IHRB participated in the International Cooperation Forum with a deep dive discussion about the “Just transition: linking climate action to business and human rights agendas.” – moderated by IHRB’s Chief Executive John Morrison.
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.
Catch up with the session and speaker's discussion on the importance of the Just Transition concept and its added value, below.
Speakers included:
- 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)
About the Forum
The International Cooperation Forum took place on March 31 to April 1 with the purpose of facilitating stimulating dialogues on solution-oriented approaches and to provide 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.
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