Five Times Faster – The invisible infrastructure of climate change

Tuesday 4th April 0900-1000 UK time

IFoA Thought Leadership Programme

In the second event in the Presidential Speaker Series, Simon Sharpe (Director of Economics for the UN Climate Champions, and a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute) will host a talk on the ideas in his forthcoming book ‘Five Times Faster: Rethinking the Science, Economics and Diplomacy of Climate Change’.

In his book, Simon argues that under-recognised conceptual and institutional failures are blocking effective action on climate change and that addressing these is necessary to give the world a chance of limiting temperature rise to low levels and avoiding extreme risks.

https://actuaries.org.uk/events/five-times-faster-the-invisible-infrastructure-of-climate-change/

IFoA Thought Leadership Programme

27th March 2023

The opening event in the Presidential Speaker Series will introduce ‘alternative economic thinking’ as a concept, including what each of the expert panellists perceive the limitations to be with orthodox, existing economic models.

It will seek to unpack the rationale behind the need for new economic thinking and some of the various alternative models being proposed.

It will also explore how new economic thought relates to actuarial work and how it might help address some of the big challenges where actuaries apply their skills.

The event was recorded and the video can be watched on the IFoA website here.

https://actuaries.org.uk/events/an-introduction-to-alternative-economic-thinking/

Upcoming events this month which will not feature in any IFoA updates, but which may be of interest from an economic perspective:

Demographics Unravelled by Amlan Roy: 31 May, 16:00-17:00 Hrs (UK time)

Abstract:

Amlan provides a conclusive demonstration of the widespread relevance of demographics in macroeconomics, investments, policy, and sustainability. He shows how demographics extend beyond age to include gender, race, migrant status, family background, and education and how they are reflected in psychology and behaviour. Based on the research for his recent book called – Demographics Unravelled – he covers both the long-term effects on markets, economics, and policy driven by demographic trends, and also the short- and medium-term effects with significant consequences for investors and economic actors.

Upcoming events this month which will not feature in any IFoA updates, but which may be of interest from an economic perspective:

Central Bank Digital Currency– Banking MIG event, Sunday, 1 May, 12:00 PM (UK time)

Upcoming events this month which is featured in IFoA’s thought leadership programme: Long-term Investments in a Net-Zero World

Registration link: Net-Zero World

Date/Time: Tuesday 12 April, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (UK time)

Abstract:

“At the beginning of a tectonic shift of capital, investors have moved their money into sustainable investments at an increasingly rapid rate, with assets globally now totaling $35.3 trillion across all ESG categories. Long-term investors must consider the implications on their portfolios of both physical climate risk and the transition to net zero in the real economy, and by taking these factors into account, they can more effectively manage risk, seize new investment opportunities, and achieve better long-term returns.

We as actuaries are uniquely placed to consider the long-term impact of changes to our investment landscapes. One of the co-chairs of the Economics Member Interest Group will come together with an investment manager and representation from the academic research community, to explore the potential impacts of our societal shift to net-zero emissions on long-term investment returns.

Upcoming events this month which will not feature in any IFoA updates, but which may be of interest from an economic perspective:

RSA – The Great Debt Debate: 23 September 2021 18.00-19.00 – Michael Hudson and Thomas Piketty meet on the first anniversary of David Graeber’s death to debate the most serious problems facing today’s finance-capital economies – and what to do about them.

The World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit: 20-23 September 2021

Upcoming events this month which will not feature in any IFoA updates, but which may be of interest from an economic perspective:

If you’re in London then the Extinction Rebellion Impossible Rebellion Day 5 is underway. Ann Pettifor is speaking outside the Bank of England at 12.30pm. Events elsewhere in the UK can be found here. Events outside the UK can be found here.

Rethinking Economics Festival for Africa (REFA): Economics and the COVID-19 Crisis: One Year On – 31 August-2 September 2021

RSA – Time is running out: the journey towards short-termism – part of the RSA’s 8 part online event themed around Re-claiming the Future: 9 September 2021 9.00-10.30

Upcoming events this month which will not feature in any IFoA updates, but which may be of interest from an economic perspective:

UK in a Changing Europe Isolation Insight: Economics of COVID-19 and Brexit, Revisited – 22 July 2021 12pm-1.15pm BST

Rethinking Economics Festival: An Exploration of Our Economic Futures – 27-29 July 2021

CUSP Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management: Why does the impact investing market not fully work? – 1 August 2021 5pm-6.30pm BST

Upcoming events this month which will not feature in any IFoA updates, but which may be of interest from an economic perspective:

The Economist: Global Trade Virtual Week 28 June – 2 July 2021

Radix – 6 July 2021 4-5pm: Measurement is not a proxy for progress – Kenneth Pucker

The Big Tent Ideas Festival 2021 – 10 July 2021 9am-6pm, Coventry

Finntopia: What we can learn from the world’s happiest country – Danny Dorling – 21 July 2021 7.30-10.30pm