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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Erin Sikorsky

Erin Sikorsky

Deputy Director, The Center for Climate and Security

Dr. Andrew Smith

Dr. Andrew Smith

COO/Chief Scientist, Rodale Institute

Danielle Smith

Danielle Smith

President, Alberta Enterprise Group

Paul H. Stevers

Paul H. Stevers

President and CEO, Think Renewables Group, Inc.

Barry Tilton P.E., PMP, Fellow AGS

Barry Tilton P.E., PMP, Fellow AGS

Technology Evangelist, Maxar

Joan VanDervort

Joan VanDervort

Former Deputy Director, Ranges, Sea and Airspace, Advisory Board, Center for Climate and Security

Dr. Steve Waygood

Dr. Steve Waygood

Chief Responsible Investment Officer, Aviva Investors

Daryl Wilson

Daryl Wilson

Executive Director, Hydrogen Council

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Sessions

Welcome address by Colonel Mark Read and introductions of Conference Chairperson and Moderator

18 May 2021, 01:30 PM
Mark Read Dr. Sweta Chakraborty Paul H. Stevers

Segment 1a: Highlights of The World Climate and Security Report 2020 report by speakers from the Expert Group of the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS)

18 May 2021, 02:31 PM
Steve Brock Dr. Benjamin Pohl Rachel Fleishman Erin Sikorsky Tom MiddenDorp

Segment 1b: Confronting Climate Security Risks: Proposals for the Biden Administration

18 May 2021, 03:30 PM
Joan VanDervort John Conger Leif Rosenberger Steve Brock

Segment 1c: Tackling Climate Change: What Role for NATO?

18 May 2021, 04:15 PM
Michael Ruehle

Segment 1d: Educating America's Future Leaders: Climate Change Impacts, Education, and Vulnerability

18 May 2021, 04:30 PM
Mark Read Adam Kalkstein Amy Richmond Leif Rosenberger

Segment 1e: Canada and the Arctic: Climate Change and Security

18 May 2021, 05:45 PM
John Conger Peter Hammerschmidt Dr. Max Margulies

Segment 2: Strategies to mitigate conflicts, build stability and accelerate action

18 May 2021, 06:30 PM
Barry Tilton Dr. Sweta Chakraborty Col Shannon O'Harren Seth Klein Robert Baines Leif Rosenberger

Segment 3: Highlighting Climate Solutions that Can Be Implemented on a Global Scale

18 May 2021, 07:15 PM
Jorge Gastelumendi Angelique Ahlström Dr. Andrew Smith Daryl Wilson Paul H. Stevers Danielle Smith Bjornar Egede-Nissen Gianni Chianetta

Segment 4: Financing Climate Action on a Global Scale

18 May 2021, 08:30 PM
Steve Waygood Layalee Ramahi Paul H. Stevers

Segment 5: Closing of Day 1 including call to action

18 May 2021, 09:00 PM
Paul H. Stevers

Day 2 Segment 1: Reducing Investment Risks to Increase Private Climate Finance in Africa

19 May 2021, 05:00 PM
Serge LeVert-Chiasson Albert Boateng Paul H. Stevers Shahdab Qadri Christopher Clubb

Day 2 Segment 2: Preview of future event about an opportunity for "Comprehensive Climate Action in Nigeria"

19 May 2021, 06:00 PM
Paul H. Stevers Dr. Paul Abolo