Climate Hub

A focus on solutions for climate change

The Innovation Agora Climate Hub is a dedicated zone for sharing ideas and exploring solutions for climate change. 

Through open amphitheater panel sessions and smaller group meetups, leaders in energy industry, finance, government and academia will explore key topics surrounding climate change and engage in discussions on science and modeling, technology and innovation, stakeholder engagement, adaptation, the geopolitics of climate change, and carbon markets.

Topics and key questions to be explored include:

  • Science and modeling

    Is there a scientific consensus on climate change? Impact of Climate Change on extreme weather events?

  • Policy and geopolitics

    How effective are current Climate Policies? Progress at COP28 and the new paths of Global Climate Policy?

  • Physical risk and adaptation

    Quantifying physical risk in a world with frequent climate events - how do we bring focus on adaptation?

  • Business and finance

    Is climate change an opportunity for the private sector? What is the role of energy companies in addressing Climate Change?

  • Carbon markets

    The future of voluntary carbon markets- how to resolve trust and integrity issues? Impact of CBAM on development of carbon markets in emerging economies?

  • Biodiversity

    Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation- what are the risks and opportunities?

  • Technology and AI

    What are some of the groundbreaking technologies to address Climate Change? Is there a role for AI in the path to Net Zero?

Featured Climate Hub Sessions

COP28 Chronicles: Achievements, implications and a way forward

The “UAE Consensus” that emerged at COP28 included language around "Transitioning Away" from fossil fuels for the first time. What will be the realist... Read More

Weathering the Change: What are the links between climate change and extreme events?

As our planet undergoes unprecedented environmental shifts, understanding the connections between climate change and extreme weather phenomena becomes... Read More

Measuring Tomorrow's Risks: Quantifying physical risks in a warmer world

As climate change intensifies, understanding and measuring the physical risks associated with changing climate are paramount. With 2023 being the hott... Read More

Energy Titans: Navigating the climate transition

The actions and strategies of major energy corporations play a central role in shaping the trajectory of energy transition. We will explore how large ... Read More

Future Forward: Harnessing the power of Gen-AI in climate solutions

Can gen-AI accelerate solutions for climate change? We will explore the potential of gen-AI in analyzing vast datasets, predicting outcomes, optimizin... Read More

Risks and Opportunities in Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Degradation

The capacity for ecosystems to support resilient and productive economies is a growing systemic risk. With scenario analysis and stress testing of nat... Read More

Improving Energy Access While Combatting Climate Change

Developments over the past two years have demonstrated that the energy transition is more complicated than previously thought. While the transition pr... Read More

Tripling Nuclear Power by 2050

At COP 28 more than 20 countries from four continents launched the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy. This commitment elevates and recognizes the i... Read More

Carbon Credits: Opportunities and challenges as a policy tool

Carbon credits are a vital tool in tackling climate change. How do carbon credits incentivize emission reductions and drive innovation? With offsets a... Read More

Innovation Unleashed: Addressing supply chain constraints with cutting-edge technology

Countries are trying to meet the demand for critical minerals, metals, materials and equipment parts needed for energy transition, along with onshorin... Read More

Eco-Equality: Charting a course toward climate justice

The burden of climate change is disproportionately felt by low-income communities and developing countries―people and places that are least responsibl... Read More

How to Get Net Zero Right

Achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century represents a pivotal step toward fulfilling the objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement. Consequently, ... Read More

Business Unearthed: The trillion-dollar frontier in solving climate challenges

This session ventures into the trillion-dollar frontier of addressing climate challenges through innovative business solutions. As climate change cont... Read More

Beyond Borders: The IRA's ripple effect on international policies and finance

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has turned out to be a big accelerator for capital deployment in the U.S. with its generous tax credits. However, th... Read More

Symbiosis or Standoff: U.S.-China relations and climate action

As the world’s two largest economies and carbon emitters, the U.S.-China relationship holds significant implications for global efforts to combat clim... Read More

Oceans of Change: Exploring the role of oceans in climate mitigation

We will dive into the pivotal role of oceans in climate mitigation and explore how marine ecosystems contribute to carbon sequestration, weather regul... Read More

How to Make Electric Grids Resilient to Climate Change

As climate change accelerates, the resilience of our electric grids becomes paramount. What are the strategies, innovations and policy frameworks esse... Read More

Design is Destiny: Solving climate change by design

How does the pivotal role of design combat climate change? What are some innovative design strategies across architecture, urban planning, product dev... Read More

Talent Magnet: Building a robust workforce for climate action

As the urgency of addressing climate change intensifies, nurturing talent becomes essential for driving sustainable solutions and fostering innovation... Read More

Unveiling the Latest Breakthroughs in Climate Change Mitigation

Although billions of dollars are being invested in new technologies, global GHG emissions continue to increase because growth in emissions from develo... Read More