Addressing Climate Change Through Innovation

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The transition to a low-carbon economy after the Paris Agreement has been embraced by an unprecedented number of countries and thousands of subnational groups. International consensus holds that the Paris Agreement is a vital instrument for growing economies and curtailing global warming despite the United States’ stated intention to withdraw from it. The EU, moreover, remains steadfast in its determination to fully implement the Paris Agreement.

In the context of the annual EU Climate Diplomacy Day, the Delegation of the European Union to the United States of America and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace are pleased to host a discussion on current trends in innovation and economically sound decarbonization efforts across key sectors. World Bank Group CEO Kristalina Georgieva will keynote.

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Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva is CEO of the World Bank Group.

David O’Sullivan

David O’Sullivan is ambassador and head of the European Union Delegation to the United States.

Manish Bapna

Manish Bapna is the executive vice president and managing director of the World Resources Institute.

Jon Chase

Jon Chase is the vice president for public affairs at Vestas Wind Systems.

Lisa Hagerman

Lisa Hagerman is the director of programs at DBL Partners.

Jessica Nigro

Jessica Nigro is the manager for outreach and innovation policy at Daimler.

Jigar Shah

Jigar Shah is the co-founder of Generate Capital.

David Livingston

David Livingston is an associate fellow in Carnegie’s Energy and Climate Program.

event speakers

David Livingston
Associate Fellow, Energy and Climate Program
David O’Sullivan
David O’Sullivan became EU ambassador to the United States in November 2014. He was previously chief operating officer of the European External Action Service and has served in a range of senior EU positions, including as director general for Trade and secretary general of the European Commission.
Kristalina Georgieva
Kristalina Georgieva currently serves as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, a position she was selected for on September 25, 2019 and has served as since October 1, 2019.
Manish Bapna
Manish Bapna is the executive vice president and managing director of the World Resources Institute.
Jon Chase
Jon Chase is the vice president for public affairs at Vestas Wind Systems.
Lisa Hagerman
DBL Partners
Jessica Nigro
Jessica Nigro is the manager for outreach and innovation policy at Daimler.
Jigar Shah
Generate Capital

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