The WEF's Objectives:

The purpose of the WEF is to provide a Senior UK Leadership Network & Knowledge Exchange Programme for the strategic evaluation of climate and energy transition risks.

Founded and led by Chris Lambert since 2004, the WEF functions as a small, independent and collaborative think tank, delivering nine meetings during the political year. Its primary objectives are to:

• Convene expert practitioners in the fields of climate risk and energy transition.
   
• Share strategic information on the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation policy, investment and innovation.
   
• Inform political and corporate decisions in support of Net Zero goals and ambition.

Agenda:

Global energy scenarios affecting the context and deliverability of UK Net Zero
Matt Brown, Vice President Energy, AFRY

International energy transition stocktake: uncertainties and opportunities ahead 
Julie Scott, Head – Energy Diplomacy, Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office 

Climate Change Committee 2024 Progress Report
Dr. James Richardson, Acting CEO, Climate Change Committee

Investor Scenarios around Climate Risks 2025-30: Strategies to adapt at the pace required
Sylvie Sasaki, Director - Net Zero & Climate Risk, AVIVA Investors

Opportunities and challenges to accelerate a sustainable transition; delivering resilience in pursuit of the energy transition; and the role of risk transfer options.
Mike Theobald, Director - Energy Transition, WSP

Euan Nicholson, Energy Transition Group Leader UK, Commercial Risk Solutions, Aon

Communicating sustainability post-Election – expanding the narratives around climate and nature risks, and defining the most urgent challenges ahead
Mark-Ellis Jones, Energy and Climate Manager, Environment Agency 

Craig Bennett, Chief Executive, The Wildlife Trusts

Closing Remarks