SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy More than a month after the release of the latest IPCC report, the goal still feels hard to reach, and companies and governments seem to struggle to reduce their

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy More than a month after the release of the latest IPCC report, the goal still feels hard to reach, and companies and governments seem to struggle to reduce their CO2 emissions. And yet, a revolution is happening right under our eyes: according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world’s renewable energy industry grew at its fastest pace since 1999 last year and may have established a standard for growth in the future. From internal operations to business model integration: What is the role of businesses in the transition to renewable energy? What is at stake for the private sector? Does choosing renewable energy necessarily mean paying a higher price? Is affordable and clean energy for all achievable by 2030? Building on this momentum, we seize the opportunity to host a 2-part live panel discussion with B Corps working at the forefront of the SDG7 “Affordable & Clean Energy”. Part 1 - 55’ - The role of businesses in the energy transition Speakers: Taryn Lane, Community Energy Advocate & Manager @Hepburn Wind, Australia Corey Lien, Chief Gardener, CEO @DOMi Earth, Taïwan Gilfine Nyangasi, Finance Manager @Solibrium Solar, Kenya Thibault Couturier, Impact investment manager @Engie, Rassembleurs d’Energie, France Together, they will explain how they contribute to this SDG and give precious insights on the energy transition, levers, and obstacles to bring it at scale, with perspective on the different geographical markets, and their advice for businesses to address SDG7. Part 2 - 35’ - Collaboration as a lever to bring transition to scale: a case study with Patagonia’s "We The Power" and REScoop. Speakers: Gina Lovett, Environmental Initiatives Manager EMEA @Patagonia, Amsterdam Stavroula Pappa, Project Manager @REScoop A unique perspective on the community-led transformation of the energy sector. This includes insights on a company/non-profit partnership, how any company can contribute beyond their business model, and practical advice to help citizens all over the world take action and to show how companies can address SGD7 and reduce their impact on the environment. About the campaign 17 days for 17 goals. Across 17 days, each day representing a different Global Goal, the B Lab showcases how the mission and the work of the movement are aligned with the SDGs, and how its community is showing up and working towards the 2030 agenda.

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India's journey towards sustainable development goals amidst the competitive global economic conditions. Suresh Babu M: Ph.D. from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 2002. M.Phil. (Applied

India's journey towards sustainable development goals amidst the competitive global economic conditions. Suresh Babu M: Ph.D. from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 2002. M.Phil. (Applied Economics), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 1994. M.S. (Development Economics), Pondicherry Central University, 1992. Areas of Research : Applied Macroeconomics,Industrial Economics,Trade and Development Teaching and Research Experience: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Humanities, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Jan 2006 – . Research Associate at the Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum, Kerala, India 2001-2004. Member WTO Forum on non-agricultural sector, Government of Kerala. 2003 Taught Macroeconomics at the Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, 2002. Worked as lecturer at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Pune, India 2001. Consultant for the Asian Development Bank for identifying “Growth Potentials in Kerala’s Industrial Sector” 2000. ‘Local Consultant’ for the World Bank for the preparation of the Country Economic Memorandum 1996. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog, advocates for Natural Farming to reform Indian agriculture. He emphasizes its potential to reverse climate change and empower a new generation of climate warriors.

An Indian economist with Cabinet Minister rank, Dr. Kumar also serves as Chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from Lucknow University and a D.Phil. in Economics from Oxford University. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event.

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Experience a unique love song. Watch, share, and #ShowTheLove to protect the life we love from climate change.

This powerful

Experience a unique love song. Watch, share, and #ShowTheLove to protect the life we love from climate change.

This powerful short film, a unique collaboration with Ridley Scott Associates, features an original poem by award-winning writer Anthony Anaxagorou. It is brought to life by Charles Dance, Miranda Richardson, David Gyasi, and Jason Isaacs, with a soundtrack by Elbow, including choral arrangements by Phil Mitchell and vocals from the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir.

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We have solar powered houses and cars, but can we have solar powered aircraft? Dr Philip Charlesworth looks at the state of this technology and the challenges of designing completely green aircraft.

We have solar powered houses and cars, but can we have solar powered aircraft? Dr Philip Charlesworth looks at the state of this technology and the challenges of designing completely green aircraft. After graduating, Dr Philip Charlesworth served for 16 years in the Royal Air Force as an engineering officer. After leaving the RAF he worked for Airbus on research and engineering projects. His main areas of research were in networking satellites and unmanned aircraft. Dr Charlesworth is a Visiting Professor at Liverpool Hope University, leading research into small solar-electric aircraft. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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In this talk, lawyer and environmental activist Becky Clissmann explores how lawyers can make a difference in the fight against climate change, and how non-lawyers can support them. More about

In this talk, lawyer and environmental activist Becky Clissmann explores how lawyers can make a difference in the fight against climate change, and how non-lawyers can support them. More about Becky: Becky is a member of The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) Steering Group and a Senior Editor at Practical Law Environment, Thomson Reuters. Becky helps to develop TCLP’s strategy, participates in the management of the project, peer reviews the climate change clauses drafted by participants and builds relationships with law firms who want to partner with the project. She brings a sound knowledge of environmental law to the project, which helps to ensure that the solutions proposed by partner organisations complement existing environmental policies and schemes. Before qualifying as an environmental lawyer at Eversheds LLP (now Eversheds Sutherland), Becky obtained extensive experience of climate change policy measures working for the Carbon Trust where she set up an account management service for FTSE 250 companies and large public sector organisations. Becky is a co-convenor of the UK Environmental Law Association’s Climate Change and Energy Working Group. Becky is a member of The Chancery Lane Project Steering Group and a Senior Editor at Practical Law Environment. Becky helps to develop TCLP’s strategy, participates in the management of the project, peer reviews the climate change clauses drafted by participants and builds relationships with law firms who want to partner with the project. She brings a sound knowledge of environmental law to the project, which helps to ensure that the solutions proposed by partner organisations complement existing environmental policies and schemes. Before qualifying as an environmental lawyer at Eversheds LLP (now Eversheds Sutherland), Becky obtained extensive experience of climate change policy measures working for the Carbon Trust where she set up an account management service for FTSE 250 companies and large public sector organisations. Becky is a co-convenor of the UK Environmental Law Association’s Climate Change and Energy Working Group. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Dave's Killer Bread is run by Dave Dahl who served 15 years in prison. Dave changed his attitude and now works to change the attitudes of other ex-cons not only by example but also employing

Dave's Killer Bread is run by Dave Dahl who served 15 years in prison. Dave changed his attitude and now works to change the attitudes of other ex-cons not only by example but also employing them. Dave uses his experience with prison not as a negative, but as a positive, promotional tool for his business and it works. Phil Jefferson interviews Dave and takes a look at his operation.

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This event features Phil Hodges, Executive Vice President Group Supply Chain, and Simon Hoffmeyer Boas, Director of Sustainability, both representing Carlsberg.

The discussion will be

This event features Phil Hodges, Executive Vice President Group Supply Chain, and Simon Hoffmeyer Boas, Director of Sustainability, both representing Carlsberg.

The discussion will be moderated by JP Leous, Corporate Relations, World Resources Institute.

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In this excerpt from "The Interview of the Century," hosted by Guy Lane, Michael Dowd and Peter Fiekowsky discuss preventing a catastrophic climate crisis. The full interview is available at

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