Why innovation is vital to achieving net zero

Why innovation is vital to achieving net zero

Vivid Economics

Innovation promises many opportunities to enable the net zero transition, while creating green growth and supporting high-quality jobs. But can these promises truly be realised? And at what cost will policymakers and the private sector pursue this innovation? Building on ongoing work by Vivid Economics, this dialogue session focuses on clean energy innovation, and debates its potential to deliver a cheaper and orderly pathway to net zero emissions. Taking an economic lens to the theme of innovation, the session will explore theory and evidence of technological change and green competitiveness, and what its findings implies for decision making on the energy transition for governments and businesses. The session will feature young women professionals in the fields of consulting, academia, and policy-making, as panellists.