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:
Opening Remarks Vanessa Jakovich, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Session One:
Upstream & Market Innovation Review
Regulating for a North Sea transition: challenges and opportunities
Kristina Dahlström, Head of Policy & Strategy, North Sea Transition Authority
OEUK Economic & Sustainability Update, and Industry Annual Review
David Whitehouse, Chief Executive, OEUK
Operator Perspectives on Development in the North Sea Zones across Key Energy Technologies
David Cairns, Vice President Policy and Public Affairs - Global, Equinor
Global Decarbonisation Delivery > The UK Offshore in context
The key sustainability topics for business in the UK election manifestos: Change or status quo?
Caroline Gregson, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Comparing international perspectives on incentives for offshore energy development > investment and infrastructure in focus
Tara Schmidt, Global SVP of Decarbonisation, Wood
Session Two:
Expansion and Diversification Opportunities Across Energy Technologies
Feedback from Baku COP, and implications of transition risks for UK climate policy and targets
Richard Folland, Head of Policy and Engagement, Carbon Tracker
An Integrated Approach to the Development of CCUS operations within the North Sea Basin as part of the UK Energy Transition
Pierre Girard, Managing Director, Technical Director, Eni CCUS Holding
Panel & Plenary
Offshore Renewables and their Acceleration in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead as part of the Energy System
Richard Crossick, Director, Ørsted UK
Will Apps, Offshore Wind Strategy Director, The Crown Estate
Close
Future Events
Dec 10, 2024
UK Offshore Energy Transition Annual Review
Jan 22, 2025
Annual post-COP Review of International Climate Risk, Resilience & Response
Feb 6, 2025
Global Issues in Nuclear New Build, Safety, Regulation & Insurance - No.9 (NRI closed webinar)
Mar 5, 2025
Annual UK Energy Transition Review: Progress in an International Context, & Risks of Derailment
May 7, 2025
Systemic Climate & Nature Risks: Implications for Financial Markets and a Resilient Transition
May 28, 2025
Global Issues in Nuclear New Build, Safety, Regulation & Insurance - No.10 (NRI closed webinar)
Jul 9, 2025
The Geopolitics and Economics of the Energy Transition: Evaluating Global Risk & Resilience in the Face of Accelerating Climate Change