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Ecological transition, a driver for innovation

Debate 7 Canal 2 July 4, 2020 16:20 - 17:20


Overview

Achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement (+1.5 to +2°C “only” at the end of the century) implies a four- or five-fold reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050, a break with the trend observed for more than two centuries.

In the face of these emergencies, it is obvious that the “ecological transition” must be “the driver for innovation”. And, since this change implies massive investments in energy systems, local and remote transport systems (for humans and goods), the layout of cities and housing, …, it becomes obvious that all sectors will quickly find themselves “embarked” in a race for innovation. Of course, the health crisis and its macroeconomic repercussions could blur the perception of emergencies and the ability to finance “low carbon” innovations and their deployment. But these procrastinations must not disrupt Europe, which, in the long term, has everything to gain from leadership in this historic transition.


Speakers

Tomas ANKER CHRISTENSEN
Climate Ambassador
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Ambassadeur pour le Climat, Danemark
Bio
Jean-Pierre CLAMADIEU
Chairman of the Board
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ENGIE
Bio
Antoine FREROT
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Veolia
Bio
Ilham KADRI
CEO of Solvay Group
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Solvay
Bio
Jean-Bernard LEVY
Chairman & CEO
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EDF
Bio
Valérie MASSON-DELMOTTE
Vice-President
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GIEC
Bio

Coordinator

Patrice GEOFFRON
Member
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Le Cercle des économistes
Biographie

Moderator

Nicolas BARRE
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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Les Échos
Biographie

Contributions

Reinventing Progress spurs innovation - Contribution of Ilham KADRI, CEO of Solvay Group, Solvay




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Faire de 2050 un monde sans CO2 grâce à une innovation durable, compétitive et européenne - Contribution of Jean-Bernard LEVY, Chairman & CEO, EDF




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