"Climate risks must imperatively be taken into account in the development of future adaptation policies, so that we can all be duly protected," says Adèle Thorens Goumaz.
"Local and regional initiatives would not be taken on by large players, who focus on larger-scale projects," explains Laurent Balsiger, adding that the added value of a modestly sized DSO is to be their catalyst. Interview
"The transformation of the system is not an obstacle, but an opportunity provided that it gives electricity suppliers the freedom to assert themselves in the face of competition without being smothered by unnecessary regulations," reminds Jan Flückiger, public affairs manager at AES.
After his inauguration, Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders concerning immigration, climate policy, energy, etc. "Already announced, these actions contained few surprises," explains Thomas Höhne-Sparborth, Head of Sustainability Research for Lombard Odier IM.
In the years to come, humanity will have to rethink the way it manages soils. Naturally, this implies better preservation of remaining natural ecosystems, but also rethinking how it exploits those already conquered.
"In an ideal world, high-income individuals, aware of their responsibility, would voluntarily give up highly greenhouse-gas-emitting activities," explains Philippe Thalmann, professor of environmental economics at EPFL.
