Cities and the green transition: opportunity or threat?

13/12/2023 1h 0min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Cities and the green transition: opportunity or threat?

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Talking Transitions is a new special podcast series from FORESIGHT Climate & Energy and EY looking at how the transition to a sustainable economy—both from an environmental, but also social perspective—is affecting three key areas: the energy and resources industry, the financial services sector, and Government.Even before the disruption of the pandemic, there was consensus that many cities in their current forms were flawed. But far less agreement on what a more sustainable and resilient city should look like. Amid a rolling wave of changes in technology and society, a blueprint for sustainable and equitable cities is difficult to establish.In this episode of Talking Transitions to discuss the changes required within our cities and the shape that evolution could—or should— take are:George Atalla, Global Government & Public Sector Leader at EY.Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswood in southwest England who is also Chair of the UK’s Net Zero Review and Chair of The All Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment. And Jane Burston, CEO of the philanthropic foundation Clean Air Fund. Enjoy the show!Complimentary access for one month - join the debate!We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to you to access FORESIGHT Climate & Energy's community of energy transition enthusiasts and experts.Sign up here, download the award-winning app, and enjoy complimentary access to all exclusive features.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.