New York – December 1, 2023 – Carbon Direct today announced CEO Jonathan Goldberg, Vice Chairwoman Nili Gilbert, and Chief Scientist Dr. Julio Friedmann will be speaking at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 4-8, 2023. Across several sessions Goldberg, Gilbert, and Dr. Friedmann will discuss the need to invest in and scale natural and high-durability climate solutions; the future of sustainable aviation fuel; and strategies for accelerating the low carbon transition through policy, innovation, and investment.
“Every year COP brings together the world’s foremost experts and leaders to develop strategies, accelerate action, and make progress on mitigation, adaptation, and climate finance,” said Goldberg. “Nili, Julio, and I look forward to sharing our perspectives, learning from other experts, and contributing to the important discussions that will take place in the coming weeks.”
Some of the events at which Goldberg, Gilbert, and Dr. Friedmann will be speaking include:
December 4, 2023
Event: Big Funds, Big Tech and the Carbon Management Revolution
Speaker: Dr. Julio Friedmann, Ph.D
Location: IETA Pavillion, Blue Zone
Host: International CSS Knowledge Centre
Time: 11:00 GST
Event: Fostering Trust and Investment in Natural Climate Solutions
Speaker: Jonathan Goldberg
Location: UNFCCC Blue Zone
Host: World Climate Impact Hub
Time: 14:00 GST
December 6, 2023
Event: Decarbonising Aviation – Accelerating the Adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Speaker: Dr. Julio Friedmann, Ph.D
Location: Singapore Pavilion, Blue Zone
Host: GenZero
Time: 10:45 GST
Event: The Future of Sustainable Aviation
Speaker: Nili Gilbert
Location: Li'Brasil, Address Beach Resort
Host: Axios
Time: 18:30 GST
December 7, 2023
Event: Six Years to Succeed: Advancing Policy, Innovation and Investment to Meet 2030 Targets
Speaker: Nili Gilbert
Location: DIFC, Conrad
Host: World Climate Foundation
Time: 16:00 GST
December 8, 2023
Event: Skills for the Low Carbon Transition
Speaker: Dr. Julio Friedmann, Ph.D
Location: First Abu Dhabi Bank Pavilion, Green Zone
Host: First Abu Dhabi Bank
Time: 14:00 GST
Note: Times and locations of events are subject to change.
To learn more about Carbon Direct, visit: http://www.carbon-direct.com. For more information on COP28, visit: https://www.cop28.com/.
About Carbon Direct
Carbon Direct helps organizations go from climate goal to climate action. We combine technology with deep expertise in climate science, data, and policy to deliver carbon emission footprints, actionable reduction strategies, and high-quality carbon dioxide removal. With Carbon Direct, clients can set and equitably deliver on their climate commitments, streamline compliance, and manage risk through transparency and scientific credibility.
Our expertise is trusted by global climate leaders including Microsoft, American Express, and Alaska Airlines, as well as by the World Economic Forum, which selected Carbon Direct as an Implementation Partner for the First Movers Coalition. To learn more, visit www.carbon-direct.com.
