Dr  Eddie O' Connor - Saving the World: China and Climate Change - 24 October 2013
Channel: IIEA
Date: 25/10/2013

About the Speech:

In June 2013, China unveiled a new carbon-trading scheme designed to cut emissions, with a pilot programme launched in the southern city of Shenzhen. Dr. O'Connor examined this move, which reflects the recognition among the Chinese leadership of the political and economic costs of climate change and pollution, as well as some of the other policy decisions enacted by the Chinese leadership in response to climate change.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Eddie O'Connor is the founder and Chief Executive of Mainstream Renewable Power. Before establishing Mainstream, Dr. O'Connor was the founder and CEO of Airtricity Holdings Ltd from 1997 to 2008.  He holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and a Masters in Industrial Engineering and has a doctorate in Business Administration from the International Management Centres, Europe.  In 2003, he was named World Energy Policy Leader by Scientific American magazine. In September 2009, he was presented with the first ever Leadership award at the annual Ernst & Young Global Renewable Energy Awards.