John Morrison Moderates Working Session on Just Transitions at the International Cooperation Forum, Switzerland
7 April 2022
IHRB participated in the International Cooperation Forum with a deep dive discussion about the “Just transition: linking climate action to business and human rights agendas.” – moderated by IHRB’s Chief Executive John Morrison.
Transitioning from a high to carbon economy to a low sustainable economy will present many challenges and therefore require multi-stakeholder collaboration and efforts to mitigate its social impact on people and communities, particularly in emerging economies.
Speakers included:
- Martin Saladin, Deputy Head, Economic Cooperation and Development Division, SECO
- Anna Krutikov, Head of Sustainable Development, Glencore International AG
- Isabel Blanco, Associate Director, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Rachel Kyte, Dean of Fletcher School and formerly Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All
- Sandy Lowitt, Research Fellow, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies – TIPS, South Africa
- Moustapha Kamal Gueye, Global Coordinator, Green Jobs, International Labour Organisation
- Nmimmo Bassey, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
About the Forum
The International Cooperation Forum took place on March 31 to April 1 with the purpose of facilitating stimulating dialogues on solution-oriented approaches and to provide a platform for exchange with experts from the fields of international cooperation, science, politics, business and civil society, as well as dedicated young people from all over the world.
