The Fossil Fuel Industry's Impact on Climate Future - How Oil Companies Risk Global Climate Goals

Explore a thought-provoking lecture delivered at Barnard's Inn Hall, London, examining the critical relationship between the fossil fuel industry and climate change. Learn how the oil and gas sector's continued growth conflicts with global climate commitments made at COP28, and understand why changing the narrative around responsibility for climate solutions is crucial. Delivered by Professor Myles Allen, Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative and Frank Jackson Foundation Professor of the Environment, this presentation challenges conventional thinking about who has the power and resources to address climate challenges. Drawing from his extensive expertise, for which he was awarded both a CBE and elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, Allen provides valuable insights into the disconnect between industry practices and environmental imperatives. Gain perspective on how the fossil fuel industry's current trajectory impacts our collective future and discover why shifting accountability to those with the means to implement change is essential for meaningful climate action.