The concept of diplomatic, economic, cultural and other forms of soft power have changed fundamentally with the advent of international climate action. How has the putative global commitment to combating climate change affected the way countries coll

Independence from fossil fuels is only as strong as the alternative scenarios we can provide. But transforming an entire landscape of industries, all of which are currently bound up in fossil fuels, will require many levers — from technology to finan

The intervention of biotech and innovative industrialization in agriculture could ensure, or compromise, the safety of our food systems and ecosystems. How can we strike the right balance? What needs to be avoided at all costs? Though technologies ca

As the world recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, how can our centers of business, culture, talent and innovation evolve? Will the accelerated rise of remote working change the center-periphery organization of urban life? And as city planners and dev

Only a fraction of what climate innovators are coming up with is being seen by the world. Whether these inventions appear too futuristic to be trusted, require more R&D funding and investment or simply have not yet entered mainstream climate conv

Investors are now understanding the need to integrate climate risk into investment strategies, and the huge opportunities of climate investing. How is biodiversity emerging as a similar source of value?

In this daily session series, climate scientists will break down the latest research and thinking in climate science. Whether it’s soil, attribution or the Arctic Circle, these scientists will present crucial details of the climate crisis in terms yo

While we replace fossil fuels with clean energy alternatives, we’re still wasting huge amounts of natural energy simply by not being able to capture and use it properly. How can we ensure that the increased production of renewables is matched by the

Fossil-fuel-related pollution is causing acute and long-term health challenges for children all over the world and debilitating their families as a result. This new reality is also forcing governments to confront the ensuing public health emergencies

In this daily session series, climate scientists will break down the latest research and thinking in climate science. Whether it’s soil, attribution or the Arctic Circle, these scientists will present crucial details of the climate crisis in terms yo

Climate change will not only have a major impact on people’s health, it will also affect the health systems and infrastructure that people need for their treatment. Paradoxically, though, our current health systems are a substantial contributor to gr

Cleaning up our oceans is only the beginning. The devastating impacts of our food systems, combined with the chemical waste of all our other industries, have created a much bigger, systemic, societal problem — one in which the fate of our oceans and

The Scottish and Arctic youth generation are coming together, on the basis of a new, transnational collaboration, to discuss their concerns and solutions to the climate crisis. Together, these delegates will meet with educators and leaders to present

The move away from fossil fuels and carbon-intensive operations requires redesigning our economies and business models. How can we balance the responsibilities that business leaders face with new economic incentives? Where do the most vital commercia

Our take-make-waste economy emits dizzying amounts of greenhouse gases while squandering resources and depleting natural systems. In order to stay within 1.5 degrees of global warming, we must transform the way we design, use and dispose of products

With women and girls underrepresented at every level of environmental decision-making, despite being the most impacted by climate change, the just transition to a greener future is not where it should be. This session will examine the main ways of fa

In this daily session series, climate scientists will break down the latest research and thinking in climate science. Whether it’s soil, attribution or the Arctic Circle, these scientists will present crucial details of the climate crisis in terms yo

Climate change is already threatening food security. How do we address the multiple tensions between consumer preferences, technological innovation, grower practices, and access for all? How should food system stakeholders ensure that the green agric

The construction industry’s shift toward zero carbon is rife with contradiction, compromise and hard choices. Why? Because carbon is everywhere, from the materials that make up our buildings to the processes that regulate their temperature and light.

If concrete were a country, it would rank third in emissions behind China and the United States. Decarbonizing heavy industry is challenging due to high energy needs, the sunk costs of long-lived equipment and a lack of scalable alternative materials

Riches from extractive activities and access to resources have been the lifeblood of international order in the 20th century. Now, sources of influence are changing, and international competition is not about getting the most resources, but rather th

For the last century, innovation has been seen primarily as the engine of a market capitalist system. It meets consumer needs better and faster so that private businesses can make greater profits. The role of technological innovation in addressing en

In this daily session series, climate scientists will break down the latest research and thinking in climate science. Whether it’s soil, attribution or the Arctic Circle, these scientists will present crucial details of the climate crisis in terms yo

Darren Woods, the chairman and chief executive of the biggest oil producer in the U.S., ExxonMobil, defends his company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and addresses the pressure to take more drastic steps to confront climate change head on

Global trade is being pushed to breaking point and supply chains are cracking under the pressure. The impacts of these strains are being felt well beyond the energy sector, in materials, foodstuffs and consumer goods and particularly by low-income co

In this daily session series, climate scientists will break down the latest research and thinking in climate science. Whether it’s soil, attribution or the Arctic Circle, these scientists will present crucial details of the climate crisis in terms yo

Roughly a third of the food meant for human consumption is wasted each year in industrialized and developing countries alike. How can stemming food waste address both hunger and climate change? What are the policies, practices, technologies and new b

While many climate innovators dream about the new, others consider the old, and how it can be improved to better prepare us for life on a warming planet. Decarbonization at the speed needed to remain under the 1.5-degree threshold requires adaptation

In this daily session series, climate scientists will break down the latest research and thinking in climate science. Whether it’s soil, attribution or the Arctic Circle, these scientists will present crucial details of the climate crisis in terms yo

Leaders are being called upon to equip people in their organizations and movements with the necessary skills for advancing climate action. What are these skills, and what are organizations doing to develop them? If deployed properly, how much of a di