Thu, 24 Nov
|The Merode
Let’s talk COP27! How the private sector is creating value in the net zero transition
A high-level inspirational and networking event to discuss the business case for the net-zero transition including best practices, lessons learned and take-home messages from climate leaders.
Time & Location
24 Nov 2022, 18:00 – 20:00
The Merode, Pl. Poelaert 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
About the event
What about?
From November 7 to 18, the global effort to halt climate change will experience an important momentum during the 27th climate COP. In its aftermath, we will host a high-level inspirational and networking event during which we will evaluate its outcome and zoom in on how to accelerate climate action in Belgium & Europe with specific attention for voluntary corporate decarbonization.
Join the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action, Chapter Zero Brussels and TheMerode to discuss the business case for the net-zero transition – including best practices, lessons learned and take-home messages from acknowledged climate leaders.
Program
18.30 Introduction note - DENIS KNOOPS (PRESIDENT THEMERODE)
18.40 Keynote reflecting on the COP27 outcomes and the effects on the European Union - VERONIKA HUNT SAFRANKOVA (HEAD, UNEP BRUSSELS OFFICE)