Editor’s choice
Editor’s choice
This COP26 side event will focus on the opportunities and challenges of a just transformation of the global steel sector. Which measures and instruments are needed to accelerate a just global transition? The event is organized by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Lund University, Wuppertal Institute, Agora Industry and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT).
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Which national and international measures are needed for a rapid and just transformation of the global steel sector? Photo: Saad Salim / Unsplash.
Public and private actors, as well as industry associations and non-governmental organizations, will need to come together to create just pathways and accelerate the implementation of low-carbon technologies and innovation. It is essential to establish functioning markets for green transitions.
This high-level event on 3 November 2021 from 10:00–11:30am GMT, will explore the opportunities and challenges of a just global transition to green steel. The event is organized by German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Lund University, Wuppertal Institute and Agora Industry. The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) is co-organizing the event and LeadIT’s Head of Secretariat Gökce Mete will be one of the moderators of the event.
Project / The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) aims to enable the transition of heavy industry towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Feature / The Green Steel Tracker gathers public announcements on low-carbon investments in the steel industry and presents them transparently in one place.
Other publication / The G7 can play a crucial role in ensuring the steel industry transitions towards a greener approach to production.
Other publication / Green public procurement can accelerate emissions reductions. This paper provides an overview of policy design and target-setting methodologies.
