Accelerating climate adaptation is inevitable, requires action, and can only be achieved through cooperation
At the meeting of the Net Zero Advisory Board on September 16, hosted by the Ministry of Energy, Dr. Csaba Gondola, State Secretary for Circular Economy and Climate Policy, emphasized in his welcoming speech how important the work of the board is and how committed he is to professional cooperation. In his presentation, he outlined the regulations and plans for promoting climate adaptation.
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As president of BCSDH, Attila Chikán Jr. emphasized the importance of adapting to a changing and increasingly fast-paced world, in which the business sector plays a key role. Those who act in time not only suffer less from the resulting damage and risks, but also create opportunities.
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The work of the Luxembourg Advisory Board, presented by Prof. Dr. Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair of the IPCC, may provide further ideas and inspiration for the work of the advisory board. Participants agreed that, in addition to scientific organizations, it is necessary to involve representatives of the sectors and industries concerned.
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Irén Márta, Executive Director of BCSDH, presented the organization’s annual professional work and points of connection, emphasizing the wide-ranging involvement of stakeholders in relation to the year’s key topic, climate adaptation. On behalf of the organization, Andrea Nagy, project manager of Race to Zero program, presented the recommendations and proposed action plan for climate adaptation in the business sector that were developed during the professional work.
Participants of the event:
- Zsombor Barta – Senior Advisor to the National Assembly, International Relations Officer, National Council for Sustainable Development
- Attila Chikán Jr. – President, Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH)
- Dr. Csaba Gondola – State Secretary for Circular Economy and Climate Policy, Ministry of Energy
- András Kárpáti – President, Future Mobility Alliance
- Kriszti Kocsis – Senior Policy Officer, British Embassy
- Irén Márta – Managing Director, Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH)
- Andrea Nagy – Race to Zero Project Manager, Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH)
- Gábor Szarvas – President, Hungary Green Building Council (HuGBC)
- Katalin Szmollár – Head of Cabinet, State Secretariat for Circular Economy and Climate Policy, Ministry of Energy
- Prof. Dr. Diána Ürge-Vorsatz – Vice-Chair, UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
A photo gallery of the event can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Thanks to the sponsors of our Race to Zero program:
