COP27 PAVILION EVENTS AND RECORDINGS

Subnational Climate Leadership in the United States: Transforming Ambitions into Action

November 15, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 pm AZT

Hosted by: America Is All In

America Is All In Action Center at COP29, Blue Zone, G18

Accelerating the transition to a clean energy economy and achieving net-zero goals requires ambitious subnational action. Climate leaders from US states will explore policies and best practices needed to tackle critical challenges such as GHG emissions reduction, equity, and ensuring climate resilience. These leaders will discuss how US states can accelerate their initiatives and ambition to further climate goals and how to best navigate advancing strategic priorities with the federal government.

If you are not able to join us in person, this event will be livestreamed: https://youtu.be/wHjgOOteX9A

Speakers:

  • Governor Jay Inslee, State of Washington
  • Serena Mcllwain, Maryland Secretary of the Environment
  • Travis Kellerman, Climate Policy Advisor to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
  • Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, California National Resources Agency

Net Zero: Turning Commitments into Reality

November 15, 2024 1:00 – 3:00 pm AZT

Hosted by Sacramento Municipal Utility District

Green Zone, Extreme Hangout Pavilion

This expert panel of utilities, businesses, and organizations will share their stories of transforming their net-zero commitment from vision to reality. Panelists will share their unique experiences of implementing zero carbon plans, highlighting strategies that result in tangible outcomes to making long-term investments to achieve zero carbon targets. Whether you are just starting on your vision or close to achieving your goals, this discussion will provide valuable insights on how we can collectively turn our ambitious carbon reduction goals into achievable realities.

Speakers:

  • Gregg Fishman, Board Member/Vice President, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (Moderator)
  • Rick Saines, TCR Board Member and Managing Director at Pollination
  • Mike Train, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Emerson
  • Paige Marie Morse, PhD, Enterprise Director, Sustainability, Aspen Technology, Inc.
  • Scott Tew, Vice President Sustainability, Trane Technologies
  • Lisa Wee, Global Head of Sustainability, AVEVA Software LLC

MRA Ceremony between KITECH and CFI on Carbon Footprint Program

November 18, 2024 5:00 – 6:30 pm AZT

Hosted by KNCPC/KITECH and CFI

South Korean Pavilion

 

 

UNFCCC Official Side Event: Showcasing Subnational & Private Sector Solutions to Achieve Equity, Efficiency & Clean Energy Goals

November 19, 2024 3:00 – 4:30 pm AZT

Hosted by Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), Georgetown Climate Center, The Climate Registry (TCR), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Blue Zone Side Events SE Room 4

Public & private sector leaders are delivering scalable & equitable solutions to decarbonize buildings, energy, industry, transport that also realize resilience and health benefits. Strategies include meaningful community engagement, innovative climate finance, smart policy & nature-based solutions.

Speakers:

  • Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality
  • Liz Beardsley, U.S. Green Business Council (Moderator)
  • Paul Lau, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
  • Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas, Topsoe
  • Eric Reading, Chief Climate Officer, Abt Global
  • Robert Spencer, Senior Director, Sustainable Legacies, AECOM
  • Amy Holm, The Climate Registry (Moderator)
  • Sam Assefa, Director, Governor’s Office of Land Use and Innovation, State of California
  • Davina Hurt, Chair, Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Board Member, California Air Resources Board
  • Brigid Shea, Texas Commissioner, Travis County