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International Climate Webinar Series is a community of sustainability-engaged leaders building connections across Africa, Europe, and North America.

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What’s slowing NYC’s energy transition? Not technology.
From our #ClimateWeekNYC roundtables with Columbia CAE:
1. Start with communities
2. Use the grid we have, smarter
3. Investors follow consistency
4. Close the pilot-to-scale gap
Full report 👉 https://t.co/AWrkoYWKS9

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NYC Climate Week — the 1st Sustainable Energy Catalyst: The Master Minds Roundtables. https://t.co/85ZaYhfFpA
Some of the voices at the tables on 23 September. NYPA, Building Decarbonization Coalition, NextEnergy, Flatiron Energy, Columbia, Empire Clean Cities, US SIF, Tetra Tech, and more.
The keynote is livestreamed. The roundtables aren't, deliberately — Chatham House Rule.
Seats go table by table. Early is how you land at yours.

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On September 23, the Master Minds Roundtables come to Columbia University's Innovation Hub for NYC Climate Week— six closed roundtables under the Chatham House Rule.
Meet the people leading them ↓
https://t.co/l9ON96oOMm
@LDESCouncil @EMPIRECLEAN @energyosi @ssh_paris

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Africa: Unlocking Energy Investment & Empowering Women, ICWS Industry Blitz with @carole_nakhle , CEO of @CrystolEnergy,
Hosted by Salima Hebbache Steven, ICWS Commissioner @ssh_paris
Watch here: https://t.co/hO6OnmFafF

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In two weeks, I'm hosting a virtual discussion on green transition + digital transformation in Africa.
March 26, 3 PM CET — with Garikai Nhongo, Madeleine Garlick, Maída Hernández (GIZ), and Tomas Olejniczak. Moderated by Tabitha Muthoni from CNBC Africa.
Free to join. Live Q&A at the end.
Join us for the 4th ICWS African Chapter — link below
https://t.co/CHQlOPMmvN
Or https://t.co/aBIDb4mvm8
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Coming Soon! African Leaders Discussion on Green Transition and Digital Transformation, join us!
https://t.co/aDOrG9zrO2
Learn more here:
https://t.co/Zjc0d76hWw

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Is a carbon-free grid 24/7 actually possible? 🌍💡
Salima H. Steven @ssh_paris sat down with Julia Souder, CEO of the @LDESCouncil, for a 10-minute Industry Blitz. She breaks down:
- Why we need to scale energy storage 50x by 2040.
- How diverse leadership boosts profitability by 25%.
- Why the global grid is like a giraffe (yes, really!) 🦒.
Don't miss these insights on the $4 trillion investment opportunity in long-duration storage.
📺 Watch now: https://t.co/LPeDR5bYGr

#CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #ClimateAction #LDES

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Diversity isn't a box to check—it’s how we’ll actually solve the energy crisis. Julia Souder, CEO at @LDESCouncil, shared some wild stats: 20-30% board diversity can lead to a 25% boost in profits. 📈 Catch the full talk on Feb 26: https://t.co/6nwo2d5KTj
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ICWS Industry Blitz: Feb 26, 3 PM CET!
Join us for a high-impact Q&A with Julia Souder, CEO of @LDESCouncil
We’re covering the essentials of the energy transition: 🔋 The future of Long Duration Storage 💰 Unlocking Climate Finance 🌍 Global Energy Access 🚺 Women Leadership in Clean Energy
Don't miss it! Register below: 🔗https://t.co/AKPreZuZlC
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Europe: 5th Discussion on Climate Risk and Climate Finance on February 26th. Register NOW. 🎯 https://t.co/3zsDBqJHaB
How are European leaders navigating the complex intersection of regulatory policy and the finance for energy transition?
Join us for the next installment of the International Climate Webinar Series (EU Series) as we tackle the strategies that will define 2026.
We are proud to host an elite panel of Featured European Leaders to discuss the future of risk management and sustainable investment:
➡️ Sonia Dunlop @soniakdunlop: CEO, @ Global Solar Council (GSC) @GSolarCouncil
➡️ Dries Acke @acke_dries: Deputy CEO, SolarPower Europe @SolarPowerEU
➡️ Dorota Wojnar: Head of ESG & Risks Unit, European Banking Authority (EBA)
Moderated by: Tomas Olejniczak: Sr. Energy Consultant, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Hosted by: Salima Hebbache Steven @ssh_paris , International Climate Webinar Series Commissioner

What’s on the Agenda? In addition to our high-level panel discussion, this session includes:
⚡ ICWS 10-Minute Industry Blitz: Rapid-fire insights from the front lines of the industry.

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SAVE THE DATE! Investing in Clean energy: How do we bridge the gap between climate risk and private capital? February 26th, 2026
Join the 5th European Leaders Discussion on Climate Risk & Climate Finance with top experts from @SolarPowerEU, @GSolarCouncil, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
Topics include:✅ Resilient Infrastructure ✅ Scaling Private Capital
Hosted by Salima Hebbacghe Steven - ICWS Commissioner
Featuring: Sonia Dunlop, CEO at Global Solar Council (GSC), Deputy CEO, SolarPower Europe, and Tomas Olejniczak, Senior Energy Consultant at Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
@soniakdunlop, @acke_dries, @TomasOlejniczak, @ssh_paris

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Unlocking Grid Potential: The Power of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs)
On Dec. 11th, at the 4th Discussion on energy and power grid transition by 2050, we addressed how Grid Edge Technologies can incentivize transmission operators to optimize existing assets. As Stephanie Badr (CEO at @EPEConsulting Electric Power Engineers) highlights, it all comes down to a holistic approach in which affordability and reliability are the goals.
➡️ Hear more in this short excerpt from this Women Leaders discussion: https://t.co/xSo8kHZbDN
Hosted by @ssh_paris Salima Hebbache Steven, EVENT ONE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL Founder and ICWS Commissioner

👏 Thank you to our partners, @GridwiseA GridWise Alliance,@energyosi Energy One Solutions International, and @SchneiderNA for supporting this series and championing a resilient, equitable grid.

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Energy Affordability: A Stark Reality in the U.S. In our recent Women Energy Leaders session, Karen Wayland @karenwayland (CEO of @GridwiseA ) shared a striking reality: over 30% of Americans struggled to choose between food, medicine, and energy bills this year.
As we modernize the grid, Karen emphasizes that we must prioritize "non-wires" alternatives and customer-market integration to ensure clean energy remains affordable.
Hosted by Salima Hebbache Steven @ssh_paris , ICWS Commissioner, and moderated by Melissa Jun Rowley, Founder of Climate Mic Drop™
👏 Thank you to our partner, GridWise Alliance, for supporting this series and championing a resilient, equitable grid.

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Unlocking power for the new manufacturing and AI race, don't miss out on this insightful, fast-paced chat between our CEO and the International Climate Webinar Series Commissioner, @ssh_paris Salima Hebbache Steven, along with @LJacobsonEnergy Lisa Jacobson, president of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (@BCSECleanEnergy ). The full 10-minute ICWS Industry Blitz is accessible—click the link and follow us for more insights from leaders advancing sustainability and climate solutions for economic viability.
🖥️https://t.co/aetgyIXPrD

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Future of the Grid is Women! Join the ICWS Women Leaders Discussion on the Energy & Power Grid Transition by 2050. Featuring top voices in the industry! And ICWS Industry Blitz on Dec 11th, 10:30 AM EST! on What's the role of natural gas? with @LJacobsonEnergy, President @BCSECleanEnergy

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ICWS Masterclass: The Power of Partnership in Fleet Electrification! Last time, @PepcoConnect's William Ellis stressed that PLANNING & PARTNERSHIP are everything for fleet success.

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BIG DAY - Energy Leadership: Dec. 11! The day starts with the ICWS Industry Blitz Q&A featuring @LJacobsonEnergy, President of @BCSECleanEnergy, as an opening insight to our exclusive, high-profile event: the 4th Energy & Power Grid Women Leaders Discussion. hosted by @ssh_paris

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Dec. 11th Exclusive Women Leaders' Discussion at ICWS North America Chapter. We're exploring #COP30 outcomes & strategic economics of the US 'Speed-to-Power' DOE initiative. https://t.co/3gtyEqoQBv with @JanaGerber - @SchneiderNA, @karenwayland - @GridwiseA..