As the world prepared for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in December, the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Consulate General of France in Houston were pleased to host the “Confronting Climate Change: Policies and Opportunities” conference. The event was part of FACTS (French Ameri-Can Climate TalkS), a series of public conferences in 12 cities across the United States and Canada involving renowned scientists, civil society representatives, NGOs, political figures, journalists and entrepreneurs.
Two expert panels shared various views on policy options for confronting climate change. The first panel focused on the role of regulation in preparing for climate change. Speakers also explored the changing legal landscape from the perspectives of France and the United States. A second panel considered how the business industry is positioning itself to address climate change going forward, with a particular focus on the energy sector.
Join the conversation online with #BakerClimate.
To view the entire conference, please click below:
Panel 1
Panel 2
Luncheon
Agenda
8:00 am |
|
|
Continental Breakfast |
8:30 am |
|
|
Welcoming Remarks and IntroductionKenneth B. Medlock, Ph.D., James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy Resource Economics and Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Sujiro Seam |
8:45 am |
|
|
Panel I – Climate Change and Public PolicyModerator: Suzanne Beaudette Murray, J.D., Partner, Hayes and Boone LLP Frédéric Bontems Megan Ceronsky, J.D. Margo T. Oge |
10:15 am |
Break |
||
10:30 am |
Panel II – How are companies positioning themselves regarding climate change?Moderator: Kenneth B. Medlock, Ph.D. Mark Anderson Eric Bradley John Caldwell, Ph.D. |
||
Noon |
Luncheon KeynoteSteve Corneli |
||