Climate Intervention: Distraction or Necessity?

We invite you to a critical discussion on a pivotal topic in the fight against climate change: the role of climate interventions. As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the conversation around interventions—ranging from technological innovations to policy reforms—has become increasingly urgent. Are these strategies essential for meaningful progress, or do they divert our attention from the systemic changes needed for a sustainable future?

This talk is designed for anyone interested in climate action—whether you are a student, a professional, or a concerned citizen. By attending, you will deepen your understanding of the urgent climate crisis and contribute to a meaningful dialogue about the paths we can take to address it.

Registrations are now open and you can register HERE.

Speakers

Oliver Morton is The Economist's senior and briefings editor. Before joining The Economist, he was the chief news and features editor of Nature, the international scientific journal. He specialises in the energy business, climate science and policy, and other green issues. He is the author of 'Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet' and 'Mapping Mars: Science, Imagination and the Birth of a World.'

Robert Chris is an independent researcher with his research centring on the emergence of complexity thinking in the then nascent geoengineering discourse. He is the author of Systems thinking for geoengineering policy; a book chapter, The Paris Agreement - Implications for greenhouse gas removal and zero emissions energy production and co-authored Moral Hazard or Moral Duty? - Repairing the Climate with Greenhouse Gas Removal and Solar Radiation Management.

Alisha Fredriksson is the co-founder of Seabound, a company specialising in carbon capture for shipowners to help reduce their emissions. She helped build the leading maritime electro-fuel start-up, Liquid Wind, and launched a climate program at Generation, a global non-profit founded by McKinsey & Company. 

Hugh Hunt is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Climate Repair based at the University of Cambridge and a Professor in the Department of Engineering. He was part of the SPICE project which looked into Stratospheric Aerosol Injection and has featured in multiple documentaries including Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb on Channel 4.