The WEF's Objectives:

The purpose of the WEF is to provide a Senior UK Leadership Network & Knowledge Exchange Programme for the strategic evaluation of climate and energy transition risks.

Founded and led by Chris Lambert since 2004, the WEF functions as a small, independent and collaborative think tank, delivering nine meetings during the political year. Its primary objectives are to:

• Convene expert practitioners in the fields of climate risk and energy transition.
   
• Share strategic information on the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation policy, investment and innovation.
   
• Inform political and corporate decisions in support of Net Zero goals and ambition.

Agenda

Session 1

The current context of energy and climate geopolitics

Restating the UK’s global role as a key enabler of the international energy transition
Sophia Brecknell, Deputy Director – Joint International Energy Unit, DESNZ-FCDO

Taking stock of international disruption and determination in climate and energy geopolitics: New York climate week in context
Helen Clarkson, CEO, The Climate Group

The clean energy transition under pressure: re-evaluating plans and priorities for resilience

Reviewing the UK’s Energy Transition Outlook 
Sarah Kimpton, Vice President, Energy Transition and Innovation Team, DNV

The Strategic Spatial Energy Plan – addressing Great Britain’s long term energy needs
Alice Etheridge, Head of Strategic Spatial Energy Planning, National Energy System Operator

Session 2

The future of transition investment: navigating the next five years through to 2030

Myfanwy Wolf, Commercialisation Director, Climate Investment

Michael Button, Senior Policy Programme Manager, IIGCC

Diplomatic perspectives on global energy competitions

Nicholas Rey, First Secretary - Energy, UK Delegation of the European Union

Fernando Bastos, Head of Climate, Energy, and Nature, Embassy of Brazil

Closing Address

High Commissioner Goodale, High Commission of Canada