Programme
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14:00

Delegate Arrival and Networking

10:00


14:30

Welcome Remarks

Introducing the conference and a brief overview about World Climate Institute (WCI)

10:00

Laura Buckwell

Journalist and Host


14:35

In Conversation
Climate Leadership – What Now, What Next?

World leaders have been empowering initiatives and dialogues toward a low-carbon economy to further/boost climate action.
With the world looking more and more to the south to lead on climate action and COP28 a year ahead, where do the future course of action and opportunities for collaboration lie?

10:00

Barry Gardiner

Member of Parliament, United Kingdom
Director , Climate Parliament


14:50

In Conversation
Global Green Transition and Global Green Economy

To expand on North-South strategies to tackle climate change, as well as the collaboration opportunities that need to be accelerated to bridge the gap of green transition. The conversation will highlight India and Denmark’s partnership and initiatives for future.

10:00

H.E. Freddy Svane

Ambassador of Denmark to India
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark


15:05

In Conversation
Shaping the Climate Vision: Initiatives and Delivery

The country’s transition to green economy isn’t just restricted to its leadership and the vision but also on the implementation and delivery pathways. The discussion highlights success stories and the way ahead.

10:00

S. J. Haider IAS

Principal Secretary, Department of Climate Change
Government of Gujarat


15:20

In Conversation
Net Zero – What Role of Governments and What Role for Technology?

Achieving net zero is both a technological and a financial challenge. The decade is for the global south to come together and exchange knowledge, to upscale climate-friendly solutions towards a net zero economy. How can governments and institutions tap into the immense potential of new technologies to decode climate mitigation practices in both, rural and urban spaces?

10:00

Sameer Sinha

Chair
Indian Green Building Council


15:20

Fireside Chat
SME’s and the State of Gujarat

The start-up eco system in the state of Gujarat is flourishing and a number of initiatives are being taken by the government and its allies. The discussion will highlight some of the initiatives and way forward.

10:00

Sameer Sinha

Chair
Indian Green Building Council

Pathik Patwari

President
Gujarat Chamber of Commerce


15:30

In Conversation
The Current State of Affairs: Opportunities and Challenges for Africa

As international geopolitics and energy dependence influence the Energy transition towards a green economy. We look at some of the policy shift in African nations to attract major investments in green fuels and start-ups and lessons to be learned.

10:00

H.E. Dr Kandeh Yumkella

Former UN Under Secretary General and Special Representative
Sustainable Energy for All


15:40

Panel Discussion
Empowering Innovation in the Climate Space

As the renewable energies gain widespread cost competitiveness across the world, developing an ecosystem of green fuels and industries is crucial and requires holistic thinking in terms of understanding inter-dependencies among physical and financial sectors of the economy. This panel will discuss cross-sector public private partnerships and an innovation ecosystem required to support start-ups and new tech, and for the businesses to initiate dialogues and influence policy framework that enables de-risking and incentivising investments.

10:00

Sumeet Popli

Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer
Accacia

Kunal Prasad

COO
Cropin

Rudra Dalmia

Co-Managing Partner
Green Frontier Capital

Anouka Dhadda

Senior Adviser to Former UK PM on Energy and Founder
Zeroism


15:55

Fireside Chat
Speeding Up the Revolution

As businesses take over the prominent space to shape and achieve the country’s climate targets. Delve us more into maximising value creation from the current energy transition.

10:00

Barry Gardiner

Member of Parliament, United Kingdom
Director, Climate Parliament


16:00

Closing remarks

10:00

Laura Buckwell

Journalist and Host


16:15

High-Tea and Networking

10:00


Speakers
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Barry Gardiner

Member of Parliament, United Kingdom
Director, Climate Parliament

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H.E. Dr Kandeh Yumkella

Former UN Under Secretary General and Special Representative Sustainable Energy for All

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H.E. Freddy Svane

Ambassador of Denmark to India
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

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Sameer Sinha

Chair
Indian Green Building Council

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Pathik Patwari

President
Gujarat Chamber of Commerce

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Rudra Dalmia

Co-Managing Partner
Green Frontier Capital

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Anouka Dhadda

Senior Adviser to Former UK PM on Energy and Founder
Zeroism

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Sumeet Popli

Co-Founder and Chief
Sustainability Officer
Accacia

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Kunal Prasad

COO
Cropin

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S. J. Haider IAS

Principal Secretary,
Department of Climate Change
Government of Gujarat

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