The rationale for a green recovery is clear: the disruption caused by COVID-19 offers an opportunity to build a new eco-friendly system, for the benefit of current and future generations. But pursuing a green recovery might not be as straightforward as one might think. Trade-offs must be weighed between the need to provide a short-term stimulus to the economy and the need to address the long-term challenge posed by global warming. This session will unpack this multifaceted topic, shedding light on the potential ways forward.

• Chair: Simone Tagliapietra, Research Fellow, Bruegel

• Samantha Smith, Director, Just Transition Centre, International Trade Union Confederation

• Barbara Frei, EVP Europe Operations, Schneider Electric

• Steven Fries, Chief Economist, Shell

• Georg Zachmann, Senior Fellow, Bruegel

We are still waiting to confirm and additional speaker for this session.