On the road to COP26
The role of Life Science in delivering climate neutrality 

Joanna Dupont-Inglis, European Bioplastic's Head of EU Affairs and board member of the Women@LifeSciences network is inviting you to join the network's upcoming webinar.

There are only a few weeks to go until the international community gathers in Glasgow. Their aim is not to discuss how to avoid climate change but to decide how to barely limit the damage that we are already living with and that future generations will need to tackle. The challenge: to agree on a global programme to address one of the biggest threats of humanity.

The webinar, which takes place on 20 October from 10:00-11:30am, will feature a keynote speech by Deputy Director General Clara de la Torre, European Commission, DG Climate. Ms de la Torre will highlight the EU's ambitious roadmap for a climate neutral future and the Commission's hopes and expectations for impactful outcomes from the COP26 discussions.

The keynote will be followed by a high level panel discussion, featuring perspectives from women who play leading roles in capturing the potential of Life Sciences to adapt to and to mitigate the worst effects of climate change.

Panelists will include:

• Shradha Abt - Deputy Head of Brussels Office, Energy and Climate Policy, EU Government Relations BASF Group
• Sarah Hickingbottom - General Manager, New Product Development & Stakeholder Relations, Circa Group
• Babette Pettersen - Vice President Europe, Lanzatech
• Mariagiovanna Vetere - Global Public Affairs Director, NatureWorks
• Sabine von Wiren Lehr - Director EU Affairs, Tetra Pak

We are looking forward to fascinating insights provided by our keynote speaker and panelists as well as to a lively discussion with our participants.

Please click here to register by 18 October COB.

Please also note that there is a limited number of participants (first-come, first-served registration).

Kind regards,
Joanna Dupont-Inglis
Head of EU Affairs at European Bioplastics
Board member at W@LifeScience