Session Description: Despite the fact that the heating of spaces and hot water makes up a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use and that for many regions, particularly in the global north, heating may create similar quantities of GHG emissions to transport, progress on this sector remains slow. This event, led by the Clean Heat Forum, a Global ABC hub, brings together multinational companies, policy makers and NGOs asking the question: what policies or pledges are needed next for cleaning up heating.
The event will consist of a presentation from Richard Lowes of the Clean Heat Forum and a new heat pump policy toolkit. Following this, the panel will each be given the opportunity to make their case on what policies or pledges are needed and there will then be a Q and A with the panel.
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Session Agenda
Welcome and Opening Remarks (15 minutes)
- Speaker: Dr. Richard Lowes (Event Chair)
- Focus:
- Welcome participants and outline the session’s purpose.
- Present an overview of the Clean Heat Forum.
- Introduce the new Heat Pump Policy Toolkit, emphasizing its importance in accelerating the transition to clean heating solutions.
Address by Deputy Climate Minister, Poland (5 minutes)
- Speaker: Deputy Climate Minister Krzysztof Bolesta, Poland
- Focus:
- Highlight Poland’s efforts and commitments to clean heating and its alignment with broader climate goals.
- Share key insights on the policy landscape and future directions for decarbonizing heating in Poland.
Panel Contributions (30 minutes)
- Question: What policies or pledges are needed next for cleaning up heating?
- Speakers:
- Timothée Mace Dubois (Schneider Electric) – Confirmed
- Representative from Carrier – Not Confirmed
- Gulnara Roll (Head of Cities Unit, UNEP) – Confirmed
- Piers Forster (UK Climate Change Committee) – Confirmed
- Focus:
- Each panelist delivers a 6-minute presentation responding to the central question, drawing on expertise and actionable solutions.
Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A (30 minutes)
- Facilitated by: Dr. Richard Lowes
- Focus:
- Panelists engage in a discussion on the future of clean heating policies, addressing audience questions to explore challenges and opportunities.
Session Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
- Speaker: Dr. Richard Lowes
- Focus:
- Summarize the key takeaways from the session.
- Thank speakers and participants.
- Encourage collaboration and engagement with the Clean Heat Forum and its resources.
