On August 25th, EIT Climate-KIC CEO, Kirsten Dunlop, will speak at the 2024 edition of the European Forum Alpbach, a forum that brings together young people from Europe and from all over the world with the most innovative minds from politics, business, civil society, culture, and science to drive ideas for a strong and democratic Europe.
No Nature, No Business – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
All human economic activities rely on natural resources and ecosystems. Yet, the state of nature and biodiversity is critical all around the globe. Hear different concepts and strategies about how businesses can integrate nature and biodiversity goals into corporate strategies. It is explored how to achieve long-term prosperity and economic resilience, by becoming not only climate-neutral but climate-positive.
Speakers:
- Kirsten Dunlop, CEO of EIT Climate-KIC
- Tim Schumacher, Co-Founderof Ecosia.org & World Fund
- Nicole Rycroft, Founder & Executive Directorof CanopyPlanet
- Sebastian Heinzel, CEOof Heinzel Group
- Gebhard Ottacher, Managing Directorof Climate Lab
Financing the Green Transition: Who Is Going to Pay the Bill? – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The transition that lies ahead is unprecedented. Achieving a climate-neutral economy requires political commitment as well as substantial investment and rapid action. It is vital to ensure a just and equitable transition for all stakeholders, leaving no one behind. Explore how to unlock the necessary investment, both from the EU and national public sectors, and from the private sector.
Speakers:
- Kirsten Dunlop, CEO of EIT Climate-KIC
- Ralph Hamers, Former CEO of UBS and ING
- Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of The Club of Rome
- Stefan Dörfler, CFO of Erste Group Bank AG
- Mario Nava, Director General of DG EMPL European Commission
Moderated by Monika Rosen, Vice President of the Austro-American Society.