Menu COP31: Global change, local consequences

Following COP31​, this Chamber breakfast will bring together local perspectives from Government, business and energy to explore the implications for Guernsey’s economy and future direction.

Against a backdrop of geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, energy security concerns and rapid technological change, the panel will examine how the post-COP agenda may shape investment decisions, energy security and long-term business risk.

It will consider the implications for local businesses, the finance sector and Government, and the choices that can support Guernsey’s resilience, competitiveness and prosperity.

Discussion themes

• What COP31 signals – the direction of travel for policy, capital and markets.
• What reaches Guernsey – exposure through energy costs, imports, logistics, insurance, finance and regulation.
• Getting ahead – practical choices for businesses and government to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and opportunity through innovation.

The event will be made up of COP31 briefing with key outcomes and takeaways and a panel session translating the COP31 briefing into a Guernsey business context

The panellists

• Lindsay de Sausmarez, Policy & Resources Committee – Guernsey’s net zero pathway & jurisdictional risk and opportunity
• Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, Committee for Economic Development – the economy and supply chains
• Joanne Peacegood NED and GIBA Chair – the Guernsey business perspective
• Alex Parslow, IEG – the energy transition context

The event will be chaired and presented by Chamber SBI co-leads, Alex Herchel and Rollo de Sausmarez and generously sponsored by Islands Energy Group.​