Climate Change & Business Conference 2024: A call to action for New Zealand and beyond

The impact of the Climate Change & Business Conference 2024 (CCBC 24) will take time to fully sink in.The event delivered a mix of sobering truths and calls for action. While the daunting reality of our current climate trajectory was laid bare by Joëlle Gergis, award-winning Australian climate scientist and writer —such as a 90% chance of exceeding 3.5°C warming and only a 14% change of staying within the critical 1.5°C threshold —there was a strong message of hope rooted in action.

Speakers emphasised that all the solutions we need already exist. It’s not a lack of technology or options that holds us back, but a need for bold leadership and the will to take decisive action. 

It was one of many hard-hitting moments themes that highlighted the gravity of the climate crisis and underscored the sense of urgency for collaboration and leadership.

Now in its 16th year, CCBC 24 was organised in partnership with the Environmental Defence Society (EDS), the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC).

BraveGen had the privilege of not only attending but also showcasing our solutions at our booth, where we connected with clients, industry leaders, and other like-minded businesses. 

Interested in learning more about the event? Here we’ve selected the key highlights. 

Hopefully, we can not only provide a summary of these insights but also help spread the knowledge and inspire the actions needed to make real progress.