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An ICTP 60th anniversary event

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Join Us for the International Symposium on Energy and Climate

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) at the International Symposium on Energy and Climate, a premier event bringing together leading experts and institutions for two days of dynamic discussions. This high-level symposium will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and drive innovation in sustainable energy and climate solutions.
 
Event Highlights:
 
  • Renowned Speakers: Hear from distinguished leaders and experts representing organizations such as the IPCC, IAEA, SEforAll, ITER and other international bodies.
  • Global Perspective: Engage with top scientists, stakeholders, and industry professionals from around the world as they address the opportunities and scientific challenges that climate change presents to the energy sector.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, share insights, and build partnerships to advance the future of energy and climate systems.
 
Symposium Context:
This event follows a two-week intensive school on modelling tools for energy and economic development, with participants from over 15 developing countries. These participants, including government policy analysts and advisors as well as academics from leading universities, will join the symposium to explore advancements in energy-focused economic development.
 
 
Topics:
  • Energy transition strategies and policies
  • Renewable energy technologies and innovations
  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Sustainable transportation systems
  • Hydrogen energy technologies
  • Clean cooking solutions
  • Fusion energy research and advancements
  • Climate finance and investment opportunities
  • Policy frameworks for achieving net-zero emissions
 
Speakers:
Alain BECOULET, ITER Organisation DDG and Chief Scientist
Jessica CALLEN-KOVTUNOVA, IAEA Energy Planning, Austria
John COOK, CEO, Rock Lake Advisors, Switzerland
Cristina DOMINGUEZ, SEforALL, Clean Cooking
Vivien FOSTER, Imperial College London - Finance, UK
Stefano MONTI, President European Nuclear Society
Henri PAILLERE, IAEA PESS Section Head, Austria
Roberto SCHAEFFER, Full Professor of Energy Economics at the Energy Planning Program of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (PPE/COPPE/UFRJ), Brazil
Carola SEGALE, ENEL, Italy
Jitesh SHETTY, Co-Founder/CEO Credible, India, USA
Youba SOKONA, Former Vice Chair, of the IPCC
Marcus STEWART, Green Grids Initiative Lead, UK Department of Energy Security & Net Zero

 
 
Registration: There is no registration fee.

 

Material

International Symposium on Energy and Climate | (smr 4036)
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  • Thursday, 22 August 2024
    • 13:00 - 14:00 Registration formalities 
      REGISTRATION: Upon arrival to the Leonardo building, Visitors not staying in the ICTP Guest Houses, are kindly requested to complete registration formalities. The Registration Desk will be open from 13.00 to 14.00.
    • 14:00 - 14:10
      • 14:00 Opening Remarks 10' 
        Chair: Ralf KAISER, ICTP, Programmes and Advancement Unit Coordinator
        Speaker: Atish DABHOLKAR (ICTP Director), Mark HOWELLS (Climate Compatible Growth Programme Director)
    • 14:10 - 16:00 Session 1 - CLIMATE 
      Chair: Erika COPPOLA, Research Scientist, ICTP Earth System Physics (ESP) Section

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      • 14:10 Prospect for Climate Resilient Development and Just Transitions in Africa 30' 
        Online
        Speaker: Youba SOKONA (Former Vice Chair of the IPCC)
        Material: Y. Sokona Bio
      • 14:40 Global Fossil Fuel Reduction Pathways under Different Climate Mitigation Strategies and Ambitions 30'
        Speaker: Roberto SCHAEFFER (Full Professor of Energy Economics at the Energy Planning Program of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (PPE/COPPE/UFRJ), Brazil)
        Material: R. Schaeffer Bio Slides
      • 15:10 Addressing Climate Adaptation: Enel’s case 30'
        Speaker: Carola SEGALE (ENEL, Strategy and Group Positioning - Climate Adaptation and Scenarios)
        Material: C. Segale Bio
      • 15:40 Group photo & Coffee break 20'
    • 16:00 - 17:30 Session 2 - ENERGY 
      Chair: Ralf KAISER, ICTP, Programmes and Advancement Unit Coordinator

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      • 16:00 Prospects and Challenges for Nuclear Energy to Support Clean Energy Transitions 30'
        Speaker: Henri PAILLERE (Head of Planning and Economic Studies Section at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA))
        Material: H. Paillere Bio
      • 16:30 The ITER Project: Status and Progress 30'
        Speaker: Alain BECOULET (ITER Organisation DDG and Chief Scientist)
        Material: A. Becoulet Bio
      • 17:00 Nuclear Energy as central part of the solution of the energy trilemma 30'
        Speaker: Stefano MONTI (President European Nuclear Society)
        Material: S. Monti Bio
  • Friday, 23 August 2024
    • 09:00 - 11:00 Session 3 - TECHNOLOGIES 
      Chair: Carla CANNONE, Liaison Officer, Programmes and Advancement Unit

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      • 09:00 Green Grids Initiative - There will be No Transition with Transmission 30' 
        Online
        Speaker: Marcus STEWART (Green Grids Initiative Lead, UK Department of Energy Security & Net Zero)
      • 09:30 Unlocking action and finance for clean cooking access through integrated energy planning 30'
        Speaker: Cristina DOMINGUEZ (SEforALL, Clean Cooking)
        Material: C. Dominguez Bio
      • 10:00 Planning for sustainable energy development 30'
        Speaker: Jessica CALLEN-KOVTUNOVA (IAEA Energy Planning)
        Material: J. Callen-Kovtunova Bio
      • 10:30 Group photo & Coffee break 30'
    • 11:00 - 14:00 Session 4 - CLIMATE FINANCE 
      Chair: Sehila M. GONZALEZ DE VICENTE, Global Director of the Fusion Programme at Clean Air Task Force (CATF)

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      Material: S.M. Gonzalez De Vicente Bio
      • 11:00 Is Climate Transition Financially Affordable for Low- and Middle-Income Countries? 30'
        Speaker: Vivien FOSTER (Imperial College London – Climate Finance Gaps)
      • 11:30 Funding Sources for Climate Finance 30'
        Speaker: John COOK (CEO, Rock Lake Advisors, Switzerland)
        Material: J. Cook Bio
      • 12:00 Climate Finance in India 30'
        Speaker: Jitesh SHETTY (Co-Founder/CEO Credible, India, USA)
        Material: J. Shetty Bio
      • 12:30 Lunch 1h30'
    • 14:00 - 16:00 Session 5 - PANEL DISCUSSION 
      Chair: Vivien FOSTER (Imperial College London – Climate Finance Gaps)

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      • 14:00 Panel Discussion 1h0' 
        Including Q&A with the audience
        Speaker: Jitesh SHETTY (Co-Founder/CEO Credible, India, USA), Roberto SCHAEFFER (Full Professor of Energy Economics at the Energy Planning Program of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (PPE/COPPE/UFRJ), Brazil), Jessica CALLEN-KOVTUNOVA (IAEA Energy Planning, Austria), John COOK (CEO, Rock Lake Advisors, Switzerland), Cristina DOMINGUEZ (SEforALL, Clean Cooking), Sehila M. GONZALEZ DE VICENTE (CATF, USA)
      • 15:00 Coffee break 45'
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