Date: 20/06/2025
Time: TBC – TBC (BST)
Location: Online
Accelerating towards net-zero: How can we reach our climate action ambitions?
In this webinar, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Kapil Narula will discuss the global efforts to raise ambition in climate action and present pathways for accelerating the pace towards net-zero goals. Using case studies and examples, Dr Narula will emphasise the need for stronger political will, increased public engagement, and alignment of national policies with science-based targets.
Dr Narula’s webinar will discuss climate finance, transparent accountability mechanisms, the urgency of closing the implementation gap between pledges and action, and efforts from governments and businesses to move beyond incremental change toward transformative solutions. The webinar will also explore how innovation, cross-sectoral collaboration and inclusive governance can drive more ambitious climate outcomes.
Dr Narula will highlight the need to call for collective leadership to achieve our climate goals, reinforcing that raising ambition is not only necessary but possible when grounded in cooperation, equity and science-based planning.
This webinar will address the CSC development theme, Strengthening resilience and response to crisis.
The CSC’s Development in Action webinar series provides an opportunity for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni to present on their work and contribution to development across a range of contemporary global challenges and provide insight into ongoing research and action.
Open to all Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni, the monthly webinars will address one of the CSC’s six development themes and provide an opportunity for attendees to engage in real-time Q&A discussion on the topic presented.
You can watch previous webinars on the CSC’s YouTube channel.
Dr Kapil Narula is a Senior Analyst at the Climate Champions Team where he works on catalysing international cooperation for ambitious climate action. He has over two decades of versatile work experience in international organisations, government, think tank and universities. He works on clean energy transition, climate change and maritime sustainability. He is the author/editor of seven books and more than 100 articles/papers.
Previously, Dr Narula worked as Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations, Advisor (Energy) at NITI Aayog. He is a former Lecturer at the University of Geneva and has worked in the Government of India. He holds an interdisciplinary PhD degree in economics, master’s degree in engineering and has a certification in sustainability and climate risk.
Mundih Njohjam is a 2016 Commonwealth Professional Fellow from India. He completed his Fellowship at University College London.
