Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Adaptation Imperative - Panel

Humanity is entering uncharted territory. The question is no longer whether we should adapt to climate change, but how. Visionary innovators, thinkers, business leaders, scientists, and artists will guide audiences on a journey into a world beyond 1.5°C, and help chart resilient futures for all.

About the speaker(s):
Kathy Baughman McLeod , CEO, HERA
Philippe Birker , Co-Founder & General Manager, Climate Farmers
Runa Khan , Founder & Executive Director, Friendship

Moderated by: Melissa Bell - CNN

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This conference was filmed during ChangeNOW 2026, the largest event of solutions for the planet, held at the Grand Palais in Paris from March 30 to April 1. The summit brought together over 40,000 of the world’s leading policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, NGOs, and citizens to address pressing issues around climate, resources, biodiversity, and inclusion.
Speakers
Satish Kumar , Peace Activist, Environmentalist & Founder of Schumacher College, Founder, The Resurgence Trust
Sandrine Dixson-Declève , Honorary President of the Club of Rome, Chair of Earth4All, Founder, System Transformation Hub
Kirsten Dunlop , CEO, Climate KIC
Kathy Baughman McLeod , CEO, HERA
Levke Caesar , Researcher, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Philippe Birker , Co-Founder & General Manager, Climate Farmers
Carlos Moreno , 15-minute City Pioneer, Scientific Director, Chaire ETI
Runa Khan , Founder & Executive Director, Friendship
Jean-Laurent Granier , Chairman & CEO, Generali France