For the fifth consecutive year, the Global Foundation convened its ‘State of the World’ Roundtable, bringing together a carefully selected group of distinguished global citizens to discuss some of the world’s most substantial issues and help shape pathways towards ‘cooperative globalisation’ that is transformative, fair, inclusive and prosperous.
The focus of the roundtable discussions was progress with, and prospects for, the Foundation’s Global Project initiative; ‘Shaping Global Governance, Climate and Nature,’ led by Dr Mark Cutifani CBE and Ms Sharan Burrow AC.
As global governance falters, it is time for ‘business with purpose’ to play a bigger role alongside institutions and civil society, and in working with governments, to ensure global sustainability.
“‘Business with purpose’ is the mantra espoused by the Foundation, a sentiment increasingly supported by the international community with which it affiliates. We have more to gain by working together than by pulling apart – our planet demands this of us.“
Ms Louise Watson, Chairman of the Board, the Global Foundation
As a consequence, the Global Foundation has further mobilised, to play such a facilitating and enabling role. As in previous years, ‘State of the World’ was held in two sessions to maximise participation across different time zones. Part One was held online on Thursday 30 January, featuring an outstanding group of speakers from global business, institutions and civil society.
Part One featured key speakers from the Foundation’s leadership team:
The Foundation’s leadership team were joined by a selection of global experts:
Continuing the conversation
The roundtable re-confirmed the Foundation’s special role in bringing together those individuals and organisations who want to embrace their agency in advancing the global energy transition.
Though the old forms of multilateralism may no longer function as before, the private sector and civil society have agency. They can still take action together, and working with governments and institutions, to advance the energy transition and the preservation of nature.
“Investing in a just, net zero transition makes economic sense.”
Roundtable Participant
Part Two
Hosted by Foundation Partner, Mr Jeff Dimery, CEO of Alinta Energy, Part Two of the ‘State of the World’ Roundtable was conducted in a hybrid format from Melbourne, on 19 February. In a video address, distinguished guest, His Excellency Xiao Qian, Ambassador of China to Australia reflected our joint efforts to promote co-operation between China and Australia on the green transition.
In addition to Mr Jeff Dimery and HE Xiao Qian, Part Two featured speakers and participants from global leading institutions.
For more information on Part Two, click here.