The race to achieve CO2 neutrality, or net-zero emissions, involves global efforts to drastically reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to mitigate climate change and create a sustainable future for our planet.
In addition to reducing GHG, the race to achieve CO2 neutrality also emphasizes the conservation and responsible management of water resources, recognizing the crucial role that water plays in both climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
During our webinar on “Race to 0-CO2 neutrality”, speakers engaged in discussions covering a range of subjects such as the development of greenhouse gas reduction targets, technical solutions for emission reduction, climate mitigation within the water sector and the European Union's ambitious 2040 climate target for the water sector.
In the second part of the webinar, we had the valuable opportunity to hear from industry experts and operators who shared their experiences and expertise on making significant strides towards reducing GHG emissions. This interactive session provided an enriching platform for insightful discussions and the exchange of knowledge.
Together, let's accelerate the race to achieve CO2 neutrality.
You can download the flyer of the webinar with the full program here.
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Time | Title | Speaker |
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10:00-10:05 |
Welcome address | Arthur Guischet, EWA |
10:05-10:20 |
GHG reduction target development and technical solution | Gijs van Pruissen - Waterboard Aa and Maas - NL |
10:20-11:35 |
Climate mitigation in the water sector | Amanda Lake, Jacobs - UK |
10:35-10:50 |
2040 Climate EU Target and Water Sector | Elena Visnar Malinovska, Head of Unit for Adaptation & Resilience to Climate Change, DG CLIMA, European Commission - BE |
10:55-11:30 |
Remarks from industry, operators and research: Experience and expertise sharing on making progress towards reducing GHG reduction | Slavco Velickov, Bentley Systems - NL Alexis de Kerchove, Xylem - SE Daniel Rensch, City of Zurich, ERZ Waste Disposal + Recycling- CH |
11:30-11:50 |
Discussion and Q&A | Arthur Guischet, EWA |
11:50-12:00 |
Conclusion and closing | Arthur Guischet, EWA |