Change The System, Change The Future: Building Prosperity For All In The Decade Of Climate Action

After making net-zero commitments and under the sway of ESG pressures, investors and corporations are compelled to reduce their environmental and social impact. The discussion will focus on the tools and mechanisms that help decision makers assess climate risks, attract capital for their projects or allocate it to adaptation or mitigation solutions addressing climate change.

This panel will be moderated by Satyajit Bose (Professor of Practice, Sustainability Management at Columbia University
Associate Director, Research Program in Sustainability Management).

Panelists include:
- Mafalda Duarte, CEO of the Climate Investment Funds
- Adriana Becerra-Cid, Sustainability Manager Private Assets at Lombard Odier
- David Thomas, Communications Manager at Capitals Coalition
- Alejandra Alonso, Sales Development Representative at Moody's ESG Solutions

Discover the world of entrepreneurship through the lenses of those who want to disrupt the status quo and create solutions that have an impact. This panel will discuss the journey of entrepreneurs and those that support in their journey to drive environmental and social change.

This panel will be moderated by Joy Fairbanks (Adjunct Assistant Professor Management, B.A., UC Berkeley; M.SC, London School of Econ and Political Science; M.B.A., Columbia Business School).

Panelists include:
-Janice Tran, CEO and Co-founder at Kanin Energy
-Sylvain Massot, Founder and CFO at Impaakt
-Arne Halleraker, Partner at FJ Labs
-Dr Sarah Qureshi, CEO and Co-Founder at Aero Engine Craft Private Limited; Ambassador at Solar Impulse Foundation

How can we transform the traditional-linear supply chains into circular systems that do not harm the environment and are beneficial for all? Learn about the different approaches and methodologies in which stakeholders across the value chain can collaborate in order to create circular systems. The discussion will raise the challenges and opportunities faced by companies when adopting circular practices while also focusing on the advantages of being “born circular”.

The panel will be moderated by Danielle Azoulay, VP, Head of ESG at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Panelists include:
-Danielle Joseph, VP, Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners
-Carmen Gama, Director of Circular Design at Eileen Fisher
-Elodie Rousselot, Strategic Design Manager at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
-Viviana Alvarez Sanchez, Former Head of Sustainability for Unilever North America

This panel will explore how advanced analytics has been a disruptive force to finding sustainable solutions in various industries. We will discuss what key elements are required to integrate these approaches, how to engage all stakeholders, and how modeling has benefited specific projects the panelists have worked on.

This panel will be moderated by Dr. Marco Tedesco (Lamont Research Professor & Adjunct Scientist at NASA).

Panelists include:
-Dr. Christian Braneon, Climate Scientist at NASA & Co-Director of the EJCJC Network at the Earth Institute
-Dr. Beth Tellman: Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona
-Lior Keet: Managing Director, Emerging Technologies, Ernst & Young LLP
- Mike Lyons, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

While “renewable energy” and “sustainable energy” are often used interchangeably, they have subtle nuances that make a world of difference. This panel will explore these differences by discussing the sustainability of the clean energy transition, the extractive nature of renewable energy technologies, and how industry leaders are thinking about these factors. What elements need to be put in place, both upstream and downstream, to ensure the clean energy system is both sustainable and equitable to all stakeholders involved?

This panel will be moderated by Martin Dietrich Brauch (Senior Legal and Economics Researcher at CCSI).

Panelists include:
-Dr. Tegan Blaine, Director, Climate, Environment & Conflict at the United States Institute of Peace
-Morgan Bazilian, Director at Payne Institute & Professor of Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines

In this panel, we will explore the intersection of the environmental crisis and equity struggles happening at a local and regional level. Our panelists will surface key environmental justice issues, and explore solutions to create an inclusive and prosperous future.

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We look forward to welcoming:

- Susan Blaustein, Founder/Executive Director at WomenStrong International (Moderator)

- Valerie Boucard, Associate Program Officer, Nathan Cummings Foundation

- Elizabeth Yeampierre, Executive Director, UPROSE

- Kizzy Charles-Guzman, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice

- Jade Begay, Climate Justice Campaign Director, NDN collective

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Special thanks to Pascale Deau from The SUMA Equity Alliance, who collaborated with us in the development of this panel.

Join us in-person for refreshments and socializing in the Presidential Ballroom at Faculty House (Morningside Campus) after the 11th Annual Climate Symposium, sponsored by The Earth Institute and The Climate School.

The Networking Reception will be from 6 - 8 PM, check-in will begin at 5:30 PM.

***IMPORTANT EVENT REQUIREMENTS***
Due to current COVID restrictions, this event is currently open to current students ONLY. If CU policy changes before the event, we will be updating accordingly.

This is a ticketed event and registration is required, walk-in's and plus-ones will not be admitted. The deadline to register is March 25th, 2022.

If you are registered and no longer able to attend, please update your RSVP status as soon as possible.

All non-Columbia Affiliates must be pre-approved.

All attendees must have photo ID and proof of vaccination.

CUID holders are required to complete ReOpenCU protocol and show the ‘green’ pass at check-in.

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