The sounds of science: Sir David King on the realities of the climate crisis

BusinessGreen staff
clock • 1 min read

WATCH: Former UK government advisor and leading international voice on climate science offers his perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the transition at the Net Zero Festival 2023

Sir David King, a former chief scientific adviser to the UK government, is the founder and chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG), an independent panel of leading international climate experts, as well as a leading voice globally on the climate crisis in his own right.

At the recent Net Zero Festival 2023, Sir David sat down for a chat with BusinessGreen's editor in chief James Murray, offering some of his insight on the latest scientific developments and their implications for achieving net zero, as well as his perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for businesses and governments as they navigate the transition.

Their fascinating conversation can be watched back in full below.

With thanks to Net Zero Festival 2023's headline sponsors Innovate UK and OVO.

While this year's event may have drawn to a close, the Net Zero Festival will be back in force again in 2024 - so sign up below to stay in the loop on the plans for next year's event.

More on Net Zero Festival

Beyond net zero: Future-proofing infrastructure investment for large energy consumers

Beyond net zero: Future-proofing infrastructure investment for large energy consumers

Partner Insight: Equans' director of energy business development, Patrick Doyle, explores what industrial energy consumers should look for beyond decarbonisation when making the case for infrastructure investment and delivering projects

Patrick Doyle, Equans UK & Ireland
clock 23 July 2024 • 5 min read
Poetry in motion: The Hot Poets on climate change

Poetry in motion: The Hot Poets on climate change

WATCH: Spoken word artists Chris Redmond and Liv Tore discuss the importance of art and performance in driving climate action and awareness

BusinessGreen staff
clock 15 January 2024 • 1 min read
Fields of gold: The role of agriculture in the journey to net zero

Fields of gold: The role of agriculture in the journey to net zero

WATCH: Cristina Kenz, international chief growth and sustainability officer at the Kraft Heinz Company, discusses the potential for farming to become a major force for good in the climate fight

BusinessGreen staff
clock 10 January 2024 • 1 min read