OECD COP29 Virtual Pavilion

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COP29 Virtual Pavilion Agenda

Please note that this agenda remains a work in progress and will be updated on a rolling basis in the lead-up to COP29. 
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Day

1 : November 4, 2024
11:30 - 13:00
Governing green to deliver the next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs)
With the next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) on climate due by 10 February 2025, these new NDCs need to be both more ambitious than current efforts and advance the implementation of climate actions to keep the Paris Agreement’s goals within reach. Drawing on insights from countries experiences, this session will discuss how whole-of-government approaches to the preparation and implementation of NDCs are a prerequisite to their success. We will also examine how robust governance arrangements and structures for institutional coordination across government, including Ministries of Finance, Economy, Planning and sectoral line ministries, can help to anchor NDCs in national development strategies, budget planning cycles, procurement processes and sectoral policies, helping to increase buy-in from across government and support the delivery of the next NDCs.
RobertAddison (OECD)EdBeard (National Infrastructure Commission, United Kingdom)ErikaBozzay (OECD)SiriniJeudy-Hugo (OECD)VirginieMarchal (OECD)AlexMulisa (Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance (TACF), Rwanda)Sumedi AndonoMulyo (Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas))ElsaPilichowski (OECD)DagStrømsnes (Public Procurement Agency, Norway)AndrésTomás Pica Téllez (Ministry of the Environment, Government of Chile)

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2 : November 5, 2024
13:00 - 14:30
Greening emerging markets: Unlocking private investment
According to the IEA, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 requires an unprecedented deployment of clean energy technologies. In this context, the rising trend of commercial investment in climate action highlights a growing awareness that the traditional "business as usual" approach is no longer viable. However, governments must play a pivotal role to fully harness private sector expertise and accelerate the adoption of green technologies in emerging and developing markets. This includes creating a supportive regulatory and policy environment, building stronger institutional capacities, and reducing trade barriers to enhance access to low-carbon technologies. Such efforts are crucial for facilitating technology transfers and advancing the green transition, particularly in less technologically advanced countries. This session will discuss how the private sector can provide actionable solutions to drive the green transition in emerging markets, as well as the policy reforms needed to boost green investment to make this transition possible.
JohnBabalola (Verisk Maplecroft)ColinChen (MUFG Bank)Anne-FrançoiseChivot-Gain (Orange MEA)OliviaCuq (OECD Development Centre)MarioGiordano (Signify)LorenzoPavone (OECD Development Centre)Lucia MoraRuiloba (ENAGAS)
15:00 - 16:30
Data-driven climate action: Empowering the advocacy of civil society organisations
Civil society organisations (CSOs) are a crucial link between citizens and governments to ensure that climate action is both effective and responsive to the needs of the public. Access to accurate climate change data and statistics is essential to help CSOs understand climate change trends and impacts in order to provide reliable information to the population. Data use in advocacy also cultivates a robust culture of data-driven decision-making within countries, helping to drive effective investment in climate action. This session will explore best practices for leveraging climate change data to advocate for better government action. The Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21) and CSO representatives will discuss lessons learned and how collaboration between CSOs and national statistics systems can promote data-driven climate action. This session will be livestreamed in English, French and Spanish.
MomathCissé (Senegal National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD))SekonyelaMapetja (Lesotho Council of NGOs)MamourNgalane (Conseil des organisations non gouvernementales d’appui au développement (CONGAD))PazPatiño (PARIS21)FlorenceSyevuo (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Kenya Forum)MargaritaYépez Villareal (Datalat)Holger EdissonZambrano Loor (Ecuador Ministry of Environment)

Day

3 : November 6, 2024
10:00 - 11:00
Harnessing private sector adaptation
The widespread impacts of climate change are pushing businesses to think about climate adaptation in order for their operations to continue running smoothly. This also presents an opportunity for some businesses to contribute to climate adaptation solutions in terms of innovation, technologies, and services for both domestic and international markets. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities that businesses of various sizes are – and will be – confronted with in the face of climate change.
MadelineOjakaovoh (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)WalidOueslati (OECD)MikaelaRambali (OECD)SwenjaSurminski (Marsh McLennan)YukoYoshida (Ministry of the Environment, Japan)

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4 : November 7, 2024
12:15 - 13:45
Aligning finance with climate goals: Assessing progress to net zero and preventing greenwashing
As acknowledged by Article 2.1c of the Paris Agreement, achieving net-zero emissions and resilience to climate change requires making finance consistent with such goals. Public and private actions to better align finance with climate goals need to be informed by robust assessments of progress. The inaugural edition of the “OECD Review on Aligning Finance with Climate Goals” will be released shortly before this event. Building on its findings, this session will gather high-level policymakers and financial sector representatives to reflect on progress to date and further actions needed to support efforts to align the financial sector with climate goals, as well as enhance the evidence base to inform effective and impactful policy making and financial sector practices.
YannMarin (Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS))JolienNoels (OECD)HenryRialdi (Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK))VeraRodenhoff (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)MarySchapiro (Bloomberg)ThomasTayler (Aviva Investors)JoTyndall (OECD)
15:00 - 16:30
Climate Action Monitor 2024: Monitoring progress towards net zero
The OECD’s Climate Action Monitor, developed for policymakers by the International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC), provides an annual comprehensive assessment of progress made by OECD and OECD partner countries towards their net-zero targets and Paris Agreement commitments. This year's edition presents an in-depth evaluation of net-zero-targets, major climate-related hazards, and key trends in climate action. Its findings suggest that current 2030 GHG emission commitments are not ambitious enough to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals, and that countries will not meet the net-zero challenge without a significant expansion in national climate action. This session will discuss the Climate Action Monitor’s findings in the context of the evolution of global climate and current national emissions targets in the context of increasing climate-related hazards.
AngelaChurie Kalhauge (Environmental Defense Fund)StefanoDe Clara (International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP))NathalieGirouard (OECD)KumiKitamori (OECD)AldoRavazzi Douvan (Italian Ministry of Environment – Sogesid T A)

Day

5 : November 8, 2024
09:30 - 11:00
Hydrogen horizons: The role of hydrogen in steel and shipping
This session will explore the critical role of hydrogen in advancing decarbonisation in transport and energy-intensive industries, specifically shipping and steel manufacturing. Key topics include the need to integrate hydrogen for the significant abatement potential it holds in these sectors, and how to stimulate investment in hydrogen infrastructure, e.g. by creating demand signals, enhancing competitiveness for hydrogen in steel production and alternative marine fuels, and addressing sectoral arbitrage while forming a supportive hydrogen ecosystem. Panellists will discuss how governments, industry and other stakeholders can best work together to establish a competitive and sustainable hydrogen market in transport and energy-intensive industries, while maintaining a level playing field.
JosephCordonnier (OECD)AlexanderFichtner (MAN Energy Solutions SE)MinervaLim (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore)JensLundsgaard (OECD)

Day

6 : November 12, 2024
13:00 - 14:30
Adapting cities to urban water scarcity
Climate change is making drought-induced water scarcity become a growing risk especially in urban areas around the world. Today nearly 1 billion people are estimated to be exposed to urban water scarcity risk. This is expected to at least double by 2050, affecting nearly half of the world’s urban population. This roundtable will be informed by recent insights from work the OECD has conducted on why and how it is important to scale up climate adaptation and build resilience to urban water scarcity in urban areas. The discussion will show how this poses a challenge to cities that are only just learning to confront this risk and an opportunity to share lessons from those that have had to manage water crises already in the past.
15:00 - 16:30
Bioeconomy for sustainable development: The G20 High-level Principles on Bioeconomy in practice and in the Amazon region
The bioeconomy is gaining traction worldwide, highlighted by the recent publication of the “G20 High-level Principles on Bioeconomy” and the release of at least 30 dedicated national bioeconomy strategies, covering 75% of the global GDP. As nations seek sustainable solutions to foster economic growth and social inclusion while decarbonisng their economies and preserving biodiversity, the bioeconomy offers a pathway towards this dual objective. The Amazon region in Brazil serves as a model for the implementation of a new bioeconomy paradigm, where a rich biodiversity and natural resources co-exist with a diversified economic system, cultural diversity, a large population and social inclusion challenges in rural and urban areas. This session brings together government representatives, think tanks and international institutions to discuss how bioeconomy policies can promote sustainable development in practice. The case of the Amazon region in Brazil will be examined to provide lessons and pathways for action. The session will present preliminary findings from the OECD report on “Bioeconomy for Sustainable Development in the Amazon region”. Government representatives and experts involved with bioeconomy policies will share their experiences and provide insights for a future agenda to increase value generation, equity and environmental conservation.
João PauloBraga (OECD Development Centre)AnnalisaPrimi (OECD Development Centre)

Day

7 : November 13, 2024
10:00 - 11:30
Advancing agriculture, forestry and other land use policies: A stocktake of greenhouse gas mitigation efforts
The agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors have significant mitigation potential, as they are among the few sectors uniquely positioned to contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation through both emissions reduction and carbon sequestration. Public policies play a vital role in supporting mitigation efforts and enhancing the capacity to reduce emissions. Decision makers use diverse policy instruments to support AFOLU GHG mitigation efforts. To better understand current mitigation efforts, the OECD conducted a comprehensive stocktake of AFOLU mitigation instruments in OECD member and G20 countries, compiling over 1 300 instruments and strategies. This session will explore how policies can effectively drive mitigation in agriculture. By showcasing examples of policy measures, it aims to raise awareness of existing efforts and discuss additional policy actions needed to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint.
MadsDalum Libergren (Danish Ministry of Finance’s Green Policy Centre)HelenDing (World Resource Institute)AdaIgnaciuk (OECD)MarionJansen (OECD)KellyMaguire (United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service)SophiaMurphy (Ministry for Primary Industries – Manatū Ahu Matua)
12:00 - 13:30
Financing the transition to net-zero shipping
This event will explore financing solutions to support the maritime sector’s transition to net-zero. The shipping industry is facing significant financing challenges, such as high capital costs, diverse practices, and fragmented ownership in some shipping sectors, as it aims to scale up the use of alternative fuels and low/zero-emission technologies, along with the necessary port infrastructure. The event will center on the critical investments needed to accelerate the adoption of new technologies, manage ship turnover, retrofit existing fleets, establish refuelling facilities, and build strong market demand for alternative marine fuels. Additionally, it will provide an opportunity to examine innovative financing strategies, including adapting mechanisms like export credits, carbon pricing and port concessions to meet net-zero objectives, and discuss how governmental actions at various levels can support this transition while ensuring fair market competition.
15:00 - 16:30
Sustainable bonds: State of the market and policy considerations
At the end of 2023, the global outstanding amount of sustainable bonds reached USD 4.3 trillion, up from USD 641 billion just five years prior. The rapid growth of the sustainable bond market is a reason for optimism. If the proceeds of all sustainable bond issuances are invested in projects that deliver environmental and social benefits for relatively small costs, investors and society at large will profit. However, the regulatory frameworks and relevant institutions must guarantee that markets work efficiently and that investors’ interests are protected. This session will focus on chapter 3 of the OECD Global Debt Report 2024: Bond Markets in a High-Debt Environment, which examines the state of the market and policy considerations around sustainable bonds.
SolangeBernstein (Financial Market Commission of Chile)CarmineDi Noia (OECD)VassilikiLazarakou (Hellenic Capital Market Commission, Greece)João PedroNascimento (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários, Brazil)NicholasPfaff (International Capital Market Association)MitchReznick (London Federated Hermes Limited)

Day

8 : November 14, 2024
07:45 - 09:00
Accelerating credible net-zero transitions: From planning to action
National and international frameworks on climate transition plans developed by corporates and financial institutions have significantly increased in recent years. This increased guidance and attention to transition planning at company level, has helped fuel a recent acceleration in activity among corporates and financial institutions in developing transition plans, mainly in advanced economies. This session brings together key international stakeholders to discuss what is needed to accelerate the development of transition plans, progress to date, emerging challenges and how they could be solved or mitigated.
KimiyoHirowatari (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.)SatoshiIkeda (Financial Services Agency, Japan)PamelaLee (Monetary Authority of Singapore)YutakaMatsuzawa (Ministry of Environment, Japan)MathildeMesnard (OECD)YasutoshiMiyamoto (Nippon Life Insurance Company)CarmenNuzzo (Transition Pathway Initiative Centre)
12:00 - 13:00
Accelerating investment in adaptation: launching the OECD’s Climate Adaptation Investment Framework
Climate change impacts are increasingly being felt and are projected to become more extreme. Investment in climate adaptation can reduce losses, protect lives and livelihoods, and contribute to sustainable development. Yet, current levels of investment are insufficient: developing countries will require an estimated USD 215 billion per year to adapt to climate change, and investment needs in high-income countries are likely to be in a similar order of magnitude. Current recorded finance flows for adaptation are only in the tens of billions of dollars per year. Private sector investment remains largely untapped, with annual average recorded flows of USD 4.7 billion between 2019 and 2022. This session will launch the OECD Climate Adaptation Investment Framework, developed to help governments put in place the policies needed to increase public and private investment in climate change adaptation. It will include a panel discussion on how governments, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the private sector can help to unlock adaptation investment at scale.
Mary BethGoodman (OECD)IrisMantovani (OECD)MichaelMullan (OECD)SabrinaNagel (Atlantic Council)NicolaRanger (University of Oxford)Arghya SinhaRoy (Asian Development Bank)
15:00 - 16:30
Planning for the next phase of emissions reduction via carbon pricing: setbacks and developments
The recent energy crisis, exacerbated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, has set back the pricing of carbon emissions with energy price relief efforts to protect vulnerable households, but modest increases in explicit carbon rates (carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes) demonstrates that, even with these concerns, the world has not abandoned its climate goals. Though the share of emissions covered by a positive carbon price has not budged since 2021, new systems – particularly emissions trading schemes – have been or will be introduced in the coming years. Behind the scenes, governments are preparing for the next phase of emissions reduction efforts through investments in clean energy, most notably, the Inflation Reduction Act of the United States, and are planning for the consequences that international trade may have once free allocations of emissions are phased out and prices on carbon higher. Other impacts are being consider such as the potential revenue from increased effective carbon rates, how these revenues may be used, as well as the negative consequences such as eroding tax bases as the world electrifies. During this session, the discussion will be informed by the results of a new OECD report Pricing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2024: Gearing Up to Bring Emissions Down, which tracks the trends and developments in carbon rates and energy taxation across the globe – the highlights will be presented at the start of the session.

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9 : November 15, 2024
12:00 - 13:30
Global changes and local contexts: An inclusive green transition for mining regions
The impacts of the global net-zero transition are felt strongly at the local level, and vary significantly between regions. Resource-rich regions will need to diversify their economies and manage the structural adjustment costs of phasing out activities linked to fossil fuels. On the other hand, they could benefit from growing demand for several minerals critical to green technologies, including a more than doubling of demand for critical minerals by 2030. This event will discuss how place-based policies can prepare local labour markets and raise workforce skill levels to facilitate long-term sustainable economic development. What skills and training policies are needed for mining regions to prosper in the green and digital transition? How can mounting skilled labour shortages be sufficiently addressed? How can government and private sector best work together to boost local economic growth?
14:00 - 15:30
Managing competing sectoral demands for renewable energy resources in the transition to sustainable transport
Decarbonising the transport sector will increase demands for new energy resources, such as renewable electricity, low-carbon hydrogen, biogenic resources, and capturing CO₂. This demand must be balanced with available supply, which needs to be scaled up at an unprecedented speed to meet climate goals. Potential bottlenecks in supplying these energy resources could place the transport sector in direct competition with other sectors of the economy, such as buildings and industry. There may also be competition for renewable energy supplies between different modes within the transport sector. To help manage such scarcity and guide markets to better prioritise and allocate scarce energy resources, governments should develop regulations following a cross-sectoral ‘merit order’. The session aims to support governments in their long-term energy system planning to decarbonise the transport sector in tandem with the rest of the economy, accounting for and supply bottlenecks and facilitating international co-operation where appropriate.
AndreasKopf (International Transport Forum)FalkoUeckerdt (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK))

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10 : November 18, 2024
08:30 - 10:00
Accelerating the use of green and climate bonds in the European Union's Eastern Partner Countries
Capital markets can supply significant green funding needed. Putting in place necessary regulatory frameworks and clear incentives can encourage new issuers and investors to come to the market. Despite being slow to tap into capital markets, EU Eastern Partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) there are signs that green bonds are becoming an asset class in its own right and have begun gaining traction in the region. To grow the green bond market further these countries need more demonstration issuances, particularly by the sovereign but also by municipalities. These can serve as examples for other market actors to follow as well as reassure investors. Central Banks and financial regulators have a particularly important role to play in this context. The EU and partner international players are ready to help these countries to accelerate the uptake of green bonds. The panel will aim to present progress so far in using green bonds to mobilise capital finance for green investments and identify key elements of a roadmap for accelerating the use of such instruments, taking into account EU experience and national regulations.
NellyPetkova (OECD)
12:30 - 14:00
Industrial strategies for the competitive development of renewable energy ecosystems
The global transition to net-zero emissions demands rapid and large-scale deployment of renewable energy. However, this shift faces complex challenges, including a vulnerable supply chain, a pressing need for specialized skills, and the imperative to develop new technologies for cost reduction, improved recycling, and utilization of alternative materials. These multifaceted issues call for an "ecosystem" approach to developing effective industrial strategies. Key questions emerge as countries strive for competitive renewable energy capacities while maintaining strategic autonomy. How can we design industrial policies that foster innovation without distorting markets? What strategies can effectively address the skills gap in the renewable energy sector? How can we leverage international collaboration to accelerate technological advancements and cost reductions while ensuring fair competition? Moreover, how can existing frameworks be strengthened to support the urgent need for climate change mitigation? This event, building on new OECD analysis of the Renewable Energy Ecosystem, will explore these critical issues. The session will also consider the role of international cooperation in improving policymaking in the renewable energy ecosystem. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts, we aim to identify effective strategies that can accelerate the renewable energy transition while balancing economic competitiveness, energy security, and global climate goals.
15:00 - 16:30
What works? Global evidence on effective mitigation strategies
Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement requires significant emission reductions in the coming years. Policy makers need to know which policies and policy mixes work. However, there is a policy evaluation gap; most empirical research only focuses on the effects of a few headline policies while countless other policies are either sparsely evaluated or not at all. This session discusses avenues to close the evaluation gap and to provide evidence-based policy recommendations to enable better climate policies for better lives.

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11 : November 19, 2024
10:30 - 12:00
GHG emissions accounting and reporting for transport
The transport sector significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, posing substantial environmental and economic risks. With the growing number of commitments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, the need for robust tracking and reporting of GHG emissions is crucial. The reporting landscape is rapidly evolving, not just within the transport sector but across all areas of sustainability to support global goals such as the Paris Climate Agreement. Recognising the critical importance of this topic, this project aims to demystify the complex landscape of emissions calculation and reporting for transport, which is often characterised by a plethora of methodologies, standards, and regulations. While effort has been made to link these different types of interventions together, more could be done to make these links transparent to their users and to strengthen the impact and efficiency of these efforts. The objective is to enable disclosure of corporate and product carbon footprints, assess risks related to climate transition and define ways of mitigating those risks. For the private sector, an in-depth, consistent, and transparent GHG inventory helps companies identify climate-related risks and enables them to manage those risks. It also allows companies to improve their efficiency by optimising the use of resources. A company needs to know what its emissions are, where they come from, and how those can be reduced for the optimisation of its processes, to reduce its environmental impact, and to show investors that it is responsible for its processes. This project evaluates the current state of GHG accounting and reporting practices in the transport sector, identifies key challenges, and how to overcome those. By doing so, it provides a roadmap to improve transparency and consistency in emissions accounting and reporting, ultimately helping the industry reduce its environmental impact and move towards more sustainable practices.
12:30 - 14:00
Implementing sustainability reporting requirements that work for SMEs
We need to unlock finance to enable SMEs around the world to meet their sustainability goals. Yet many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle with emerging reporting requirements that are complex and resource-intensive. This session will explore how reporting frameworks can be made more accessible and practical for SMEs, including micro-enterprises, so they can effectively communicate their sustainability performance to financing providers and supply chain partners without facing an undue reporting burden. It will feature new work by the OECD Platform on Financing SMEs for Sustainability on fostering convergence in sustainability reporting for SMEs. It will also highlight the importance of capacity building to help SMEs navigate emerging requirements and monitor progress in their sustainability performance.
14:30 - 16:00
Climate change and health: Crafting policies for Africa's urban future
This event will bring together academics, government representatives, and international institutions to discuss how climate change is shaping health outcomes across cities in Africa. It will also discuss how African cities can leverage system thinking to integrate health and climate policies, ensuring that urban development not only mitigates climate risks but also promotes healthier living environments. Through holistic planning that considers transport, housing, and infrastructure, cities can create synergies between health and climate action, ultimately leading to more sustainable, equitable, and resilient urban futures.
AiméeAguilar Jaber (Hot or Cool Institute)NurudeenAlhassan (African Institute for Development Policy)AnnalisaPrimi (OECD Development Centre)VicenteRuiz (OECD Development Centre)SarahWhitmee (London School for Hygiene and Tropical Medicine)

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12 : November 20, 2024
09:30 - 11:00
Decarbonising aviation: Exploring the consequences
In October 2022, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050. Achieving this requires significant emission reductions, with investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), new aircraft technologies, and various policy instruments. The adoption of cleaner fuels and aircraft, along with regulatory measures, may raise costs and impact travel patterns, air route connectivity, and the broader economy. This session will discuss the consequences of decarbonising aviation and strategies to mitigate adverse effects, focusing on three key areas: • Addressing impacts on connectivity to maintain the global transport network for business, trade, and social wellbeing. • Promoting tourism within decarbonisation priorities by supporting shorter distance destinations, longer stays, and cleaner transport modes and fuels. • Ensuring a just transition that considers social and labour impacts.
MattIreland (International Transport Forum)SharonMasterson (International Transport Forum)
11:30 - 13:00
Channelling market forces towards steel decarbonisation
Based on recent OECD work, the event will look at how the different policy enablers of steel decarbonisation are coming together to achieve net-zero, and how companies are booking progress in this journey. Starting from corporate strategies, the event will focus on the market conditions that enable or hinder companies to move ahead. This means taking stock of current market conditions as well as of trends in availability of raw materials needed for steel decarbonisation (e.g. scrap and hydrogen) and explore how policies are helping overcome eventual shortfalls in the markets without distorting the level playing field. While a supportive policy environment is essential, steel companies need to play their role too. By shedding light on what companies are doing or intend to do in the foreseeable future, the event aims to bring together these two perspectives and reflect on what else needs to be done on both sides to achieve carbon neutrality in the sector by mid-century.
13:30 - 15:00
Jobs, skills and ensuring a just transition to a green economy
The transition to net‑zero emissions by 2050 will profoundly impact the labour market. While the overall effects on employment are estimated to be limited, many jobs will be lost in high‑emission industries and many new jobs will be created in low‑emission sectors. Moreover, climate-related events are increasingly disrupting economies and societies worldwide. The challenge for policymakers is to design policies that help workers adapt to new tasks and secure employment in growing sectors of the economy. Moreover, policies must also enhance the resilience of the labour market to the increasing severity of extreme weather events. This session will explore the implications of the transition to net zero on the labour market and discuss some of the initiatives countries and companies are taking. These initiatives include equipping workers with relevant skills through adult learning and vocational education, and training programmes, as well as supporting displaced workers with income support measures and active labour market policies.
CameronBaker (South Australian Skills Commission)HannuMäntymaa (Wärtsilä Corporation)EmmaNelsonBarbaraPraetorius (HTW Berlin)StefanoScarpetta (OECD)

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13 : November 21, 2024
11:30 - 13:00
Addressing misleading green claims and other obstacles to sustainable consumption
Many consumers are concerned about the environment and would like to make more sustainable choices, such as buying eco-friendly and repairing, reusing, sharing or recycling products. However, they often face obstacles keeping them from making green choices, including misleading environmental claims, a lack of clear information about the environmental impacts of products, or a lack of convenient and affordable sustainable options. In this session, the OECD will present its research on these topics, including: i) results from a survey of 35,000 consumers across 18 countries incorporating behavioural experiments and conducted this year; and ii) outcomes of an OECD Consumer Policy Ministerial Meeting on Protecting and Empowering Consumers in the Digital and Green Transitions, held on 8-9 October 2024. This will be followed by a panel discussion focusing on ways to protect consumers against greenwashing and support them in making greener choices.
JensLundsgaard (OECD)
13:30 - 14:30
Gender inclusion strategies in climate-responsive transport
This session will explore the important connection between accessibility and sustainability in transport. Women’s reliance on walking and public transit supports greener travel, yet many face limited alternatives and accessibility challenges, making them captive users of these modes. The session will highlight the "mobility of care" - travel needs linked to caregiving, which disproportionately fall on women. These trips, such as to schools or healthcare, often involve multiple stops and routes, yet are frequently overlooked in transport planning. Addressing these gendered travel patterns and the accessibility challenges women face is essential for creating sustainable, decarbonised transport systems. The session will showcase policy tools, such as the ITF Gender Analysis Toolkit, that help integrate gender-sensitive approaches into transport planning, informed by data to support decarbonisation and sustainable mobility solutions.
BriléAnderson (OECD/SWAC)NaomiMwara (Flone Initiative)MagdalenaOlczak-Rancitelli (International Transport Forum (ITF))
15:30 - 17:00
Towards a green and digital future
Digital technologies and digital infrastructure play a key role in shaping policy pathways to achieve net-zero targets. They help advance solutions that can significantly accelerate green transition across economic sectors. However, they also carry an environmental footprint that must be measured and minimised across their life cycle. As digital transformation progress, the dual impact of digital technologies on sustainability – both positive and negative – is gaining increased policy attention. This session will launch the report on the Review of relevance of the OECD Recommendation on ICTs and the Environment as a first step towards revising the Recommendation; analyse key trends in the environmental impact of digital technologies; discuss challenges to measure and assess their direct, enabling, and systemic effects on the environment; and identify policy priorities and challenges to align the green and digital twin transitions and accelerate action for environmental sustainability.
GarrettBlaney (Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg))AntoniaGawel (Google)GeorgeKamiya (Climate Action)GrazynaPiesiewicz (European Commission)

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14 : November 22, 2024
10:00 - 11:30
Resilience of secondary cities to climate change in Africa
West Africa is and will continue to undergo rapid urbanisation. As Abidjan surpasses 15 million inhabitants, Dakar approaches 8 million, and Ouagadougou reaches 7 million, we face critical questions: will these cities become resilient, prosperous hubs or sprawling centres of limited opportunity? Regional actors and development partners are promoting industrialisation based on agriculture, improved connectivity between capitals and secondary cities, and key development corridors. However, climate change poses a significant threat to these efforts. How exposed are these potential future hubs exposed to climate hazards? What can be done today to ensure the region’s development, especially with respect to governance? This session will explore the challenges and opportunities of fostering resilient, prosperous urban centres. Our panellists, each offering unique perspectives, will discuss strategies to ensure sustainable growth that accommodates the needs of future urban residents. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on the future of West Africa's cities.
BriléAnderson (OECD/SWAC)JorgePatiño (OECD/SWAC)MattiasPiani (Enabel's Urban Economic Development initiative in Rwanda)Papa MadiawSeck (West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA))
13:30 - 15:00
Mission-oriented policies for net zero: Combining technological and social innovations to deliver on ambitious agendas
As the negative impacts of climate change intensify, it is clear that the incremental and fragmented approaches of the past have failed to address the systemic nature of the problem. Since the mid-2010s, mission-driven policies have emerged as a promising tool to break down silos, promote collaboration, and drive systemic change. However, many Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) missions, led by relevant authorities in this policy field, remain too focused on technology development, missing the broader changes needed for large-scale deployment. Beside the STI arena, sectoral authorities in areas like water, transport, and energy are starting to recognise the value of missions in tackling societal challenges. Yet, they often fail to fully leverage technological innovation to drive long-term transformative change. This session brings together OECD experts and STI and sectoral policymakers to discuss how to bridge this gap and foster cross-sectoral collaboration for impactful solutions: • What concrete and actionable form of collective action could bring together all these actors in a real all-hands-on-deck approach? • What are inspiring examples of initiatives combining both technological and social innovation? • How to make ‘innovation mission’ more systemic? • What are examples of missions initiated and led by sectoral authorities?
ElisaLanzi (OECD)PhilippeLarrue (OECD)
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