What do global climate conferences and national net zero commitments mean for your business? In this special edition of APCO Forum, we're sharing a full recording of a webinar conversation with APCO climate experts on how to grasp the opportunities of the net zero future, manage risks to avoid the common pitfalls and develop an engagement strategy all the way to COP28 in the UAE.

We will demystify the official United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), dig into the initiatives and platforms driving action with businesses and uncover the credible role you can play in the upcoming COP27, COP28 and the major milestones along the way. Hosted by John Defterios, the panel includes APCO's Dean Cambridge, Liam Clarke and Heather McGeory.

Conversation recorded July 6, 2022

From climate change to inclusive economic recovery plans, the past few months has seen the international community rally around the importance of addressing today’s most pressing issues. Heads of states, business, civil society and non-profit leaders and activists have all come together, whether at UNGA, COP26 or the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, to determine the main priorities that each industry must address in 2022.

This edition of APCO Forum is a discussion of highlights key themes from across industries and sectors to better understand and translate the momentum and action from COP26 and these other agenda-setting platforms. We examine how public and private sector organizations are mobilizing to address complex global issues and how they are translating the priorities on the global agenda – from future of work and skills, to equitable vaccine distribution and economic recovery to climate action to their operations, business strategy, advocacy and customer mobilization.

Featuring:

• Anna Tunkel, Head of Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, APCO Worldwide
• Karin Reiter, Global Head of ESG/Sustainability, The Adecco Group
• Amal Ridene, WEF Global Shaper and Investor Engagement Officer at AfricInvest Group
• Moderated by John Defterios, Senior Advisor, APCO Worldwide

COP26 arrived in Glasgow with big expectations after being postponed by COVID-19 and changes in global leadership.

In this edition of APCO Forum, we cover the biggest issues on the agenda—from the trillions of dollars committed to tackling various issues to plans for decarbonization, reducing deforestation and how companies and countries are engaging.

Featuring:

• Gustavo Manrique, Minister of Environment and Water, Ecuador
• Matthias Berninger, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Sustainability, Bayer
• Heather McGeory, Global Lead, Climate & Sustainability, APCO Worldwide

Hosted by:

• John Defterios, Senior Advisor, APCO Worldwide

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