European Standards as Tools for NGOs to Promote Climate Action

Online event

About this Event

About this event
Join us for a panel discussion that will explore how NGOs can effectively participate in the development and use of European standards as tools to:
– Push for stricter climate mitigation requirements and guidelines
– Promote the transition beyond fossil fuel
– Tackle high carbon advertising

Hosted by Daniele Pernigotti (CEO, Aequilibria | Chair of the CEN/TC 467-Climate change, the European Technical Committee dedicated to the standardization on CC) this event will bring together the following panelists:
• Kjell Kühne, Founder and Director of Leave it in the Ground Initiative (LINGO)
• Robbie Gillett, Co-director at Adfree Cities and Co-founder of Adblock Bristol
• Thea Lyngseth, Program Officer of Carbon Accounting and Management, Environmental Coalition on Standards (ECOS)

Key topics
• The power of standards in systemic change
• Successful NGO strategies for influencing policy
• Next steps for stronger carbon transition frameworks
Format
Introduction to the event – 10 minutes
Presentation of panelists – 45 minutes (15 minutes each)
Dialogue moderated by Daniele – 30 minutes
Question and answer – 20 minutes

Target audience
Sustainability professionals, policymakers, NGO representatives, and anyone interested in environmental advocacy and standards development

Aequilibria Srl.

Aequilibria Srl is an Italian benefit company, working as an environmental consultancy specialized in carbon management and climate change services. The company actively participates in ISO standard development working groups while providing professional training and consulting services to help organizations implement effective carbon management strategies and sustainability solutions.