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Session Overview Gupta, J. (2023). Earth system justice: Without a just approach we may not be able to live within Earth system boundaries. Keynote at “Transformation Labs, Researching Pathways towards Sustainable Development”, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (CLIFF/Earth Commission), 17 February Details Report: Kick-of seminar and three rounds of steered discussions between scientists, policy makers and practitioners that will lead to concrete contributions to transformation that can be implemented immediately. The starting point is the six entry points for sustainable development in the UN Global Sustainable Development Report 2019 (many of the authors of the report are also helping us with the process). We will use the pillars for discussing proposals and research that can fast track sustainable development. The process will be broad and have participants from various backgrounds and the goal of the kick-off is to provide thought-provoking ideas for discussion and development of common ground for the discussions that will follow later in the process. The three keynote speakers will share their views of the most pressing issues under the headlines of the six levers in the GSDR-report and that their talks will reflect not only research results but be forward-looking and lay foundations for a broad discussion of how researchers, policy-makers, citizens and politicians might find common pathways for sustainable development. video

Session Overview Gupta J. and C. Rammelt (2023). Climate Justice: Utopia or Panacea, Lunch lecture at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, The Netherlands, 13 Feb Details Report: Discussed the global justice issues in climate change; then a little bit about the NL; and explain how the American dream is a global nightmare; and how the North is losing control over the climate change problem and how it will have major repercussions on us. Crelis will argue that many of us blithely think that pro poor strategies will solve some problems (social goals) but does not require any changes here. Joyeeta will wrap up by linking back to the broader justice narrative – the justice paper and the Davos presentation. Around 100 people. Agenda: The event will start at 12.30. 12.30-12.35: Heleen Bakker will do a short introduction 12.35-13.05: you will present 13.05-13.10: Heleen will give a reflection 13.10-13.30: time for Q&A

Session Overview Gupta J. (2023). Roundtable closed door discussion with scientists and Oil and Gas executives on the Oil and Gas Transition, World Economic Forum, Davos, 18 January Details Report: How can society balance the global imperative to decarbonize its energy system without risking energy needs and affordability? How can we unlock the role of Oil and Gas in this transition? To this end, the World Economic Forum is bringing together leaders from the Oil and Gas and Climate communities to shape and drive a data-driven industry dialogue that aims to support the sector’s decarbonization trajectory and fosters dialogue and trust among stakeholders. Objectives and format: This meeting will help shape the development and focus of the new dialogue series hosted by the World Economic Forum. It will identify critical synergies and help define key barriers and opportunities. This multilateral session is an informal, small-scale, and private meeting bringing together select Oil and Gas executives, Climate and Energy experts and financiers to discuss the need and potential of bringing together stakeholders crucial to driving the energy transition. It aims to provide a safe space for different perspectives that allow for a systemic conversation on the barriers and opportunities to meet the net zero trajectory milestones whilst limiting supply shocks. Agenda: 8:00 – 18:15 Opening Welcome, Context Setting and Opening Remarks 18:15 – 18:50 Open Discussion The Forum will facilitate an informal discussion between participants on the following themes: What are the critical barriers for Oil and Gas to accelerate their own transition? What are the key learnings from the current energy crisis that impact the energy transition? How can investments play a role in driving transitionary milestones? What synergies can be developed to leverage the momentum of COP28 and other ongoing initiatives? 18:50 – 19:00 Next Steps and Closing Remarks 19:00 Closing

Session Overview Gupta, J. (2023). Roundtable closed door discussion with among other VP Al Gore, on Turbocharge Scientific Influence in the age of the Anthropocene, World Economic Forum, Davos, 18 January Details Report: The session ‘Turbocharging Scientific Influence in the Age of the Anthropocene’ took on one the big challenges of how to possibly exert scientific influence on public and private sector decision makers. Science is experiencing its “Don’t Look Up” moment, as collapses in the natural world gain pace. How can scientists continue to ramp-up their communications of key evidence to influence the hearts, minds and actions of public and private decision makers?

Session Overview Johan Rockstrom and Joyeeta Gupta (2023), Safe and Just Earth system boundaries, Plenary session on Leading the Charge Through Earth’s New Normal, World Economic Forum, Davos, 18 January Details Report: Prof. Johan Rockström and Prof. Joyeeta Gupta will preview groundbreaking science of an Earth Commission report due out in early 2023. This report outlines newly quantified ‘Earth System Boundaries’ designed to safeguard a stable and resilient planet and underpin the setting of science-based targets for businesses, cities and governments. Crucially, these new boundaries account for Earth system impacts and human wellbeing and justice. This pioneering new science proposes clear new boundaries, like the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C limit for climate, for several interconnected global commons: Climate, Biosphere (intact nature and managed nature), Freshwater (ground and surface), Fertilizers (phosphorus and nitrogen) and Aerosol Pollutants (air quality). It is the first-time justice has been factored into an assessment of the state of the planet and represents a quantum leap in our ability to understand Earth’s capacity to sustain life, and of the role we humans play as guardians of our only home and each other. video Moderator Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Geneva Speakers: Joyeeta Gupta, Professor of Environment and Development in the Global South, University of Amsterdam and Earth Commission co-chair Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Earth Commission co-chair Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Technologies Ltd Al Gore, Vice-President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Co-Founder, Generation Investment Management LLP Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, President of Colombia, Colombia Government Marc Benioff, Chair and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce Andrew Forrest, Chairman and Founder, Fortescue Metals Group Limited Fawn Sharp, President, National Congress of American Indians Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist

Session Overview Gupta, J. (2023). Speaker, Session on Heat, Water, Fire: Urban Risk and Resilience, World Economic Forum, Davos, 17 January Details Report: What are the most effective strategies to increase and de-risk investment in nature-based solutions for infrastructure so that cities can be prepared for future extreme climate-related event? The objectives of the session will be: Convene real estate, tech and digital services, and financial services sectors to discuss the extreme climate-related risks at the city scale and the solutions nature provides to address them. Identify the main gaps (knowledge, data, policy, tools, incentives, financial mechanisms) preventing major implementation of the nature-based solutions as a proven strategy to reduce climate-related risks at the city scale. Devise the most effective collaboration pathway to anticipate future shocks, incorporate nature in the built environment and de-risk investment in nature-based solutions to withstand climate-related hazards at the city scale. Role: Discussion leader – introduce their expertise and lead a roundtable (Governance for urban resilience), directing the exchanges between participants, pushing them to debate concepts and ideas, and inspiring an active discussion around four main questions (+the guiding questions provided in the pre-read document)