The Future is Now: People, Planet, Prosperity
Climate change is increasingly identified as the defining challenge of our time. If not well managed its adverse consequences risk to engender the life of the planet, besides that of present and future generations. Today this challenge is made even more crucial by the Covid-induced crisis which is urging to find the right balance between the much-needed global recovery and environmental targets. Post-pandemic recovery packages constitute an opportunity for governments to look ahead and build a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. However on the way towards a sustainable, green and resilient future many sectors should undertake a profound transformation: from the agri-food system, to the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors. Thus, understanding the future trends related to the scientific, socio-economic and political aspects of a changing climate assume a fundamental strategic importance for all the involved stakeholders. What are the impacts of climate change on our economic and social systems? How to reconcile climate protection and economic growth? What actions are needed to sustain an ecological conversion of our societies? And what to expect from multilateral efforts and in particular from the Italian G20 in 2021?
Key Topics
- Tackling climate change while re-launching the global economy
- Financing the green transition
- The ESG regulation challenge
- The geopolitics of renewables
- Food and water security in a changing climate
- Impact on human security
- The future trends of the UN climate regime