Much has been made of the COVID-19 lockdown cutting global carbon emissions. Energy use has fallen over recent months as the pandemic keeps millions of people confined to their homes, and businesses closed in many countries. Projections suggest global emissions could be around 5% lower in 2020 than last year. (IEA (2020), Global Energy Review 2020, IEA, Paris)
However, no one should think that the climate crisis is therefore over far from it.
In the meantime, vehicular and air traffic as well as industrial activity has reduced sharply in most parts of the world, this is not the case with our electricity supply: 64 per cent of the global electricity energy mix comes from fossil fuels which are a catalyst for GHG emission.
COVID-19 instead provides us with a chance to take stock of the risks we are taking in our unsustainable relationship with our environment and seize the opportunity to rebuild our economies in more environmentally responsible ways. We must take serious account of global threats such as pandemics and climate disaster to build resilient markets, companies, countries, global systems, and a healthy sustainable future for everyone.
This webinar is set for climate resilience lover and enthusiast
Objective/Learning Outcome
- Relationship between COVID-19 impact and the climate
- Green thinking for Post Covid-19 world
Target Audience
Policymakers /Government officials, Sustainability managers and officials, Banks and insurance treasurers, Business advisors and risk managers, Environmental professionals, Other persons in organizations responsible for/interested in green growth, environmental efficiency, and carbon management.
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Time: 11.00-12.30pm GMT+1
