Summary

Résumé de la présentation

Learn from the lead author on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment, who served as an appointed member of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, and advises the federal government on achieving net-zero emissions. During this discussion, Simon will explain the difference between Carbon Neutral, Net Zero and Climate Positive. He will cover what REC’s (renewable energy credits) are, how they are used and the difference (value) between REC’s that have been validated and those that have not been validated.

Who's Presenting

Qui présente

Simon Donner

(Moderator)

Professor - University of British Columbia

Professor - University of British Columbia

Biographie

Dr. Donner is a Professor and climate scientist at the University of British Columbia whose work lies at the intersection of climate science and public policy. He was a lead author on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s recent Sixth Assessment Report and is a member of the Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, which advises the federal government on pathways to eliminating climate-warming emissions. 

Learn from the lead author on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment, who served as an appointed member of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, and advises the federal government on achieving net-zero emissions. During this discussion, Simon will explain the difference between Carbon Neutral, Net Zero and Climate Positive. He will cover what REC’s (renewable energy credits) are, how they are used and the difference (value) between REC’s that have been validated and those that have not been validated.

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