Climate × Data
Friday, April 28, 2023
8:30 AM–1:00 PM ET
Columbia Business School, Geffen Hall | Cooperman Commons
645 West 130th Street, New York, NY 10027
Advances in data science are key to tackling climate change, enabling climate scientists to more accurately forecast the impact of rising emissions, and business leaders to develop more effective climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. From advanced modeling to machine learning, data technologies are of increasing importance to investors concerned about climate change.
This conference — a joint effort by the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia Business School and Columbia Climate School — brings together climate academics and business leaders to understand how new advances in research and practice can inform investments in specific sectors of the global economy. The forum explores topics that address the value and opportunity of using a science-based approach to inform and guide business and investment decisions.
Participants will include leaders from the investment community, a range of business sectors, and academia.
This event is SOLD OUT, and the waitlist has reached full capacity. If you would like a copy of the event recording, please register using the link above.
Agenda
8:30-9:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
9:00–9:05 AM
Welcome Remarks
Costis Maglaras |
9:05–10:05 AM
Learning the Earth With Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP)
View slide deck
Vanessa Burbano
Julius Busecke
Pierre Gentine |
10:05–10:30 AM
Policy
US Federal Policies and Implications for Clean Energy TransitionView slide deck
Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse
Bob Litterman |
10:30–11:00 AM
Changing Perceptions
Making the Invisible, Visible: What Do People Know About Emissions?View slide deck
Eric Johnson The Promise of Climate Prediction MarketsView slide deck
Moran Cerf
Sandra Matz |
11:00–11:15 AM
Coffee Break
11:15–11:45 AM
Evaluating Risk
Climate Data – What’s the Target?View slide deck
Andrew MacFarlane Advancing Climate MetricsView slide deck
Linda-Eling Lee |
11:45 AM–12:45 PM
Implementing Solutions
Helping a Utility Prepare for Rising Climate ImpactsView slide deck
Hamid Samandari How Financial Institutions Use Climate Metrics in Downstream Risk Decision MakingView slide deck
Kevin Cei Going Further, Faster, TogetherView slide deck
Melanie Nakagawa Earth-2: Accelerating the World’s Efforts to Make Digital Twins of the Earth Powered by Artificial IntelligenceView slide deck
Mike Pritchard |
12:45–1:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Bruce Usher |
1:00–2:30 PM (Optional Session)
LEAP Exploration Workshop
| Following the conference, all participants are invited to join this optional session, hosted by Learning the Earth With Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP), to interact more deeply with LEAP researchers and the climate data tools they are developing. The session will be held in Kravis Hall, Room 1040. |
Vanessa Burbano
Julius Busecke
Pierre Gentine |