Opportunities of the Race to Net-Zero - Perspectives from the EU and Asia

Context

2020 was a landmark year for climate ambition, with carbon neutrality pledges made by major economies across the world despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The EU committed to get to net-zero by 2050 and to a more ambitious reduction target for 2030. Ahead of COP26, the EU has also strengthened its commitments to climate diplomacy and public climate finance, supporting countries to shift away from coal. In Asia, both Japan and South Korea have also committed to reaching net-zero by 2050.

For many countries, phasing-out coal is the critical first step on the journey towards carbon neutrality, but it is not without challenges and often requires policy intervention. International collaboration and learning can provide great support for tacking these challenges. 

Agenda & Speakers

5 mins	Dan Jørgensen Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Government of Denmark Antha Williams Global Head of Climate & Environmental Programs Bloomberg Philanthropies
10 mins	Kadri Simson European Commissioner for Energy European Commission
	Dario Traum Head of Energy Transitions BloombergNEF
40 mins	Carola van Rijnsoever Ambassador Sustainable Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Government of the Netherlands Hendrik Gordenker Director and Senior Adviser JERA Co Inc Ulrik Stridbæk Head of Regulatory Affairs Ørsted Yang Seung-jo Governor South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
	Felicia Aminoff Energy Transitions Analyst BloombergNEF

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