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SUMMARY:Race to Zero Dialogues: Finance Day
DESCRIPTION:“Market Mechanisms to Drive Transition in Developing Countries\, South Africa” \nWe are in a race. Unlike most races\, there is no one winner. In this race we all win\, or we all lose. Winning will mean a radical\, unprecedented level of collaboration from all corners of our world. \nThe High-Level Champions for Global Climate Action are convening the Race to Zero Dialogues\, in close collaboration with the Marrakech Partnership\, as a critical input to the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues to accelerate progress to meet the Paris Agreement. Race to Zero is a global campaign mobilizing leadership and support from businesses\, cities\, regions\, and investors for a healthy\, resilient\, zero-carbon future that creates decent jobs\, and unlocks inclusive and sustainable growth. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Race to Zero Coalition have the pleasure of inviting you to the upcoming NBI Race to Zero Dialogue: Finance Day event taking place on Thursday\, 19 November 2020. The NBI event\, entitled “Market Mechanisms to Drive Transition in Developing Countries\, South Africa” will position private sector leadership and action as a critical element of achieving a just and inclusive climate transition.   \nJoin the CEOs of South Africa’s leading companies and senior Government officials in a thought-provoking discussion on how to address the complexity of developing country transition pathways and market-led opportunities as part of broader socio-economic transformation critical to ensuring long-term competitiveness and\, developmental pathways that are equitable and just. \nThe NBI event will focus on three key aspects of achieving a just climate transition: \n\nEmbracing green finance opportunities and private sector action to advance low-carbon climate resilient growth  to drive South Africa’s transition;\nReflecting on the optimal suite of policies to facilitate and enable the transition for South Africa through market mechanisms; and\nDriving green structural change through the transformation and alignment of the national sustainable transition roadmaps and low carbon climate resilient growth.\n\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical     \n\n\n\n        \n        Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship.     \n\n        \n                    \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speakers            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/race-to-zero-dialogues-finance-day/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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