On 14 November 2022, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
gave a keynote address at the B20 summit (the business arm of the
G20 summit) on building a strong and resilient economic strategy.
Collaboration on climate change was called out by Prime Minister
Albanese as a particular opportunity in Australia's and other
nations' economic recovery from COVID-19 and global supply
chain shocks.
Herbert Smith Freehills' global CEO, Justin
D'Agostino attended the B20 summit as a member of the
Executive Board of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Collaboration and investment on climate
In a speech focused on innovative, inclusive and collaborative
economic growth, Prime Minister Albanese noted that the
“challenge and opportunity” of responding to climate
change would draw together key drivers of economic growth from
across technology, skills, research, jobs, investment,
infrastructure and trade.