Realities of climate change make the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy a shared imperative. Increased demand from emerging economies and conflicts surrounding energy generation projects only increase the complexity. Meeting energy demand while maintaining global warming under a two degree limit will require a fresh approach to solving technical, social, and political hurdles. What have we learned about different drivers for transforming the energy matrix? Do advances in Latin America and other regions offer models for building sustainable energy capacity while reducing inequality? Engage in a lively discussion of fresh experiences that may point the way toward a more sustainable energy future.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
13:15 - 14:30, Friday, April 11, 2014 BSTLocation:
SBS, Edmond Safra Lecture Theatre
Speakers
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SpeakerExecutive director, Chile SustentableSara Larrain is Executive Director of the Sustainable Chile Program, a member of the Interamerican Network for Water and Life Defense, and a board member of the Internacional Forum on Globalization. Past roles include teaching at the Universidad Católica de Chile; co-founder of the Ecological…
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SpeakerGeneral Coordinator, MapBiomasTasso Azevedo is a forester and social entrepreneur on forests, climate and sustainability. Tasso is the general coordinator of MapBiomas Network (land cover and land use change monitoring initiative) and Chair of the Board Connection Forest People initiative. Tasso was founder and general director of…
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ModeratorChairman of the Board, Fundación AvinaSean McKaughan has over 20 years of experience in the field of sustainable development. He is Chairman of the Board of Fundación Avina, a Latin American philanthropic foundation contributing to sustainability in 18 countries of the region. Prior to his current role as Chairman, Mr. McKaughan led…
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SpeakerManaging Director, Capricorn Investment GroupDipender Saluja is Managing Partner of the Technology Impact Fund, Capricorn Investment Grp, an investment firm founded to demonstrate that it is possible to invest profitably while driving sustainable positive change. TIF is an early investor in iconic companies like Tesla, Redwood Materials, Planet…