We cannot hide from the science telling us that we are fast approaching dangerous tipping points for the earth’s systems. This is a problem for all of us, affecting all aspects of our lives and not one to leave solely to government, business or individuals to solve. As Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, spelled out clearly: “We need bankers as well as activists – we have 10 years to cut emissions by half.”

●      What is the nature of the new political economy that can take us back from the brink and create a resilient, low climate risk future for all?

●      What is the practical financial infrastructure for green finance?

●      How should the banking system change to respond?

●      What are the impacts of climate-related financial disclosures and nature-related financial disclosures on decision-making?

●      How do we address these critical issues and what does it mean for built and natural environment professionals in their work?

This session explores the risks and solutions around these questions.

Chair: Nick Molho, Chief Executive Officer, Aldersgate Group

Panel:

• The challenge of establishing a greener tax system - Andrew Simms, Coordinator, Rapid Transition Alliance, author, co-director of the New Weather Institute and Assistant Director, Scientists for Global Responsibility, Research Associate, University of Sussex

• The challenge to establish a real, practice financial infrastructure and banking system for green finance. - Tony Greenham, Executive Director, South West Mutual, former Director of Economics, Royal Society of Arts and Founding member,  Financing A Just Transition Alliance

• The challenge for investment and the risk of stranded asset - Sarah Ratcliffe, Chief Executive, Better Buildings Partnership

• The challenge for planning - Cllr Katie Thornborrow, Cambridge City Council

Tony Greenham, Sarah Ratcliffe, Nick Molho, Katie Thornborrow, Andrew Simms