opening AddressProfessor Irene Tracey CBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford |
09.55
| Global DiagnosisTaking stock of the dynamic geopolitical, economic and financial context within which the net zero transition must take place.
How might ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges impact the transition to net zero? Where are there synergies between responses to these and tackling the climate crisis? Is finance getting to where it needs to be and how can this be better enabled? What are the most exciting developments in green technology and how can barriers to their use be overcome?
Chair Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
Panel discussion
Ben Rimmington, Director General, Net Zero Buildings and Industry, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, UKSir Nigel Wilson, CEO, Legal & General GroupJamshyd Godrej, Managing Director, Godrej & BoyceProfessor Mette Morsing, Director Designate, Smith School of Enterprise and the EnvironmentAudience Q&A |
11.00 | Prince Hussain Aga Khan introduces his photography exhibition.
Biodiversity: Admire, Cherish and Protect It. |
11.05 | Break |
11.30 | Ministerial KeynoteClimate Synergies
Professor Maisa Rojas Corradi, Minister for the Environment, ChileModerated discussion with Professor Cameron Hepburn and audience Q&A |
12.10 | Sustainability Litigation and the BoardroomLegal action from regulators, shareholders and litigants on sustainability themes has reached the boardroom. Decision-makers navigating evolving legal and societal obligations are now exposed to heightened legal scrutiny and face difficult dilemmas. How do robust legal systems and standards support both climate action and competitiveness? What legal risks do organisations face as they strive to meet these standards, comply with new regulations, and meet sometimes conflicting societal expectations? We will discuss these questions from the perspective of the board, legal advisors, and agitators for a more rapid corporate sustainability transition.
Chair Jasper Teulings, Director, Climate - Strategic Litigation, CIFFVanessa Havard-Williams, Partner, Global Head of Environment & Climate Change, LinklatersJeff Twentyman, Chair, Sustainability and Responsible Business, Slaughter & MaySophie Marjanac, Accountable Corporations Lead, ClientEarthAudience Q&A |
13.00 | Lunch |
14.10 |
Specialist Spotlights
These spotlight sessions will be interactive and roundtable style. They are held under the Chatham House rule. Delegates are invited to choose between sessions.
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15.30 | Break |
16.00 | Oxford Debate“This house believes that tackling climate change is good for global equality”Discussions will cover
Chair |
17.20 | Conference round-up with Director Designate, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Professor Mette Morsing |
17.30 | Close |
17.45 | Drinks Reception - University College |
18.45 | Conference Dinner - University CollegeAfter-dinner speaker: The Rt Hon the Lord Patten of Barnes, CH |
27 September 2023
The Randolph Hotel
08.30 | Breakfast |
10.00 | Close |
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