We cannot hide from the science telling us that we are fast approaching dangerous tipping points for the earth’s systems. This is a problem for all of us, affecting all aspects of our lives and not one to leave solely to government, business or individuals to solve. As Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, spelled out clearly: “We need bankers as well as activists – we have 10 years to cut emissions by half.”
This session explores the risks and solutions around these questions.
Chair:
Nick Molho, Chief Executive Officer, Aldersgate Group
Panel:
The challenge of establishing a greener tax system.
Andrew Simms, Coordinator of the Rapid Transition Alliance, an author, co-director of the New Weather Institute and Assistant Director of Scientists for Global Responsibility, a Research Associate at the University of Sussex
The challenge to establish a real, practice financial infrastructure and banking system for green finance.
Tony Greenham, Executive Director at South West Mutual, former Director of Economics at the Royal Society of Arts and Founding member of the Financing A Just Transition Alliance
The challenge for investment and the risk of stranded asset
Sarah Ratcliffe, Chief Executive, Better Buildings Partnership
The challenge for planning
Cllr Katie Thornborrow, Cambridge City Council
