In response to an era of "polycrisis" — affordability, climate change and volatile trade dynamics — governments across Canada are identifying and accelerating nation-building projects to set up the economy for long-term resilience. Here in B.C., we are embarking on fast-paced, once-in-a-generation economic investments.
There is tremendous opportunity for investments in the clean energy economy to support economic prosperity and create jobs, while making energy more affordable, reducing emissions, and improving public health. This will require alignment across a range of sectors and initiatives: climate-resilient building retrofits, electrified transportation, a clean and modernized electricity grid, and diverse energy generation including considering the role of LNG and importance of strong methane regulations — and of course, the investments needed to make it all work together.
This invitation-only event the Pembina Institute is co-hosting with adelphi and The Clean Economy Bridge supported by the German federal government will tap into the perspectives of Canadian and European experts and the expertise of thought leaders in industry, government, labour, Indigenous communities and civil society. We'll explore how our current political imperatives can find common ground with emissions reductions to deliver the clean energy transition by considering the role of government and related policy in a B.C. context.
The dialogue will be a closed-door event with no media present, following Chatham House Rule, with a report summarizing the Pembina Institute's learnings and recommendations to follow.
We would like to thank our sponsors The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Natural Resources Canada for their generous support.
German experts
Sandra Wappelhorst
Research Lead Europe, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
“Looking forward to the Pembina Summit to share insights from Germany and learn from Canadian approaches as we explore EV policies that address affordability and equity beyond early adopters.”
Jessica Guelmi
Senior Consultant, Guidehouse
“I'm motivated to share real experiences with leaders - especially Europe's lessons on tested tools, harmonised standards, financial incentives, and scaling technologies to shape new, practical solutions for decarbonising Canada's building sector.”
Dr. Hans-Jörn Weddige
Head of Green Transformation & Funding, thyssenkrupp Steel
“Climate change is global. Canada is renowned for its global integrative powers. Overcoming common challenges with open exchange and positive mutual learning – that is what I look forward to at the Pembina Summit.”
Anne-Mareike Vanselow
Head, Global Climate Policy, Bilateral & Multilateral Climate Cooperation, German Federal Foreign Office
Claudia Schütz
International Officer, City of Dortmund
Lea Boukroum
Advisor, Climate Diplomacy Action Programme, German Agency for International Cooperation
Dirk Jakobi
German Consulate General
Pembina Institute resources
CleanBC key to resilient economy, reducing emissions, making life more affordable in B.C.
Expanding clean electricity is biggest opportunity for economy, energy security, climate
New major projects have potential to be “climate competitive”
Federal policy consistency key to achieving economic, climate goals
Climate as a lever to deliver on emerging Canadian priorities
Climate action is the answer to Canadians’ most pressing concerns
Long-term nation-building via clean growth and Indigenous leadership
Canada’s prosperity hinges on leveraging our strengths as a clean energy superpower
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