Showcasing climate solutions for a Just Transition to a Green and Regenerative EconomyDavos, Switzerland - May 16th, 2022 - Amidst surging energy prices, the need for climate solutions and the world looking to catalyse the next affordable net-zero, the Green Accelerator comes to Davos at an invite-only side event to the World Economic Forum meetings.
Curated and geared up in advance to COP27 in Egypt this year, the panel will begin with remarks from The Minister of International Cooperation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Rania Al-Mashat together with Dr. Laura-Marie Topfer a sustainable finance expert and Partner at Extantia Capital.
Timely, and a follow-up from the recent Glasgow discussions at COP26, the first panel hosts selected impact investors and industry leaders focused on leading the energy transition, such as, Kerry Adler - a visionary serving as SkyPower’s global President and CEO who helped propel SkyPower since inception; now, one of the largest and most innovative renewable companies focused on large-scale solar generation in over 35 countries and four continents.
A focus on emerging market impact investors also come to the stage such as Barbara Ann Bernard, Founder & CIO of Wincrest Capital, moderated by Michael Stirling, Chairman and CEO of Stirling Infrastructure Partners.
Followed by one of the world’s authorities on planetary boundaries, Professor Johan Rockstrom, an internationally recognized scientist and Professor of Environmental Science, PIK at the Stockholm Resilience Centre, will lead the second panel on climate solutions and the role technology has in safeguarding our planet. Moderated by Global Impact Strategist Nisaa Jetha, a leading professional across brands and the investment management space, specialising in ESG, Impact and net-zero furthering catalytic sustainable solutions.
Other keynotes include Will Marshall, Co-Founder & CEO of Planet leading the space renaissance.
The Founder of In-Events hosting the event, Zdenka E. Rezacova remarks,
“I curated The Green Accelerator to showcase innovative climate solutions in line with net-zero commitments being made across industry and government. I believe that tangible action can be found from a cross-pollination of industries that will support responsible leadership aligned with the SDGs.”
The event will feature pitches from twenty pre-selected climate start-ups leading the green transition.
The Green Accelerator is being held in Davos as a Side Event to the WEF meetings.
About In-Events
In-Events is an exclusive boutique C-Suite-only corporate event firm that curates an array of high-level invite-only events to further social causes specifically around promoting environmental justice and sustainable solutions. Founded by Zdenka E. Rezacova who has furthered a voice through her platform for global business leaders, academic institutions, investors, and thought leaders alongside some of the leading influencers of our time to connect and drive forward environmental innovation, climate action, and catalyse discussions to further the transition to a green economy.
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