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In this discussion with Jos Delbeke, European Commission Director General for Climate Action, participants will explore the implications of ratification of the Paris agreement and the proposals for Member State targets to reduce emissions in those sectors not covered by the Emissions Trading System, with a focus on transport, agriculture and buildings.
About What the Chiefs Say: This series of events brings together small groups of our senior-level members to discuss topical issues with a key decision-maker. WTCS will feature influential figures from international institutions, parliaments, governments, business, NGOs and the media. In each 60-minute session, you will have a chance to put your questions to those who call the shots. The events are insightful and interactive, tackling the burning issues of the day.
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Speakers

European Commission Director General for Climate Action
Jos Delbeke became the first Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Climate Action, after having served as Deputy Director General of DG Environment. He participated in several negotiation processes on climate change and energy at the inter-institutional and international levels and has been a key player in developing Europe’s international climate change strategy.

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Spokesperson of Friends of Europe
Prior to joining Friends of Europe, Dharmendra Kanani was director of policy at the European Foundation Centre (EFC). He was the England director at the Big Lottery Fund, the largest independent funder in the UK and fourth largest in the world. Dharmendra has held senior positions in the public and voluntary sectors and advisor to numerous ministerial policy initiatives across the UK.
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