Extreme Hangout • COP29, Baku

Richard Black: The Future of Energy Changes Everything

Wednesday

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20 November

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12:00-12:15

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Session Overview

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Based on my recent book, The Future of Energy, this talk will outline how the future of energy is based around five key clean technologies, describe the inexorable economics that mean the switch from fossil fuels is inevitable, and detail the myriad benefits this will bring to virtually everyone on the planet.

Meet Your Speaker

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Formative years in journalism and broadcasting with BBC World Service and BBC News, covering science and environment.

Entered the think-tank world setting up and directing the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Author of 'Denied - the Rise and Fall of Climate Contrarianism' (2018, The Real Press) and 'The Future of Energy' (2024, Melville House). Passion for evidence and for effective communication of it, without which it achieves little. Now Berlin-based, with Ember - data into action on the global clean energy transition.

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Session Overview

Session information coming soon!

Based on my recent book, The Future of Energy, this talk will outline how the future of energy is based around five key clean technologies, describe the inexorable economics that mean the switch from fossil fuels is inevitable, and detail the myriad benefits this will bring to virtually everyone on the planet.

Meet Your Panel / Speakers

Richard Black

Director of Policy & Strategy at Ember

Formative years in journalism and broadcasting with BBC World Service and BBC News, covering science and environment.

Entered the think-tank world setting up and directing the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Author of 'Denied - the Rise and Fall of Climate Contrarianism' (2018, The Real Press) and 'The Future of Energy' (2024, Melville House). Passion for evidence and for effective communication of it, without which it achieves little. Now Berlin-based, with Ember - data into action on the global clean energy transition.

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Day 12: World Leaders Summit

Friday, 22 November

Previous Days

Monday, 11 November
Day 01: COP29 Opening
Tuesday, 12 November
Day 02: World Leaders Summit
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-10:45
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
Welcome
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
09:15-10:00
Yoga with Jess
Jess Silva
Health and Wellness
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-14:30
Meditation Session
Workshop
Wednesday, 13 November
Day 03: World Leaders Summit
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:00-10:30
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
Welcome
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
18:00-18:45
Evening of Music
Whaia
Music Evening
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
09:15-10:00
Yoga with Jess
Jess Silva
Health and Wellness
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
13:00-13:30
Meditation
Jacques Sheehan
Health & Wellness
Friday, 15 November
Day 05: Energy, Peace, Relief, Recovery
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
12:00-12:15
Janine Campling
Janine Campling
Keynote
Saturday, 16 November
Day 06: Science, Technology, Innovation
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
18:00-20:00
Evening DancEvente
Evening Event
Sunday, 17 November
Day 07: Rest Day
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-12:30
Open Mic
Open Mic Session
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-18:00
COP Youth Day
Youth Activities
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-12:30
COP Youth Day
Workshop
Monday, 18 November
Day 08: Human Development, Children and Youth, Health
Tuesday, 19 November
Day 09: Food, Agriculture, Water
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:45-11:00
Caillum Hedderman
Caillum Hedderman
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
16:00-17:00
Insights of Local Youth
Panel
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-16:00
EcoKnowledge Student Fair
Fair
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
16:00-17:00
Roundtable and Workshop (PRIVATE)
Workshop
Wednesday, 20 November
Day 10: Urbanization, Transport, Tourism
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:00-10:30
Extreme Hangout
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:45-11:00
Nico Nicholas
Nico Nicholas
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
15:00-15:15
Ahmed Ag Mohamed
Ahmed Ag Mohamed
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-16:00
How Can Music Impact COPs?
Roundtable
Thursday, 21 November
Day 11: Nature and Biodiversity, Gender and Equality, Indigenous

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