MAY 2022 – How can we accelerate the implementation of solutions to protect people and economies from climate hazards? This was the topic of conversation for a recent panel, hosted by Re_Set co-founder, Sophie Bidwell.
Bidwell was joined by several global thought leaders to discuss the topic, including: Antoine Denoix, CEO of AXA Climate; Elissavet Bargianni, Climate Adaptation Coordinator for the City of Athens; and Kathy Baughman McLeod, Director & Senior Vice President of the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center. French explorer and CEO of the Human Adaptation Institute, Christian Clot, also appeared on stage to deliver a presentation
Later, Bidwell spoke one-on-one with Sonam Wangchuk, the founder of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives.
“If you in the cities live simply, we in the mountains can simply live” Wangchuk told Bidwell during their conversation, as he called for all city-dwellers to consider how their choices impact those in the mountains.
The panel was part of ChangeNOW 2022 in Paris. The summit, dubbed ‘the largest event for the planet’, saw the involvement of 33,000 participants from 117 countries.
During the three-day event, Bidwell hosted a further session (Educating Planetary Champions), during which she spoke with inspirational British-Indian activist, Satish Kumar.
Watch the full session below.
Sophie Bidwell at ChangeNOW 2022
Sophie Bidwell is the co-founder of Re_Set. She is also an entrepreneur, investor, commentator, and sought-after speaker. Get in touch to book her for your event
