Bringing together City Leaders and Urban Investors at #COB24
- Nick Cochrane-Dyet, Chair of @BCCAUH
- Catherine McGuinness, Non-Exec Director @CPCatapult
- Susan Aitken, Leader of @glasgowcc
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'Glasgow is developing a delivery & investment model to drive decarbonisation innovation at scale and pace; similar to Bristol Leap & London Edge' to target climate action. @SusaninLangside intro to #Glasgow climate investment initiative. @Glasgow_Chamber#COB24
Mobilise green finance to build resilience and mitigate climate risk through innovation and regulation - Cultural and sporting events are an opportunity to advocate for adaptation measures and spotlight risks - adaptation and nature should come first #COB24 interesting insights
Our host Greg Clark opens the stage at #COB24 🌎
Encouraging guests to share thoughts on the business opportunities and priorities
Tune in virtually: https://t.co/9WQitbkICY
Do you use green finance?
James Close, Head of Climate Change at @NatWestGroup joins #COB24 to share the opportunities for investment and the progression of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
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Pace should be prioritised over perfection; strong financial policy will accelerate net zero transition; changing the remanufacturing materials we use is a trillion dollar opportunity; and invest in natural capital - great advice at #COB24 from James Close at Natwest
Joining colleagues across sectors as the “Thriving Glasgow Portrait” defines a collaborative vision of what #Glasgow would look like if it was a ‘thriving city’. Aiming to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet
#ThrivingCities#DoughnutEconomics
Go, go, Glasgow! With paint, Lego and all your imagination, create a Doughnut Community Portrait of your city. Can't wait to see what futures you dream up...
Fantastic to see the Thriving Glasgow Portrait launched tonight! Thanks to everyone involved co-creating what we believe a thriving Glasgow that operates within planetary boundaries looks like.
Researchers from @UofGsustain have been working closely with @GlasgowCC and @c40cities to develop the Thriving Glasgow Portrait - a new vision of Glasgow’s future as a world-leading, climate-resilient city which is being launched today. 🌎
Read more: https://t.co/XMVBd7npRt
Did you miss out on the inspiring keynotes during the BE-ST Fest Summit and International Retrofit Conference? Dive into the thought-provoking discussions 👇
▶️ BE-ST Fest Summit - https://t.co/jbC2phiOnb
▶️ International Retrofit Conference - https://t.co/rtajdE4wR8
We have another new addition to the BE-ST Fest Summit line up 🚨
Emma Morton leads on Policy and Strategy within the Sustainability Team at @GlasgowCC.
➡️ Book your ticket: https://t.co/UEGC9Rfkg7
📆 1 Nov
⏰ 8.30-4.30pm
📍 BE-ST Innovation Campus
There’s a huge amount of knowledge in communities and in people - some interesting thoughts and solutions shared between @lornaslater MSP and Sara Edmonds in their sit down.
Emma Morton from @GlasgowCC is back live with us at #bestfest23 discussing consumption, community and regulation.
Key insights-
➡️The most sustainable building is one that isn’t demolished
➡️ Traditional patterns no longer serve us
➡️ Legislation key barrier to renovation
Our last speaker before the panel session Rufus Grantham from Living Places - delving into the financial cost and solutions of net zero - a vital and powerful topic. #bestfest23