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The key takeaways from NY Climate Week, with Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson

Oct 1, 2024

Join Helen Clarkson, CEO of the Climate Group, and Geoffrey Pyatt, US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, as they dissect the highlights of Climate Week in New York. Helen discusses how Climate Week has transformed from a business-focused gathering to a major platform for actionable climate solutions. They delve into the pressing need to overcome regulatory barriers for renewable energy investment and celebrate the launch of a coalition aiming for 24/7 clean electricity. Geoffrey also shares insights on the U.S. efforts in supporting Ukraine’s energy security.

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Geoffrey Pyatt

Helen Clarkson

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Quick takeaways

Climate Week NYC has transformed into an inclusive platform emphasizing actionable strategies for organizations to engage in climate action.

The podcast highlights the critical role of securing a supply chain for essential minerals to enhance the clean energy technology sector.

Deep dives

Growth of Climate Week NYC

Climate Week NYC has significantly expanded over the years, evolving from an event primarily aimed at businesses to a more inclusive platform that addresses how organizations can actively participate in climate action. The 2023 edition saw a record number of participants, with approximately 900 individual events held and an estimated attendance of 100,000 people. This year also marked a shift in focus from why climate action is necessary to how it can be implemented effectively. The increased attendance and engagement reflect a growing recognition of climate action as a critical business imperative rather than merely a moral obligation.

Intro

2min

Climate Week NYC: A Shift Towards Action

7min

Overcoming Regulatory Barriers to Renewable Energy Investment

4min

Pushing Beyond RE100: The Quest for 24-7 Clean Electricity

2min

Innovations and Expectations Ahead of COP29

6min

Navigating Global Energy Challenges

23min

The Energy Gang wraps up Climate Week in New York, after six days of debates, discussions, initiatives and pledges. Scheduled alongside the UN General Assembly, Climate Week brought together leaders from business, policy, finance, academia and activism to share ideas and push forward real solutions for climate change.

Host Ed Crooks sits down with Helen Clarkson, CEO of the Climate Group which organizes Climate Week, to talk about the big stories that emerged from the week. Climate Week has evolved from a small business-focused event to a larger platform, engaging diverse sectors in climate action. This year it included about 900 separate events, attended by an estimated 100,000 people.

Helen explains the evolution of the event, and its shift of focus from the question of why companies should act on climate, to ideas for implementing solutions. Regulations that obstruct investment in low-carbon energy are emerging as one of the biggest challenges in the transition, and Helen and Ed discuss how to break down these barriers and facilitate the growth of renewables. Support from tech companies and other businesses for the development of clean energy was a key theme through the week. The launch of the 24/7 carbon-free coalition of energy buyers, backed by the Climate Group, was one of the big announcements of the week.

Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, also joins the show to discuss the Biden administration’s role in supporting Ukraine's energy security amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, and the importance of building a resilient energy infrastructure. He says one of the key issues at his meetings at Climate Week has been the importance of the supply chain for critical minerals, and the need to reduce dependence on China by creating new capabilities for mineral extraction and processing. Plus, Ed and Ambassador Pyatt debate the role of the U.S. in leading the energy transition globally.

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