31 March 2022 Geneva, Switzerland

IHRB's John Morrison moderates the working session on 'Greening the economy while protecting human rights: a dilemma?' at The International Cooperation Forum (March 31 to April 1).

Transitioning from a high to carbon economy to a low sustainable economy will present many challenges and therefore require multi-stakeholder collaboration and efforts to mitigate its social impact on people and communities, particularly in emerging economies.

Speakers discussing the importance of the Just Transition concept and its added value include:

  • Martin Saladin, Deputy Head, Economic Cooperation and Development Division, SECO

  • Anna Krutikov, Head of Sustainable Development, Glencore International AG

  • Isabel Blanco, Associate Director, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

  • Rachel Kyte, Dean of Fletcher School and formerly Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All

  • Sandy Lowitt, Research Fellow, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies – TIPS, South Africa

  • Moustapha Kamal Gueye, Global Coordinator, Green Jobs, International Labour Organisation

  • Nmimmo Bassey, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)

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About the forum

The International Cooperation Forum facilitates stimulating dialogues on solution-oriented approaches and provides a platform for exchange with experts from the fields of international cooperation, science, politics, business and civil society, as well as dedicated young people from all over the world. The forum will be a hybrid and interactive event, enabling it to remain CO2 neutral while including participants from around the world.