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With temperatures rising and countries trailing on net zero goals, how can the private and public sectors adapt?
Global temperatures are well on their way to rising 2.6 degrees Celsius by 2100, and we’re already seeing deleterious effects. How can humanity adapt to climate change—and what happens if we don’t? Join Steve Odland and guest Alex Heil, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, to discuss the most pressing risks, where we stand on 2050 emissions goals, and how the private and public sectors should help our world adapt.
(00:10) Understanding Climate Change
(01:12) Current Climate Trends and Projections
(03:48) Regional Impacts of Climate Change
(07:40) Adaptation and Resilience
(09:54) Global Efforts and Policies
(13:54) Technological Solutions and Sequestration
(20:42) Risk Assessment and Personal Actions
(26:09) Role of Private and Public Sectors
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C-Suite Perspectives is a series hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland. This weekly conversation takes an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead™.
C-Suite Perspectives provides unique insights for C-Suite executives on timely topics that matter most to businesses as selected by The Conference Board. If you would like to suggest a guest for the podcast series, please email csuite.perspectives@conference-board.org. Note: As a non-profit organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, The Conference Board cannot promote or offer marketing opportunities to for-profit entities.
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