,gibs,gibbs,gibs business school,dean Nicola Kleyn,tuks,up,online learning,e learning,study online,gibsdirect,acumen magazine,alumni,video and audio,Gordon Institute of Business Science,Business,School,Africa's leading business school,Strategy,Leadership,Education,Learning videos,africa,education,online_learning,leadership,vZqzYenGqQU,, Politics,Society, channel_UCD_IS3UAMKtCpblguZIn3VQ, video_vZqzYenGqQU,In the global context, COP28 is poised to capture substantial international attention, attracting diverse stakeholders. While the ongoing Ukraine conflict dominates headlines, a series of climate-induced natural disasters has brought temporary but heightened focus to the manifestations of climate change worldwide. Notably, advancements in climate attribution science have linked specific disasters to climate change, and there has been a surge in legal cases related to climate impacts. These developments may lead to a convergence of global agendas at COP28, revolving around the overarching theme of assessing past climate actions and addressing existing gaps.
Climate action and its associated benefits for sustainable transitions can manifest through various pathways. Higher education, through its blend of training, research, and societal engagement, serves as a conduit for generating actionable knowledge. Business schools, in particular, hold a pivotal role in this ecosystem, bridging the gap between academia and industry. They possess the potential to drive transformation in the policy landscape, with their alumni networks reaching the top echelons of major industries and their educational activities facilitating sensitive discussions.
Panelists:
Dr Jill Bogie, GIBS
Ms Tanya Dos Santos, GIBS
Mr Stephen Nicholls, Head of Mitigation, Presidential Climate Commission
Prof Barend Erasmus, University of Pretoria
Ms Thureya Alali, Team Leader: Global Stocktake, Negotiation, COP28
Prof Guy Midgley, Stellenbosch University
