Impact X Summit 2024 convenes in an effort to strengthen Australia’s COP31 bid

SYDNEY, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Australia largest climate and nature summit, Impactwants to strengthen this year Australia COP31 bid by uniting hundreds of international climate experts in the field of supercharging Australia net zero, nature positive transformation.

The Summit will feature more than 200 speakers from around the world over the two-day event, all with the common goal of encouraging Australia and the world towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.

This year’s theme: “Climate and Nature 2030: Accelerating partnerships for shared growth” will focus on the latest scientific developments, strategic approaches, opportunities and case studies aimed at achieving them Australia Climate and nature objectives for 2030.

Decision makers from across industry, government, investment, academia, community groups and the technology and sustainability ecosystems will come together to explore how we can deliver the future. Paris net zero emissions agreement and achieving the global nature goals set for Kunming-Montreal biodiversity COP 15.

Themes include building sustainable supply chains, scaling investments in nature, integrating nature-based solutions into business strategies, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), developing sustainable energy and fuel industries, promoting low carbon creating different sectors, aligning with economic transformation, and more. .

Notable speakers include the Minister of Climate Change and Environmental Protection, Hon. Ralph Regenvanu; Chairman of the National Reconstruction Fund, Martijn Wilder; Australia Ambassador for Climate Change, Kristin Tilley; Founder and director of the Gaimaragal group, Susan Moylan-Coombs; and general manager of Beyond zero emissions, Heidi Lee.

Notable sponsors also include the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), CSIRO, Australia national scientific agency and investment and PR company for climate, technology and finance, Third hemisphere.

Since the event launched in 2021, it has promoted knowledge sharing, connections and partnerships to facilitate multi-sector collaboration for a net-zero nature-positive future, making it an essential platform for Australian climate action, according to Impact X.

Tony GourlayCo-founder and director of Impact “At this year’s Impact Australia. The summit aims to catalyze and accelerate the net-zero transition through unprecedented multi-stakeholder collaboration.”

“The summit aims to bridge the gap between current practices and ambitious goals. It is not just a discussion forum, but a crucial platform for accelerating actionable change. By working together, and working faster, we aim to not only meet, but even surpass, the crucial challenges of our time.”

Michael BattagliaMission Lead Towards Net Zero at CSIRO, said: “We are all trying and experimenting with approaches that address one of the hardest things we have ever tried with economics. The net-zero transition is being achieved through the actions of many individuals and organizations. I look forward to learning what has worked, what hasn’t, and what we can do together to accelerate the pace of change.

Linh Do, chair of the Climate Action Network Australia and Pacific, said: “I am excited to see the conversation shift to the enormous opportunities that a green transition brings – not just for our economy and planet, but, crucially, for people. This can be a double-edged sword, and at Impact X we will dive deep into ensuring a just transition. We will explore how we can provide young climate champions with career paths in sustainability, and how we can equip those in potentially affected sectors with reskilling opportunities. It’s about building a future where everyone thrives.”

Leslie SchultzFounder and Chairman of Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation, said: “We have been the stewards of Country since the beginning of time. We do this by understanding that we are part of the lands where the connections of our ancestors continue. Our elders have taught us that we are responsible for the entire community, all living things, our sacred places, and the generations yet to be born. The broader non-Indigenous community could learn a lot about sustainability and land care from First Nations peoples.”

Dermot O’GormanCEO of WWF, said: “Although we live in an age of disruption and uncertainty, we also have more information than ever about the problems and potential breakthrough solutions. Crises can trigger a scarcity mentality, but we must adopt a mindset that sees what are often described as unsolvable challenges as great opportunities to realize a regenerative future. Impact

The Impact Sydney between Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 April with tickets available here and the full list of speakers here.

Socially responsible companies and companies committed to sustainability are urged to attend two days event.

Impact is Australia organizer of the global climate conference, which brings together industry, government, investors and other stakeholders to catalyze solutions to climate change, restore the natural environment and create the sustainable systems of the future. Through its Impact X Summits, the company supports the growth and scale of climate investments, technologies and net-zero innovation.

Third hemisphere is a leading PR and investment agency based in APAC, specializing in technology, finance, sustainability and climate, for innovators, leaders and investors who are breaking new ground and changing the world. Our mission is to help clients lead the conversation to create impact and become category leaders, through strategic and integrated communications across news-first, social and digital channels. This ensures commercial results for their investors, customers, partners, talent and governments. We also create and implement investment strategies and investor communications that drive the success of high-growth technology companies. Third Hemisphere was named Mumbrella PR Agency of the Year 2024, Mumbrella Boutique Agency of the Year 2023 and SABER Best Financial Services Campaign 2023. Founder and Managing Director, Hanna Morenohas also been awarded Mumbrella’s PR Professional of the Year 2023, shortlisted for Mumbrella’s PR Leader of the Year 2024, and was also a finalist for PR Agency Head of the Year 2023 at the PR Asia Awards and the Women in Finance Awards 2021.

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