Advancement of a green transportation sector is critical to achievement of the goals of the Paris Agreement. This roundtable dialogue convenes stakeholders, innovators, and regulators to discuss what is required to attract investment to green transportation in Canada, with an emphasis on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Panelists will discuss topics such as policy support mechanisms, financial incentives, renewable energy and feedstock availability, book and claim systems, and access to jet fuel infrastructure.
Indigenous People are at the forefront of climate impacts, and they possess invaluable traditional knowledge through which they serve as stewards of ecosystems. Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing have the potential to contribute significantly to address different facets of global warming, especially in the Arctic. Yet while Indigenous Peoples have great adaptive capacity, the rates of expected changes continue to undermine the effectiveness of adaptation strategies. This panel highlights the need to integrate Indigenous perspectives and participation into climate policy, including mitigation, adaptation, and improving the understanding of options like carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation modification. Join Indigenous leaders, decision-makers, and researchers to discuss the need to center Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, environmental justice, and rights in our efforts to address climate change.
Plants and green spaces are pivotal in all environments, especially in urban areas. They enhance air quality, provide climate resilience, retain moisture through droughts, sequester carbon and prevent flooding erosion and supporting biodiversity. Through our panel discussion we will highlight why plants & natural solutions are pivotal in urban settings, how integrating green spaces can mitigate the negative impacts of climate change & improve the overall quality of life, as well as the importance of nature-based solutions in combating the effects of climate change. We will introduce our Clean Air Calculator; a tool designed to illustrate the impact of green spaces. Join us for a moderated discussion to explore solutions and future opportunities for enhancing urban green spaces. Attendees will be able to engage with the panelists, ask questions, and discuss potential strategies for urban greening.
Additional Resources
The additional resources and other links available for some individual events are not hosted on the official COP29 Canada Pavilion website, and as such, it is not guaranteed that they will be available in both official languages.
The climate crisis is driving extreme heat events in Canada and across the world, with 2024 projected to be the hottest year on record. Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, and heat waves this year have led to school closures and severe forest fires across the world. Given this context, this event will focus on many facets of preparing for and responding to extreme heat events, including protecting populations at risk, responding to coinciding events, and working to integrate health considerations into the built environment. Participants will engage in a discussion on challenges and best practices and will identify opportunities for international collaboration to address the health impacts of extreme heat events.
The property and casualty insurance sector has faced escalating costs as a result of a variety of factors, including escalating climate change and natural catastrophe risks and heightened replacement costs driven by supply chain crises and skilled labour shortages. In some cases, insurance companies are evaluating whether to continue to serve the most exposed markets. Regulators are racing to develop climate-informed insurance policy and regulation. The resulting regulatory reform has not always protected the consumer. This panel discussion will highlight regulatory responses to climate and natural catastrophe risk in other jurisdictions and explore how Canada’s insurance regulators can adapt effective policy tools and avoid regulatory reform that does more harm than good.
Civil society plays a critical role in driving climate action, both within Canada and at the global level. As climate impacts become more frequent and severe, the need for action is clearer than ever – as are the solutions. Climate Action Network – Réseau action climat Canada (CAN-Rac) is the country’s largest network of organizations working on climate and energy issues, with over 160 members from coast to coast to coast. Join us for a conversation between our membership and a high-level representative of the Canadian government, moderated by CAN-Rac’s Executive Director Caroline Brouillette. This will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and questions on how Canada can play a constructive role in international negotiations – and on the work that needs to be done at home for a faster, fairer energy transition that protects people and planet.