A sense of urgency ran through Guildhall this morning as London Climate Action Week began in earnest.
"Climate cooperation in a fragmented world" is the tagline of this year's summit, where a week of dialogue, investment conversations and technology showcases will take place.
As a midsummer event, London Climate Action Week generally falls squarely between COP events. As such, the event provides an annual checkpoint and pulse check for how the world is progressing on decarbonisation.
If any reminder of the effects of climate change were needed, this year’s opening day takes place during London’s second heatwave of the summer, with record temperatures expected throughout the event.
As such, the UK’s energy transition will be a central talking point, especially considering the country is preparing for an imminent change in prime minister.
