IATA’s Second World Sustainability Symposium Hosted by American Airlines in Miami
Focus on decarbonisation, innovation, policy, and finance to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host its second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) on September 24-25, 2024, in Miami, United States of America.
The event, hosted by American Airlines, will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
The symposium is expected to attract over 600 professionals from various sectors, including aviation, sustainability, technology, agriculture, trade, development, and finance, as well as policymakers and other stakeholders.
Key Elements to Achieve Net-Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050
- Decarbonisation: Discussions on transitioning aviation to net-zero CO2 emissions, including developing, scaling, and delivering solutions like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and carbon removals.
- Innovation and Technology: Exploring new aircraft technologies and operational innovations to advance the industry’s net-zero goal.
- Policy and Regulation: Examining global policies related to SAF and aligning regulations to scale up production and deployment.
- Finance and Transparency: Addressing investment challenges and opportunities in financing renewable energy projects and SAF production, with a focus on attracting capital and fostering informed decision-making.
“Sustainability is an existential challenge for humanity as it is for our airline industry. Achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 is a big and complex task,” stated Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
“But working together with the broader aviation industry, and with the support of governments, we will get there.
WSS is a unique opportunity to bring all stakeholders together to learn, align and take the critical actions needed to galvanise our determination and accelerate progress.”
