The Role of Energy Efficient Buildings on the Path to Net-zero: Strategies for Policy Makers 2022 | World Resources Institute | 3 November 2022 | GEF Pavilion + Online
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| Event Date |
Fri Nov 4 GMT (about 2 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Thu Nov 3 8:00pm - Thu Nov 3 8:00pm |
| Location | GEF Pavilion + Online |
| Region | All |
Details
Leading up to COP26, countries globally are committing to new, ambitious targets to reach net-zero by 2050. Buildings play a critical role in transitioning to a net-zero future, as they are responsible for about 40% of the global energy consumption and one-third of global GHG emissions. Transforming the built environment is critical to tackling the climate targets.
This event will present opportunities from the next generation of energy efficiency in the built environment to accelerate progress toward net-zero goals. Speakers will present examples from the private and public sectors on innovative programs that reduce the costs of mitigating emissions in the built environment while advancing social development, enhancing energy security and quality of life, and creating jobs.
Speakers
2022 Speakers
Jennifer Layke
Global Director Energy Program, WRI
Brian Motherway
Head of Energy Efficiency, IEA
Carolina Urrutia
Secretary of the Environment, Bogotá
H.E. Jorge Rivera
Energy Secretary, Panama
Vincent Petit
Senior Vice-President, Global Strategy Prospective, Schneider Electric
Melanie Slade
Senior Programme Manager, IEA
Sayda Rodríguez
Head, Ministry of Sustainable Development of the State of Yucatán, Mexico
MODERATOR:
Filippo Berardi
Lead Climate Change Focal Area, GEF