Side events organized by Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Adaptation Fund Board (AFB) and Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) are part of UNFCCC and related events.
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Time/Location |
Organizer |
Title / theme / speakers |
Attachments |
Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Nepal
Mr. Maheshwar Dhakal
maheshwar.dhakal@gmail.com
+977 985 1142405
Bhutan
Mr. Dechen Dorji
ddorji@moenr.gov.bt
+975 11001 17651037
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Ms. Kunzang Kunzang
kunzang@icimod.org
+977 1527 5222
Kyrgyzstan
Ms. Aizada Barieva
climate@mnr.gov.kg
+996 774 59159
ZOI Environment Network (ZOI)
Ms. Alexandra Mackey
alex.mackey@zoinet.org
+41 76 4451850
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Strengthening Mountain Resilience Through Adaptation Finance
Mountains are climate tipping points and the world's water towers yet face accelerating climate impacts and major adaptation finance gaps. This session will explore how UNFCCC processes can strengthen mountain resilience, mobilize finance, and inform GST2.
Speakers: Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and Andorra, with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Consortium for Sustainable Development of the Andean Ecoregion (CONDESAN), Zoi Environment Network, Mountain Research Initiative, and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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350.org (350.org)
Ms. Sara Shaw
sara.shaw@350.org
+44 7974 8270
Agora Think Tanks gGmbH
Mr. Nora Rauschke
nora.rauschke@agora-industrie.de
+49 10178 4915904359
Clasp
Ms. Marina Baur
mbaur@clasp.ngo
+1 206 3979932
Renewable Energy Policy Network (REN21)
Ms. Hala Kilani
hala.kilani@ren21.net
+33 6 5897745
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Renewables, Modern Grids, and Just and Affordable Electrification: What, Where and for Whom?
Electrification can drive a just transition only when combined with strong modern grids, phasing out fossil fuels, scaling up renewables, energy efficiency, people and consumer led approaches, ensuring affordable equitable access & sustainable resource use.
Speakers: Speakers on renewable energy, grid policy, consumer rights, climate justice: REN21, Agora/RAP, 350.org,CLASP Consumers International, PowerShift Africa, Southern Transitions, Alliander, ANEEL, KPX, and PG&E. The event launches a policy toolkit for strong, modern grids, and reports on renewables.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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Vanke Foundation
Mr. XI LIU
liux481@vanke.com
+86 440300 1588977580
Shenzhen One Planet Foundation
Ms. Lehe Xu
lhxu@opfchina.org
+86 755 28014200
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Building Resilience by Community-Led Climate Adapation:Traditional Wisdom and Local Solutions
lived experiences, local knowledge, and adaptive strategies in responding to climate change. Together with NGOs,Cultural tourism Institutions and research institutions, participants will explore how to identify both culturally specific insights and transferable commonalities across local solutions
Speakers: MS.Bai Vice head of Hongshan Forest ZOO， researcher of Zoological Society of London, Yun Hong，Director of China Blue Sustainability Institute,Liu Xi,vice head of Cteam, Bayaertu，Director of West Ujimqin Banner Pastoral Information Service Center
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi)
Ms. Maria Jose Rodezno Ayestas
m.j.rodezno@climatefocus.com
+49 160 97553060
Guinea
Ms. Oumou Doumbouya
oumoudoumbouya1@gmail.com
+224 224 622498203
University of Zurich (UZH)
Ms. Maria Eitel
eitel@perspectives.cc
+49 761 59033823
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Building High-Integrity Carbon Markets in Africa: A Decade of the West African Alliance and Regional
Launched in 2016, the West African Alliance for Carbon Markets and Climate Finance strengthens countries' role in carbon markets and NDC finance. This event marks 10 years of capacity building, joined by Eastern and Southern African Alliances to boost investment in high-integrity carbon credits.
Speakers: • Ousmane Fall Sarr, Coordinator, West African Alliance
• High-Level Representative, Liberia
• Rachel Boti-Douayoua, Côte d’Ivoire
• Andrew Ocama, Coordinator, Eastern African Alliance
• Sandra Greiner, Technical Partner
• Kaja Weldner, Technical Partner
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Mr. Henri Paillere
h.paillere@iaea.org
+43 0 6991652277
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Powering 35 by 2035: Supplying Reliable, Secure and Low Carbon Energy for End-use Electrification
Aligned with Paris Agreement, COP31 presidency initiative targets a 35% electricity share of final energy demand by 2035. This event explores role of firm low-carbon energy, integrated planning, and financing required towards reliable, secure, low-carbon supply and end-use systems.
Speakers: Welcome & keynote by Wei Huang (IAEA). Scene-setting and moderated panel by Alvin Jose (IAEA) with Dario Liguti (UNECE), Mekalia Paulos Aklilu (UNECA), Rana Ghoneim (UNIDO) and Stefano Marguccio (SEforALL).
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLOCAT)
Mr. Akshay Jamdade
akshay.jamdade@slocatpartnership.org
+91 91 9860711738
International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
Mr. Philip Turner
philip.turner@uitp.org
+32 477 580655
International Union of Railways (UIC)
Ms. Joo Ha
ha@uic.org
+33 6 64744954
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Global Goal for Transport Delivering on the Paris Agreement and UN Decade of Sustainable Transport
SLOCAT and partners present the Global Goal for Transport, a multi-stakeholder initiative that sets a unified, measurable ambition for sustainable transport. It translates commitments into measurable targets to accelerate the Paris Agreement and the UN Decade for Sustainable Transport implementation
Speakers: senior, high-level, women and global south presence who have played a critical role in setting goals, targets,declarations in the transport community or nexus sectors
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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University of Warwick
Ms. Celine Tan
celine.tan@warwick.ac.uk
+44 2476 573830
OXFAM International (OI)
Ms. Sian Jones
sian.jones@oxfam.org
+44 7788 153055
Third World Network (TWN)
Ms. Yvonne Miller Berlie
ymiller@twngeneva.ch
+41 78 8929203
War on Want
Mr. Leon Sealey-Huggins
lsealeyhuggins@waronwant.org
+44 207 3245056
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Operationalising Fairness: Just Transition, Equity, Science and Finance
Climate crisis and economic inequality is creating climate injustice. This event examines the challenges for enabling just, equitable & development-aligned transitions, including wealth concentration & the unfair economic & financial architecture.
Speakers: Speakers (TBC): Khaled Hashem (G77); Tejal Kanitkar (IGIDR), Leon Sealey-Huggins (WoW), Mariana Paoli and Grace Malie (Oxfam International), Meena Raman (TWN), Amiera Sawas (FFTI), Celine Tan (Warwick)
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC)
Ms. Jingdi Xu
xujingdi@ccoic.cn
+86 10 86431022
China Meteological Service Association
Mr. Jiachen Ding
dingjiachen@chinamsa.org
+86 10 58994012
Energy Institute (EI)
Mr. Thomas Bagot
tbagot@energyinst.org
+44 20 74677100
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AI Infrastructure, Renewable Energy for Climate Change and Child Right
Computing‑power synergy drives climate action and child rights. Chinese firms use renewables and AI to align computing with green power, forming a virtuous cycle. Western data centres enable cross‑regional migration, cutting costs and emissions. Green power backs AI,clinics -every kilowatt matters.
Speakers: Organizers: CCOIC, UNICEF, WRI; Keynotes: Climate Institute; From Computing Power Growth to Computing-Power Synergy; Kenotes: Child-Sensitive ESG for AI Infrastructure; Keynotes: From Green Computing Power to Green Hydrocarbon; Roundtable
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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United States Council for International Business (USCIB)
Ms. Agnes Vinblad
avinblad@uscib.org
+1 917 8603308
IPIECA Limited (IPIECA)
Ms. Lorena Perez
lorena.perez@ipieca.org
+44 7577 40596
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Just Energy Markets: Accelerating an Inclusive & Just Energy Transition through Economic Opportunity
Moving from ambition to implementation, this session explores how investment, trade, innovation, and workforce development can build just, inclusive energy markets while advancing climate goals, energy security & affordability, skills development, and shared transition benefits.
Speakers: - Senior OECD representative
- Energy market expert from the Global South
- Senior representative from the IEA
- Academic researcher, e.g., from the Net Zero Industrial Policy Lab at Johns Hopkins University
(We will ensure gender and regional balance.)
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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Tunisia
Mr. TAOUFIK MUSTAPHA
taoufik.env@gmail.com
+216 58 531502
Association tunisienne des changements climatiques et du développement durable (2C2D)
Mr. Zouhaier Hlaoui
zouhaierhlaoui@yahoo.fr
+216 98 215255
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Importance of Public-Private Partnerships for the Implementation of NDCs
Climate finance:Establishing a National Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Support Mechanism for the Implementation of Climate Priorities Integrated into the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC): Exchange of Experiences, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned.
Speakers: • Mr. Taoufik Mustapha, National Focal Point to the UNFCCC, Tunisia
• Ms. Esther Illouz, WB (tbc),
• Mr. Atef Majdoub, Tunisia
• Mr. Ousmane Fall, West africa alliance on carbon markets
• M. Jonas Naguib
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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Cornell University
Ms. Allison Chatrchyan
amc256@cornell.edu
+1 845 2354765
International-Lawyers.Org (INTLawyers)
Mr. Curtis Doebbler
curt1313@gmail.com
+41 79 3044654
Opportunity Green (OG)
Ms. Sapphire Ross
sapphire@opportunitygreen.org
+44 7598 999435
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Advisory Opinions, State Obligations: Reshaping Climate Governance to Achieve 1.5°C
The ICJ, IACtHR and ITLOS advisory opinions, and subsequent UNGA resolution, have clarified States' obligations under the Paris Agreement. This event explores how NGOs and Parties can use these rulings to strengthen mitigation, adaptation and equitable finance, and implications for governance.
Speakers: Panelists include international legal and policy experts and representatives from SIDS (Government of Vanuatu), LDCs, and ambitious developed countries; Cornell Law School; Opportunity Green; the World Youth Council for Climate Justice; COSIS; the IMO; and ICAO.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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Both ENDS Foundation (BE)
Mr. Fernando Hernandez
f.hernandez@bothends.org
+31 6 42955190
Global Justice Now (GJN)
Ms. Cleodie Rickard
cleodie.rickard@globaljustice.org.uk
+44 77 12421744
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Unblocking Climate Action: Ending ISDS to Deliver the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
The ICJ confirms states must act on climate, yet ISDS lets investors sue governments for climate action. Ministers, officials and civil society from five regions set out how states end it to deliver a just transition away from fossil fuels: treaty termination, withdrawal of consent, exits defended.
Speakers: 1. Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister for Climate Change, Vanuatu; 2. Representative of the Australian Government TBC. 3. Fernando Hernandez Espino, Both ENDS Netherlands);
4. speaker from SEATINI (Uganda, tbc).
Moderator TBC
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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Built by Nature (BbN)
Mr. Harry Mills
h.mills@builtbn.org
+61 40 6108573
Common Home of Humanity (CHH)
Mr. Paulo Magalhães
ana.guimaraes@commonhomeofhumanity.org
+351 0 918058909
PEFC International (PEFC)
Mr. Thorsten Arndt
t.arndt@pefc.org
+41 22 7994540
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Building with Forests: Advancing Forest-Positive Construction
Ministers, international organisations, finance & industry leaders launch a new phase of international collaboration to accelerate responsible timber & biobased construction through policy, investment & market transformation, supporting sustainable forests & resilient, low-carbon development.
Speakers: Ministers from the COP31 Presidency and partner governments, together with senior representatives from the Building for Forests coalition, international organisations, cities, finance, forest certification and global industry.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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European Cyclists' Federation (ECF)
Ms. Froso Christofides
f.christofides@ecf.com
+357 96 749230
Coopération pour le Développement et l'Amélioration des Transports Urbains et Périurbains (CODATU)
Ms. Jenny Marcela Salinas Pico
contact@mobiliseyourcity.net
+33 6 52907876
FIA Foundation (FIA Foundation)
Ms. Sheila Watson
s.watson@fiafoundation.org
+44 7876 476036
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Unlocking the potential of walking and cycling for effective climate mitigation and justice
Enabling safe walking and cycling can halve transport emissions by 2030. PATH calls on governments to embed active travel in climate commitments. While our latest research shows progress, with 32% of countries including walking and 34% cycling in their NDCs—up 12% since 2023, more action is needed.
Speakers: Sheila Watson (FIA Foundation), Laurianne Krid (European Cyclists’ Federation), Bronwen Thornton (Walk21), along with Sasank Vemuri (MobiliseYourCity), and national representatives showcasing best practices of active travel in climate commitments, e.g. Mexico, Spain, Dominican Republic, or Singapore
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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Architecture 2030 Inc.
Ms. Yasemin Kologlu
kologlu@architecture2030.org
+1 917 4431096
Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB)
Mr. Ruchir Sharma
ruchir.sharma@gib-foundation.org
+41 0 764059922
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Mr. Anil Sawhney
asawhney@rics.org
+1 646 5889972
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Three-Quarters Unbuilt: Decarbonizing Infrastructure for 1.5°C
Three-quarters of the infrastructure that will exist in 2050 has yet to be built—a vast and largely unaddressed source of global emissions. This session convenes a global industry commitment, a shared measurement framework, and an infrastructure certification system to scale emissions reductions.
Speakers: Speakers include senior leadership from global standards and certification bodies, host-country infrastructure and procurement specialists, and climate finance experts. Their expertise spans industry-wide commitments, whole-life carbon measurement, and certification linking performance to capital.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Ms. Anna Liza Cinco
acinco@adb.org
+63 2 86324444
Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)
Ms. Emily Mitchell
emily.mitchell@climatebonds.net
+44 44 7369209268
Global Ethical Finance Initiative Limited (GEFI)
Mr. Angus Clelland
angus@globalethicalfinance.org
+44 7484 679936
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Beyond the Numbers: Maximizing Climate Finance Outcomes
Climate finance discussions often focus on how much finance is provided but achieving impact depends on how and where it is used. This session explores how financing instruments like Islamic finance and policy support can best respond to country needs, including unlocking investments for resilience.
Speakers: Government Representatives (including LDCs/SIDS), MDB/IFI Representative, Technical Experts GEFI and CBI, CSO Representative, and UNFCCC SCF Representative
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR)
Ms. Magdalena Belén Rochi Monagas
maggie@gi-escr.org
+54 911 30465455
Germanwatch
Ms. Nouhaila Zaki
nouhaila.zaki@germanwatch.org
+49 157 56479190
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung - Gesellschaftsanalye und Politische Bildung e.V. (RLS)
Ms. Katja Voigt
katja.voigt@rosalux.org
+49 10243 1575607365
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From Scarcity to Abundance: Financing Climate Justice Through Progressive Tax Measures
Public climate finance remains critically underdelivered, holding back the just transitions in the Global South. This event examines how tax policies, new developments around the UN Tax Convention, and the taxation of the biggest polluters can become cornerstones of the climate finance architecture.
Speakers: Speakers, including experts, activists and negotiators, will assess tax policies as tools to close the finance gap. They will delve into the UN Tax Convention process, assessing the status of negotiations and touching on international cooperation, sustainable development and taxing rights.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Ms. Erlina Ang
eang@icao.int
+1 514 3153319
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UN Decade of Sustainable Transport: Accelerating Sustainable Aviation Through UN System Synergies
As the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport begins, this panel will explore how international aviation is advancing decarbonization, including cleaner energy transition, while driving circular economy solutions to manage environmental impact, and strengthening climate resilience through partnerships.
Speakers: High-level speakers representing UN agencies and international organizations such as ICAO, UN Tourism, and, subject to invitation and confirmation, UN DESA, UNEP, the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), and the International Transport Forum (ITF), alongside representatives from industry.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Peace Boat US (PB US)
Ms. Emilie McGlone
emilie@peaceboat-us.org
+1 212 6877214
Care About Climate, Inc
Ms. Hailey Campbell
hailey@careaboutclimate.org
+1 210 2747771
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Elevating Ambition: Youth Leadership as a Driver of NDC 3.0 Implementation
Young people are proving to be decisive forces for stronger NDCs. This event highlights their leadership across climate education, ocean literacy, and evidence-based policy-making, showing that who shapes climate policy determines whether it delivers.
Speakers: NDC Equity Tracker Ambassadors, Peace Boat Youth for the SDGs participants and alumni, UN Women
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization
Ms. Hui Zhu
fridazhu@whcccco.org
+86 0 1876277929
Beijing Rongzhi Corporate Social Responsibility Institute (北京融智)
Ms. SHUO WANG
wangshuo@rzcsri.org
+156 86 1381011617
Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI)
Ms. Rita Dias
rita.dias@gesi.org
+351 91 8543311
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Low-Carbon Transformation and Green Digital International Cooperation for Canal Cities
This side event will focus on green digital innovation and international cooperation for low-carbon transformation of canal cities, covering smart infrastructure, clean energy, climate adaptation, and cross-border collaboration.
Speakers: Speakers include senior officials from municipal governments, leaders of international organizations, experts from research institutes, representatives from WCCO and its members, and representatives from various canal cities.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Winrock International (WI)
Ms. Lucia Madrid Ramirez
lucia.madrid@winrock.org
+1 571 3312158
Centre for Renewable Energy and Action on Climate Change (CREACC NG)
Mr. Usman MUHAMMAD
usmanm@creaccng.org
+234 803 7816437
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People, Nature and Markets: Climate Action through Restoration and High-Integrity Carbon Finance
Showcasing people-centered climate solutions that include high-integrity jurisdictional REDD+, Indigenous and Local Communities’ leadership, ecological restoration, and water security to accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Speakers: Christina Magerkurth,ART
Juan Jintiach
Fermin Chimatani, ANECAP
Onel Masardule, FIAY
Gustavo Sánchez, MOCAF
Basiru Isa, REPALEAC
Gracinha Manchineri
Dr Aishetu Ndayako, EPO
Hon Jabiru Abdullahi, AUDA-NEPAD
Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode, NHA
Alhaji Abubakar MFR NAGGW
Dr Usman Muhammad, CREACC
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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American Anthropological Association (AAA)
Ms. Emily Hite
emily.hite@slu.edu
+1 720 8277894
Colorado College
Ms. Sarah Hautzinger
shautzinger@coloradocollege.edu
+1 719 3896359
Rios to Rivers
Ms. Hayley Stuart
hayley.stuart@riostorivers.org
+1 914 3107640
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The Hydro Blind Spot: Methane, Carbon Markets, and the Case for Free-Flowing Rivers
Rivers and freshwater systems remain structurally absent from UNFCCC climate governance. This event examines unaccounted reservoir methane emissions, carbon credit loopholes, warming effects of dams, adaptation planning, and river restoration for creating effective climate solutions.
Speakers: Women and Indigenous leaders, technical/scientific partners, academic, and policy experts will present concrete pathways for effective integration of river and freshwater systems in UNFCCC climate governance.
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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European Space Agency (ESA)
Ms. Susanne Mecklenburg
Susanne.mecklenburg@esa.int
+44 44 7887631701
Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena)
Mr. Martin Herold
herold@gfz-potsdam.de
+49 174 3286479
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Ms. Mariko Harada
harada.mariko@jaxa.jp
+81 70 31174782
University of Exeter
Ms. Alissa Haward
a.b.haward@exeter.ac.uk
+44 7917 447656
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Climate action: Where are we? Earth Observation, Global Carbon Budget (GCB) & Adaptation Indicators
The GCB 2026 shows the latest trends in global CO₂ emissions and sinks, and progress towards the Paris goals. Satellite Earth observation informs both the GCB and efforts to adapt to climate change impacts. Regional case studies explore how EO can support the Global Goal on Adaptation Indicators.
Speakers: IPCC TSU (Singapore), developing country experts, European Commission, JAXA (Japan), ESA (Italy), CEOS (tbc), Global Carbon Project
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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Plateforme Océan et Climat (POC)
Ms. Marine Lecerf
mlecerf@ocean-climate.org
+33 6 81880368
University of Southampton
Ms. Maria Baker
mcb3@soton.ac.uk
+44 2380 592136
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Hype or Hope: Navigating Ocean Mitigation
This side-event will explore the ocean’s role in climate change mitigation, questioning the promise of marine carbon dioxide removal while highlighting actionable solutions to decarbonise ocean sectors.
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from the partner organisations: Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative / Univ. of Southampton, Earth Insight, Ocean & Climate Platform, Ocean Conservancy, Sustainable Shipping Initiative, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and WWF
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Monday,
09 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University (ZAFU)
Mr. Chunyu Pan
cpan@stu.zafu.edu.cn
+86 176 67629517
Balance Eco Foundation
Mr. Oliver Rieche
oliver@balance.eco
+49 0 1501333229
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Ms. Daile Zeng
zengdaile@outlook.com
+1 778 5223517
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Beyond Carbon Credits: What Makes Nature Markets Credible, Investable and Fair?
Nature markets are expanding, but what makes them work in practice? Experts from science, policy and markets will explore how enabling government frameworks and aligned private finance can support high-integrity forest and bamboo solutions with lasting climate, biodiversity and community benefits.
Speakers: Carlos Ruiz-Garvia, Team Lead, UNFCCC; Dan Morrell, CEO, Balance; Guangyu Wang, Professor, University of British Columbia; Guomo Zhou, Professor, Zhejiang A&F University; Nuyun Li, Co-Chair, China Tiangong Institute of Green Development; experts from UNEP, GEF, Verra, Gold Standard, etc.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Academy for Mountain Environics (AME)
Mr. Ashwin Parthasarathy
ashwin.parthasarathy19@gmail.com
+91 0 9819420775
Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (COAST Trust)
Mr. Aminul Hoque
aminul.coast@gmail.com
+88 17 13328815
LDC Watch
Mr. Sugat Bhattarai
sgbhtri@gmail.com
+977 1 9843401719
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The Imperatives and Prospects for Climate Finance: Perspectives from the Global South
This event will discuss the developments and debates in the climate finance negotiations, and substantiate the prospects for the Global South in demanding the delivery of Global North governments’ climate finance obligations.
Speakers: Civil society representatives from across the Global South.
Government representatives from the Global South, TBC.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Mr. Graeme Reed
greed@afn.ca
+1 514 9158382
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation (AIPP)
Mr. Shohel Chandra Hajang
shohel@aippnet.org
+66 63 8498105
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International Indigenous Partnerships and the Indigenous Navigator for Indigenous-led Solutions
Two examples of Indigenous-led partnerships will be shared, including an innovative partnership between Indigenous Peoples in the Global North and South and the Indigenous Navigator Climate Change Initiative. Recommendations for the ethical engagement of Indigenous Peoples will be discussed.
Speakers: Presenters from Indigenous Peoples' organizations, Indigenous Navigator partners, representatives from allied organizations, State representatives, and members of the FWG.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Green
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Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Ms. Dunja Krause
dunja.krause@welthungerhilfe.de
+49 228 2288638
Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation
Ms. Bernita Doornbos
bernita.doornbos@helvetas.org
+41 79 1399299
PHE - Ethiopia Consortium (Population Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium) (PHE EC)
Mr. Endashaw Mogessie Tiruneh
endashaw.mogessie@phe-ethiopia.org
+251 91 1940930
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Adaptation challenges and innovations in sedentary agriculture and agro-pastoralism
Farmers and agro-pastoralists are the first innovators in adaptation, yet their solutions remain underfinanced and underrepresented. The event highlights food systems innovations and explores how locally-led adaptation can scale solutions while staying rooted in community knowledge and priorities.
Speakers: Representative from Government of Ethiopia; Dr. Million Belay, Alliance for Food Sovereignty for Africa (AFSA); Endashaw Mogessie Tiruneh, PHE - Ethiopia Consortium; Sara Worku, Welthungerhilfe (WHH); Farmer/pastoralist representative (tbc); Betseit Sisay, Helvetas; Laureen Ododa (YOUNGO)
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
Ms. Carol Chouchani Cherfane
chouchanicherfane@un.org
+961 71 181505
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Mr. Flavia Perusini
f.perusini@ifad.org
+39 331 7956039
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Water for Climate Resilience: From the 2026 SCF Forum to COP31 and the 2026 UN Water Conference
Building on 2026 UNFCCC SCF Forum outcomes, this event explores pathways and partnerships that strengthen climate action through climate-resilient water and sanitation systems and resilient food systems by advancing implementation, innovative financial and institutional approaches to inform COP31 an
Speakers: Álvaro Lario, President, IFAD; Chair, UN-Water;
Rania Al-Mashat, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary, ESCWA;
Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Egypt;
Sonja Köppel, Secretary of the Water Convention, UNECE;
Anil Mishra, Chief, Hydrological Systems, UNESCO
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Gansu "Green Camel Bell" Environment and Development Center (Green Camel Bell)
Mr. Zhong Zhao
zzhongcn@gmail.com
+86 139 19244430
American Arab Intellectual Property Association
Mr. Haitham Atiyah
haitham.atiyah@aaipa.net
+1 616 5504587
Economic Justice Network of the Fellowship of Christian Councils of Southern Africa (EJN)
Mr. Davie Malungisa
daviem@sarwatch.org
+27 0 690180136
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Global South Young Scientists for Climate Resilience: Bridging Science, Communities and Policy
This session explores how young scientists from the Global South are driving climate resilience by connecting rigorous research with community needs and policy action. It highlights cross-regional collaboration, local solutions, and youth-led advocacy as catalysts for equitable climate adaptation.
Speakers: Youth scientists and practitioners from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Small Island Developing States, working at the intersection of climate science, community engagement, and environmental policy.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Andorra
Mr. Fabio Parisi
fabio.parisi@fao.org
+39 349 8859223
Asociación Civil Oikos (OIKOS)
Mr. Fabio Parisi
fabio.parisi@fao.org
+39 349 8859223
Peru
Ms. Andrea Bellota Mejia
zbellota@minam.gob.pe
+5 1 997905864
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Unlocking adaptation finance for mountain regions: from climate commitments to investment and action
Within the Mountain Partnership framework, this side event aims to advance action on adaptation finance for mountain regions by promoting stronger integration of mountain priorities into climate planning and reporting processes and identifying pathways to mobilize investment and support.
Speakers: Andorra
Peru
Uganda
Colombia
Lesotho
Bhutan
Armenia
Italy
CONDESAN
UNFCCC Secretariat
UNFCCC Adaptation Team
Adaptation Fund
Mountain Partnership Secretariat
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Red
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Geledés-Black Women's Institute (Geledés)
Mr. Mariana Belmont
mariana@geledes.org.br
+55 11 964136098
Conectas Human Rights
Mr. Thales Brandão Machado Moreira
thales.machado@conectas.org
+55 31 996368891
Engajamundo Youth Association (Engajamundo)
Ms. Thalia Oliveira
ola@engajamundo.org
+55 94 981748913
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From Advisory Opinions to Reparations: Confronting Environmental Racism and Promoting Human Rights
This side event examines how recent advisory opinions and the Ghana Declaration on reparations for slavery connect to the fight against environmental racism, proposing concrete demands for climate negotiation agendas grounded in human rights, racial and climate justice for vulnerable communities.
Speakers: Geledés – Black Women’s Institute
ISER – Institute for Studies on Religion
Conectas Human Rights
Human Rights Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil
Representative of the African Group of Negotiators
Engajamundo
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room White
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Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA)
Mr. Simon Bukenya
simon.bukenya@afsafrica.org
+256 256 759832922
Bangladesh Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK)
Mr. Sukanta Sen
sukanta.sen@barcik.org.bd
+880 0 1552389857
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)
Ms. Rengalakshmi Raj
executivedirector@mssrf.res.in
+91 44 22541229
Pesticide Action Network Asia BHD (PAN AP)
Mr. Arnold Padilla
arnold.padilla@panap.net
+63 919 954159
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Advancing agroecology in Just transition for healthy and sustainable food systems and agriculture
Agroecology as a viable approach to achieving just transition in food systems and agriculture
Speakers: AFSA representative
African government representative
Farmers
Youth representative
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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World Food Programme (WFP)
Ms. Amelia Stewart
amelia.stewart@wfp.org
+44 7748 661643
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Bridging the Climate Implementation Gap: Financing and Partnerships for climate-vulnerable contexts
This event will explore practical solutions to strengthen resilience, mobilize investment, and accelerate climate action. It will also launch the UN Disaster Risk Financing Platform, a new multi-agency initiative to scale pre-arranged financing in vulnerable countries and communities.
Speakers: WFP AED for Partnerships + Innovation, OCHA, Director of Financing and Outreach Division, FAO ADG, GalagherRE and IDF representatives, Ministers from climate-vulnerable countries/contexts
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN)
Mr. Sugat Bhattarai
sgbhtri@gmail.com
+977 1 9843401719
Samata
Mr. Ravi Rebbapragada
rrpragada@gmail.com
+91 0 9494502519
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Role of China in Green Industrialisation
This side event examines how Global South countries, particularly in Asia, can develop their economies by scaling renewable energy deployment, highlighting China's crucial role in fostering a just, sustainable, equitable, and inclusive green industrial development across the region.
Speakers: Civil society representatives from across Asia.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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University of Leicester
Mr. Heiko Balzter
hb91@leicester.ac.uk
+44 116 2523820
Green Mobilisation Initiative
Mr. Gabriel Aborele
aborele@yahoo.com
+234 80 28192355
PUSH Sweden
Ms. Caterina Bittendorf
internationell_koordinator@pushsverige.se
+46 72 7110702
Soka Gakkai International - UK (SGI-UK)
Ms. Lucy Plummer
lucy.plummer@sgi-ouna.org
+44 0 744691723
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Children and Youth at the Frontline of Climate Resilience
This one-hour dialogue asks how children and youth can move from being described as vulnerable to shaping climate-resilient education, disaster preparedness and adaptation policy. It links ACE, NAPs/NDCs, child rights and youth-led evidence from climate and disaster risk practice.
Speakers: Moderator: Dr Ayse Yildiz, University of Leicester. Speakers: Green Africa Youth Organisation, Ghana; Climate Action Network South Asia, Bangladesh/India; Asociación Ambiente y Sociedad, Colombia; Child Rights International Network, UK; YOUNGO youth representative.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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European Young Engineers (EYE)
Mr. Alexander Ciszewicz
alexander.ciszewicz@eyengineers.eu
+353 89 4270165
COBASE, Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base (ECOSOC)
Mr. stefano mannacio
posta@studiomannacio.it
+39 339 6938361
DRC Climate Change Network (RCCRDC)
Mr. Appolinaire ZAGABE
zagabe@rccrdc.org
+49 1512 4148831
Gherush92 Committee for Human Rights (Gherush92)
Ms. Valentina Jappelli
valentina.jappelli@gmail.com
+39 338 6787009
Solar Cookers International (SCI)
Mr. Alan Bigelow
alan.bigelow@solarcookers.org
+1 916 4554499
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Unlock Just Transition: 2-Way Engineering & Policy via Key Minerals, Energy Use & Electrical Cities
Building two-way policy capacity between engineers and decision-makers through interactive engagement: cost-effective energy transitions, critical minerals policy and adaptation solutions in cities, with youth, academia and industry collaborating for inclusive climate action.
Speakers: Youth engineers, academic leaders, and industry experts in climate innovation, capacity building, and technology implementation. Speakers represent engineering organisations, educational institutions, and international networks, sharing practical experience in delivering scalable climate solutions.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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Climate Alliance (Klima-Bündnis)
Ms. Silke Lunnebach
s.lunnebach@climatealliance.org
+49 177 4727539
Action Solidarité Tiers Monde (ASTM)
Mr. Raymond Klein
raymond.klein@astm.lu
+352 691 993568
Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3)
Mr. Oxel Urra
communication@bc3research.org
+34 9 44014690
Climate Alliance Italy
Ms. Silke Lunnebach
s.lunnebach@climatealliance.org
+49 177 4727539
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Just Transition: Empowering Local Governments and Communities
How can the Just Transition Mechanism turn global ambition into fair and inclusive local action? Municipalities and community actors share practical approaches and a communication guide to address inequalities, engage residents and build lasting support for climate action.
Speakers: Andreas Wolter, President of Climate Alliance and Councillor for the City of Cologne, Germany,
Represenatives of European Local Authorities
Representatives of the project Communication Roadmap for Just Transition in Türkiye (YADA Foundation)
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Purple
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Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Mr. Nicholas Greenfield
ngreenfield@thegef.org
+1 202 4988568
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Better Access, Greater Impact: Multilateral Climate Funds & the Future of Climate Finance
In a period of declining ODA and rising climate needs, the multilateral climate funds are strengthening collaboration to improve country access, align support and unlock more finance. The event will show how coordinated action is making climate finance more responsive, accessible and effective.
Speakers: Adão Soares Barbosa, LDC Group (TBC);
Stéphanie Bouziges-Eschmann, AFD/FFEM, France (TBC);
CEO & Chairperson, GEF;
Mafalda Duarte, GCF;
Mikko Ollikainen, Adaptation Fund;
Tariye Gbadegesin, CIF;
Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, FRLD
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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Paraguay
Ms. Amelia Ramirez
mitigacion.dncc@gmail.com
+595 991 166507
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Mr. Chen-An Lien
CALien@itri.org.tw
+886 937 182786
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From Dialogue to Action: Paris-Aligned Partnerships for Sustainable and Resilient Development
Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement requires transforming climate dialogue into concrete action. This side event will explore how Paris-aligned partnerships can accelerate green and climate-resilient development by connecting national priorities with international cooperation, climate finance
Speakers: Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), National Climate Change Office from the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Paraguay.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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Swiss Lenten Fund (FO) (FO)
Ms. Eva Moldovanyi
moldovanyi@fastenaktion.ch
+41 41 2275953
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
Mr. Gabriel Mesina
gmesina@observatory.ph
+63 1108 9064732712
Carbon Market Watch (CMW)
Mr. Jonathan Crook
jonathan.crook@carbonmarketwatch.org
+32 470 483291
Fundación para el Desarrollo en Justicia y Paz (FUNDAPAZ)
Mr. Gabriel Seghezzo
gabriel.seghezzo@fundapaz.org.ar
+54 3876 105872
MISEREOR, German Catholic Bishops' Organisation for Development Cooperation (MISEREOR)
Ms. Anika Schroeder
anika.schroeder@misereor.de
+55 17 620600634
Native Amazon Operation (OPAN)
Ms. Maite Tambelini dos Santos
maite@amazonianativa.org.br
+55 65 999062593
Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC)
Ms. Anja Ipp
anja.ipp@naturskyddsforeningen.se
+46 70 904842
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Indigenous, Tribal, Local: The Concept of Communities in the Context of Article 6
Many carbon initiatives pose human rights risks. Within mechanisms such as PACM, these risks must be addressed. The discussion will look at how definitions of what we mean by “communities” influence the rights of the people affected and how context-specific definitions of “communities” are needed.
Speakers: The event will feature civil society and community representatives from Africa, Asia and South America and researchers who share insights on how the definition of “communities” affects how communities experience carbon market initiatives from a human rights perspective. Followed by a discussion.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Ms. Emily Wilkinson
e.wilkinson@odi.org
+44 785 2135324
Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)
Ms. Christine Anderson
christine.anderson@acf.org.au
+61 0 458628133
Earthjustice
Mr. Ramin Pejan
rpejan@earthjustice.org
+1 949 2739275
University of Melbourne
Ms. Jacqueline Peel
j.peel@unimelb.edu.au
+61 0 408077793
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Advancing the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change: film screening and panel
This film premiere and panel discussion with frontline voices and experts will explore how Pacific and Indigenous communities and young people are translating growing legal momentum into real-world accountability.
Speakers: H.E. Minister Ralph Regenvanu, Government of Vanuatu
Dr Emily Wilkinson, ODI Global
Sarah Howard, Twenty Twenty Studios
Indigenous and youth voices from Australia: Latisha Francis, Pam Francis, Sama Youhana, Rikki Dank
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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Institute of Environmental Well (IBAM)
Mr. Thiago Metzker
thiago@bemambiental.org.br
+55 31 984741320
Cuba
Mr. Michael Hernández Duarte
kkichaelduarte@gmail.com
+53 53 59032748
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From GGA to Local Action: Measuring Climate Readiness for Cities, Infrastructure and Water
Instituto Bem Ambiental (IBAM), through the Brazilian Resilient Cities Network, presents a method translating the Belém Adaptation Indicators to municipal action. Evidence from five pilot cities tests whether plans and investments became operational readiness for extreme climate events.
Speakers: Thiago Metzker e Sergio Myssior (Instituto Bem Ambiental/Brazilian Resilient Cities Network); Global South woman mayor; adaptation-finance leader; Urban-climate scientist; Youth urban leader.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Peace Boat Disaster Relief Volunteer Center (PBV)
Ms. Karen Halllows
karen@peaceboat.gr.jp
+44 7804 761389
IndyACT-The League of Independent Activists (IndyACT)
Ms. Hala Kilani
halakilani@yahoo.com
+961 3 567928
Transnational Institute (TNI)
Mr. Nick Buxton
nick@tni.org
+31 20 6626608
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
Ms. Katrin Geyer
katrin.geyer@wilpf.org
+44 7708 305250
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Cooperation over Conflict: Feminist Pathways to Advance the Belém Mission to 1.5
How can cooperation and peace strengthen climate action? Linking military emissions and armed conflict climate impacts with equitable public spending and locally led peacebuilding, this event brings evidence and experience together to strengthen resilience and implementation for Belém Mission to 1.5
Speakers: A women-led panel of researchers, advocates and frontline practitioners will bring diverse geographical perspectives and expertise in military emissions, peacebuilding, energy justice and community resilience. Speakers will combine research, policy analysis and lived experience.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
Ms. Ylenia Bursich
ylenia.bursich@greenpeace.org
+31 6 46197332
ClientEarth (CE)
Ms. Andrea Lee
alee@clientearth.org
+44 207 383057
Environmental Defence Canada Inc.
Ms. Julia Levin
jlevin@environmentaldefence.ca
+1 819 3284352
WWF (WWF)
Ms. Mandy Woods
mwoods@wwfint.org
+31 6 54210655
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Accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels: Accountability through the courts
This event will spotlight how landmark climate legal rulings and advances in climate attribution science strengthen governments' abilities to deliver a Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels and recover money to fund the transition through holding the fossil fuel industry accountable.
Speakers: Presentations from representatives of Vanuatu Government Climate Change Minister, impacted communities, Greenpeace, ClientEarth, and other organisations to be announced. Equitable representations of speakers with Global South given a preference.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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Power Shift Africa (PSA)
Mr. Fredrick Otieno Awino
fotieno@powershiftafrica.org
+254 717 511986
HEDA Resource Centre (HEDA)
Mr. Mayowa Shobo
shobomayowa05@gmail.com
+234 810 2619637
Robert Bosch Foundation
Ms. Christiana Oragbade
christiana.oragbade@bosch-stiftung.de
+49 152 59283584
Support Humanity Cameroon (SUHUCAM)
Mr. Sunday Geofrey Mbafoambe
sundayjeff09@gmail.com
+237 0 2376744184
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Adaptation sovereignty: Financing a Just Transition for Adaptation in Africa
This event reframes adaptation from technical fix to systemic transformation, applying recognitional, procedural, distributive and restorative justice to advance African-led pathways, knowledge equity and grant-based finance.
Speakers: Moderator: Africa Policy Researcher.
Panel: African Adaptation Negotiation lead (TBC); Indigenous knowledge holder (East Africa); Locally led adaptation practitioner; African climate finance economist; youth climate justice advocate/negotiator; and Global North climate ministry respondent.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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Instituto Regenera
Mr. Fabricio Muriana
fabricio@institutoregenera.org.br
+55 11 976056457
Biovision - Foundation for Ecological Development (BV)
Mr. John Garcia Ulloa
j.garcia@biovision.ch
+41 78 9165777
Food of Tomorrow Institute
Ms. Juliana Tangari
juliana@comidadoamanha.org
+55 21 998195941
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National Agroecology Strategies: Brazil, Türkiye and Africa Towards COP31 Implementation
How can National Agroecology Strategies accelerate COP implementation? Governments from Brazil, Türkiye and Africa, with civil society, will discuss policy design, food procurement and sustainable food systems, building on the legacy of COP30 and advancing cooperation toward COP31.
Speakers: Francine Xavier; Fabrício Muriana; Oliver Oliveros; Mr. Ahmet Sami (COP31 Türkiye Logistics); Lilian Rahal (Brazil Ministry of Social Development); Appointed African member of AeC. Focus: national agroecology strategies and implementation.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Ms. Nadia Zaidi
nzaidi@unicef.org
+91 97 60691204
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Integrated Responses to Non-Economic Loss and Damage: A Focus on Children and Young People
Climate shocks cause cascading economic and non-economic loss and damage across health and wellbeing, education, nutrition, protection, and culture. This event will highlight gender-responsive and disability-inclusive Loss and Damage responses that centre children’s rights, voices and priorities.
Speakers: UNICEF Director, UNFPA Director, UNEP-CCC Director, UNESCO, Government representative Iraq, Santiago Network Director, Director of FRLD, UCL Grand Challenges, Loss & Damage Collaboration, CBM Global, child/youth representative, Climate Artist, Climate Justice Resilience Fund, SIDS Representative
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Ms. Sharon London
s.london@fsc.org
+1 206 7303795
FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF)
Ms. Kalea Adrienne Aquino
k.aquino@fsc.org
+63 947 7793860
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Closing the Forest Finance Gap: Scaling Investment in Forest Landscapes
Forests are essential for climate, biodiversity and economic stability, yet remain dangerously underfunded. Join governments, Indigenous Peoples, investors and forest leaders to explore practical approaches for mobilizing finance and scaling high-integrity forest landscapes worldwide.
Speakers: FSC (forest finance and certification)
African government representative, FSC's Zámba Heritage Initiative
Australian government representative
WWF (Forests Forward / landscape finance)
GEF or other finance mechanism
Indigenous Peoples representative
Investor of nature-based solutions
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Ms. Sung-Ah Kyun
KyunS@ebrd.com
+44 0 7741240337
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Mr. Xing Zhang
xing.zhang@aiib.org
+86 10 83580638
Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB)
Mr. Alexandru Zamsa
azamsa@bstdb.org
+30 231 290537
KfW
Mr. Alexander von Kap-herr
alexander.kap-herr@kfw.de
+49 174 2430361
OPEC Fund for International Development
Mr. Musaed Alsaleh
m.alsaleh@opecfund.org
+43 664 93238665
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Mobilizing Finance for Country-Led Climate Action
This event will highlight country and MDB partnerships in translating climate ambitions into competitive and resilient investment opportunities, mobilising finance, accelerating implementation and delivering measurable outcomes.
Speakers: Country representatives, MDBs, institutional partners, private sector representatives and CSOs.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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Climate Generation
Mr. Samuel Rubin
impact@samuelrubin.net
+1 626 2539265
Art of Change 21
Ms. Alice Audouin
alice.audouin@gmail.com
+33 6 63542179
Climate Live
Mr. Tafadzwa Chando
tafadzwa@climatelive.org
+32 0 466051456
Doc Society Limited
Ms. Emily Wanja
wanja@docsociety.org
+254 722 231801
Julie's Bicycle
Ms. Imogen Cripps
imogen.cripps@juliesbicycle.org
+44 7503 257177
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Launching the Culture Global Stocktake: A Roadmap for GST2
Built through a groundbreaking global coalition and hundreds of consultations, the first Culture Global Stocktake will launch at COP31 opening the road to GST2 with a practical roadmap to embed culture and heritage across mitigation, adaptation, finance, loss and damage, ACE and just transition.
Speakers: HRH Dana Firas, Jordanian Princess & UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Nayef Al-Fayez, UNESCO Culture ADG
Marcele Oliveira & Sally Higgins, COP30-31 Youth Climate Champions
Tuğba Dinçbaş, COP31 Action Agenda
Alison Tickell, Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action
Aleyna Tilki, Turkish singer
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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Council of Europe (COE)
Ms. Nino Latsabidze
nino.latsabidze@coe.int
+33 6 87966631
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Ms. Lien Vandamme
lvandamme@ciel.org
+41 22 5967913
European Youth Forum (YFJ)
Ms. Assia Oulkadi
assia.oulkadi@youthforum.org
+32 4 95492588
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Right to a Healthy Environment: A European Contribution to Global Climate Justice
The event will explore how a future Council of Europe Convention on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment could serve as an innovative regional instrument to enhance climate ambition, strengthen resilience, promote environmental democracy and contribute to global climate justice
Speakers: Mr Rafael Benitez, Director of Social Rights, Health and Environment, CoE, Mr Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the CoE (tbc), Ms Petra Bayr, President of the PACE of the CoE (tbc), Representative of a member State, UN Special Rapporteur, NGO representative, Youth Representative
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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European University Institute (EUI)
Ms. Lea Heinrich
fsrclimate@eui.eu
+39 353 4602722
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
Ms. Agustina Cundari
cundari@ieta.org
+54 911 58233001
Oeko-Institut e.V. Institute for Applied Ecology
Mr. Lambert Schneider
l.schneider@oeko.de
+49 160 5333352
Tsinghua University, Global Climate Change Institute (GCCI)
Ms. Alun Gu
gal@tsinghua.edu.cn
+86 10 62794098
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International Carbon Credits, ETSs, and Climate Finance: Substitutes or Complements?
As development assistance stagnates, can high-integrity carbon credits and ETSs help finance sustainable development in the Global South? This session will assess opportunities, risks and governance needs, and whether carbon markets should complement rather than replace public finance.
Speakers: Sevil Acar (Boğaziçi University, tbc), Simone Borghesi (EUI), Agustina Cundari (IETA, tbc), Stefano De Clara (ICAP), Jos Delbeke (EUI), Bianca Gichangi (Nuera Climate, tbc), Lambert Schneider (Oeko-Institut), Beatriz Yordi (European Commission, tbc), Xiliang Zhang (Tsinghua University)
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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Tebtebba Foundation
Ms. Helen Magata
helenmagata@gmail.com
+63 74 4447703
Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development (CIPRED)
Ms. Sharana Sherpa
info@cipred.org.np
+977 1 9849035607
International Alliance of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests (IAITPTF)
Ms. Lucy Mulenkei
internationalalliancetropicalf@gmail.com
+254 200 722614914
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From Policy to Implementation: Securing Access of Indigenous Peoples to the Green Climate Fund
Empowering Indigenous Peoples to access and lead in climate finance is essential for effective sustainable climate change solutions. This side event explores how to overcome structural barriers, ensure equitable access of Indigenous Peoples to the Green Climate Fund.
Speakers: Tebtebba
Green Climate Fund
GCF Accredited Entity
GCF CSO active observer
GCF board member
Julian Cho Society
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
Ms. Gabriela Savian
gabriela.savian@ipam.org.br
+55 61 996854938
Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC)
Ms. Eleonora Fasan
eleonora.fasan@forourclimate.org
+39 366 5902486
Woodwell Climate Research Center
Mr. Matti Goldberg
mgoldberg@woodwellclimate.org
+1 906 2533590
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From Recognition to Implementation: A Roadmap for Forests as Global Infrastructure
Despite their strategic importance, forests remain underrepresented in climate agreements and global financial architecture. This event will discuss pathways toward a roadmap to elevate forests as global infrastructure, strengthening Global South leadership, finance, governance and accountability.
Speakers: André Guimarães IPAM:forests as global infrastructure; Ludmila Ratis IPAM/Woodwell: science for roadmap; Frances Seymour Woodwell:standing forests value; Marihel Parda Winda SFOC:green transition risks; COP30 & COP31 Presidencies:implementation and policies; Mithika Mwenda PACJA:climate justice TBD
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Ms. Milena Gonzalez Vasquez
mgonzalezvasquez@thegef.org
+1 202 2438121
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GEF-9: Turning global ambition into meaningful impact
As the world confronts accelerating environmental crises, GEF-9 marks a pivotal moment for global environmental finance with renewed ambition for climate, nature, and people. Join us to explore the new strategy, discover funding opportunities across the GEF family of funds, and meet the incoming CEO
Speakers: New GEF CEO, two Ministers of developing countries, and high-level representatives from COP Presidency, MEA Secretaries
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Mr. Luiz Fernando Krieger Merico
luiz.krieger@un.org
+56 9 97514507
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Curbing emissions by preventing and reducing single-use plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The event aims to strengthen the capacity of public officials to design, interpret, implement, and evaluate legal frameworks and public policies related to the reduction and management of single-use plastics in line with international standards and adapted to Latin America and the Caribbean.
Speakers: ECLAC; German Cooperation; UNEP/ROLAC; Oko-Institut - Germany; Chile
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
Ms. Carolina Casotti Duque de Barbara Crittin
c.crittin@ganhri.org
+41 78 6692676
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI)
Ms. Windi Arini
windi.arini@rwi.lu.se
+62 812 86956023
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Advancing Rights-Based Climate Action and Climate Justice:The Unique Role of National Human Rights
This event will examine how National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) contribute to climate
action that is inclusive, accountable, and firmly grounded in human rights.
Speakers: Speakers include National Human Rights institutions from all regions,GANHRI chairperson Amina Bouayach, UN and academia experts.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Indigenous Educational Network of Turtle Island (IENTI/IEN) (IEN)
Mr. Alberto Saldamando
alberto@ienearth.org
+1 415 6569198
Environmental Research and Development Alternatives (ERDA)
Mr. Md. Monir Hossain Chowdhury
erda.dhaka@gmail.com
+880 1711 862783
Rainforest Action Network (RAN)
Ms. Aditi Sen
aditi@ran.org
+1 202 3618717
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States propose false solutions that actively perpetuate the climate crisis
REDD+, sustainable forest management, carbon markets, geoengineering, critical minerals and climate-smart agriculture distract from the root causes of climate change, allowing polluters to keep on polluting, while Indigenous Peoples face violent dispossession, land loss and cultural genocide.
Speakers: Chief Ninewa, Tom Goldtooth, Maina Vakafua, Talia Boyd, Adrienne Blatchford, Pratima Gurung, Alberto Saldamando, Mary Lyons
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Manila Observatory (MO)
Ms. Mia Niña Maria Catipon
mcatipon@observatory.ph
+63 1108 6391753002
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Ms. Jecel Censoro
jecel.censoro@newcastle.ac.uk
+44 7862 754696
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Mobilising Climate Finance for a Just and Inclusive Transition in the ASEAN: A High-Level Dialogue
This event will delve into country experiences in financing a Just Transition in Southeast Asia. It aligns with the primary theme on Unleashing Enablers and Accelerators and several secondary themes, specifically climate finance and just transition.
Speakers: The event will feature key findings from an report on Southeast Asian countries, followed by a panel including the Philippine government, as the ASEAN Chairship, with other ASEAN representatives from Timor-Leste, Brunei, and Lao PDR who can speak to national and sub-national experiences.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
Ms. Pooja Dave
pdave@climatenetwork.org
+1 437 9888204
ActionAid International Foundation
Ms. Teresa Anderson
teresa.anderson@actionaid.org
+44 7984 932655
CARE International (CI)
Ms. Marlene Achoki
marlene.achoki@care.org
+254 20 725564577
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Adaptation cannot wait:Financing climate resilience and just transition for vulnerable communities.
Lack of adaptation leaves communities vulnerable to escalating impacts.This event unpacks the nexus between grant-based finance for adaptation, energy transition, and just transition pathways to address the barriers to implementation and what is needed for communities to survive and thrive.
Speakers: Speakers will include decision-makers from developing and developed countries, negotiators, civil society experts on adaptation, just transition and climate finance - including representative voices from the global south
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF)
Mr. David Olatunji
david.ascif@gmail.com
+234 802 2364152
Conservative Environment Network (CEN)
Mr. John Flesher
john@cen.uk.com
+44 0 7769153330
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Mr. David Rogers
david.rogers@wrap.ngo
+44 7835 411249
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Powering the Circular City: Waste and Urban Infrastructure
This event weaves two core themes of Türkiye's COP31 Presidency: circularity and zero waste and building climate-resilient cities. This session will take Abuja and Casablanca as case studies of when waste and urban infrastructure planning are treated as a single climate and energy challenge.
Speakers: David Olatunji President, (ASCIF), Catherine David (CEO WRAP), Bruno-Frédéric Baudouin (CEO Kanadevia Inova), Akinwale Olanike (Co-Founder ATLSF)
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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Casa Socio-Environmental Fund (Casa Fund)
Ms. Cristina Orpheo
cristinaorpheo@casa.org.br
+55 11 973670666
Grupo de Trabalho Amazonico (GTA)
Ms. Cristina Orpheo
direcao@casa.org.br
+55 11 973670666
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From Standing Forests to the New Economy: Local Financing for an Economy Centered on People and Fore
The panel explores actions centered on people, communities, territories and nature that go beyond decarbonization.This transition requires transforming food, energy, health, and investment systems while ensuring climate finance reaches those already leading impactful solutions on the ground.
Speakers: Moderators
Juliana Tinoco
Alianza Fondos del Sur / Socio-Environmental Funds of the Global South
Jonathas Azevedo
Rede Comuá - Comua Philanthropy Network for Social Justice
Panelists
Maria Amália Souza – Fundo Casa Socioambiental (Brazil)
Representative from the Congo Basin (TBC)
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Ms. Ilaria Gallo
igallo@wmo.int
+41 0 763095846
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Reading the Climate Signal: El Niño, Extreme Events and the Science Behind the Headline
As a potentially strong El Niño develops, WMO and UN partners showcase how authoritative climate science and operational services – from ENSO monitoring and prediction to early warnings and applications for food security, humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction – enable timely decisions.
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from WMO, GOOS/GCOS/SOFF, WCRP, NMHS from an El Niño-affected SIDS/LDCs, CREWS, FAO (Mr. Kaveh Zahedi), WFP (Mr. Richard Choularton), OCHA, UNDRR, ITU and PAHO/WHO, addressing climate impacts, preparedness, and early action. Gender/nationality to be confirmed.
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Tuesday,
10 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Chinese Renewable Energy Industry Association (CREIA)
Ms. LISHA LU
lulisha@creia.net
+86 138 10035665
ClimaInfo Institute
Ms. Renata Ribeiro
renata.ribeiro@climainfo.org.br
+55 55 2197215801
Climate Change Center (CCC)
Ms. Jiwon Choi
info@climatechangecenter.kr
+82 6130 8227664354
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Driving Industrial Decarbonization via Renewable Energy:Technology Deployment and Standard Alignment
Driving industrial decarbonization requires both technology deployment and rule alignment. This session explores green power integration in heavy industries alongside global standards (GHGP, RE100, and CBAM) to enable seamless cross-border recognition of green supply chains.
Speakers: China's Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin, Director-General of IRENA Francesco La Camera, Executive Director of the China Energy Research Society Li Junfeng, CEO of TCG Helen Clarkson, and high level representatives from CATL, Shandong Weiqiao, GIZ, IETA, SGS,TÜV and WRI
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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Kazakhstan
Ms. Saule Sabiyeva
josefina.kz@mail.ru
+1 0 7702527989
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
Ms. Oxana Kravtsova
okravtsova@carececo.org
+7 705 1056285
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Side-event Towards More Coherent Global Water Governance for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
- examining water as a central component of climate adaptation and resilience within the implementation phase of the Paris Agreement
Speakers: - Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other Central Asia countries
- Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
- UN-Water/the 2026 United Nations Water Conference process
- UN entity working on water, water, climate adaptation and resilience
- Senegal, UAE
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Ms. Jasdeep Randhawa
ocean@unfccc.int
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From Dialogue to Delivery: Implementing Ocean Ambition through COP31 Dialogue
Convened by the co-facilitators of the 2026 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue (“Dialogue”), this special event will discuss the key messages of the Dialogue and explore how its topics and outcomes can inform relevant COP31 outcomes, and advance ocean action from ambition to implementation.
Speakers: Co-facilitators of the 2026 Ocean Dialogue, Parties and observers. Full agenda will be made available at this webpage:https://unfccc.int/topics/ocean#Ocean-dialogues-at-sessions-of-the-COP
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Ms. Liva Kaugure
Liva.Kaugure@fao.org
+39 6 57051
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Scaling climate finance for resilient agrifood systems facing extreme heat and El Niño-related shock
Scaling climate finance for agrifood systems is essential to strengthen resilience to extreme heat and climate shocks. This event will explore investment opportunities, innovative financing, and partnerships to accelerate adaptation, food security and sustainable development.
Speakers: FAO, Australia, Türkiye, Kenya and Germany, alongside senior representatives from the African Development Bank, World Bank, African Center for Biodiversity and Olam International.
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Mr. Benjamin Schachter
benjamin.schachter@un.org
+41 78 7445488
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Climate action and the right to science: implications for just transition, the GST, NDCs, and more
This event will explore the centrality of the right to benefit from science and its application to effective climate action. It will examine the latest climate science affirming the effectiveness of a human rights-based approach and how science should inform the GST, BTRs and just transition.
Speakers: A diverse range of speakers representing UN organisations, scientific institutions, States and key elements of the environmental justice movement will be considered. Gender and geographic balance and experiential diversity will be prioritised.
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Purple
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The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)
Ms. Leah Mainwaring
lmainwaring@cafod.org.uk
+44 7908 853263
Caritas Internationalis (CI)
Ms. Musamba Mubanga-Mtonga
mubanga@caritas.va
+39 338 5706639
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS)
Ms. Gina Castillo Paladines
gina.castillo@crs.org
+1 857 2225703
Institute of Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC)
Ms. Rowena Crispina Soriaga
rowenasoriaga@essc.org.ph
+63 918 9359531
Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF)
Mr. Ben Wilson
bwilson@sciaf.org.uk
+44 7586 352531
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Keep the faith: Putting ethics at the heart of the green transition
This interfaith event will reflect on Just Transition as a moral responsibility, emphasizing that climate action must go beyond technological and economic transitions to foster low-carbon and climate-resilient societies that are fair, inclusive, and grounded in human dignity.
Speakers: Caritas Internationalis
Holy See – Keynote Address
Caritas local Voice (Caritas Türkiye or Caritas Australia)
Faith Actor Representative (Other Faith Tradition)
Party from the Global South.
Party from the Global North
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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Natural Justice
Ms. Katherine Robinson
katherine@naturaljustice.org
+27 27 762276517
Center for Environmental Concerns - Philippines Inc. (CEC)
Ms. Lia Mai Alonzo
lia@cecphils.org
+63 909 7273371
Civicus World Alliance for Citizen Participation (Civicus)
Mr. Paul Mulindwa
paul.mulindwa@civicus.org
+27 71 1602817
Fédération Internationale des Ligues des Droits de l'Homme (FIDH)
Mr. Hugo Gabbero
hgabbero@fidh.org
+33 0 648059393
Global Witness
Ms. Gabriella Bianchini
gbianchini@globalwitness.org
+55 11 972809473
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)
Mr. Nikhil Dutta
ndutta@icnl.org
+1 614 5078762
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Closing the Gap: environmental defenders’ recognition, participation & protection in climate action
Environmental defenders make critical contributions to climate action; however, they are invisible in the formal structures of climate policy. This event will issue a call to promote coordinated action on the recognition, protection, and participation of defenders in climate policy processes.
Speakers: Environmental human rights defenders, civil society representatives, foundations representatives, state representatives
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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University of Oxford
Ms. Jessica Newberry Le Vay
jessica.newberrylevay@psych.ox.ac.uk
+44 7913 466309
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mr. Gabriel Twose
gtwose@apa.org
+1 757 7840074
George Mason University
Ms. Julianna Gwiszcz
Jgwiszcz@gmu.edu
+1 267 5673395
Nadam Foundation
Mr. Sri Hari Govind Kaliapuram Narendrakumar
srihari17govind@gmail.com
+91 0 8056339031
Prasiddhi Environment and Social Welfare Society
Ms. Prasiddhi Singh
pesws@outlook.com
+91 0 9004050897
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Child and Youth Minds, Brains, and Resilience in a Changing Climate: Evidence to Action
Climate change is reshaping children and young people’s development, brains and mental health. We outline how integrated action, intergenerational justice and meaningful participation across systems (e.g., health, education) can protect brains and minds and strengthen youth resilience.
Speakers: Prasiddhi Singh, Prasiddhi Forest Foundation; Srihari Govind, Nadam Foundation; Chemba Raghavan, UNICEF; Nick Ireland, Save The Children; Oxford University rep; Meltem Avci-Werning, APA; Alessandro Massazza, UGMH; Selin Tanyeri, Turkiye MoH; Julianna Gwiszcz, George Mason; Burcin Ikiz, Stanford
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Fundación Sustentabilidad sin Fronteras (SSF)
Mr. Mariano Villares
marianov@sustentabilidadsf.org.ar
+54 11 30595592
Asociación Civil Jovenes por el Clima
Mr. Bruno Sirote
brunosirote@jovenesporelclima.org.ar
+54 9221 3586504
Unión de Industriales para Saneamiento Cuencas Matanza Riachuelo y Reconquista (UISCUMARR)
Mr. Ernesto Echeverría
marianov25@hotmail.com
+54 11 30595592
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A New Generation Leading Climate Adaptation in Latin America
The Latin American Coalition for Climate Action (CLAAC) presents RISE LATAM, a youth- and community-led initiative mapping successful climate adaptation across 12 communities in six countries and strengthening young people’s role as technical experts and institutional bridge-builders.
Speakers: Representatives from seven Latin American civil society organizations—Uno.Cinco (Chile), JOCA and Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras (Argentina), Nuestro Futuro (Mexico), Climalab (Colombia), Palmares Lab (Brazil), and Sustenta Honduras (Honduras)—are participating in this initiative, collectively repres
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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York University
Ms. Idil Boran
iboran@yorku.ca
+1 416 5229609
German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Mr. Tim Moeschl
tim.moeschl@idos-research.de
+49 228 94927229
Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration (GVTC)
Mr. Fidele Ruzigandekwe
fruzigandekwe@greatervirunga.org
+250 788 300912
Instituto Andino de Montaña (IDM)
Ms. Julia Klein
julia.klein@colostate.edu
+1 970 2141358
University of Nijmegen (RU)
Mr. Man-san Chan
sander.chan@ru.nl
+31 6 48736535
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High-Integrity Climate Action for Climate, Nature & People: From Local Action to Global Impact
High-integrity climate action should benefit nature and people, respond to local priorities and accelerate low-carbon, sustainable transformations. Drawing on action across Africa, Latin America and Türkiye, the event examines contributions to the Global Climate Action Agenda and South leadership.
Speakers: Speakers from York University, ACHIEVE/Radboud University/CoAct, Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration, Instituto Andino de Montaña, German Institute of Development and Sustainability, Africa Research and Impact Network, CATIE, NGO from Türkiye (TBC)
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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Plataforma CIPÓ (CIPÓ)
Ms. Beatriz Mattos
beatriz@plataformacipo.org
+55 21 981166790
Brazilian Climate Center (CBC)
Mr. William Wills
william.wills@centrobrasilnoclima.org
+55 21 998719827
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
Ms. Jennifer Huang
huangj@c2es.org
+1 703 4160638
Climate of Politics
Ms. Beatriz Pagy
beatriz@climadepolitica.org
+55 11 998438648
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI)
Ms. Anna Perez Catala
anna.perezcatala@iddri.org
+34 619 619389442
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
Mr. Wolfgang Obergassel
wolfgang.obergassel@wupperinst.org
+49 202 2492149
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The Road to the Second Global Stocktake (GST2)
COP31 launches GST2 in an entirely different context than GST1. This event explores lessons learned and how GST2 can strengthen int’l cooperation, climate action and support for implementation. Speakers will share examples and examine progress and outcomes that can ensure an ambitious, equitable GST
Speakers: IDDRI
Plataforma CIPÓ
C2ES
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Human Environmental Association for Development (HEAD)
Ms. Marie Therese Merhej Seif
mtseif4@gmail.com
+961 3 814370
Arab Office for Youth and Environment - AOYE (AOYE)
Ms. Sara Ghanem
ghada_ahmadein@yahoo.com
+2 2 1001437405
Friends of the Environment Fighting Climate Change (FOTEFICC)
Ms. Malkia John
malkia@sautisalama.org
+254 2 2547256681
Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS)
Mr. Yousef Alramzi
yousef_alramzi@outlook.com
+965 9446 9056
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Women at the Frontline of Climate Action: From Local Leadership to Global Climate Solutions
This event highlights women’s leadership in advancing climate solutions from local to global action. It showcases gender-responsive approaches, climate justice, resilience, nature-based solutions, and partnerships that empower women and communities to accelerate climate action.
Speakers: Representatives from Women's Major Group (WMG), UNEP Major Groups and Stakeholders (MGS), RAED – Arab Network for Environment and Development, Global South NGO Platform (GSNP), and Global Network of Civil Society Organizations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR).
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (AIDESEP)
Mr. Esteban Morales
ethien27@hotmail.com
+51 1 969134774
Cultural Survival, Inc. (CS)
Ms. Marita Calderón
marita.calderon@cs.org
+49 1 1522722753
Organización Regional de la Asociación Inter-Étnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana Ucayali (ORAU)
Ms. Sonia Romero Jauja
ynalemrom96@gmail.com
+51 1 973651656
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Indigenous-Led Climate Solutions for Protecting the Amazon
AIDESEP and ORAU protect over 20 million hectares of the Peruvian Amazon through Indigenous-led climate solutions, while Cultural Survival stands with the A'uwẽ Xavante resisting the FICO railway. These experiences show Indigenous stewardship is essential for climate, biodiversity, and justice.
Speakers: Indigenous leaders, Government representatives, International cooperation partners
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Mr. Peter Oksen
peter.oksen@wipo.int
+33 7 88248780
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Fighting climate-induced ecosystem decline with innovation and technology
UN organizations are involved in developing, identifying and promoting innovation and technology as part of the solutions to combat climate change. The event will launch the 5th edition of the WIPO Green Technology Book on ecosystem restoration technologies, with insights from several UN partners.
Speakers: WIPO:Nompumelelo Obokoh & Peter Oksen CTCN:Ariesta Ningrum ASRT:Mamdouh Moawed TEC:Pedro Ivo Ferraz da Silva CBD:Tristan Tyrell UNCCD:tbd WMO:tbd FAO Office of Innovation:tbd Turkish Patent and Trademark Office:tdb 3-4 Technology companies
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Ms. Helena de Jong
hdejong@iom.int
+41 78 2168577
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Ms. Michelle Yonetani
yonetani@unhcr.org
+41 79 8644552
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No place like home: What happens if your home can no longer sustain safe and dignified life?
Climate change is challenging people's ability to safely remain where they live. Through personal stories, this event discusses why migration, displacement and planned relocation should be central to climate action and finance, and how human mobility can strengthen resilience.
Speakers: Ms Amy Pope, Director General, IOM, Mr. Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, 2 youth representatives, 2 government representatives,
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)
Ms. Mehwish Durani
mehwish.durani@comsats.org
+92 300 8582064
Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Ms. Fatouma Hanini
fatouma.hanini@rcreee.org
+20 10 65439729
The Administrative Center for China's Agenda 21 (ACCA 21)
Ms. Jiayan Liu
liujy@acca21.org.cn
+86 10 1861813484
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OPERATIONALIZING THE BELÉM TIP THROUGH SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION APPROACH AND TECHNOLOGY DIFFUSION
COMSATS, RCREEE, ACCA21, ICESCO & IOFS propose that implementation modalities of Belém TIP be built on a South-South technology diffusion chain that transforms developing countries' technology needs into deployable, locally owned, climate-resilient agricultural solutions for sustainable development.
Speakers: Amb Nafees Zakaria, ED COMSATS; Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, DG ICESCO; Amb Berik Aryn, DG IOFS; Moderator: Dr. Fahman Fathurrahman, ICESCO; Mr. Mehmet Aslan, President of TEYDEB, TÜBİTAK; Ms. Nadia Chioukh, RCREEE; Mahmoud Fathallah, League of Arab States; Mike Hayes, KPMG, Hassan Amin, Acwa Power;
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Mr. Anil Mishra
a.mishra@unesco.org
+33 0 145682375
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Science in Action: Science for Sustainable Development and the Cryosphere
Accelerating cryosphere change is affecting water and food security, ecosystems, cultural heritage and livelihoods, while contributing to sea-level rise and loss and damage. The event explores pathways towards translating scientific knowledge into the adaptation and practical climate action.
Speakers: Assistant Director General for Sciences, UNESCO
WMO (tbc)
IAEA (tbc)
UNU (tbc)
High level speaker (government representative, tbc)
Representative indigenous community (tbc)
Representative youth (tbc)
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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Arapyaú Institute
Ms. Bruna Mattos
internacionalclima@arapyau.org.br
+55 11 974895207
Brazilian Coalition on Climate, Forests and Agriculture Support Institute
Mr. Iuri Cardoso
iuri@coalizaobrasil.org
+55 11 948456409
Brazilian Tree Industry (Iba)
Mr. Adriano Tonaco
adriano.scarpa@iba.org
+55 31 992000501
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The Leading Role of Brazilian Forests in the Global Climate Agenda
Brazil, a global forest powerhouse, holds ~500M hectares of forests. This panel explores how these forest continuum lead climate solutions— from carbon storage and “flying rivers” to biodiversity —while advancing the forest areas through robust policies and innovation.
Speakers: Roberto Waack (Arapyaú Institute); Monique Ferreira (Chief of Staff, COP30 Presidency); Ambassador José Carlos da Fonseca Júnior (Brazilian Tree Industry – IBÁ); Marcelo Furtado (Itaúsa Institute); Rachel Biderman (Conservation International)
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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United Republic of Tanzania
Ms. Evansia Shirima
evansiashirima@gmail.com
+255 752 226211
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
Mr. Tamojit Chatterjee
tamojitc@unops.org
+43 676 6501067
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Advancing Tanzania Energy Transition and Clean Cooking in Schools and Health facilities
The COP31 side event highlights Tanzania's Energy Transition and Investment Plan by scaling clean cooking in schools and health facilities through partnerships, innovative financing, and integrated planning for a just energy transition
Speakers: H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania
Mr.Ajay Banga,President of WB
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of AfDB
Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi, Minister of Energy
Mr. Damilola Ogunbiyi, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General & CEO, SEforALL
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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Global Environmental and Climate Conservation Initiative (GECCI)
Mr. Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid
globalecci@gmail.com
+234 701 4141318
Isha Foundation
Mr. Rico Rau
rico.rau@consciousplanet.org
+91 422 9384928659
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Unlocking Means of Implementation for Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems
Advancing finance, technology, capacity-building, and partnerships to scale climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable land and water management, ecosystem restoration, and youth- and Indigenous-led solutions for food security and implementation of the Paris Agreement and SDGs.
Speakers: Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid (GECCI/NIPPF); Dr. Victor Fodeke (GREENPLINTH AFRICA); Margaret Bondziedu Impraim (YCCGA); Sebastian Pedraza (YPARD Global);
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Mr. Emad Adly
ghada_ahmadein@yahoo.com
+2 2 1001437405
Association pour la Protection de l'Environnement et le Développement Durable de Bizerte (APEDDUB)
Ms. Najoua Bouraoui
najwa_bourawi@yahoo.fr
+216 98 273942
Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum (ESDF)
Mr. Haitham El Yamany
ghada_ahmadein@yahoo.com
+20 2 25161915
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Renewables at Scale: Securing Water and Powering Action
Turning ambition into action at the water-energy nexus. Explore how small-scale renewables power clean water access, purification, and distribution, creating a blueprint for deep community resilience and sustainable resource management in climate-vulnerable regions.
Speakers: Dr. Emad Adly, RAED General Coordinator
Dr. Mahmoud Fathalla, LAS
Global Clean Energy Network
Dr. Mohamed Ftouhi, CSOs Morocco
Dr. Najwa Bourawi, CSOs Tunisia
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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Belize
Ms. Edalmi Pinelo
Edalmi.Pinelo@environment.gov.bz
+501 0 5016369027
STUF United Fund, Inc. (STUF)
Ms. Wan Yu Huang
alice.huang@stuf.ngo
+866 9 983911833
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Advancing Climate Finance Readiness: Expanding Equitable access through Transparency & Partnership
Many countries face barriers to turning climate priorities into finance-ready action despite growing climate finance commitments. This session explores how transparency, partnership, and inclusion can strengthen climate finance readiness while identifying recommendations to improve equitable access.
Speakers: Belize representatives, C0-applicant (NGO)
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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Stichting Clim-Eat
Mr. Dhanush Dinesh
dhanush@clim-eat.org
+31 6 81352849
AgriCord vzw
Ms. Katja Vuori
katja.vuori@agricord.org
+32 473 825410
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
Ms. Sithembile Mwamakamba
smwamakamba@fanrpan.org
+27 82 7991382
Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU)
Mr. ISHMAEL SUNGA
ceo@sacau.org
+27 12 6440808
Stichting Wageningen Research (WR)
Mr. Jelle Maas
jelle.maas@wur.nl
+31 6 57777930
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Agri-food systems under climate change: incentives for affordable, healthy, sustainable food
This year's El Niño underscores the need for resilient agri-food systems. Solutions exist that support farmers while advancing mitigation and biodiversity and securing food and nutritional security, but scaling them requires incentives and careful consideration and management of trade-offs.
Speakers: HE Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Former President, Costa Rica; Tshilidzi Madzivhandila, CEO, FANRPAN; Jan Verhagen, WUR; Ishmael Sunga, CEO, SACAU; Leanne Zeppenfeldt, Clim-Eat; Katja Vuori, CEO, Agricord; Orhan Solak, Directorate of Climate Change, Türkiye
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (IGAD-ICPAC)
Mr. george otieno
George.Otieno@igad.int
+254 726 902540
Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
Mr. Marcos Concepcion Raba
marcos.concepcionraba@gndr.org
+44 7 484818753
Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA)
Ms. Kattia Fajardo
kattia.fajardo@iica.int
+506 0 89893668
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Mr. Bradley Hiller
bthiller@isdb.org
+61 0 452357232
University of East Anglia (UEA)
Ms. Caroline King-Okumu
Caroline.M.King@uea.ac.uk
+254 711 917112
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From Cascading Risk to financing climate-resilient returns and Anticipatory Action in Africa
1. Showcase and demonstrate investments that improves climate resilience: Advancement and innovative risk financing and Anticipatory Action
2.Identify investment priorities and opportunities that generate practical recommendations for governments, donors, DFIs
Speakers: Multidisciplinary experts from governments, regional and international organizations, development partners and academia advancing climate resilience, MHEWS and AA. Speakers include DFI, RCCs, FAO, WFP, UNDRR, GCF, Adaptation Fund, AUC, NMHS, humanitarian experts and academia
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Ms. Cindy Xinying Ou
cou@gcfund.org
+82 10 34586484
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Delivering Climate Impact: Lessons from the Frontline
GCF’s COP31 side event will showcase how climate finance delivers real impact on the ground, drawing lessons from developing countries, partners and communities, and highlighting how GCF can strengthen delivery, access and results in its next phase.
Speakers: Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director, GCF;Heads of State/Government and Ministers from developing and contributor countries; GCF accredited entities and country partners.
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Climate Action Network - Europe (CAN - Europe)
Mr. James Trinder
james.trinder@caneurope.org
+44 7701 80716
Climate Action Network South-East Asia (CANSEA)
Mr. Nithiyananthan Nesadurai
nithiya@pc.jaring.asia
+60 17 7079313
Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit Ltd (ECIU)
Mr. Gareth Redmond-King
Gareth.Redmond-King@eciu.net
+44 7971 9558
University of North Carolina (UNC)
Ms. Angel Hsu
angel.hsu@unc.edu
+1 864 3543499
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Advancing fossil-fuel phase out as a matter of climate justice
Linking to ongoing discussions under the COP30-mandated roadmap and the Santa Marta process, the side event will consider key parameters for advancing the phase-out of fossil fuels in a just transition, and discuss implications for COP31 outcomes.
Speakers: Speakers will bring perspectives from across world regions on country contributions to the COP30-mandated roadmap (including the need for an EU fossil fuel phase-out framework)
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Child Rights International Network (CRIN) (CRIN)
Ms. Lianne Minasian
lianne@crin.org
+44 0 7769333052
Alana
Ms. Carolina Maciel
carolina.maciel@alana.org.br
+55 21 983536605
Save the Children International
Ms. Patricia Kramarz
patricia.kramarz@savethechildren.de
+49 179 2180536
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Mainstreaming children’s rights across climate policies and actions.
How children's rights & best interests can be a primary consideration in climate negotiations & implementation processes. Building on the expert dialogue on children & climate change, we will explore how to embed child-responsive approaches to participation, education & just transition policies.
Speakers: Children, youth, PYCC, representatives from civil society, UNICEF, UNFCCC, and State Parties.
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Rock Institute for Global Decarbonization Progress (RIGDP)
Ms. YANING LYU
yaning@igdp.cn
+86 10 1821079626
China Environmental Protection Foundation (CEPF)
Ms. Wen Zhang
459750647@qq.com
+86 10 1861403081
Guangdong Low-Carbon Development Promotion Association
Ms. Kangyan Li
gdlc_2026@163.com
+86 20 1814890134
Indonesian Center for Environmental Law Foundation (ICEL)
Ms. Saffanah Rezky Azzahrah
saffa@icel.or.id
+62 21 7262740
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Advancing Global Subnational Climate Action in the Global South: Challenges, Solutions and Practices
The IPCC’s AR7 Special Report on Climate Change and Cities shows that subnational actors play a critical role in advancing climate action. This event will bring together actors from the Global South and beyond, to build alignment, promote greater ambition, and unlock subnational climate action.
Speakers: Senior representatives from leading international and regional think tanks, foundations, financial institutions, academia, local government networks, and other organizations supporting subnational climate action across China, Pakistan, Brazil, other regions of the Global South.
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Conservation International (CI)
Ms. Elise Steenburgh
esteenburgh@conservation.org
+1 240 4474827
Boticário Group Foundation for Nature Protection
Ms. Juliana Ribeiro
ribeiroj@grupoboticario.com.br
+55 41 999146046
Friendship
Mr. Kazi Hoque
kaziamdadul@friendship.ngo
+88 2 1713030124
Rare
Ms. Emily Goodwin
egoodwin@rare.org
+918 863 7974
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Nature as Infrastructure: Scaling Coastal Ecosystem-based Solutions for Adaptation and Loss & Damage
Coastal ecosystems are essential infrastructure for climate resilience. Drawing on programs in the Pacific and North-Brazil Shelf, this panel explores how coastal NbS can address climatic risks through adaptation, as well as support recovery in coastal nations affected by Loss & Damage.
Speakers: ICSI, Brazil Min of Environment, Boticário Foundation, SPC, Rare, CI
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Ms. Levania Santoso
l.santoso@landscapealliance.org
+62 251 8622622
Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC)
Ms. Lekshmi Nair
lekshmis@anrpc.org
+60 32 1611935
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
Mr. Jean-Luc Chotte
jean-luc.chotte@ird.fr
+33 33 788511622
International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
Mr. Ramon Carrillo
oed@itto.int
+81 45 2231110
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Financing Green Growth through Multifunctional Landscapes: Advancing Rio Convention Synergies
The session will examine how integrated landscape approaches can align finance, policy and practice across sustainable forestry, agroforestry and commodity production, delivering mitigation, adaptation, biodiversity, restoration and resilient livelihoods through scalable global and local solutions.
Speakers: CIFOR; IRD; ANRPC; ITTO; GCF; CBD; Country Reps., and Private/Finance investment.
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)
Mr. Stefan Thorsell
st@iwgia.org
+45 53 732842
Association des Femmes Peules et Peuples Autochtones du Tchad (AFPAT)
Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
hindououmar@gmail.com
+33 6 69900169
Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples of the North (CSIPN)
Mr. Rodion Sulyandziga
rodion091966@gmail.com
+7 985 7690899
Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN)
Mr. Tunga Bhadra RAI
tungarai@hotmail.com
+977 985 1069718
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Indigenous Peoples, carbon markets and Article 6 mechanisms: ensuring rights and self-determination
This side event examines how carbon markets and REDD+ affect Indigenous Peoples' rights and territories, focusing on Indigenous women disproportionately affected by climate change. It contrasts market-based approaches with Indigenous worldviews, highlighting Indigenous- and women-led alternatives.
Speakers: Indigenous women leaders and Indigenous representatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including pastoralists, researchers and climate advocates, alongside an Indigenous rights organisation representative and a state party delegate. Interpretation can be offered in English, Spanish and French.
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Ms. Laura Cramer
l.cramer@cgiar.org
+254 715 687380
African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
Ms. Maureen Kabasa
m.kabasa@acts-net.org
+254 724 287610
Angel Support Foundation (ASF)
Ms. Sewuese Mary Kuma
msewuese@gmail.com
+234 802 8469293
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Implementation of climate action in the livestock sector: Nigeria rising to the challenge
Nigeria plans to grow its livestock sector to $72B/yr by 2035. Achieving this amidst climate change while meeting NDC commitments requires a climate-smart plan. This event will demonstrate how Nigeria is coordinating national initiatives and partner support for climate actions in livestock.
Speakers: Alike Peter, Nigeria Federal Ministry of Livestock Development; Helen Teghtegh, Community Links and Human Empowerment Initiative; African Development Bank; Climate and Clean Air Coalition; International Livestock Research Institute; AU-IBAR
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Wednesday,
11 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD Initiative)
Mr. Elohor Freeman Oluowo
hallabigfreeman@gmail.com
+234 80 55303634
Green Club
Mr. Liangyi Chang
changliangyi@gmail.com
+886 235 910218999
International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI Africa)
Mr. Olumide Idowu
climatewednesday@gmail.com
+234 81 33451818
Prime Initiative for Green Development (PIGD)
Mr. Tito Uzomah
primeinitiative4dev@gmail.com
+234 803 2678570
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Fostering local climate actions and solutions through innovative and inclusive traditional knowledge
Local people & communities who are at the center of climate crises are developing climate, food systems and delta solutions including skillsets & Artificial Intelligence in building local resilience & adaptation. That are notably affordable, reliable and scalable for global governance and financing.
Speakers: Amb.Freeman Elohor OLUOWO, Prof. Augustine Arukwe, Prof. Asim Zia, Governor Douye Diri, Olumide Idowu, Tito Uzomah, Hui-Ping Chen, Kung-Yueh Chao, Liangyi Chang, Wakedei Davidson, Community, youth and indigenous peoples, Multilateral Development Bank representatives
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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IBON International Foundation Inc. (IBON)
Mr. Ivan Enrile
ienrile@iboninternational.org
+63 961 5005895
Association of Journalists for Human Rights Skopje (JHR)
Ms. Natasha Dokovska Spirovska
ndokovska@gmail.com
+389 70 277619
Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st)
Ms. Titilope Akosa
titiakosa@gmail.com
+234 802 3047678
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON)
Mr. Vibhuti Joshi
cecoedecon@gmail.com
+91 91 8003093207
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Reimagining trade for an equitable and just transition
Trade is a powerful tool for climate action, but dominant trade policies undermine global mitigation potential, weaken equity and CBDR-RC, and shift the burden onto the Global South. This side event explores barriers and cooperative approaches to make trade work for a just and equitable transition.
Speakers: Speakers will include policy experts, movements and grassroots sectors, and relevant decision makers from Parties and International Organisations.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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International Labour Organization (ILO)
Mr. Adam ADRIEN
justtransition@ilo.org
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Ms. Zoe Brent
zoe.brent@un.org
+33 7 45264171
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Just Transition in action for rights & decent jobs: Energy, food systems & care
This session supports governments, social partners and stakeholders to turn just transition commitments into action, create decent jobs, promote human and labour rights, including in the context of energy, food systems, care economy, among others.
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from member states (including ministries of labour); representatives of International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), International Organisation of Employers (IOE), and WEDO; as well as representatives of UN agencies.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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CBM UK (CBM UK)
Mr. Mark Barrell
markb@cbmuk.org.uk
+44 7530 920535
Carleton University
Ms. Elisabeth Gilmore
elisabeth.gilmore@carleton.ca
+1 412 3529006
CBM Global Disability Inclusion Association
Ms. Mary Keogh
debbie.gallagher@cbm-global.org
+353 86 404869
International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC)
Ms. Angelique HARDY
angelique.hardy@iddcconsortium.net
+32 0 486175239
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Ms. Debora Ley
debbieannley@yahoo.com
+52 55 34422660
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Accessible Climate Finance: From Global Funds to Local Impact
How can climate finance become accessible and inclusive for local communities and marginalised groups? Drawing on new research and case studies, this discussion will explore pathways for disability-inclusive climate finance from global funds to national and local action ensuring equitable impact.
Speakers: Representative organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) from Africa and Asia, multilateral organisations as well as other non-governmental organisations and academics including CBM Global Disability Inclusion, HI, IDDC, NMBU, UNICEF working on disability inclusion & climate
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Purple
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Energies 2050 (Energies 2050)
Mr. STEPHANE POUFFARY
stephane.pouffary@energies2050.org
+33 0 680319189
Climate Institute (CI)
Mr. Nasir Khattak
nkhattak@climate.org
+1 703 5896072
Earth Savers Movement (ESM)
Ms. Russet Dewy Sacayan
dewy.sacayan@yahoo.co.nz
+44 0 7879969962
PeaceLand Foundation
Ms. Lili Qiu
globalaffairs@peaceland.org.cn
+86 0 1331120306
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From Rights to Resilience: Inclusive Climate Solutions for Just and Sustainable Transitions
Exploring how human rights, inclusive governance, innovative climate finance, community-driven solutions, and arts, culture and Indigenous knowledge can accelerate adaptation, resilience and just transitions while turning global commitments into tangible local action.
Speakers: ENERGIES 2050, Earth Savers Movement, The Climate Institute, South-South Cooperation Council, ART'S PLANET, PeaceLand Foundation, GYP and additional representatives from UN entities, governments, Indigenous Peoples, civil society and academia from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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University of California (UC)
Ms. Martha Gutierrez Fontes
gtzfontes@law.ucla.edu
+1 760 8079773
Pronatura Sur, A. C.
Mr. Romeo Dominguez
gcfcoordinacion@pronatura-sur.org
+1 970 8899645
Re:wild
Ms. Ana Maria Gonzalez
amgonzalez@rewild.org
+51 1 969340844
University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder)
Ms. Martha Gutierrez Fontes
martha.gtzfontes@gcftaskforce.org
+1 760 8079773
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Subnational Governments for Biodiversity: Protected Areas as Catalysts for the New Forest Economy
Bringing together subnational governments & partners to exchange experiences on how protected areas can drive biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and foster a new forest economy, showcasing innovative governance and how it works as a platform for territorial development.
Speakers: Gov.Ruiz, Caqueta COL; Gov.Toro, Valle del Cauca COL; Pref.Tiyua Uyunkar, MoronaSantiago ECU; Gov. Gambini, Ucayali PER; GCFtf IPLC Global Cmte; Sec.Mauren Lazaretti, Mato Grosso; Margarita Medina,AAF Perú; Ana Gonzales,Re:wild; Luis Briceño,MRA; María Teresa Vargas, FNB; Rosa M Vidal, Pronatura Sur
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Mr. Andrej Mahecic
amahecic@wmo.int
+41 79 7042459
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IPCC: Progress of the seventh assessment cycle
The event will focus on the progress of the IPCC’s seventh assessment cycle and reports scheduled for publication in 2027 - Special Report on Climate Change and Cities and two methodology reports (SLCF; CDR/CCSUS).
Speakers: IPCC Bureau members
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Philippines, Inc. (GAIA)
Ms. Mariel Vilella Casaus
mariel@no-burn.org
+44 7857 770179
A SEED Europe
Ms. Maria Elena Vilella Casaus
mariel@no-burn.org
+44 7857 770179
Bring Back Green Foundation
Ms. Mariel Vilella Casaus
mariel@no-burn.org
+44 7847 79154
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG)
Mr. Vamsi Sankar Kapilavai
vamsishankar.kapilavai@cag.org.in
+91 44 24354458
Janvikas
Mr. MAHESHKUMAR PANDYA
paryavaranmitra@yahoo.com
+91 79 9714839280
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Implementing Food Loss & Waste Solutions Through Zero Waste and Environmental Justice
Food loss and waste is a major climate opportunity. Through examples from Chile, Indonesia and India, this session explores how community-led zero waste solutions, grounded in environmental justice, reduce methane emissions while strengthening food sovereignty, livelihoods and resilient communities.
Speakers: GAIA Asia; GAIA Zero Waste Cities Program; Global Methane Hub; Fundación Basura (Chile); Gita Pertiwi (Indonesia); Thanal (India); Climate Champions Team / Zero Waste Foundation; other global NGOs.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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Climate Alliance Austria (CAA)
Ms. Silke Lunnebach
s.lunnebach@climatealliance.org
+49 177 4727539
Earthworks
Ms. Jennifer Krill
jkrill@earthworksaction.org
+1 415 3368936
Indigenous Peoples Rights International Inc. (IPRI)
Mr. Raymond de Chavez
rdechavez@outlook.com
+63 917 5072789
Instituto de Ecología y Antropología de Acción (INFOE)
Ms. Elke Falley-Rothkopf
elke@infoe.de
+49 178 1746966
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Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: Indigenous Peoples Shaping a Just Transition
Indigenous Peoples and their territories are key to transitioning away from fossil fuels. The event explores how the Santa Marta Process can strengthen participation, uphold Indigenous rights and territories, and ensure diverse knowledge systems, experiences and solutions shape the transition.
Speakers: Thomas Brose, Executive Director of Climate Alliance
Indigenous Representatives from the Amazon Bassin (COICA and regional/local representatives)
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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UNEP - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Ms. Beata Bienkowska
beata.bienkowska@un.org
+44 0 7438234824
National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Mr. Ioannis Dafnomilis
ioannis.dafnomilis@pbl.nl
+31 6 44194357
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
Ms. Bentje Böer
bboeer@ethz.ch
+41 76 2068673
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Financing What Matters Most: Delivering National Climate Priorities through Transformational Finance
Building on the COP31 position paper by Transformational Finance for Climate Group, this event explores how transformational finance can address structural barriers, mobilise investment at scale, and generate system-wide impacts to support the NCQG, the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap and the Paris Agreement.
Speakers: COP30/31 Leads, government representatives, public development banks (FiCS/IDFC), vertical climate funds (GCF), investors (PRI), commercial banks (UNEP FI), think tanks/CSOs (I4CE). We will ensure gender and geographical diversity.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement (FM6E)
Mr. Ayman Cherkaoui
a.cherkaoui@fm6e.org
+212 6 67287292
Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM)
Ms. Houda Bouchtia
houda.bouchtia@cgem.ma
+212 6 63872529
Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)
Mr. Pramod Kumar Sharma
pramod@fee.global
+45 0 61247086
Uzbekistan
Mr. Aziz Ganiev
a.ganiev@zaminfoundation.ngo
+998 88 3903639
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From Green Schools to Green Careers: A Lifelong Learning Path to Skills and Leadership
After four years of the Greening Education Partnership, this session examines the Green Schools target with quality, framing whole-school transformation as the foundation of lifelong learning from classroom to green skills, negotiator training, and employability, and scaling towards 2030.
Speakers: FEE, UNESCO, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, CGEM, Zamin Foundation, CEE India, FEE Türkiye/TÜRÇEV, ACE National Focal Points, Youth Negotiators Academy, Youth and Teacher representatives, and partners from the Greening Education Partnership.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Asociación La Ruta del Clima
Mr. Adrian Martinez Blanco
Adrian.martinez@larutadelclima.org
+506 0 85610853
Asociación Interamericana para la Defensa del Ambiente (AIDA)
Ms. Florencia Ortuzar
fortuzar@aida-americas.org
+56 9 73353135
Colectivo VientoSur
Mr. Adrian Martinez Blanco
Adrian.martinez@larutadelclima.org
+506 0 85610852
Eco Clean Active Initiative (ECA)
Mr. Goodness Anieno Dickson
goodnessdickson83@gmail.com
+234 85 8160207631
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Climate Reparations Pathways to Justice
Explore pathways of access to justice for frontline communities suffering from loss and damage through climate reparations. The event will explore the politicaldemands, legal narratives and actions needed to ensure that communities can access
climate justice.
Speakers: Experts on loss and damage from different regions.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)
Mr. Avijit Paul
avi@cnrs.org.bd
+88 2 222274127
Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB)
Mr. Imran Kibria
imran@ccdbbd.org
+88 0 1732299181
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Gender-responsive, locally led NbS for frontline resilience in Bangladesh’s Sundarbans catchment
How gender-responsive, locally led mangrove and wetland rehabilitation, using NbS, builds social-ecological resilience among frontline communities in coastal Bangladesh through knowledge co-creation, co-designed actions, multilevel governance, and Bangladesh NAP implementation
Speakers: National and international practitioners: Dr. M. Mokhlesur Rahman-Climate Change Expert/Executive Director, Foezullah Talukder- Climate Change Program Head, Md. Shamsuddoha-Policy Think Tank, Poroma Shome- Manager-GESI & Safeguarding, Avijit Paul-Development & MEL
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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Stichting Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA)
Mr. Sanjay Vashist
sanjay@cansouthasia.net
+91 99100 96125
Vasudha Foundation
Mr. Srinivas Krishnaswamy
srinivas@vasudhaindia.org
+91 984 5112130
Youth Alliance for Environment (YAE)
Mr. Prakash Lama
prakash.lama096@gmail.com
+977 1 9860824897
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Enabling Policy Action for the Climate and Circular Economy Nexus in NDC Implementation
Enabling policy action at the climate circular economy nexus is critical for effective NDC implementation. Aligning investments with resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable production can unlock mitigation and adaptation gains, drive innovation, and accelerate resilient, just transitio
Speakers: Ranga Pallawala, SWITCH ASia
KFW
CANSA
SDPI
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
Ms. Wenjia Fan
wenjia.fan@un.org
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Collective Action for Circularity: Enabling Business Action across Industry and Value Chains
Scaling circular business and industrial action across value chains by addressing implementation barriers and strengthening enabling conditions across policy, finance, technology, infrastructure, standards and data, and value-chain coordination through collective action.
Speakers: UN Global Compact; UNEP; UNIDO; COP31 Presidency; government/Member State representative(s); business and industry representatives; financial institution; technical/knowledge organization. Final names and titles subject to confirmation.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
Mr. Guilherme Borba Lefevre
guilherme.lefevre@fgv.br
+55 11 958749902
Asociación Ambiente y Sociedad (AAS)
Ms. Andrea Prieto
andreaprieto@ambienteysociedad.org.co
+57 1 3124160186
German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval)
Mr. Kevin Moull
kevin.moull@deval.org
+49 177 6904621
I4CE - Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE)
Ms. Sarah Bendahou
sarah.bendahou@i4ce.org
+33 6 76798153
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From ambition to impact: mobilizing climate finance more effectively for NDC delivery
How can climate finance be better aligned with country priorities to accelerate NDC delivery? This session explores enabling factors for mobilizing domestic finance and improving the effectiveness of international climate finance to strengthen implementation in developing countries.
Speakers: Andrea Prieto (AAS - Colombia); Diana Cárdenas Monar (I4CE - France); Fabio de Almeida Pinto (FGVces - Brazil); Kevin Moull (DEval - Germany); representatives of finance ministries of developing countries; representatives of local research orgs and civil society orgs and representative of dev. banks
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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Association Actions Vitales Pour Le Développement Durable (AVD)
Mr. Jean Paul Brice Affana Affana
jeanpaulaffana@yahoo.fr
+49 0 1745741098
African Environmental Network (AEN)
Mr. Paul Lodry DONGMO
paullodry17@gmail.com
+237 0 655948462
Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD)
Mr. Vincent BLANFORT
vincent.blanfort@cirad.fr
+0 33 652863718
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Accelerating NDC Ambition Through AI, ACE, Article 6.8 and Inclusive Rio Convention Synergies
Explore how AI, Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE), Article 6.8 and inclusive collaboration can strengthen NDCs while advancing climate, biodiversity and land restoration. Using pastoralism as a practical example, the event showcases integrated Rio Convention action and innovation.
Speakers: Representatives from CIRAD, AVD, AEN, youth-led organizations, civil society networks, academia, private sector and governments from countries that advocate for and contribute to ambitious NDCs and their meaningful implementation.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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Adaptation Fund Board (AFB)
Mr. Robert Krech
rkrech@adaptation-fund.org
+1 202 4150612
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Adaptation Finance: Strategy, Reach, and Impact
The scale of adaptation needs in response to worsening effects of climate change requires a focused strategy, greater reach, and deeper impact to make climate finance go further.
Speakers: Contributors, recipients, implementing entities, civil society
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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Office of Legal Affairs (OLA)
Ms. Valentina Germani
germani@un.org
+1 646 2048149
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Accelerating ocean-climate action through Means of Implementation and cooperation
The event will feature UN-Oceans Members support for ocean and climate objectives. Focusing on building resilience and cross-sector cooperation, it will showcase solutions for people and planet highlighting means of implementation, such as finance, capacity-building and technical assistance.
Speakers: The side event will feature high-level opening remarks from Ms. Elinor Hammarskjöld, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, UN Legal Counsel, and UN-Oceans Focal Point; high-level UN Agencies representatives of members of UN-Oceans; and representatives of States.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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World Council of Churches (WCC)
Mr. Henrik Grape
hgr@wcc-coe.org
+46 73 9905505
All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC)
Mr. Tinashe Gumbo
tinashe@aacc-ceta.org
+263 77 3218860
Dominicans for Justice and Peace
Ms. Enkeleda Papa
enkeleda.papa@un.op.org
+41 76 5613193
Franciscans International (FI)
Mr. Budi Tjahjono
b.tjahjono@fiop.org
+41 22 7794010
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Ms. Elena Cedillo
pecedillov20@gmail.com
+41 78 9457646
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Just transition away from fossil fuels - voices from faith communities
The transition away from fossil fuels is a must to stop dangerous climate change. Faith communities and indigenous peoples have a special role to play in countering the ongoing fossil-fuel-based economy, to build resilience, be human rights-based and respect ecosystems integrity
Speakers: Indigenous representatives, faith leaders, voices from the pacific
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Mr. Chiagozie Udeh
udeh@unfpa.org
+27 81 260687
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Resilient Health for Mothers and Newborns: Financing Climate-resilient SRHR and Protection Systems
A ministerial-level symposium aimed to secure political and financial commitments on climate and reproductive, maternal and newborn health and wellbeing, and launch UNFPA’s 3rd review of the NDCs and BTRs on integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights and GBV in climate policies.
Speakers: Deputy Executive Director for Programme UNFPA, OHCHR, UNU, Minister Turkiye, EU Minister, Asia Pacific Minister, African Minister, UNFPA NDC Youth Reviewer, Climate & Health Funders Coalition, Women and Gender Constituency, Adaptation Fund and Midwife
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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Mauritius
Mr. Rajaram Luximon
rluximon@govmu.org
+230 0 54281234
Ocean Conservancy (OC)
Ms. Whitney Berry Cormier
wberry@oceanconservancy.org
+1 530 3046991
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Advancing NDC Implementation and Readiness Across Small Island Regions
This side event examines 4 pathways to improve NDC delivery, including improving access to climate finance, establishment of regional solutions for collaboration, advancing participatory frameworks for social inclusion and technical support for climate resilience focusing on Nature-based Solutions.
Speakers: S. Meeheelaul, Director of Climate Change, Min. Environment, Mauritius; A. Olhoff, Director, UNEP-CCC; W. Berry, Associate Director Climate Policy, Ocean Conservancy; H. Treidel, Head of Section Climate and Climate Policy, GIZ; A. McKee, Director for Knowledge and Learning, NDC Partnership
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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Uma Gota No Oceano
Ms. Kathleen Mangialardo
institucional@umagotanooceano.org
+55 21 998990857
German Climate Association (DKK)
Ms. Charlotte Unger
charlotte.unger@rifs-potsdam.de
+49 176 45399312
Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Centre for Geosciences (GFZ)
Ms. Charlotte Unger
charlotte.unger@rifs-potsdam.de
+49 176 45399312
Instituto Torcuato Di Tella (ITDT)
Ms. MICAELA CARLINO
mc@itdt.edu
+54 911 56975394
Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI)
Mr. Gregg Walker
commwalk@gmail.com
+1 541 7404050
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"Climate Policy Backlash and Disinformation. The Battle of Narratives and who shapes them"
Climate policy backlash, disinformation, and opposition to energy transitions are increasing across the world. This event explores ‘backlash’ experiences in the Global South and North. We discuss the role of different narratives, strategic communication, knowledge, dialogue, and alliance-building.
Speakers: Representatives from society, science, media, and policy from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Kenya, Germany, USA. Equal Routes, Fundación Torcuato di Tella, German Climate Consortium, Mediators Beyond Borders Research Institute for Sustainability, Uma Gota No Oceano and others.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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South Central India Network for Development Alternatives (SCINDeA)
Mr. Myron Mendes
myron@inecc.net
+91 0 9892396302
Development Alternatives (DA)
Ms. Shaila Sam
ssam@devalt.org
+91 11 26544100
Gram Saarthi (GS)
Mr. Shubham Ajesh Agrawal
shubham@auriga.co.in
+91 917 6477638
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Integrated Climate Finance: Connecting Just Transition, Loss & Damage and the Built Environment
Exploring how integrated climate finance can better align just transition, Loss & Damage and investments in the built environment to strengthen policy coherence, improve access to finance, and accelerate equitable climate action.
Speakers: Representatives from governments, climate funds, multilateral organisations, urban development institutions, civil society, academia, and regional networks with expertise in just transition, Loss & Damage, the built environment, and integrated climate finance.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Finland
Ms. Hanna Kola
finunfccc.ym@gov.fi
+358 50 9116056
Integrated Carbon Observation System European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ICOS ERIC)
Mr. Emmanuel Salmon
emmanuel.salmon@icos-ri.eu
+358 50 4288166
University of Helsinki (UH)
Ms. Sveta Silvennoinen-Hiisku
Sveta.silvennoinen-hiisku@helsinki.fi
+358 50 4327342
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The importance of an integrated framework for AFOLU carbon balance
Moving from individual GHG data streams towards an integrated, observation-based land-sector system allows to reduce uncertainties in carbon sinks and emissions. The event shows promising examples across boreal and tropical contexts serving policy implementation, transparency reporting and the GST.
Speakers: President of the Republic of Finland (TBC); Director of INAR, Univ. of Helsinki, Finland; Director-General, Finnish Meteorological Institute; Director-General, ICOS; Professor, Senior Associate, Landscape Alliance; Senior Advisor, Min. of Forestry, Indonesia.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Talanoa Institute
Mr. Daniel Porcel
daniel.porcel@institutotalanoa.org
+55 27 997247442
Grupo de Cambio Climático para Latinoamérica y el Caribe (GFLAC)
Ms. Nicole Makowski
nmakowski@gflac.org
+54 341 5053175
Institute Society, Population and Nature (ISPN)
Mr. Pedro Vasconcelos Rocha
pedro@ispn.org.br
+55 51 981849623
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Mr. Oliver Richards
Oliver.ArnoldRichards@iied.org
+44 7792 300291
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Unlocking the Tripling of Adaptation Finance: Reform, access and local delivery
At COP30, Parties agreed to triple adaptation finance by 2035, but delivery remains the challenge. This event will explore how reforms to the international financial architecture and MDBs, together with independent funds, can improve the access, quality and predictability of adaptation finance.
Speakers: Talanoa Institute, GFLAC, Arg 1.5; ISPN; IIED
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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C Team
Ms. Hongchao Li
lihongchao@cteam.org
+86 185 19051815
Dalian Youth Public Welfare Development Promotion Association
Mr. Yufan Zhang
ericz@youthdalian.org
+86 0 1331413991
Emam Organization for Development and Culture
Mr. Bigad Abdelwahab
Bigad@emamngo.com
+20 11654 2011231112
International Organization of Employers (IOE)
Ms. Marina Wiebusch de Faria
wiebusch@ioe-emp.com
+41 78 6486035
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Green Jobs and Supply Chain Decarbonization: Workforce Reskilling in the Age of AI
Supply chain decarbonization is becoming a core workforce skill. As the green transition and AI reshape jobs, this event explores how NGOs, businesses and partners can collaborate to reskill workers, support a just transition and drive supply chain deep decarbonization.
Speakers: Yibo Dai, VP of GoldenBee; Julian Wentzel, CSO of HSBC; Zhiyao Lu, Director of Climate and Sustainability of SEE Foundation; Ella Wang, Senior Expert of Tencent SSV; Ada Han, Head of Boke Foundation; Representatives from LinkedIn, WRI, WEF, Dalian Youth & CTeam.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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ESCR-Net- International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net)
Ms. Patricia Wattimena
pwattimena@escr-net.org
+62 8199 1990901
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Ms. Ranjana Giri
ranjana2@apwld.org
+62 17116 8132497372
Badabon Sangho
Ms. Fariha Jesmin
fariha.badabon@gmail.com
+88 1207 1628311625
FIAN FoodFirst Information and Action Network, Germany e.V. (FIAN Germany)
Ms. Sabine Pabst
pabst@fian.org
+49 177 4499572
Global Forest Coalition (GFC)
Mr. Oliver Munnion
oli.munnion@globalforestcoalition.org
+351 0 963235732
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Whose Just Transition? - Reparations, Real Climate Solutions, and the Belém–Antalya Mechanism
Side event looks at how BAM can be implemented in ways that protect communities’ right to self-determination and advance people-led climate solutions to address the root causes of climate crisis. It calls for reparations and accountability for environmental, gender-based and human rights violations.
Speakers: Representatives from Indigenous Peoples, feminist,climate justice and human rights movements, and grassroots climate activists, and allies from governments and institutions in the Global South.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Jubilee South Asia Pacific Movement, Inc. (APMDD)
Ms. Ceecee Holz
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)
Ms. Ceecee Holz
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
Climate Equity Reference Project Canada (CERP)
Ms. Ceecee Holz
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
Earth Island Institute, Inc. (EII)
Ms. Ceecee Holz
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
International Forum on Globalization Inc. (IFG)
Ms. Ceecee Holz
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
Windfall Energy Project (WEC)
Ms. Ceecee Holz
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
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Civil Society Equity Review 2026 Report Launch
Fossil fuels drive militarism and me-first geopolitics; climate action requires multilateralism and cooperation. Thus, phasing out fossils means a safer world with greater economic resilience. The event discusses these themes and assesses countries' fair shares of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
Speakers: Speakers from the Global South and Global North from civil society organizations, academia and climate justice experts.
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Mr. Sarah HARRIS
sarah.harris.simpson@uncdf.org
+33 7 88487843
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Ms. Claudia Contreras
claudia.contreras@un.org
+41 22 9173313
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Trade, de-risking investment & partnerships for green industrialization & adaptation at scale
The event explores policy and financing options that leverage trade, investment and de-risk investment in climate mitigation and adaptation. Workable solutions with the private sector and partners are critical for strengthening trade, investment, green industrialization and climate action links.
Speakers: Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, Executive Secretary UNCDF
Rebecca Gryspan (female, Puerto Rico), UNCTAD Secretary-General
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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New York University (NYU)
Ms. Manasi Kumar
Manasi.Kumar@nyulangone.org
+1 703 4735262
Mom Loves Taiwan Association
Ms. Yun Fang Wu
yunfangwu@momlovestaiwan.tw
+886 2 27096101
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Human Foundations of Resilience: People, Culture and Well-Being in Climate Adaptation
Human Foundations of Resilience highlights how people, culture, and well-being drive effective climate adaptation and mitigation. Centering mental health, youth leadership, and Global South perspectives, it advances practical pathways for adaptive capacity and GGA implementation.
Speakers: M Kumar, G Thurston (NYU), C Duggal (TISS, India), O Warfa (Kenya Health Ministry), N-W Danube (SEI-Africa), S Geernart (Silverlining), International Youth and Student Movement for United Nations (ISMUN) (youth organizations) & Z Hidazi (UNICEF), Y-W Wu(Taiwan), Zero Waste Forum(Turkiye)
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Thursday,
12 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Russian Federation
Ms. Sofia Litvinova
Litvinova@economy.gov.ru
+7 916 1761104
The V.I. Vernadsky Nongovernmental Ecological Foundation (The Vernadsky Foundation)
Mr. Andrey Cheshev
acheshev@vernadsky.ru
+7 919 7296117
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Growing the Future: Climate Solutions for Food Systems
It will focus on technological solutions, innovative practices and cross-sectoral cooperation in the agricultural sector of Russia and its partners.
Speakers: Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources; representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Russian Association of Fertilizer Producers, Rosatom, the RSPP Committee on Ecology and Climate Policy, Sberbank and etc.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Mr. Mathieu Legros
mathieu.legros@un.org
+33 0 782314414
Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Mr. Utchang Kang
ukang@unccd.int
+49 160 5912796
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Making Climate Finance Work Where Vulnerability Is Greatest: Country-led Solutions for Action
Developing countries face multiple crises: unsustainable debt, the consequences of conflicts and the impact of climate change. This event explores how new financing approaches for countries to share knowledge, build collective voice and unlock accessible, effective, and prevention-oriented finance.
Speakers: Claver Gatete (UNECA), Penelope Hawkins (UNCTAD), Rania Al-Mashat (ESCWA), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (ESCAP), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs (ECLAC), Tatiana Molcean (UNCEC), Yasmine Fouad (UNCCD), Amy Pope (IOM), minister of Pakistan, Maldives, Egypt
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)
Mr. Benjamin Goloff
bgoloff@biologicaldiversity.org
+1 917 8280473
Institute for Policy Studies (IPS)
Mr. Basav Sen
basav@ips-dc.org
+1 202 9970479
SustainUS
Ms. Emma Buretta
emma.buretta@sustainus.org
+1 347 7495428
U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN)
Mr. Sriram Madhusoodanan
smadhusoodanan@usclimatenetwork.org
+1 857 4136428
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Countering corporate power and making polluters pay for a fair, fast & full fossil fuel phaseout
Powerful governments and corporations are actively blocking a funded, fair, fast, and full fossil fuel phaseout. To avert climate catastrophe, we must overcome obstacles to a phaseout from fossil fuel, utility, finance, and technology companies cashing in on the rapid growth of AI data centers.
Speakers: Speakers will include grassroots leaders from across the Global North and South. This interactive session will advance strategies to address harms of fossil fuel infrastructure and AI data centers, make polluters pay, and ensure a just transition to a clean, renewable, and democratic energy economy.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Green
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World Resources Institute (WRI)
Ms. Wijeyamuni Kiyomi De Zoysa
kiyomi.dezoysa@wri.org
+1 805 9948949
CDP Worldwide (CDP)
Ms. Clare Everett
clare.everett@cdp.net
+44 7871135 724
Regions4 Sustainable Development (Regions4)
Ms. Mariana Corvaro
mcorvaro@regions4.org
+54 911 22925538
Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
Ms. Roshni Nuggehalli
info@yuvaindia.org
+91 22 7506245399
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Investing in Systemic Resilience: From Subnational Action to Local Delivery for the Most Vulnerable
This event demonstrates how investing in systemic, growth-oriented approaches to resilience — anchored in multi-level governance, robust data, and policy-investment integration — empowers communities most vulnerable to hazards like heat and flooding.
Speakers: Andrea Vulcanis, State Secretary for Environment and Sustainable Development, Brazil; Sakaja Johnson, Nairobi City County Governor; Community rep. from Mumbai informal settlements; CHAMP Co-chair; European Investment Bank; Anaclaudia Rossbach, UN Habitat; Wanjira Mathai, WRI (moderator)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Sustenta Honduras
Mr. Ricardo Pineda Guzman
ricardo@sustentahonduras.org
+504 33 358203
Clean Energy Nepal (CEN)
Mr. Prakash Lama
prakash@cen.org.np
+977 1 980824897
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Financing Clean Air in the Global South: From Data to Investment
Less than 1% of global philanthropic funding for clean air reaches the regions with the greatest exposure gaps. This session brings together grantees, funders, and implementers to examine how locally generated air quality data can unlock climate and health financing in Latin America, Africa, and Asi
Speakers: Christa Hasenkopf, Director, EPIC Air Quality Fund (philanthropic funder perspective); Ricardo Pineda, Executive Director, Sustenta Honduras; Prakash Lama, Program Coordinator, Clean Energy Nepal; government representative from Africa (TBC); civil society representative from Eastern Europe (TBC)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Pink
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TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS)
Mr. Amit Kumar Thakur
akthakur@teri.res.in
+91 11 9811990879
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Mr. Philip Thelen
philip.thelen@dfg.de
+49 228 8852996
Science Europe AISBL (SE)
Ms. Diana Potjomkina
diana.potjomkina@scienceeurope.org
+32 2 2260303
University of Durham
Ms. Petra Minnerop
petra.minnerop@durham.ac.uk
+44 7775 212648
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Science based Implementation: Strengthening Global Science-Policy Partnerships.
The session will explore how research-performing and funding organisations can strengthen climate science to accelerate the just green transition through science–policy collaboration. It will also discuss post-COP outcomes, including a joint white paper and collaborative research initiatives.
Speakers: Heads, Directors, Chiefs and other senior representatives from the applicant organisations, together with high-level policymakers and scientific leaders from Europe and the Global South, representing research, funding and science–policy institutions.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Türkiye
Ms. Canan Esin KÖKSAL
cesin.koksal@csb.gov.tr
+90 312 5863155
Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants e.V. (CEWEP e.V)
Mr. Fabio Poretti
fabio.poretti@cewep.eu
+32 2 7706311
International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Ms. Aditi Ramola
aramola@iswa.org
+91 93535 11912
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Tomorrow Today: Accelerating Integrated Waste Management through the Zero Waste and Methane Fund
This side event introduces the Global Zero Waste and Methane Fund, a financing mechanism to accelerate waste-sector methane mitigation by mobilizing investment, reducing risks and supporting integrated waste management solutions for scalable climate action.
Speakers: Moderator: Mr.Fatih TURAN;General Manager of DG Environmental Management, MoEUCC, ISWA,CEWEP,Global Zero Waste and Methane Fund, Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) Secretariat,Multilateral Development Bank,e.g.,World Bank/regional development bank,(finance representative);Implementing NGO
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Red
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Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development Inc. (AFA)
Ms. Ma Estrella Penunia Banzuela
afaesther@asianfarmers.org
+63 2 9178130689
Viet Nam
Mr. Thanh Cong Nguyen
tcongnguyen90@gmail.com
+84 4 829906696
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Impact of Climate Action Initiatives by Farmers Organizations and Vietnam's P-CRAFT Partnership
Farmers' Organizations (FOs) act as responsibe and effective Agency of millions of family farmers. Vietnam will launch an international multi stakeholder partnership "PCRAFT". Discussions will center on how FOs can be supported in their work and in their engagement with partnerships like PCRAFT.
Speakers: Regional FOs from Asia, Africa, Latin America; Vietnam's Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Germany, ICD-MAE, IFAD, FAO, ICRAF
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room White
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Ukraine
Mr. Lennard de Klerk
lennard@warbon.org
+39 379 3372689
Estonia
Ms. Katre Kets
katre.kets@kliimaministeerium.ee
+233 372 3725569953
Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility - Law, Economics and Policy e.V. (IKEM)
Mr. Till Reinholz
till.reinholz@ikem.de
+49 30 408187049
NGO Centre of Environmental Initiatives "Ecoaction" (NGO "Ecoaction")
Ms. Vasylyna Belo
vb@ecoaction.org.ua
+380 380 937181645
NGO Ukrainian Ecological Club "Green Wave" (Green Wave)
Mr. Mykola Shlapak
m.shlapak.ua@gmail.com
+380 66 9529735
Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF)
Ms. Arpana Pratap
arpana.pratap@pidf.int
+679 0 9469433
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From Fragility to Resilience: Governance Responses to Climate Security
Climate change is increasingly recognised as a driver of insecurity whereas armed conflicts are accelerating the climate crisis. These climate-security challenges, and the responses by governments, are being addressed through different regional cases including Ukraine, the Pacific and the Baltics.
Speakers: Ministry of Economy and Environment, Ukraine;
Pacific Islands Development Forum;
Ministry of Climate, Estonia;
Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility, Germany
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Imperial College London
Mr. Neil Jennings
neil.jennings@imperial.ac.uk
+44 7734 7734965465
Climate Analytics GmbH
Ms. Catharine Tunnacliffe
catharine.tunnacliffe@climateanalytics.org
+1 647 6345279
Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Mr. Sumit Surendra Prasad
sumit.prasad@ceew.in
+91 11 7838608873
Grenada
Ms. Juelia Frederick-Williams
aopersonnel@cre.gov.gd
+1 473 4142865
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Operationalising Highest Possible Ambition under the Paris Agreement
NDCs will reflect countries’ Highest Possible Ambition (HPA) – a norm established by the Paris Agreement and confirmed in the ICJ’s 2025 advisory opinion. But what HPA means remains unclear. This event will explore the operationalisation of HPA through global, legal and diverse national lenses.
Speakers: Professor Joeri Rogelj, Director of Research, Imperial College London (UK)
Dr. Neil Grant, Senior Expert, Climate Analytics (Germany)
Professor Vaibhav Chaturvedi, CEEW (India)
TBC, Government of Grenada (Grenada)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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ONG CEUS Chile
Mr. Matías Cortés
contacto@ceuschile.cl
+56 9 87631565
Association Swiss Youth for Climate (SYFC)
Ms. Leïla Réau
info@syfc.ch
+41 79 8511932
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Youth Perspectives on a Just Transition: Intersectionality, Equity & Global Solidarity
This side event launches two youth-led papers on Just Transition, bringing together Global North and South youth to discuss justice, intersectionality and meaningful participation. It fosters intergenerational dialogue and amplifies youth voices to shape equitable climate action.
Speakers: WAT-GP (Global North/South youth demands), YEE (European Intersectional Coalition), CEUS Chile (regional insights), WYFCJ (equity/intergenerational justice).
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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Research Centre for Sustainable Development (RCSD)
Ms. Bei Zhu
zhubei2021@gmail.com
+156 110000 8618811759
Institute for Environment and Sustainable Development (IESD)
Ms. Hongxia Duan
hongxia_duan@163.com
+86 0 1381022991
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Unlocking the Global South’s Green Transition Potential
This event will explore how transformative shifts in development paradigms unlock the Global South’s green transition potential and accelerate global climate action. We will discuss key barriers and scalable solutions to advance low-carbon and climate-resilient development across the Global South.
Speakers: This side event will invite speakers from government officials, academic researchers,
representative of business and practitioners to share their experience in advancing inclusive and sustainable climate action.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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The Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund (Joint SDG Fund)
Ms. Elaine Genser
elaine.genser@un.org
+1 646 4729159
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Financing Climate-Resilient Cities: Scaling the BCRUP Fund for the Urban Poor
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor Programme shows how blended finance, local governance and UN System partnerships is mobilizing capital for climate-resilient infrastructure in the world's most vulnerable urban neighbourhoods.
Speakers: HE Alice Wahome, Cabinet Sec Lands Public Works Housing & Urban Devel, Kenya
Samed Ağırbaş, High Climate Champion
AnaCláudia Rossbach, UN Habitat
Garry Conille, UN Kenya
Lisa Kurbiel, UN Joint SDG Fund
Dr. James Mwangi, CEO Equity Group
Ming Zhang, Director Urban Finance Tourism Disaster WB
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
Ms. Mayuri Anupindi
manupindi@uusc.org
+1 857 4885506
Environmental Defenders Office Ltd. (EDO)
Ms. Julie Melrose
julie.melrose.consultant@edo.org.au
+61 61 405683450
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights e.V. (ECCHR)
Ms. Annabell Brueggemann
brueggemann@ecchr.eu
+49 1577 6485829
Shariatpur Development Society (SDS)
Ms. Rabeya Begum
sdsbd1992@gmail.com
+880 1754 446907
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Loss and Damage in Practice: From Climate Litigation to Community-Led Solutions
Affected communities are shaping responses to climate loss and damage. This event presents strategies from the Pacific and Asia, from transnational climate litigation addressing economic loss and damage to community-led responses to non-economic loss and damage (NELD).
Speakers: Community advocates from Pacific island nations and the Bay of Bengal addressing NELD; representatives of transnational climate cases from Pakistan, Indonesia, and the Philippines; researchers, and diplomatic representatives.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Purple
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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Mr. Animesh Kumar
animesh.kumar@un.org
+49 160 97520806
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Breaking Silos, Building Resilience: Aligning Rio Conventions, Sendai Framework, and the 2030 Agenda
This event will launch the UN DESA-UNFCCC Expert Group's 2026 Global Report on Climate and SDG Synergies, focused on climate-resilient development, and explores practical examples of integrated implementation of Rio Conventions, Sendai Framework and SDGs to prevent, manage and adapt to extreme heat.
Speakers: Welcome remarks: UNFCCC, UNCCD, CBD, UNDRR, UNDESA
Keynote Remarks: High-level government representative
Panel discussion: Government rep, climate finance facility, regional organization; Civil society org
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)
Mr. Evidence Tendai Kasinganeti
evidence.kasinganeti@un.org
+251 93 13119
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Climate, Peace and Security in Africa: Advancing Policy Dialogue, Partnerships and Collective Action
This side event will convene African institutions, Member States, UN entities and partners to advance policy dialogue on climate, peace and security in Africa, highlight emerging continental policy developments, strengthen partnerships, and explore practical pathways for collective action.
Speakers: Chris Bowen (COP31/Australia); UNOAU/CSM/DPPA; Patience Chiradza (AUC); Nana Amoah (AGN); Fitsum Asefa (Ethiopia/COP32); Bashir Mohamed Jama (Somalia); Issifi Boureima (Sahel Climate Commission); Arona Soumare (AfDB); Marie-May Jeremie (Seychelles); Ole Thonke (Denmark); Abdi Fidar (IGAD)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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Congo
Ms. Florantine Mapeine Onotiang
fm.onotiang@ccbc-f2bc.africa
+0 237 699139079
Association Jeunesse Verte du Cameroun (AJVC)
Ms. Aline Lore Kana Fomekong
alinekanafomekong@gmail.com
+0 237 678939314
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Conseil des Ministres de la Commission Climat du Bassin du Congo
Réunion Extraordinaire du Conseil des Ministres de la Commission Climat du Bassin du Congo
Speakers: Les Ministres des 17 pays membres de le Commission Climat du Bassin du Congo; Les représentants des partenaires techniques et financiers (CEEAC, EAC, CEMAC,COMIFAC, CICOS, BDEAC, PNUD... ;les représentants de la société civile (AJVC, CEFDHAC, REPALEAC...) et du secteur privé (SNPC, BPC...)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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International Coastal and Ocean Organization (ICO)
Ms. Miriam Balgos
mbalgos@globaloceanforum.com
+1 302 7539800
Monmouth University-Urban Coast Institute (UCI)
Mr. Anthony MacDonald
amacdona@monmouth.edu
+1 732 8656471
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Ms. Danielle, Ping Yeow
d.yeow@Nus.edu.sg
+65 9 6825408
World Ocean Network (WON)
Mr. Guillaume Lheureux
secretariat@worldoceannetwork.org
+33 6 75700255
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Turning the Tide: Ocean Climate Action and NDC Integration
This side event highlights pathways for ocean-based climate mitigation and adaptation by: 1) overcoming financing barriers; 2) building capacity to develop projects and attract investment; 3) integrating ocean-based measures into NDCs; and 4) strengthening ocean-climate governance frameworks.
Speakers: Speakers from small island and other developing States, youth groups, World Ocean Network, Global Ocean Forum, Urban Coast Institute-Monmouth University, National University of Singapore, Durham University, and Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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ParisTech (ParisTech)
Ms. Nadia Maizi
nadia.maizi@minesparis.psl.eu
+33 0 674539235
Centre International de Recherche sur l'Environnement et le Développement (CIRED)
Mr. Christophe Cassen
christophe.cassen@cnrs.fr
+33 6 686539152
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech)
Ms. Sandrine SELOSSE
sandrine.selosse@minesparis.psl.eu
+33 0 614147437
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Electrification in a Fragmented World: Navigating Climate, Resources and Geopolitics
Electrification reshapes energy systems and intensifies pressures on resources, supply chains and global cooperation. We examine how integrated scenarios, economic and geopolitical reconfigurations can design resilient, secure and socially acceptable climate strategies in fragmented geopolitics.
Speakers: Nadia Maïzi (IPCC), Sandrine Selosse and Pauline Bucciarelli, Mines Paris – PSL ; Augustin Danneaux/Julien Lefevre (CIRED) ; Laura Cozzi/Stéphanie Bouckaert (IEA) ; Chris Bataille (CGEP-IPCC) ; Nicolas Berghmans (IDDRI) ; Jesse Burton (UCT); Simon Sharp (S-Curve Economics); and speakers from AISESA
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute Ltd
Ms. Ruth Gebremedhin
ruth.gebremedhin@globalccsinstitute.com
+44 7950 278261
CCS Brazil Association
Ms. Isabela Morbach
contato@ccsbr.com.br
+55 11 989996607
Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)
Ms. Lyndy Groom
lgroom@cleanresourceinnovation.com
+1 403 8072349
CO2GeoNet - The European Network of Excellence on Geological Storage of CO2 (CO2GeoNet)
Ms. Ceri VINCENT
info@co2geonet.com
+44 7748 80912
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NDCs to Net Zero: Financing Carbon Management for Industrial Decarbonisation
Turning NDC carbon management commitments into financeable climate solutions is essential to achieving net-zero by 2050. This session explores how finance can accelerate the scale-up of technologies that drive industrial decarbonisation & enable countries to deliver on their climate commitments.
Speakers: -Government of Brasil, Ministry of Mines and Energy
-United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Rana Ghoneim, Director, Energy & Climate Action Division
-European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
-CCS Brasil, Isabela Morbach, Director
-Global CCS Institute, Jarad Daniels, CEO
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Pakistan
Ms. Nazia Zaib
imrankhanmocc@gmail.com
+92 333 5209637
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) (ICESCO)
Mr. Wissam Chehade
wissam.chehade@icesco.org
+212 537 566052
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From Learning Campuses to Climate Solutions through Green Education, Innovation & Partnerships
Event explores how green education, innovation and partnerships deliver scalable, climate-resilient solutions. It highlights the role of schools and universities in building green skills, advancing sustainability, using greening education tools and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Speakers: HE Dr Musadik Masood Malik, Federal Minister
HE Dr Salim Al-Malik, Director General, ICESCO
Head International Organizations, Financing & Development Organizations
Private Sector/NGO representatives
experts Ms.Christine Ozden, Global Director for Climate Education, Cambridge Uni Moderator
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
Ms. Danica Castillo
danica@arrow.org.my
+63 917 7579453
The Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA)
Ms. Lene Beuchet
Ltb@sexogsamfund.dk
+45 45 26200875
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Integrating SRHR into Climate Policy, Planning, and Programming
Implementing gender-responsive climate action requires integration of gender equality and sexual & reproductive health & rights (SRHR), and this event will support Parties’ approaches by exploring SRHR in fulfillment of various Belém GAP activities, in NDCs & NAPs & in implementation of the Belém He
Speakers: ARROW
WEDO
Ipas
Women Deliver
DFPA
Out for Sustainability
UNFPA
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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Igarapé Institute
Ms. Giovanna Kuele
giovannakuele@igarape.org.br
+1 646 7990695
Climate Policy Initiative, Inc (CPI)
Ms. Giovanna Miranda
giovanna.miranda@cpiglobal.org
+55 21 999674396
Global Canopy (GC)
Mr. Darren McKenzie
d.mckenzie@globalcanopy.org
+44 7789 844900
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The Day After: Implementing the Roadmap to Halt and Reverse Deforestation and Degradation by 2030
Forests are essential for climate, biodiversity, livelihoods, and economies. This event explores opportunities and pathways to implement the COP30 Presidency's Forest Roadmap through global, regional, and national action, including finance, international cooperation, and regulatory bottlenecks.
Speakers: Giovanna Kuele, Igarapé Institute; Juliano Assunção, Climate Policy Initiative; André Vasconcelos, Trase/Global Canopy; Irene Suarez, Global Optimism; Indonesia or DRC representative (TBC); Norwegian government representative (TBC)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Ms. Racine Manning
racine.manning@undp.org
+1 212 9065000
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Financing NDC Implementation through Climate Promise: Forward
This event shows how Climate Promise: Forward connects country-owned NDC priorities with coordinated UN support on public, private and philanthropic finance to build implementation-ready policies, programmes and investment pipelines that deliver inclusive climate and development results.
Speakers: COP 31 President – Turkiye
UNDP Administrator – Belgian
UNFCCC Executive Sectary
UN DCO Representative - TBD
EBRD President
Minister of Finance, Ethiopia
Private Business (Lavazza)
Commercial Bank - TBD
Philanthropy (Bloomberg)
Sovereign Wealth Fund
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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El Salvador
Ms. Claudia Beatriz Ramírez Flores
claudia.ramirez@ambiente.gob.sv
+503 0 79644738
Senegal
Ms. Madeleine Rose Diouf
rosemadiouf@gmail.com
+221 77 682533
Sustainalogue e.V.
Mr. Jannik Landwehr
bd@thegreenwerk.net
+49 176 72856437
Zimbabwe
Ms. Munashe Mukonoweshuro
munamuko@gmail.com
+263 263 771470335
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Climate finance transparency as an enabler of effective NDC 3.0 implementation
This event will explore how climate finance transparency supports the effective implementation of NDC 3.0. Drawing on real country experiences, it will highlight how transparency helps identify financing needs, track finance flows, strengthen investment cases, and mobilize public and private finance
Speakers: Speakers will include high-level government officials from El Salvador, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Zimbabwe, alongside international experts, who will share practical experiences on how climate finance transparency helps strengthen credibility, mobilize finance and advance NDC implementation.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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University of Kassel
Mr. Stefan Lechtenböhmer
lechtenboehmer@uni-kassel.de
+49 178 1837505
German Institute for Standardization (DIN) (DIN)
Mr. Jörg Megow
joerg.megow@din.de
+49 176 22666515
University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
Mr. Sven Teske
sven.teske@uts.edu.au
+61 2 447681234
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Electrifying Heavy Industry: Cross Sector Pathways for Electrification & Dubai Consensus
Electrifying steel, petrochemicals and cement is key for COP31 and UAE Consensus goals. The event shares scientific results, standardisation and policy insights on coordinated strategies that align industry with power‑system transition, cut fossil dependence and support just‑transition partnership
Speakers: Max Åhman, Lund Univ.; Asa Ekdahl, worldsteel; Leena Ylä‑Mononen, European Environment Agency; Petra Schwager UNIDO; Kevin J. Tu, Agora Energy China, Zhen Li, Tsinghua; Jingjie Zhang, China Electr. Council; Sven Teske, UTS Sydney; Jörg Megow DIN; Moderation: Chun Xia Bauer & Stefan Lechtenböhmer
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Ms. Lea RANALDER
lea.ranalder@un.org
+254 799 859606
United Nations University (UNU)
Mr. Michael Zissener
zissener@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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Delivering NDC 3.0 through Urban Transformation: A One UN Offer for Cities and Regions
A One UN event on delivering NDC 3.0 in and with cities: from urban climate finance and circular, zero-waste solutions to governance and climate justice, showing how national ambition becomes resilient, systemic urban transformation on the ground.
Speakers: Heads of UN Agencies, COP31 High-Level Champion, mayors, Ministers and community leaders
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative (Connected Advocacy)
Mr. Prince Israel Orekha
israel@connectedadvocacy.org.ng
+234 0 8064871447
Clean Climate And Environment Campaign Initiative (CCAECI)
Mr. Clifford Erhiyodavwe Edevbie
info@ccaeci.org
+234 0 8028419123
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The Global Localization Forum: Fixing Gaps for Implementing Climate Disaster & Energy Democracy
Bridging Global Policy and Local Action: Strengthening Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Energy Democracy Through Locally Led Implementation Across Global North & Global South
Speakers: Sema Genel Karaosmanoglu, founder Support to Life Turkey, Prof. Mickey Glantz, CEO of Climate Affairs USA, Prince Israel Orekha, Director of Connected Advocacy, Titi Akosa ED Centre for 21st Century Issues
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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Earth Child Institute (ECI)
Ms. Donna Goodman
donnagoodman111@gmail.com
+1 203 3769177
Guangzhou County Yuexiu District Climate and Environmental Protection Center (CYCAN)
Ms. Silu Zhang
silu.zhang@cycan.org.cn
+86 0 1501755603
TakingITGlobal (TIG)
Mr. Michael Furdyk
mfurdyk@takingitglobal.org
+1 416 9779363
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From Awareness to Action to Influence: Empowering Children and Youth for Climate Leadership
Child and youth participation is essential to effective climate action. Sustained financing is required to ensure education, leadership and intergenerational collaboration to mobilize children and youth to move from awareness to action and influence, to strengthen implementation of the Convention.
Speakers: Donna Goodman, ECI, Sarah Flynn CGE, Sunrit Panda, NCF, Angelica Shamerina, UNDP GEF, Bruno Maia, ECI, Child delegates (Names TBD)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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cambiaMO s.coop.mad. (CAMBIAMO)
Ms. Floridea Di Ciommo
floridea.diciommo@cambiamo.net
+34 696 12269
Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR)
Ms. Peninnah Mbabazi
pmbabazi@cesr.org
+256 777 183584
GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice e.V. (GenderCC)
Ms. Eleni Georgiadi
georgiadi@life-online.de
+49 304 30879835
LIFE Bildung Umwelt Chancengleichheit e.V. (LIFE)
Ms. Greta Pallaver
pallaver@life-online.de
+49 303 879835
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For a people-centered just transition with gender-responsive local de-carbonisation initiatives
This event highlights the role of local de-carbonisation initiatives and Women Environmental Human Rights Defenders in just transitions. Examples from Global Majority countries show how they protect their local community from environmental harm, resource grabbing, gender-based violence.
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from climate justice, Indigenous Peoples, feminist, and human rights, and grassroots climate activists, and advocacy allies from governments and institutions at country level. Three additional organizations (e.g.Aksi!, Escr-net and AMwA) will participate.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Ms. Aikaterini Sereti
aikaterinis@unops.org
+46 79 3561083
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Building Resilient Energy Systems in a Volatile World
Climate shocks, conflict and geopolitical disruption are reshaping the energy transition. This high-level political dialogue examines how countries can expand access and cut emissions while strengthening energy security, protecting essential services and delivering for those under greatest strain.
Speakers: The event will bring together ministers and senior leaders from across the energy ecosystem, representing governments, UN organizations, development finance institutions, global energy initiatives and philanthropic organizations.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Mr. Venge Nyirongo
venge.nyirongo@unwomen.org
+1 201 6962762
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Just Transition for All Women and Girls: Social Policy Systems and Essential Services Enabling Clima
Building resilient communities through just transitions by advancing social protection, care systems and women’s empowerment for inclusive climate action
Speakers: Sima Sami Bahous, UN Women Executive Director (tbc)
Samed Ağırbaş, COP31 Climate High-Level Champion, President of the Zero Waste Foundation (tbc)
Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, The Minister of Family and Social Services
Panelists: Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Egypt, Indonesia, UAE, Sweden, Turkiye
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Ms. Inga Menke
menke@iiasa.ac.at
+43 2236 8070
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Mr. Jorge Alison Santos da Silva
jorge.alison@adc.coppe.ufrj.br
+55 21 987653130
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Global benchmarks for near-term climate action & multilat. sovereign guarantees for just transitions
Latest scenarios since the AR6 (scenariocompass.org) show overshoot causes irreversible impacts and loss & damage. Multilateral sovereign guarantees - submitted to the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap - can finance fast, just transitions. The event presents global benchmarks to put the world on track.
Speakers: K. Riahi (IIASA), D. Dasgupta (TERI, India), A. Santos (COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil), F. Denton (UNU-INRA, Ghana), E. La Rovere (Centro Clima/COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil), J.C. Hourcade (CIRED, France)
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Climate Action Network Australia (CANA)
Mr. Hasmukh Chand
hasmukh@cana.net.au
+61 2 433608303
Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)
Mr. Antonio Hill
ahill@resourcegovernance.org
+57 316 4250672
Oil Change International (OCI)
Mr. Collin Rees
collin@priceofoil.org
+1 308 2933159
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Equity in the transition away from fossil fuels: Perspectives from Global South and North
Amid the largest energy crisis in history, and as Parties plan the 2nd Global Stocktake, a representative set of Parties and groups will identify the risks and opportunities they – and the international community – must address to ensure an equitable transition away from fossil fuels (ETAFF).
Speakers: This event aims to serve as a platform for speakers from a diverse set of Parties and negotiating groups, including invitations for the Presidency troika of Brazil, Australia/Türkiye, and Ethiopia – and Pacific PreCOP hosts – to spotlight respective priorities and perspectives on this critical topic
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Mr. Raoul KOUAME
kokouame@ecowas.int
+234 814 6907393
Comité permanent Inter-Etats de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS)
Mr. Assoumana Boubacar Toukal
boubacar.toukal@cilss.int
+227 8 90144952
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Supporting Paris Agreement implementation in West Africa: Experience of regional institutions
This side event will showcase how regional institutions support implementation of the Paris Agreement in West Africa by strengthening regional cooperation, harmonizing climate policies, mobilizing finance, and promoting coordinated action for resilient, low-carbon development.
Speakers: 1. Commissioner, Economic Affairs & Agriculture of ECOWAS
2. Commissioner, Agriculture, Water Resources & Environment of UEMOA
3. Executive Secretary, CILSS
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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University of Texas at Austin
Ms. Katherine Romanak
katherine.romanak@beg.utexas.edu
+1 512 5653762
Bellona Foundation
Mr. Olav Øye
olav@bellona.no
+47 0 46281210
Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA)
Ms. Judith Shapiro
judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org
+44 0 2030318750
The International CCS Knowledge Centre
Mr. James Fann
jfann@ccsknowledge.com
+1 306 5655669
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How can CCS help in addressing the requirements of CBAM initiatives, including for Turkiye?
COP 31 identifies Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition and Supporting Low Carbon Industrialisation as priority areas. Carbon capture and storage supports both while helping countries meet CBAM requirements. We will discuss the role of CCS and how our organisations are advancing CCS deployment
Speakers: Tim Dixon (IEAGHG), Olivia Powis (CCSA), James Fann (ICCSKC), Jonas Helseth (Bellona), Katherine Romanak (UT), Raffie Hosein and Donnie Boodlal (UTT/UWI), Victor Richard Osu (Nigeria), and representatives from government and academia in Türkiye.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Transparency International (TI)
Ms. Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli
climate@transparency.org
+49 178 1465134
Associação Ambiental YCL - Youth Climate Leaders (YCL)
Mr. Andre Santos
cassan.andre@gmail.com
+55 11 997915990
Klimadelegation e.V.
Mr. Romie Niedermayer
niedermayer.romie@gmail.com
+49 69226 1577116901
Legal Response Initiative (LRI)
Mr. Harrison Cox
hcox@legalresponse.org
+33 6 30817824
Réseau Action Climat - France (RAC-F)
Ms. Marine Pouget
marine.pouget@reseauactionclimat.org
+33 6 32102570
The Climate Reality Project
Mr. Ethan Spaner
ethan.spaner@climatereality.com
+1 330 3541674
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Promoting ambition and equity through UNFCCC strengthening measures
The panel will offer insights into AIM negotiations and explore routes for adoption of key measures to strengthen the COP process, including conflicts of interest, rules of procedure, promoting science, expanding civic space, and promoting human rights-based implementation, among others.
Speakers: Civil society, parties, COP31 Presidency, and UN representatives
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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International Fertilizer Association (IFA)
Ms. Chiara Gottardo
cgottardo@fertilizer.org
+33 1 53930535
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Ms. Milloni Doshi
mdoshi@edf.org
+1 845 2457008
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Ms. Mishel Ciceron
irri-stakeholderengagement@cgiar.org
+63 49 5362701
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Delivering the Green Transition for Food Security: From Climate Ambition to Farm-Level Action
Exploring practical pathways to deliver the green transition in agriculture while strengthening food security through efficient nutrient management, low-emission rice systems, enabling policies, investment and partnerships that support farmers, decarbonization and sustainable development.
Speakers: •IRRI
•Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
•World Farmers’ Organisation
•AGRA
•Yara
•World Bank
•Agroicone
•The Carbon Trust
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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HATOF Foundation
Mr. samuel confidence Dotse
samuel.dotse68@gmail.com
+233 50 6679055
Ghana
Mr. Hussein Kassim
hussein.kassim@epa.gov.gh
+233 244 182515
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Operationalizing the NCQG for Africa: Financing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, Forest, and Nature
To demonstrate practical approaches for operationalizing the NCQG through investment-ready climate-resilient infrastructure and nature-positive investment pipelines capable of attracting public, private, and blended climate finance.
Speakers: - Minister of Lands & Natural Resources
- CEO, Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund
- CEO, Environmental Protection Authority
- CEO, HATOF Foundation
- CEO, Forestry Commission
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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International Energy Agency (IEA)
Mr. Ignacio Martinez
ignacio.martinez@iea.org
+33 6 1237876
Energy Efficiency Council
Ms. Anna Freeman
anna.freeman@eec.org.au
+61 0 417033752
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Harnessing Electrification for Energy Access, Investment and Economic Development
IEA and ElectrifyNow will gather Ministers and senior policymakers to discuss how to accelerate electrification, scale clean energy investment and expand energy access in EMDEs to deliver on climate pledges, clean industrialisation, and development drawing on IEA latest analysis and COP31 priorities
Speakers: High-level speakers from the COP31 Presidency, IEA, governments, IGOs, civil society and the private sector, from both advanced economies and EMDEs, ensuring geographical, thematic and gender balance.
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Friday,
13 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Global Marshall Plan Foundation
Ms. Caterina Bittendorf
caterina.bittendorf@yeseurope.org
+49 176 34435455
Forum for Young Professionals in Policy and Development (YouPaD)
Mr. Chidiebere Ugwu
ugwuchidi@gmail.com
+234 80 54457460
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. (RPA)
Mr. Sebastian Schienle
sebastian@globalcommons.org
+49 160 96891407
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Children and Youth at the Frontlines of Climate, Peace and Security: A Global Framework for Action
Children and youth are driving climate‑peace solutions in the world’s most fragile settings. This Global Framework highlights their leadership, risks they face, and the Global Framework that empowers them with protection, resources, and influence to shape resilient, conflict‑sensitive climate action
Speakers: Sayyora Abdullaeva, Republic of Uzbekistan. UNFPA leadership. Chiagozie Udeh, UNFPA. Joanna Broumana, UNICEF. Youth peacebuilder. Nordic youth. Global Commons Alliance.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Blue
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European Investment Bank (EIB)
Ms. Christelle Jolivet
jolivet@eib.org
+325 621 362505
Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
Mr. Carel Cronenberg
carel.cronenberg@coebank.org
+33 6 16368696
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Financing the Resilient City: Translating Urban Policy into Infrastructure Investments
With resilient cities as COP31 priority, the event invites cities, donors, financiers and IPCC authors to discuss approaches to financing resilient urban infrastructure. The panel reviews how public and private finance reduce risks, promote green solutions and turn policy into infrastructure.
Speakers: High level representatives of European Investment Bank; Council of Europe Development Bank; German Ministry for the Environment and Climate Action; Luxembourg Ministry for Environment, Climate, Biodiversity; Lead Author IPCC Special Report on Climate Change; GIZ; Cities
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Brown
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The Investment Association of China (IAC)
Mr. Yifan Li
ccei_office@163.com
+86 10 63381718
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute Ltd. (IVL)
Mr. KAI YANG
kai.yang@ivl.se
+86 10 65131381
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Life Cycle Thinking Drives Climate Action:Industrial Decarbonization,AI Enablement,a Net-Zero future
Grounded in life-cycle perspective, with industrial deep decarbonization as core, AI as key enabler, and zero-carbon future as vision, this approach integrates diagnosis, systems thinking, tech pathways, and on‑ground action, pragmatically driving climate goals.
Speakers: Angela Wilkinson, WEC Yao Juanjuan, IVL Martin Pei,SSAB Jonathan Grant，IAI Sebastiaan Stiller，IES Zhangjie, IAC Lixingmao, Xiaomi Car Wangweiquan，CERS Llorenç Milà i Canals，UNEP Zhang Yuyang，SPIC，China Min Zhaoyuan,CMVR Ying Guangwei, CEPPC
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Green
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Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)
Ms. Malgorzata Cwiek
cwiek@un.org
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Measuring what matters: better statistics and data for the second Global Stocktake
As the second Global Stocktake begins at COP31, this event will use concrete country cases to show how official statistics can close specific data gaps in measuring adaptation, mitigation and the effects of climate policies on people, improving the evidence base on which the global stocktake relies.
Speakers: Representatives of the Australian COP31 Presidency; UNECE ES; three national producer-user pairs (line ministries and national statistical offices) on adaptation, mitigation and response measures; a senior developing-country official, UNFCCC secretariat and a statistical community representative
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Ms. Elisa Junqueira de Andrade
elisa.j.de.andrade@ntnu.no
+47 46 374405
SINTEF Foundation (SINTEF)
Ms. Karoline Ski
karoline.ski@sintef.no
+47 7021 92291765
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From Technology Transfer to Technology Partnership: Powering the Energy Transition
Energy transition in the Global South needs more than technology. It requires local capacity to expand access, build resilient systems, and adapt solutions. This event shows how cooperation among research, industry, universities and public actors supports adaptation and local value creation.
Speakers: Policymakers, financing institutions, experts from SINTEF and NTNU, industry representatives, and partners from international research and innovation projects share practical experiences and explore how mutually beneficial partnerships can support co-development and create lasting impact.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
Ms. Federica Stella Blasi
federicastella.blasi@cmcc.it
+39 832 1902411
Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH (Hereon)
Ms. Joanna Staneva
joanna.staneva@hereon.de
+49 160 1811380
Jagrata Juba Shangha (JJS)
Mr. ATM Zakir Hossain
atmzakir@gmail.com
+880 2477 730146
Observatoire méditerranéen de l'énergie (OME)
Ms. Nour el Houda Ben Jannet
houda.allal@omec-med.org
+33 6 18512235
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The Coastal Frontline: accelerating science-based solutions and cooperation for coastal resilience
This panel discussion unites ocean scientists, climate-displaced coastal communities and youth, energy stakeholders, and governments around one shared challenge: turning coastal climate risks into coordinated, finance-ready adaptation and a just energy transition for the Global South.
Speakers: N. Pinardi, CMCC; P. Campostrini, RestCoast; J. Post, UNESCO-IOC; Jamaica, Bahamas, Thailand govt reps (TBC); L. Inniss & W. Zhu, UNESCO-IOC (IOCARIBE/WESTPAC); J. Hussain, Exec. Dir. JJS; n.2 youth reps Coastal Children’s Forum; H. Ben Jannet, Dir. Gen., OMEC; L. Pistelli, ENI; J. Staneva, HEREON
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Purple
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The Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)
Ms. Ellie Kinney
ellie@ceobs.org
+44 7588 486437
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Ms. Barbara Magalhães Teixeira
barbara.magalhaesteixeira@sipri.org
+46 72 5645550
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (UW)
Ms. Julie Michelle Klinger
jmklinger@wisc.edu
+1 608 2655296
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The Climate Costs of Military Spending: Emissions, Minerals and Diverted Finance
Rising military spending drives emissions, diverts critical minerals and finance from the energy transition, and undermines climate goals. This event examines evidence on military climate impacts and explores how UNFCCC processes can address these risks and support alternative pathways.
Speakers: Chair: Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)
Speakers:
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI),
Initiative on GHG Accounting of War,
UM6P - School of Collective Intelligence,
Transition Security Project,
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Klinger Lab
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Red
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Pólis Institute for Social Policy Studies, Training and Advisory Services
Mr. Victor Vieira
victor.argentino@polis.org.br
+55 11 985866737
Ecology Center
Ms. Maria Elena Vilella Casaus
mariel@no-burn.org
+44 7857 770179
Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO)
Mr. Yobel Novian
yobel@no-burn.org
+44 7857 770179
Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO)
Mr. Richard Matey
richard@greenafricayouth.org
+233 24 1582873
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From Commitment to Implementation: Scaling Zero Waste for Climate and Clean Air
Reducing super pollutants from the waste sector is essential for climate action and clean air. This event will showcase zero waste solutions that rapidly reduce methane and black carbon while exploring how climate finance can support community-led implementation in developing countries.
Speakers: Global Methane Hub (GMH), Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP), GAIA, Instituto Polis (Brazil), Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), Nipe Fagio (Tanzania), GAYO (Ghana), ESDO (Bangladesh), and government representatives.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room White
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Earth Day Network (EDN)
Mr. Bryce Coon
coon@earthday.org
+1 616 3406765
CorpsAfrica
Mr. Malamine Badiane
mbadiane@corpsafrica.org
+221 77 1299949
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Accelerating Climate Action Through Food Systems
A global conversation on accelerating food systems transformation through regenerative agriculture, food innovation, healthier diets, reducing food waste and plastic pollution, and youth leadership-advancing climate action, health, resilience, and equity.
Speakers: J. Semaan, Global Dir., Food & Env., EARTHDAY.ORG
W. Byun, Team Leader, Greening Educ. Partnership, UNESCO
P. Tembé, Indig. leader, Tembé people, Brazil
S. Wajih, Dir., GEAG
S. Higgins, COP31 Youth Champion
P. Conversi, Sect. for Relations w/ States & Int'l Orgs., Secretariat of State, Vatican
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science e.V. (MPG)
Ms. Veronica Zuccarelli Freire
zuccarelli@gea.mpg.de
+49 1525 7631020
Indigenous Research and Training Institute - Iepe
Ms. Talita Alves
talita.rca@institutoiepe.org.br
+55 11 977540061
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From Deep Histories to Climate Futures: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge for Agroecology
Launch of Science–TEK–IKS interface reports and Indigenous-led projects from the Global South, exploring how Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and science can advance regenerative agriculture, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.
Speakers: V. Zuccarelli, MPI-GEA, Germany /CONICET, Argentina; Ege University Archaeology Department & ANTROG Anthropocene Research Group: B.Baştabak; E.Gödekmerdan, Çiler Çilingiroğlu; C. Çetinkaya, Dokuz Eylül (University Civil Engineering); Talita Alves (Indigenous Research and Training Inst)
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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Wetlands International
Mr. Jaime Esteban González Barrera
jaime.gonzalez@wetlands.org
+31 6 82825439
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
Ms. Rocio Sanchez
rsanchezr@caf.com
+57 1 3138793170
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
Ms. Siew Yan Serena Lew
serena@gec.org.my
+60 3 79572007
Michael Succow Foundation for the Protection of Nature (MSF)
Mr. Jan Peters
jan.peters@succow-stiftung.de
+49 1575 8796977
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Launch of the Peatland Breakthrough: Scaling Global Ambitions for a Resilient Future
This high-profile gathering transitions the design phase of the Peatland Breakthrough into its implementation as a climate solution uniting countries, communities, companies and financial institutions to drive investment-driven business models to protect, restore and sustainably use peatlands
Speakers: Representatives of Climate High-Level Champions, Parties / Champion Countries, Wetlands International, Greifswald Mire Centre, UNEP/GPI, FAO, Ramsar Secretariat, as well as key stakeholders representing farmers, business sector, finance and philanthropy
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE)
Ms. Judit Szoleczky
js@inforse.org
+45 42 300192
All India Women's Conference (AIWC)
Ms. Usha Nair
usha.sahana@gmail.com
+91 99 9968284746
Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy (NFVE)
Mr. Daniele Pagani
Dp@folkecenter.dk
+39 345 4499450
Sustainable Environmental Development Watch (SusWatch)
Mr. Nobert Nyandire
nobnyandire05@yahoo.com
+25 254 721878329
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100% Renewables with focus on local solutions, end poverty, Women/Gender responsive, youth education
Just Transition with 100% renewables, efficiency, sufficiency, lifestyle changes. Scenarios. Online local solutions databases in East Africa, South Asia. Poverty reduction, GCF, NECPs, Women participation, Youth participatory education: Energy Literacy for Youth. No False solutions.
Speakers: INFORSE network: Nobert Nyandire, Velma Oseko, Suswatch Kenya; Judit Szoleczky, INFORSE-Europe; Usha Nair, Kalyani Raj AIWC India; Daniele Pagani, Nordic Folkecenter for RenewableEnergy, Denmark; Gunnar Olesen SE/INFORSE, Ibrahim Togola Mali Folkecenter, repr. Tatedo Tanzania, CRT Nepal (tbc).
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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International Disability Alliance (IDA)
Mr. Gordon Rattray
grattray@ida-secretariat.org
+32 473 848133
European Disability Forum (EDF)
Ms. Marion Steff
marion.steff@edf-feph.org
+44 7729 60863
McGill University
Mr. Sebastien Jodoin-Pilon
sebastien.jodoin-pilon@mcgill.ca
+1 514 9061740
Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC)
Ms. Asha Hans
smrc_bbsr@hotmail.com
+91 94370 4647
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Climate Governance and Meaningful Participation
Climate governance depends on inclusive decision-making. This session explores how meaningful participation by diverse stakeholders strengthens accountability, equity, and effective climate action at all levels.
Speakers: Representative organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), including International Disability Alliance and European Disability Forum. Other non-governmental organisations working on disability inclusion and climate action. Academic Institutions including McGill University, Canada.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Purple
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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
Ms. Marylene Beau
marylene.beau@un.org
+33 6 81434643
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Mr. Aleksa Mirkovic
a.mirkovic@unido.org
+43 1 260264923
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The Critical Middle, Circularity and Zero Waste: Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems
This event will launch the Critical Middle Coalition and show how zero waste and circular economy approaches can guide investment in processing, storage, logistics and waste management to prevent food loss, cut emissions and build climate-resilient food systems.
Speakers: Speakers include senior representatives from governments, UN entities, multilateral environmental agreements, development finance institutions, business, agrifood, city networks, and circular economy organizations driving climate and food systems action.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)
Ms. Nicole Serrij
ns@rtcc.org
+44 7526 797236
Association des Scientifiques Environnementalistes pour un Développement Intégré (ASEDI)
Mr. Mohamed-Awali Ouro-Djeri Djobo
ong.asedi@gmail.com
+228 93 731645
Benin
Mr. Wilfried BIAO MONGAZI
wilmongazi@yahoo.fr
+229 229 166014474
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Building Responsible Critical Mineral Value Chains for a Just Energy Transition
The transition to a low-carbon economy depends on resilient and responsible critical mineral supply chains. This session examines how governments, industry, financial institutions and civil society can collaborate to develop transparent governance frameworks, promote sustainable mining.
Speakers: Nicole Serrij, Dr Maria Rolim Lawyer + TBD
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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African Union Commission (AUC)
Mr. Harsen Nyambe Nyambe
febent@africanunion.org
+251 913 13188
African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development (ACMAD)
Ms. WENDLASIDA COMBERE
wendlasida.combere@acmad.org
+226 73 660506
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AFRICA DAY SIDE EVENT: "Securing Africa’s Water: Unlocking the Continent's Climate Resilience Goals"
As Africa advances with its Theme of the Year on Water Sustainability and safe sanitation this side event explores the important intersection of water, food security, landscape restoration, and climate adaptation across the continent. Reflecting the climate-water priorities heading into COP 31. The
Speakers: Chairperson African Union Commission
President of Burundi
President of Kenya
President of Congo
President of Seychelles
President of Namibia
President of Senegal
President of AFDB
Executive Secretary UNECA
Moses Vilakati Commissioner
African Ministers WomenandYouth Representative
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Mr. Marina Maiero
maierom@who.int
+41 79 2134304
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Resilient and dynamic health systems: progress from recent COPs
Health is gaining momentum within global climate agenda. This event will highlight progress from recent COPs, showcase national experiences, and explore priorities for advancing resilient and dynamic health systems through stronger climate and health action.
Speakers: Climate-health experts, UNFCCC Parties, negotiating groups, NGOs and actors working across climate, health and humanitarian action, with a special participation of health focal points from Brazil, Türkiye and Australia
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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Fund for responding to Loss and Damage
Ms. Melissa Bonilla
mbonilla1@frld.org
+1 786 3424893
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From Pledges to Scale: Unlocking Financing for Loss and Damage
Mobilizing predictable, long-term financing for climate-induced loss and damage. Drawing on the FRLD's inaugural call for funding requests, the event convenes developed and developing countries, philanthropies and other stakeholders around practical pathways to scale up the Fund's resources.
Speakers: TBC
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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Thailand Environment Institute (TEI)
Ms. ฺBenjamas Chothong
benj@tei.or.th
+66 95 5542954
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Ms. Tarika Kumar
tarika.kumar@cii.in
+91 22 24931790
Consumers International (CI)
Mr. Rafael Ponte
rponte@consint.org
+51 1 984346403
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Powering Climate Action: Leveraging Ecolabelling for Sustainable Procurement and Green Finance
This side event presents practical experiences demonstrating how ecolabelling accelerates climate implementation by supporting sustainable public procurement, sustainable finance, and informed purchasing decisions, creating incentives for low-carbon production and sustainable markets.
Speakers: Climate Action Programme, UNEP
Green Label and Ecolabeling, Thailand Environment Institute
Consumers International
Confederation of Indian Industry
Global Ecolabelling Network
Ministry of Environment and Energy, Costa Rica
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Saving Our Planet (SOP)
Ms. Zuzanna Borowska
zuzanna@open-dialogues.org
+48 6 67003395
Association Club Amis de la Planète (APC)
Mr. Jean Félix Ebo'o
amisdelaplanetecameroun@gmail.com
+237 0 694956256
ONG Change Human's Life (CHL)
Mr. Hermann KOUAME
hermankofi@yahoo.fr
+225 0 757765596
Sauvons Le Climat (SLC)
Mr. Stephan Savarese
stephan.savarese@gmail.com
+33 6 78858597
Youth Love Egypt Foundation (YlE foundation)
Mr. Ahmed Fathy
ylefoundation2@gmail.com
+2 2 1003358810
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Open Dialogues on Climate Change: From Community Action to Global Impact
1. Summarizing the 2026 edition of the Open Dialogues on Climate Change project; 2. Panel discussion with partners on the role of local community action in global climate policy in the context of the COP31 agenda; 3. Interactive activities with the audience, demonstrating open dialogue principles.
Speakers: Open Dialogues International Foundation, national organizers of Open Dialogues on Climate Change 2026, representatives of Partner NGOs, experts with knowledge on relevant UNFCCC themes (Just Transition, youth, education etc.), community leaders; participatory involvement of the audience
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Laboratory of the Climate Observatory (OC)
Mr. Stela Herschmann
stela@oc.eco.br
+55 21 987937616
Institute for Agricultural and Forest Management and Certification (Imaflora)
Ms. Marina Piatto Garcia
marina@imaflora.org
+55 19 981770957
Institute of Energy and Environment (IEMA)
Mr. David Tsai
david@energiaeambiente.org.br
+55 11 999613911
Princeton University
Mr. Eric Larson
elarson@princeton.edu
+1 609 2730129
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Net-Zero Pathways: Five Countries, Five Stories
The devil is in the details. This session uses cutting-edge models to unpack mid-century decarbonization pathways with granular precision — sectors, technologies, timelines, and the hard socio-economic trade-offs of each national challenge.
Speakers: NZ-Australia representative; NZ-Brazil representative; NZ-China Representative; NZ-India representative; NZ-America/NZx representative
Moderator: Claudio Angelo (Observatório do Clima)
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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Buddha's Light International Association
Mr. Ailun Wei
nyngo@blia.org
+33 783 483173
Vikalp
Mr. HIMANSHUKUMAR NATVARLAL BANKER
HIMBANKER@GMAIL.COM
+91 98243 85725
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Sustainable Lifestyles to Global Impact: Integrating NbS, Community Engagement and Humanistic Values
The session showcases BLIA's community sustainability model, integrating Sustainability Planner Academy (NSP), sustainable food systems (VEG100), low-carbon lifestyles (VEGRUN) and Nature-based Solutions through T-Earth. It shows how local action advances COP31 goals for resilience and biodiversity.
Speakers: Ven. MIAO DUO, Mr. KWONG DJEE CHAN, Mr. GEORGE HU, Mr. AILUN WEI, Ms. ROXANNA PANG
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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International Code Council
Ms. Judy Zakreski
jzakreski@iccsafe.org
+1 703 8509016
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Mr. Jared Green
jgreen@asla.org
+1 917 5140572
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Ms. Phoebe MacDonald
macdonald.phoebej@gmail.com
+44 20 73075353
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Mr. Derek Washam
derekwasham@aia.org
+1 202 9240137
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Creating Safe, Sustainable, and Climate Resilient Communities
Explore practical tools and proven strategies for creating climate resilient communities. Presenters will highlight how strong building codes, disaster planning, nature-based solutions, and regenerative design can help communities adapt to climate hazards, restore ecosystems, and improve wellbeing
Speakers: Speakers will represent organizations from developed and emerging economies focused on implementing existing tools and localized, technology-enabled, regenerative solutions to improve community resilience to climate risks
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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Planète Amazone
Mr. Gert-Peter Bruch
info@planeteamazone.org
+33 7 81239291
International Rivers Network
Mr. Joshua Klemm
jklemm@internationalrivers.org
+1 202 4928904
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Protecting Rivers and Indigenous Territories: Cumulative Impacts, Ecocide and Climate Action
From the Volta Grande do Xingu to Turtle Island, this event examines cumulative harms from hydropower, mining, illegal extraction and fossil infrastructure, and explores Indigenous rights, recognition of ecocide as an international crime, accountability and non-market climate pathways.
Speakers: Indigenous representative from the Volta Grande do Xingu; Cacique Ninawa Huni Kui; Tom BK Goldtooth; representatives of International Rivers and Amigos da Terra; Gert-Peter Bruch; Jojo Mehta or Princess Esmeralda of Belgium. Final speakers TBC.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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Calstart, Inc.
Ms. Stephanie Kodish
skodish@calstart.org
+1 865 9641774
International Council on Clean Transportation Inc. (ICCT)
Ms. Chelsea Burroughs
c.burroughs@theicct.org
+1 626 3247576
Stichting Smart Freight Centre (SFC)
Ms. Ellen Luning
info@smartfreightcentre.org
+31 6 12396091
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Scaling Global Green Road Corridors: Delivering NDCs through Zero-Emission Freight
As countries prepare the next NDCs, this event brings together government and industry highlighting how Global Green Road Corridors can scale zero-emission freight, support renewables and grid planning, strengthen energy security, and turn climate commitments into real-world implementation at speed.
Speakers: Renan Filho (Brazil), María Fernanda Rojas Mantilla (Colombia), Alicia Bárcena (Mexico), Australian and Turkish government representatives (TBC), Stephanie Kodish (CALSTART), Christian Levin (TRATON), Kara Hurst (Amazon), Leonardo Burgos (Voltta), Alok Vijayvergiya (Hinduja) and Jim Andrew (PepsiCo
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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BirdLife International (BLI)
Ms. Cathy Yitong Li
cathy.li@birdlife.org
+44 0 7521158388
Armenia
Ms. Nona Budoyan
nona.budoyan@gmail.com
+374 93 556031
Mongolia
Mx. MECC Mongolia
cathy.li@birdlife.org
+44 0 7521158388
Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
Mr. Solomon Adefolu
solomon.adefolu@ncfnigeria.org
+1 343 5987332
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Driving Synergistic Action Across the Rio Conventions
In this year of triple Rio Convention COPs, this event will share outcomes of the CBD and UNCCD COPs, foster momentum towards ambitious COP31 outcomes, and link synergies across the Rio Conventions with implementation in national planning and local action.
This event is co-organised with the CBD.
Speakers: Leaders across governments and Presidencies, civil society, and IGOs
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Mr. SIMON BENMARRAZE
sbenmarraze@irena.org
+49 172 1523311
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Ms. Marie Rossetti
marie.rossetti@giz.de
+49 175 3423659
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Ms. Joyce Lee
Joyce.lee@gwec.net
+44 7478 333193
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Electrification: from the 35-by-35 pledge to implementation
Advancing COP31’s Action Agenda, this event turns the 35-by-35 target into practice. Building on UAE consensus to triple renewables, it details how to raise electricity's share from 20% to 35% by 2035 and 50% by 2050 across buildings, transport, and industry via the TAFF framework (elec, RE, grids)
Speakers: Minister Bowen, Australia; Minister Kurum, Türkiye; Ed Miliband, UK; Ethiopia, Ghana, UAE, Brazil, Philippines, Fiji; Francesco La Camera (IRENA); Bruce Douglas (GRA); Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, GIZ; Dan Jorgensen (EU); Inger Andersen (UNEP); Samed Ağırbaş (HLC); UNEZA;GOWA;GCEP;GGI;GGC;WGBC
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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International Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE)
Ms. Laura Tierney
ltierney@bcse.org
+1 202 4893436
Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
Mr. Jayanta Chaudhuri
jayanta@aeee.in
+91 0 9769041393
Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
Ms. Sapna Dowla
sgdowla@ase.org
+1 240 5434566
European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)
Mr. Kolja Kuse
kk@technocarbon.de
+49 177 9330369
World Bioenergy Association (WBA)
Ms. Alejandra Leon Lavandera
alejandra.leon@worldbioenergy.org
+46 0 769543385
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Innovation & Solutions to 2030+: Energy efficiency, Renewables, Sustainable fuels, Materials & more
Business & technical leaders work to scale renewables, energy efficiency, storage, sustainable fuels & materials, bioenergy; boost investment, innovation in CO2 removal and circular economies. Strategies & solutions that meet security, economic & climate goals will be shared.
Speakers: Speakers: Executives, scientists and leaders from global clean energy, energy efficiency, utilities; biomaterials; agriculture, buildings, industry and transport sectors to be announced. Australia, Europe and the U.S. plus other countries to be represented.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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Asociación Española para la Economía Energética (aeee)
Ms. Cristina Moral
c.moral@iberdrola.es
+34 6 9435368
Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS)
Mr. Joao Claudio Rocha Baeta Leal
joao.leal@cebds.org
+55 11 981630254
Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde (GECV)
Ms. Carmen Navarro Gómez
carmennavarro@grupocrecimientoverde.org
+34 6 76513628
University of Cambridge
Ms. Beverley Cornaby
directorclg@cisl.cam.ac.uk
+44 44 7764803071
We Mean Business Coalition (WMB Coalition)
Mr. Karl Vella
kvella@wmbcoalition.org
+356 7946 3865
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Accelerating Electrification to achieve the climate goals: enabling conditions and opportunities
Electrification is the fastest way to cut emissions, improve energy security, resilience, competitiveness and job creation. The event will analyse how to accelerate electrification globally, examining opportunities, challenges, enabling conditions, and the skills and technical capacity required.
Speakers: Representative from COP31 Presidency, IRENA/GRA/UNEZA, CISL - University of Cambridge, WMBC, CEBDS, GECV, Iberdrola, Youth Climate Champion team (ensuring gender balance)
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Mr. Bruce Currie-Alder
bcurrie-alder@idrc.ca
+1 613 8647813
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Mr. Shobhakar Dhakal
shobhakar@ait.asia
+66 2 5245407
Fundación Avina (AVINA)
Ms. Maria Gracia Aguilar
mariagracia.aguilar@avina.net
+51 952 342301
Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (FFLA)
Ms. Paola Zavala
paola.zavala@ffla.net
+1 786 3818759
SouthSouthNorth Projects Africa (SSN Africa)
Ms. Olivia Venter
olivia@southsouthnorth.org
+27 0 717219483
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Bridging scales of action: how to link LLA to GGA to unlock resilient futures?
Insights across Asia-Africa-Americas implementing partnerships rooted in the realities of those most affected by climate impacts. Four organizations share +160 years experience mobilizing radical collaborations that catalyse action across knowledges, cultures and scales in the global South.
Speakers: Shobhakar Dhakal (Asian Institute of Technology - AIT), Lisa McNamara (SouthSouthNorth - SN), Maria Gracia Aguilar (Fundación Avina), Bruce Currie-Alder (International Development Research Centre - IDRC)
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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AbibiNsroma Foundation (ANF)
Mr. Robert Tettey Kwami Amiteye
abibinsromafoundation@gmail.com
+233 56766 466
Egyptian Arab Organization for Human Rights and Development
Mr. Magdy Alashry
magdy_fathy2002@yahoo.com
+2 0 1007420789
Faith Association of the Rehabilitation of Street Children and Orphans (FARSO)
Ms. Sonia Awo Achioke.
achiokesonia4@gmail.com
+233 57394 7844
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Planetary Healing Through Our Food System
Global food system, and understand why that food system must be plant-based in order to solve some of society's most pressing concerns including poverty, food insecurity, and climate change. alignment SDGs, planet transition toward a compassionate, plant-based food system or Planetary Healing
Speakers: Dr. Sailesh Rao
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) (ICSC)
Mr. Janssen Martinez
janssen@icsc.ngo
+63 2 86469411
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management gGmbH
Ms. Katia Görtz
k.goertz@fs.de
+49 69 154008
Insurance Development Forum (IDF)
Ms. Ekhosuehi Iyahen
info@insdevforum.org
+44 0 7758964724
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
Mr. Michael Zissener
zissener@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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From Commitments to Resilience: Bridging Climate Priorities with Pre-Arranged Finance
The event explores how countries can turn climate commitments into resilience by integrating pre-arranged finance into national climate and fiscal strategies. It highlights practical tools, partnerships, and country experiences that enable faster, more inclusive responses to climate shocks.
Speakers: Amb. Elizabeth Thompson, Birgit Pickel, Marike Brady (moderator), Isatou F. Camara, Ekhosuehi Ihayen, Danica Marie Supnet, and Soenke Kreft.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Ms. QI WU
qwu@nrdc-china.org
+86 10 53321910
Center for Energy, Environment, and Development (CEED)
Ms. Aryanne Shirene De Ocampo
adeocampo@ceedphilippines.com
+63 2 9295940057
Coshare Environment
Ms. Ying Li
sxkecheng@163.com
+86 351 3531599
NFD Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
Ms. Sweta Purohit
sweta.purohit@ceeindia.org
+91 79 9687604091
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People-Centered Just Energy Transition: Shared Experiences, Best Practices and Actionable Solutions
Accelerating people-centered transition by sharing practical experiences, policy innovations, and community-led solutions. The session will highlight approaches that advance equitable sustainable development and ensure workers and vulnerable communities are at the center of clean energy transition.
Speakers: 6 speakers including moderator: keynote speaker(s) from IRENA or other international organization(s) sharing global landscape; local speakers from China, India, Africa and other regions from civil society, research institution, regional organizations, government experts sharing regional perspectives
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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China New Energy Chamber of Commerce (CNECC)
Ms. DAN WU
wudan@cnecc.org.cn
+86 10 63100807
Beijing Forestry Society (BFS)
Ms. Lei Xia
xial@bjfs.org.cn
+86 10 62381455
Zhenjiang Green Sanshan Environmental Public Welfare Service Center
Mr. Ming Zhu
2298617348@qq.com
+8 511 1526299490
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Inclusive Green Business in Emerging Markets: Drive Private Action for Equitable Climate Transition
Emerging markets hold great green transition potential but lack finance, technology and global voice. This COP31 hybrid side event convenes CNECC, UNIDO, IRENA and GGGI to launch the Green Business Consensus, foster PPPs and advance equitable climate transition and South-South cooperation.
Speakers: Keynote: IRENA DG/UNIDO Deputy SG, responded by CNECC clean energy CEO. Panel: emerging market ministers, MDB/DFI seniors, Chinese renewables heads, SME reps & developing country youth advocates. Moderated by UNFCCC journalist or ex-negotiator.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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CarbonCare InnoLab Limited (CCIL)
Ms. Wai Fun Ho
waifun.ho@ccinnolab.org
+0 852 98817066
Environmental Quality Protection Foundation (EQPF)
Mr. I-CHAN CHENG
chengic.eqpf@gmail.com
+886 2 23211155
University of Leeds
Ms. Debbie Rosen
climate@leeds.ac.uk
+44 113 3438895
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Cooling the Communities: Ground-Up Data & Localised Solutions for Equitable Urban Health
Addressing the impact of urban heat on vulnerable groups, this session leverages participatory data on Asian indoor heat to bridge climate-health gaps. We present localised, passive cooling solutions to advance equitable health adaptation and resilient development in global cities.
Speakers: The session brings together a diverse group of stakeholders: local NGOs in participatory research, urban heat and health academics, global policy experts, sustainable architects, and youth/grassroots innovators.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey)
Ms. Karina Ruiz
karinam.ruiza@tec.mx
+52 55 32437413
Polytechnic of Turin
Ms. Patrizia Lombardi
vicerettrice.sostenibilita@polito.it
+39 338 6685833
Second Nature
Mr. Tim Carter
president@secondnature.org
+1 317 2005104
University of Cape Town (UCT)
Mr. Manfred Braune
manfred.braune@uct.ac.za
+27 82 3731734
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Unifying Higher Education for Climate Action Implementation and Capacity Building
This session highlights how higher education networks can advance science-aligned climate planning and equitable implementation as subnational action grows, using campuses as living labs for decarbonization, research, youth engagement, and community and cross-sector partnerships.
Speakers: University representatives from all regions, including sustainability staff, students and professors. The session will be coordinated by global climate and sustainability university networks.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Earthlife Africa Johannesburg (ELA JHB)
Ms. Makoma Lekalakala
deborah@tippingpointnorthsouth.org
+27 10 557336
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW)
Ms. Angelika Claussen
angelika.claussen@ippnw.de
+49 30 6930244
Interreligious Climate and Ecology Network (ICE Network)
Ms. Junghee Min
mujin21@gmail.com
+82 10 56127504
Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
Ms. Francesca de Gasparis
francesca@safcei.org.za
+27 78 7395272
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African and Asian climate justice and interfaith movements reject nuclear power and AI data centres
Civil society and interfaith movements across Africa and Asia are concerned by nuclear expansion and see parallels with expanding AI data centres. The event will examine their unequal human, social, environmental and climate costs in the Global South and advance alternatives for a just transition.
Speakers: A women-led panel of civil society leaders, community practitioners, and energy and health experts will bring regional experience, evidence and policy analysis.
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE)
Ms. Cara Cook
cara@envirn.org
+1 585 4692383
Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA)
Mr. Dave Chun
dave.chun@caha.org.au
+61 457 82785
Global Climate and Health Alliance, a project of the Social Good Fund (GCHA)
Ms. Jessica Beagley
jess.beagley@climateandhealthalliance.org
+44 7530 854613
International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)
Mr. Gustavo Dalle Cort
lph@ifmsa.org
+55 41 992011822
International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE)
Ms. Mary Rice
mbrice@hsph.harvard.edu
+1 617 5957620
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The Health and Economic Benefits of a Just and Equitable Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
Discover the health benefits and economic case for accelerating just and equitable transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Speakers from across geographies and health disciplines will share evidence and successful approaches to advance health and energy justice worldwide.
Speakers: Michelle Isles, CAHA
Cara Cook, ANHE
Gustavo Dalle Cort, IFMSA
Mary Rice, C-CHANGE / ISEE
Jamaji Nwanaji-Enwerem, ISEE Africa
Swasti Raizada, International Institute for Sustainable Development
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza (FAN Bolivia)
Ms. Natalia Calderon
ncalderon@fan-bo.org
+591 7 6845978
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Mr. Jorge Avila Antelo
jorge.avila@planificacion.gob.bo
+591 591 60500889
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From Fire Risk to Climate Action: Bolivia’s New Forest and Carbon Agenda
As El Niño intensifies, Bolivia presents its renewed climate agenda, showing how integrated fire management, Indigenous territorial governance and the Charagua Iyambae jurisdictional REDD+ initiative can deliver resilient forests and high-integrity climate action.
Speakers: Government of Bolivia; Indigenous Autonomous Government of Charagua Iyambae; Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza; Indigenous fire management leader; Jurisdictional REDD+ Technical Assistance Partnership (JTAP); international cooperation, wildfire resilience fund or high-integrity climate finance repre
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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Community Links and Human Empowerment Initiative (CLHEI)
Ms. Helen Dennis Teghtegh
communitylinks11@gmail.com
+234 703 7724378
Instituto Brasileño de Desarrollo y Sostenibilidad (IABS)
Mr. Romulo Piazzalunga Cesario Pereira
t-romulo.piazzalunga@iabs.org.br
+55 43 991866684
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Ms. Claudia Ringler
c.ringler@cgiar.org
+1 514 4628538
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Building Inclusive and Climate-Resilient Food Systems: Gender Equality
Pathways to 2050
Drawing on emerging evidence, this event explores practical solutions to
advance gender equality and inclusion in climate-resilient food systems. The
discussion will highlight pathways for strengthening resilience, resource
governance, digital inclusion, and youth leadership by 2050
Speakers: Helen Teghtegh (CLHEI, Nigeria, Female); George Wamukoya (AGNES,
Kenya, Male), Elizabeth Bryan (IFPRI, Female, USA); Nicoline de Haan
(CGIAR GENDER, Female, Netherlands); Aina Maria Iteta (Gender
Negotiator, Namibia, Female); Stephen Muwaya (Negotiator, Uganda,
Tanzania)
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Saturday,
14 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change Ltd. (IIGCC)
Ms. Arianna Griffa
agriffa@iigcc.org
+44 0 7774894214
Ceres, Inc.
Mr. Chris Fox
fox@ceres.org
+1 617 3124774
PRI Association (PRI)
Ms. Rebecca Chapman
rebecca.chapman@unpri.org
+44 20 4420371432
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From Ambition to Implementation: Accelerating Private Investments in the Climate Transition
Investors play a key role in financing investable solutions for the energy transition and climate resilience. As global efforts turn to implementation, this event explores how public-private collaboration and consistent policy frameworks can lead to investable opportunities.
Speakers: The event will bring together policymakers, institutional investors, development finance institutions, businesses and climate experts. Speakers (TBC) will include representatives of global financial institutions and policymakers. We will ensure gender and geographical diversity.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Nipe Fagio (NF)
Ms. Ana Alexandrina De Sampaio Moraes Silva Rocha
Info@nipefagio.co.tz
+255 0 657686615
Abibimman Foundation (AF)
Mr. Kenneth Nana Amoateng
amoatengken@gmail.com
+233 244 23651
Sustainable Environment Development Initiative (SEDI)
Mr. Thomas Aneni
tomaneni1@yahoo.com
+234 80 66836896
World Biogas Association (WBA)
Ms. Giulia Ceccarelli
gceccarelli@worldbiogasassociation.org
+44 75 51005377
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Accelerating Action: Implementing Solutions to Reduce Methane from Organic Waste
Methane accounts for a third of global warming, and
the waste sector is a key, rising source. Recent COPs delivered ambition on methane from waste, but action on the ground must accelerate. This event presents key programmes and research with clear
recommendations for fast-tracking action.
Speakers: Nipe Fagio, World Biogas Association, SEDI, Abibiman
Foundation, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives(GAIA), GMH, National governments representatives,CCAC
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Brown
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International National Trusts Organisation (INTO)
Ms. Catherine Leonard
catherineannleonard@hotmail.com
+44 7920 270415
The British Council
Ms. Monomita Nagchowdhury
monomita.nagchowdhury@britishcouncil.org
+44 7771 945098
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Culture Based Climate Action: Connecting research, policy, practice and youth action
Cultural practitioners, youth leaders, key networks and institutions come together to share learning and evidence of impact; platform diverse voices and youth led approaches; and build a global movement to advance culture, arts and heritage in climate policies and take collective action
Speakers: British Council; Princess Dana Firas; INTO Youth Collective; KEA European Affairs; Dr Jen Rae, Centre for Re-worlding; Türkiye representative; Ministerial/Brazil representative; Youth leaders (UN SG Youth Meeting network, Youth4SDGs); Climate Heritage Network; Europa Nostra; Final speakers tbc
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Green
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Marshall Islands
Mr. Clarence Samuel
clarencesam@gmail.com
+692 455 6432
Taiwan Research Institute (TRI)
Ms. Wan-tse Chen
wantse.chen@tri.org.tw
+886 2 88095688
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Delivering Climate Commitments: Turning NDCs into Action for Small Island States
With climate ambition already established, the priority is implementation. This session will examine how policy frameworks, climate finance, energy transition, and partnerships can help SIDS translate NDC commitments into bankable projects, tangible actions, and long-term climate resilience.
Speakers: There will be 5 speakers, tbc at later dates.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Corporación Privada para el Desarrollo de Aisén (CODESA)
Mr. Patricio Segura
psegura@gmail.com
+56 9 99699780
Fundación de Iniciativas de Cambio Climático (Fundación MDL)
Ms. Suyapa Zelaya
suyapazelaya59@gmail.com
+504 9 99732919
Fundación Sur Futuro, Inc. (SUR FUTURO)
Mr. Eduardo Julia
ejulia@surfuturo.org
+809 30387 8095013943
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Managing Local Climate Action Financing in LatAm & Caribbean: Economic and Ethical Challenges
A challenge is managing climate change mitigation and adaptation financing in Latin America and the Caribbean, building capacity without destroying local biodiversity or social fabric, and preventing greenwashing. This debate draws on experience, successful case studies, and local reflection.
Speakers: Patricio Segura Ortiz, Director CODESA, Coord. "Proyecto Patagonia" Chile Sustentable (Chile)
Victor Nomberto Bazan, Director CEDRE (Perú)
Suyapa Zelaya Amaya, Presidenta, MDL (Honduras)
Eduardo Julia Mera, Subd. Asuntos Estratégicos Fundación Sur Futuro (República Dominicana)
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Ms. Laura Tierney
ltierney@bcse.org
+1 202 4893436
Georgetown University
Ms. Joanna Lewis
Joanna.Lewis@georgetown.edu
+1 202 6877284
The Climate Registry (TCR)
Ms. Amy Holm
aholm@theclimateregistry.org
+1 310 2454258
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Ms. Roxana Fiamor
rdfiamor@usgbc.org
+33 769 406285
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Partnership & Solutions to Deliver U.S. Subnational Climate Action
State & local officials, businesses & institutions continue efforts on decarbonization & resilience. Working together, to align climate & affordability goals, leaders will share policy, finance & implementation strategies to reduce emissions, protect communities & create economic opportunities.
Speakers: Senior U.S. state and local public officials, corporate executives, and NGO leaders to be announced.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan
mshahjahan.ypsa@gmail.com
+880 1819 177418
Coastal Development Partnership (CDPBD)
Mr. SYED JAHANGIR HASAN MASUM
masumcdp@yahoo.com
+880 1911 313049
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF)
Mr. Md. Wahed
ahsan@manusher.org
+88 0 1912850665
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Climate Mobility and Loss & Damage: Policy, Finance and Locally Led Action
Climate change is driving displacement and migration, demanding stronger policy, finance, and locally led action. This session will explore how Loss & Damage finance can support climate mobility, strengthen community resilience, populations, and advance just, inclusive, and durable solutions.
Speakers: Heather McGray, Director, CJRF; Mohammad Shahjahan, Director, YPSA; Farhana Afroz, Programme Director, HELVETAS; Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman, Founder and Chief Executive, YPSA; Shirin Sultana Lira, Programme Manager, Switzerland Embassy; Shaheen Anam, ED, MJF; Syed Jahangir Hasan Masum, ED, CDP.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Red
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Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN)
Ms. Wyolah Garden
wyolah@wecaninternational.org
+1 415 7222083
BankTrack
Ms. Wyolah Garden
wyolah@wecaninternational.org
+1 415 7222083
Ithaca College
Ms. Wyolah Garden
wyolah@wecaninternational.org
+1 415 7222083
Pomona College
Ms. Wyolah Garden
wyolah@wecaninternational.org
+1 415 7222083
The Gaia Foundation
Ms. Wyolah Garden
wyolah@wecaninternational.org
+1 415 7222083
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Women Leading Climate Solutions on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis
Grassroots and Indigenous women leaders, and global advocates, will present climate solutions and just transition strategies, including forest and biodiversity protection and restoration, climate justice finance and policy, rights of nature, fossil fuel phase-out, and women land defense.
Speakers: Patricia Gualinga (Kichwa/Ecuador); Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca/USA): Puyr Tembé (Tembé/Brazil); Xiye Bastida (Otomo-Toltec/Mexico); Zukiswa White (South Africa); Osprey Orielle Lake (USA); and other international women leaders TBD.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room White
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Land of Rights (TDD)
Ms. Bruna Balbi
clima@terradedireitos.org.br
+55 69 999404196
Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Ms. Marie Cosquer
mcosquer@actioncontrelafaim.org
+0 0 3378128849
Brighter Green, Inc.
Ms. Mia MacDonald
macdonald@brightergreen.org
+1 917 6940793
Just Transition Alliance (JTA)
Ms. Sabina Borbon
sabina@jtalliance.org
+1 619 7969753
National Farmers Union (NFU)
Ms. Terran Giacomini
ipccoordinator@nfu.ca
+1 905 5050171
World Animal Protection (WAP)
Ms. Angel Flores
eacomms@worldanimalprotection.org
+63 917 8754322
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Inclusive Just Transition: design imperatives and principles for the Belém-Antalya Mechanism
Panelists representing over 200 million people on the frontlines will discuss an inclusive just transition mechanism. Indigenous Peoples, local communities, farmers, small food producers, pastoralists, Afro-descendants, waste pickers, and workers in informal settings must lead the transition.
Speakers: Asian Peoples' Movement on Debt and Development, International Alliance of Waste Pickers, Just Transition Alliance, La Via Campesina, Third World Network, Global Forum of Local Communities on Climate Change, World Animal Protection, Brighter Green
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Ms. Aia Brnic
abrnic@iisd.org
+41 78 7634546
Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN)
Ms. Camila Mercure
cmercure@farn.org.ar
+54 11 24045262
Institute for Socioeconomics Studies (INESC)
Ms. Carolina Alves
inesc@inesc.org.br
+55 61 32120218
Netherlands
Ms. Lenneke IJzendoorn
l.ijzendoorn@minezk.nl
+31 6 46912308
South Centre
Ms. Xin Cui
cui@southcentre.int
+41 22 7918050
Transforma
Ms. Diana Barba
diana.barba@transforma.global
+57 317 4038873
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From Santa Marta to GST2: Delivering the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
The COP28 Global Stocktake committed Parties to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Building on the Santa Marta conference, this ministerial event will discuss how integrating health, climate and energy policy can mainstream TAFF into the GST2 process, finance, and economic development.
Speakers: Climate ministers and envoys from the Netherlands, Ireland, Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands; WHO; experts from think tanks IISD, Transforma, INESC, FARN, and South Centre.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Ms. Ebru Canan-Sokullu
ebru.sokullu@unitar.org
+41 78 3356364
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Water-Smart Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities: Building Capacity for Local Action
A UN system side event bringing a capacity development lens to SDG 6 at the urban level, closing the water-climate capacity gap in cities through UNITAR-led research and training, equipping city-level practitioners with the skills to deliver water-secure, climate-resilient infrastructure.
Speakers: Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, UN-HABITAT representative, UNU representative, UN Water representative, Turkish Government representative, Zero-Waste Foundation Chair, Alex Mejia, CIFAL Global Network Head, Prof Dr Esra Hatipoğlu, BAU Recto
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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India Water Foundation
Mr. Arvind Kumar
drarvind@indiawaterfoundation.org
+91 11 26349533
Giving Life Nature Volunteer (GILINAVO)
Mr. Eric Komla Amedjakou
gilinavoghana2000@gmail.com
+44 7576 945700
Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group (GEAG)
Mr. Shiraz Akhtar Wajih
geag@geagindia.org
+91 551 9415211006
International Centre for Environment Education and Community Development (ICENECDEV)
Mr. Fongoh Eric
icenecdev@gmail.com
+237 237 674033583
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Multistakeholder partnerships for climate adaptation and resilience via Water Transversality
Advancing climate adaptation and resilience through Water Transversality by fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships that integrate water across climate, energy, food, health, ecosystems and finance, translating shared knowledge into inclusive, locally driven and scalable action.
Speakers: Dr. Raj bhushan Chaudhary- Minister India
Dr. Arvind kumar- President,IWF
Ms. Sonja Koepple, Secretary UNECE
Ms. Helena Thybell, Executive Director, SIWI
Ms. Nidhi NaglabathlaSenior Official and Program Lead,UNU-CRIS
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Ms. Alina Averchenkova
a.averchenkova@lse.ac.uk
+44 779 9657954
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Mr. Michele Poletto
m.poletto@idea.int
+46 72 2182726
Real Instituto Elcano (RIE)
Ms. Lara Lázaro Touza
llazaro@rielcano.org
+34 606 20498
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Democratic Governance for Climate Action: Global Innovations in Practice
The event will discuss how to address the twin challenges of climate action and democratic governance, sharing experiences from around the world on climate disinformation, accountability, participation, and justice, and innovations in institutions for future generations.
Speakers: International panel of practitioners and researchers from International IDEA, the Elcano Royal Institute, the Grantham Research Institute (LSE), IPU, national parliaments, and other institutions, combining academic rigor with frontline policymaking and governance experience.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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Palau
Ms. Mikayla Etpison
mikayla.etpison@gmail.com
+680 680 7754656
Foundation of Taiwan Industry Service (FTIS)
Ms. Chen-Yu Yeh
jeanyeh@ftis.org.tw
+886 2 77045251
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Powering the Blue Economy: Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions for Small Island States
As SIDS pursue ambitious climate and energy goals, clean energy solutions are essential for resilience, energy security, and sustainable development. This session will explore how national roadmaps, strategic partnerships, and practical technologies can accelerate energy transitions.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Purple
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Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI)
Mr. Davi Bomtempo
supemas@cni.com.br
+55 61 33179079
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Ms. Sirini Jeudy-Hugo
Sirini.JEUDY-HUGO@oecd.org
+33 1 85554963
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Ms. Helen Fairclough
copaction@wbcsd.org
+44 7977 930133
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The Action Agenda as an Engine of Implementation for a successful GST2
How can the Action Agenda become a critical enabler of COP success and an engine of implementation? Governments, HLCs, business and finance will explore how to strengthen the evidence base, close information gaps, mobilise investment and partnerships, and support national goals on the road to GST2.
Speakers: Representatives from SB COP, BusinessEurope, Federation of German Industries (BDI), Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), Confederation of British Industry (CBI), TÜSİAD and other business organizations.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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Youth for Sustainable Travel (YfST)
Ms. Clara von Glasow
clara.von-glasow@posteo.de
+49 1578 9334250
Climate Action Network - Latin America (CAN-LA)
Mr. Alejandro Aleman
aaleman@canla.org
+502 502 34839197
International Education Institute of Brazil (IEB)
Ms. Sara Gaia
sara@iieb.org.br
+55 61 999822924
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Climate adaptation as a right to protect territories in Latin America and the Caribbean
The event will discuss recognizing climate adaptation as part of the right to protection of people, territories and ways of life. It will put reshaping policies and finance in Latin America at the center of the discussion while highlighting racial, gender and territorial inequalities.
Speakers: Adaptation policy expert (Argentina 1.5 or Talanoa Institute or CANLA)
Adaptation Finance expert (GFLAC, WWF or Palmares Lab)
Human Rights expert (Decodifica or Geledés)
Indigenous expert (LAYCS)
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Center of Life Institute (ICV)
Ms. ALICE THUAULT
alice.thuault@gmail.com
+55 65 993122491
Change For Planet (CFP)
Mr. Daniele Guadagnolo
daniele.guadagnolo@outlook.com
+39 331 4654051
Friends of the Earth - Amazonia Program (AdT)
Mr. Pedro Burnier
pedro@amazonia.org.br
+55 11 996442033
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Deforestation Roadmap, Trade and Green global Supply Chains: How to end deforestation by 2030
Ending deforestation is essential to tackling climate change. This panel explores how supply chain transparency and compliance data from soy and beef sectors can operationalize the COP30 Presidency's Deforestation Roadmap, support EUDR implementation, and foster green trade relationships.
Speakers: Researchers from Brazilian and European Civil Society organizations and Chinese University;
Representative of the Brazilian government;
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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Partenariat Français pour l'Eau (PFE)
Ms. Inès Tixier
ines.tixier@partenariat-francais-eau.fr
+33 0 647788140
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Mr. Stephen Fragaszy
s.fragaszy@cgiar.org
+20 233 650013
International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
Mr. Ignacio Deregibus
i.deregibus@iwra.org
+33 6 44205753
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Nature-based Solutions in the Water Sector: Delivering Synergies Across the Rio Conventions
Aquatic nature-based solutions, such as wetland restoration and floodplain reconnection, curb erosion, restore habitats, buffer floods and mitigate droughts. Scaled across river basins, they connect biodiversity, climate and land restoration, advancing the goals of the three Rio Conventions.
Speakers: Mrs.Marie-Laure Vercambre, DG, French Water Partnership
Mr.Abou Amani, Director of the Division of Water Sciences, UNESCO IHP
Mrs.Busadee Santipitaks,CEO, Mekong River Commission
Mrs. Alice Aureli,IWRA
Mrs.Elodie Galko, DG, French Water Agency
Mr. Loïc Fauchon, World Water Council
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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Women Engage for a Common Future - International Foundation (WECF International) (WECF)
Ms. Valeria Pelaez Cardona
valeria.pelaez@wecf.org
+49 0 1573325154
Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Inc. (FAWCO)
Ms. Ayuska Motha
unrep-bonn@fawco.org
+49 179 2144209
Women Environmental Programme (WEP)
Ms. Priscilla Achakpa
info@wepnigeria.net
+234 814 9576777
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Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards Ceremony
Celebrating and highlighting local, community‑led climate actions that centre gender justice. These climate‑just initiatives will demonstrate the transformative power of grassroots solutions and help inspire and inform Parties as they advance the implementation of the Belem GAP and the JTWP
Speakers: Valeria Pelaez WECF; Ariesta Ningrum, CTCN; Representatives of the European Union and Mexico government; Babitha P.S WGC; UN Women.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (WorldFish)
Ms. Michelle Tigchelaar
m.tigchelaar@cgiar.org
+60 14 3513925
European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD)
Mr. Maximilian Schwarz
maximilian.schwarz@ebcd.org
+32 0 490366063
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Across Turquoise Waters: Delivering on Aquatic Blue Food Climate Commitments
Aquatic foods are increasingly embedded in national and global climate agendas, but implementation and finance are lagging. This high-level dialogue elevates SIDS and developing-country leadership in driving blue food climate action across NDCs, adaptation finance, and food systems policy.
Speakers: High-level government speakers from countries with aquatic food priorities in their NDCs/NAPs, UN agency staff, research experts, NGO representatives, and youth leaders who are advancing aquatic food climate action through policy, finance, and concrete adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
Ms. Maria Antonieta Nestor
man58@cam.ac.uk
+44 7758 122063
Marmara University (MURCIR)
Mr. Ümit Barış Bayındır
baris.bayindir@marmara.edu.tr
+90 0 5327823112
Rio Grande do Sul State Chapter of the Brazilian BAR (OAB/RS)
Mr. Larissa Boratti
larissa.boratti@ilarraz.com.br
+55 51 985215450
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Every Law, Everywhere, All at Once: Climate Law & Governance Innovations Advancing NDCs 3.0 & NAPs
Explore how innovative climate laws and governance approaches are strengthening NDCs 3.0 and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Hear global perspectives on legal solutions that can accelerate ambitious, equitable, and effective climate action.
Speakers: Expert jurists & scholars; legal advisors; climate litigation practitioners, government representatives & current/future law & policy leaders from a diverse range of countries
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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German NGO Forum on Environment and Development
Mr. Jens Huerdler
huerdler@duh.de
+49 160 96750304
Brazilian Institute for Consumer Defense (Idec)
Mr. Igor Rodrigues Britto
projetos@idec.org.br
+55 11 38742150
European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Mr. Luc Powell
luc.powell@eeb.org
+32 4 3249269601
Institute for Energy and Climate Strategies, Inc. (IECS)
Mr. Dennis Clare
dmc@iecs.org
+1 917 5488841
The Changing Markets Foundation
Ms. Maddy Haughton-Boakes
maddy.haughton-boakes@changingmarkets.org
+44 77 99144399
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High-Level Dialogue on Advancing Methane Action Across Agriculture and Food Systems
Linking COP31 priorities on methane with food systems, this event will discuss practical action led by governments, corporates and intergovernmental leaders to reduce methane emissions from agriculture and food systems by 2030, supporting critical climate, public health & food resilience objectives.
Speakers: - Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, CCAC
- Caitlin Smith, Senior Campaigner, CMF
- Jens Hürdler, Senior Expert Agricultural Emissions, DUH
- Dennis Clare, CEO, IECS
- Samanta Fabbris, Public Policy Analyst, IDEC
- high level Representative, Government (UK or GER) (tbc)
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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United Nations of Youth Network (UNOY)
Mr. Prince Goodluck Odimegwu Obi
gadylp@yahoo.co.in
+234 1 8032496411
Global Alert for Defence of Youth and the Less Privileged (GADYLP)
Mr. kennedy Christian Ezedinbu
kennedyezedinbu@yahoo.com
+234 1 8056212653
Nurses Across the Borders (NAB)
Mr. PETERS OMORAGBON
petersomoragbon@gmail.com
+44 75 80081195
SeaTrust Institute
Ms. LYNN WILSON
lwilson@nasw.org
+1 360 9613363
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Sea & Soil: Health and Youth-Led Climate Action in Nigeria
This event presents integrated solutions: health workers trained on maritime pollution and climate-health to embed health in NIMASA’s GreenVoyage2050, paired with youth-led tree planting in Oru West LGA OF Imo State. Together, they protect ocean and forest health for resilient communities.
Speakers: HRM Igwe DR.Goodluck OBI Convener United Nations of YOUTH Network UNOY Senator Osita Izunaso PhD, Engr. Ikenna Adikibe PhD Chairman Oru West. Barr. Ralph Nwosu Dr. Emeka Ukaegbu .Barr princess Chi Igwe PhD. Past. Peters Omoragbon, Dr. Lynn Wilson, Dr. Oma Ofodile, Dr. Eugene Itua, Hon Adetola Ganiu
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Mr. Bert De Wel
Bert.DeWel@ituc-csi.org
+32 473 820097
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V. (FES)
Ms. Yvonne Blos
info.sustainability@fes.de
+49 10785 4930269357
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Who Pays, Who Profits? We need a Just Transition to tackle Inequality and deliver Social Justice
Climate crisis, inequality, wealth concentration and growing reliance on private finance is undermining climate justice. Trade unions and social movements explore how promoting labour rights supports policy implementation and how tax justice will delivers fairer public climate finance.
Speakers: Mr. Eric Manzi, Deputy General Secretary ITUC
Mr. Thomas Piketty, School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences
Speakers from FES, Oxfam and progressive partner organizations and governments.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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Secretariat of the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention )
Ms. Soumaya El Halas
soumaya.elhalas@un.org
+30 694 4837369
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Ocean-Climate Action: A Living, Climate-Resilient Mediterranean
Promoting the implementation of the Paris Agreement while prioritising the ocean-climate nexus through a regional Mediterranean approach combining adaptation and mitigation measures.
Speakers: Eng. Sherif Abdel Rahim
Dr. Tatjana Hema
Ms. Valvanera Ulargui or Ms. Teresa Ribera
Prof. Dr. S. Levent Kuzu
Ms. Nassira Rheyati
Mr. Mahmoud Elyes Hamza
Dr. María Victoria Román
Mr. Nicolas Entrup
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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Griha Council
Mr. Manish Shrivastava
manish.shrivastava@teri.res.in
+91 98918 84894
NewClimate Institute for Climate Policy and Global Sustainability (NewClimate Institute)
Ms. Louise Jeffery
l.jeffery@newclimate.org
+49 30 208492754
University of Maryland (UMCP)
Ms. Marcella DiCocco
mdicocco@umd.edu
+1 443 6105682
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Energy Transition Across Sectors: Global Pathways, National Complexity
Achieving a Paris-aligned transition requires both supply-side and demand-side energy transitions. We explore scenarios, implications, and realistic options, e.g., electrification of end-use sectors, to help translate global pathways into clearer, equitable reference points for national action.
Speakers: Dr. Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI; Ritu Mathur, TERI; Prof. Harald Winklar, UCT; Niklas Höhne, NCI; Detlef van Vuuren, Univ of Utrecht; Shonali Pachauri, IIASA; Dr. Nate Hultman, Director, Center for Global Sustainability, Univ of Maryland; Bruce Douglas, Global Renewables Alliance; Judit Hecke, NCI.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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Fauna & Flora International (Fauna & Flora)
Ms. Charlotte Fisher
charlie.fisher@fauna-flora.org
+44 7715 653664
Costa Rica
Ms. Adriana M. Bonilla-Vargas
cambioclimatico@minae.go.cr
+506 8724 7888
Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT)
Ms. Courtney Durham Shane
cshane@pewtrusts.org
+1 202 2816521
University of New South Wales
Mr. Aaron Eger
aaron.eger@unsw.edu.au
+61 0 487523824
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Building Blue Climate Resilience: Financing and Implementing Coastal and Ocean NDC Ambition
Showcasing the critical role of coastal & marine ecosystems in strengthening climate resilience, the event highlights action at multiple scales, from the development of blue NDC targets and investment plans to locally led climate & nature action that delivers tangible benefits for communities.
Speakers: High-level representatives from governments, NGO and finance/technical partners working closely on coastal wetland policy, marine management plans and NBS implementation in Kenya, Türkiye, Belize, Costa Rica, Seychelles, Panama, Jamaica, Cabo Verde and other leaders in the Global South.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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Verra
Ms. Christina Irven
cirven@verra.org
+49 1523 3723344
Singapore
Ms. Cheryl Tan
cheryl_tan@pmo.gov.sg
+65 179434 91804751
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Scaling High-Integrity Carbon Credit Supply: Practical Implementation of Article 6
Discussion on lessons from implementing Article 6 authorization frameworks, including CORSIA, host country challenges, and capacity building. Explores key building blocks for scaling high-quality carbon credit supply through jurisdictional approaches and replicable capacity-building models.
Speakers: Verra, Singapore Government, Paraguay Government, other speakers
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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Centre for Multilateral Negotiations (CEMUNE)
Ms. Christa Castro
christa.castro@cemune.org
+49 1 5254580203
Climate Policy Radar
Ms. Michal Nachmany
michal@climatepolicyradar.org
+44 0 7775751906
Society for Development and Community Empowerment (SDCE)
Ms. Victoria Manya
v.o.manya@asc.leidenuniv.nl
+31 6 87957708
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Closing the Negotiating Intelligence Gap: AI, Evidence and Multilateral Negotiating Capacity
Negotiating intelligence means arriving prepared, tracking a text as it changes, and retaining what is achieved. At COP31, the AGN will have it live. We convene that cycle with open climate data and multilateral practitioners - and ask what AI governance owes everyone else who needs it.
Speakers: Convened by CEMUNE with INCLUDE and Climate Policy Radar. Speakers: Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, AGN Chair; Dr. Jihane El Gaouzi, African Union Commission; Dr. Michal Nachmany, CPR; Co-Chair, UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance (TBC); GIZ Data Innovation Lab, LDC/SIDS and UNFCCC (TBD).
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB)
Mr. Ruaraidh Petre
ruaraidh.petre@grsbeef.org
+44 740 8855611
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (Beef + Lamb NZ)
Mr. Macaulay Jones
macaulay.jones@beeflambnz.com
+44 7 831807209
British Meat Processors Association (BMPA)
Mr. Lucas Daglish
lucas.daglish@britishmeatindustry.org
+44 7770 482926
Harper Adams University (HAU)
Mr. Michael Lee
mrflee@harper-adams.ac.uk
+44 7718 563842
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Measuring what we mitigate: livestock emissions, what to measure and how to mitigate
Mitigating livestock emissions requires robust metrics, on-farm measurement, and practical actions. This session explores metric choices, measurements required and the range of practical mitigation options being implemented on farms today to reduce livestock's impact on climate.
Speakers: Amanda Roza, climate change lead, CNA Brazil.
Tamar Toria, CEO of Georgian Farmers Union and WFO CC group lead.
Adebayo Motunrayo Adetola, Nigeria.
Andrea Pickering lead TAG member, AGMRV New Zealand,
& representatives of the four applicant organisations
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)
Ms. CHIARA VILLANI
c.villani@cgiar.org
+39 328 5868725
Jeremy Coller Foundation (FAIRR)
Ms. Shambhavi Sharan
shambhavi.sharan@fairr.org
+44 0 7384649876
ProVeg e.V.
Ms. Juliette Tronchon
juliette.tronchon@proveg.org
+49 172 8180761
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV)
Mr. Juan Pablo Solis Viquez
jsolis@snv.org
+31 6 27245234
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Planning Together, Financing Together: Implementing the 3 Rio Conventions through Agrifood Systems
Countries are expected to deliver NDCs, NBSAPs and LDN targets simultaneously, yet planning and financing remain fragmented. This event explores how food systems can become the common implementation platform for the Rio trio through integrated planning, coordinated governance and shared investment.
Speakers: 3x Government Representatives across Regions
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
SNV
FAIRR
ProVeg International
CIFOR-ICRAF
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
WWF
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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Brazil
Mr. Emanuel Lins
emanuel.lins@itamaraty.gov.br
+55 61 983813647
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Mr. Matthew Bess
matt.bess@tnc.org
+1 703 8415300
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Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF): Scaling up permanent finance for standing tropical forests
One year after its launch in Belém, the event will review the TFFF’s progress, institutional consolidation and capitalization, present the path to implementation, and show how blended finance can mobilize permanent, large-scale, results-based funding for tropical forests.
Speakers: Ministerial-level representatives of Brazil and Norway, current and prospective sponsor countries and Tropical Forest Countries, alongside the World Bank, IPLC representatives. Multilateral development banks, philanthropies and private investors also considered.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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World Federation for Animals (WFA)
Ms. Silvia Mantilla
silvia.mantilla@wfa.org
+39 0 3759219510
Aquatic Life Institute (ALI)
Ms. Christine Xu
christine@ali.fish
+34 674 498381
Eurogroup for Animals
Ms. Eva Izquierdo
e.izquierdo@eurogroupforanimals.org
+32 0 474345819
International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc. (IFAW)
Mr. Matthew Collis
mcollis@ifaw.org
+44 7494 328257
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Beyond the Declaration: Unlocking the potential of wildlife in climate policy
This event hosts a live conversation between the UNFCCC Parties behind the Wildlife for Climate Declaration, a first-of-its-kind political commitment promoting the positive role of wild animals in climate action. Speakers will explore pathways to implement this ambition in climate policy.
Speakers: Representatives from Ministries of Environment of signatory countries across Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania will discuss next steps for implementation and share experiences and opportunities to advance wildlife in climate policy.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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DanChurchAid (DCA and FKN)
Mr. Mattias Söderberg
msd@dca.dk
+45 29 700609
HelpAge International (HAI)
Mr. Hari Krishna Nibanupudi
hari.nibanupudi@helpage.org
+91 40 27417549
Lund University (LU)
Ms. Emily Boyd
emily.boyd@lucsus.lu.se
+0 46 703581839
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What negotiations can learn from loss and damage research
This side event will convene researchers to share key findings from country and regional studies, and invite Parties and non Party stakeholders to reflect on their implications for both negotiations and implementation.
Speakers: Fatemeh Bakhtari, UNEP
Espen Ronneberg, SPC
Mattias Söderberg, DIIS
Jette Michelsen, Denmark (FRLD Board member)
Kulthoum Motsumi, Botswana (WIM EXCOM member)
Alfa Kaloga, Guinea (SNLD advisory board member)
Krity Shresta, DCA
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS)
Ms. Sonia Abassi
boc@oss.org.tn
+216 1008 2169821884
International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)
Mr. Edouard BOINET
secretariat@inbo-news.org
+33 0 609958274
World Water Council (WWC)
Ms. Mariem Khemiri
m.khemiri@worldwatercouncil.org
+33 6 2165599
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Financing adaptation to climate change in the water sector: a volume or access problem?
Climate change is increasing water stress, but is the challenge a lack of water resources or a lack of access? This event explores how resource mobilization, project incubation and financial readiness can unlock funding for sustainable, resilient and bankable water and basin projects.
Speakers: OSS,WWC;INBO;ANBO;AF;GCF;AfDB;WB;Representative of a River Basin Organisation
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Beijing Greenovation Hub for Public Welfare Development (G:HUB)
Ms. Yingjie Chen
yingjie@ghub.org
+86 0 1870719931
Boston University
Mr. Rishikesh Bhandary
rrbhanda@bu.edu
+1 617 7687552
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Unlocking Climate Finance for Southeast Asia’s Resilient and Just Transition
Southeast Asia faces growing climate risks and major green investment needs. This event will share new data and insights on how countries can align climate finance with national priorities, and use NDBs and other public finance to turn climate plans into bankable projects and enhance resilience.
Speakers: Representative from Boston University GDPC;
Representative from GHub;
Representative from Southeast Asia country think tanks;
Representative from national development banks or domestic public finance institutions in Southeast Asia.
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
Ms. Ave Paulus
ave.paulus@icomos.org
+372 523 9404
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Ms. Claire McGuire
claire.mcguire@ifla.org
+31 0 681374662
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Ms. Stephanie Mendoza
smendoza@ngs.org
+1 713 8063759
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From Policy to Implementation: Cultural Heritage Based Solutions in Climate Action
Climate science and policy recognise the importance of addressing the socio-cultural enablers of climate action. The session highlights three heritage-centric plans to accelerate solutions: Heritage-Informed Building Decarbonization, Heritage Adapts! and Integration of Cultural Heritage in NAPs.
Speakers: Possible speakers among policy-makers, scientists, practitioners, youth and indigenous people from the Global North and South: Dana Firas, Neil Khor, Andrew Potts, Isaac Eseet, Luana Campos, Celso Almeida, Sarah Forgesson, Deborah Trein; Darius Ankamah, Claire McGuire, Ave Paulus, Irem Gencer
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (Bioversity International)
Ms. CHIARA VILLANI
c.villani@cgiar.org
+39 328 5868725
Compassion in World Farming International (CIWF)
Ms. Andrea Perez
andrea.perez@ciwf.org
+44 7444 74453
EIT Food ivzw
Ms. Glindys Virginia Luciano
glindys.virginia.luciano@eitfood.eu
+39 0 3514777532
U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
Ms. Kelly Sheridan
ksheridan@usdec.org
+1 203 2604380
World Farmers' Organisation (WFO)
Ms. Marija Dumic
marija.dumic@wfo-oma.org
+39 338 6383744
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Unlocking the Means of Implementation for Agriculture and Food Security
Building on the outcomes of the SB64 SJWA workshop, this event explores practical solutions to strengthen finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building for climate action in agriculture and food security, while discussing how the SJWA can continue supporting implementation beyond COP31.
Speakers: •Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT;
•Andrea Perez Valdez, Compassion in World Farming;
•Richard Zaltzman, EIT Food;
•FAO;
•Party representative from Brazil, Kenya, Uruguay or Canada;
•farmer organization representative;
•Indigenous Peoplesrepresentative;
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges (IAAI)
Mr. Miroslav Polzer
polzer@glocha.info
+43 664 4203648
Climate Chain Coalition (CCC)
Ms. Anais Clermont
office.climatechaincoalition@gmail.com
+43 664 4203648
European Union
Mr. Soren Gigler
bjorn-soren.gigler@ec.europa.eu
+32 2 22997363
Joanneum Research (JR)
Mr. Andreas Tuerk
andreas.tuerk@joanneum.at
+43 8010 4366040298
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AI and Digital Public Infrastructure for Climate Action
From COP30 to COP31, this event advances the Green Digital Action and AI-for-Climate agenda, exploring sustainable and responsible AI, DPI and geospatial solutions that connect trusted climate data, local action and innovative finance to scale climate action.
Speakers: Policymakers from partner countries, COP30/COP31 Presidencies, EU, UNFCCC, ITU and GIZ; AI-for-climate leaders; DPI and local action practitioners including IAAI GloCha, Climate Chain Coalition, Joanneum Research, Rotary, UNOOSA and Climate KIC; youth & finance experts
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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Norway
Ms. Guri Storaas
Guri.Storaas@kld.dep.no
+47 917 3107
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Mr. Yoon Suk Choi
yoon.choi@gggi.org
+82 10 20852785
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From Article 6 Ambition to Investment: Scaling High-Integrity Mitigation
Demonstrating how Article 6 partnerships between host countries, major companies and carbon-finance actors can unlock large-scale emission reductions. Drawing on concrete cooperation with major utilities and project owners, the event aims to inspire wider use of Article 6.
Speakers: Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment
Norwegian Global Emission Reduction Initiative
Global Green Growth institute
Zambia (government or Zanaco)
government of Sweden
government of Jordan (or a project owner)
Representative of Indonesia – PLN
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Monday,
16 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Global Ecovillage Network (GEN - International)
Mr. Rob Wheeler
robwheeler22@gmail.com
+1 931 2269655
Appui Solidarité pour le Renforcement de l'Aide au Développement (ASRAD)
Mr. KABINE DOUMBIA
coordinator@ongasrad.org
+223 73 671886
China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO)
Mr. Shiyu DONG
dongshiyu@cango.org
+86 10 64097888
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Climate Security, Community Resilience & Adaptation:Best Local Practices in China, Sahel & Worldwide
Showcasing community-led climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, human rights, & Nature- based Solutions across the Sahel, China and in ecovillage communities globally; with a Global Goal on Adaptation showing how community-led practices & local evidence can close the gap between local & global
Speakers: Anna Kovasna, Ecovillage Resilience Lead & Kincentric Leadership.
Adaptation Cases & academic & policy experts from China Association for NGO Cooperation & China’s NCSC.
Representatives of ASRAD-Mali, UNCCD, Mali, youth, women & indigenous/community leaders on climate security & resilience
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ms. Pengcheng Xie
xiepc@ms.giec.ac.cn
+86 20 1376094077
Global Environmental Institute (GEI)
Ms. PEICONG LI
pcli@geichina.org
+86 10 8615620283
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From Green Power to Growth: Rural Energy Transition Empowering Inclusive Green Electrification
Countries in the Global South face more challenges in accessing clean energy, economic development, and climate adaptation in rural areas. Strengthening cooperation in technology, policies, and development models can accelerate inclusive low-carbon development and contribute to global climate goals.
Speakers: Hening Cintraningrum(IESR,Indonesia),Fahmuddin Agus,(BRIN,Indonesia),Dr.Khalid WALEED(SDPI,Pakistan),TAMBA YVAN(MINDCAF,Cameroon),Charan Jeath Singh(Fiji),Rodrigo Feilpe(Brazil),Wang Yi(Vice Chair of the China Expert Panel),Xie Pengcheng(GIEC,CAS),Jin Jiaman(Executive Director of GEI)
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Green
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Green Economics Institute (GEI)
Ms. Miriam Kennet
greeneconomicsinstitute@yahoo.com
+44 7990 590463
African Belt and Road Development Initiative (ABRDI)
Mr. David Olaniyi
tunbum4real@yahoo.co.uk
+234 904 3434393
Morocco
Ms. Smahan Khouribache
s.khouribache@yahoo.fr
+100 40 2126129218
Polítca y Legislación Ambiental A.C. (POLEA)
Mr. Cesar Ulises Horacio España Petatán
ulises.e@polea.org.mx
+52 55 55018544
Universal Versatile Society (UV Society)
Ms. Xinyue (Cataleya) HAN
xinyue@uvsociety.org
+61 2 412635304
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In a sizzling hot world- wither climate ambition- what does it mean today- and how do we achieve it
Sizzling whilst the clock is ticking. We urgently need climate ambition -and we urgently need ambitious climate science, action, law and policy. What can we do to achieve it now? Saving Paris Agreement and climate science- linking COP & IPCC reports to needs of youth & future generations.
Speakers: Anjiwki Mshelbwalla, Nigeria, Merem Tahar Indigenous Chad, Agneta Granstrom Indigenous Sammi, Aissatou Cameroun, Mary Salazar Peru, Prof Chichilsniky Argentina,
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Instituto Ethos de Empresas e Responsabilidade Social (Ethos)
Ms. Marcela Greggo
mgreggo@ethos.org.br
+55 11 9082383394
Center for Advanced Studies on Social and Environmental Promotion (CEAPS)
Mr. Adriana Pontes
adriana@saudeealegria.org.br
+55 93 991436017
Democracy and Sustainability Institute (IDS Brasil)
Ms. Carolina Riberti Mattar
ids@idsbrasil.org
+55 11 973406555
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Unlocking pathways to a Just and democratic energy transition
How can we build an energy transition that is both just and democratic? This session explores mechanisms for social participation and inclusive governance in energy transition processes, focusing on responsible business conduct and stakeholder engagement.
Speakers: Representatative of the Instituto Ethos de Empresas e Responsabilidade Social (Ethos); Representatative of the Center for Advanced Studies on Social and Environmental Promotion(CEAPS); Representatative of the Democracy and Sustainability Institute (IDS Brasil); Representative of the Business Sector
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Italy
Ms. Alessandra Fidanza
fidanza.alessandra@mase.gov.it
+39 328 7573318
University of Genoa (Unige)
Mr. Giovanni Satta
giovanni.satta@economia.unige.it
+39 375 7888440
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Scaling up Sustainable Infrastructure through NBS for Climate Adaptation: the NBS-IA Initiative
The Nature-based Solutions Innovation Accelerator (NBS-IA) promotes integrating innovative NBS into existing and planned infrastructure to strengthen resilience, advance adaptation, and enhance long-term sustainability. Grant awards for the selected pilot projects will be announced during the event
Speakers: Minister of Environment G.Pichetto (Italy);high-level representatives from Central Asia, Africa, Türkiye (tbc);Mathilde Mesnard (OECD);Ruth Zugman, Mirey Atallah (UNEP);IUCN; MASE officials; Academia (Central Asia and Italy); pilot project representatives; private sector and MDB/IFI representatives
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD)
Mr. Md Shamsuddoha
doha@cprdbd.org
+880 1729 259491
Bread for the World (BfdW)
Ms. Sabine Minninger
sabine_m_de@yahoo.de
+49 30 652111817
Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS)
Ms. Rania Rashad
rania.rashad@ceoss.org.eg
+20 12 26171688
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Migration and Security Challenge
Countries with the highest climate risks experience increased migration and social conflicts, as seen in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Yet they have the least access to finance. Discussions will explore ways of promoting conflict-sensitive adaptation integrated into resilience-building initiatives.
Speakers: Md Shamsuddoha, CPRD, Dr. Dagmar Pruin and Sabine Minninger, Bread for the World, Dennis Taenzler, Adelphi
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Red
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Resources for the Future (RFF)
Ms. Kristin Hayes
hayes@rff.org
+1 202 3285033
Australian National University (ANU)
Ms. Kate Lawrence
engagement.iceds@anu.edu.au
+61 2 62159200
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Mr. Dominic Farello
dfarello@mit.edu
+1 857 3660861
The Energy Policy Group (EPG)
Mr. Mihnea Catuti
mihnea.catuti@epg-thinktank.org
+40 21 746967347
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Plurilateral Policies for Fostering Green Industrial Trade and Low-carbon Transformation
Interactions between climate and commodity trade grows as carbon intensity in industrial products influences more domestic and international policy. Improved coordination matters for cost effectiveness as decarbonization leads to new industrial technology and geographical production patterns.
Speakers: Speakers from US/EU/Aus (Catherine Wolfram) and global south (Brazil, Open Coalition), research community and civil society, industry (POSCO TBC), international initiatives (Integrated Forum for Climate and Trade expert panel/Secretariat, e.g. Carolyn Deere). Organizers aim for gender balance.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room White
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World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (WUSME)
Ms. Anna Giorgetti
info@wusme.org
+39 378 3357347947
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
Mr. Robert Tippmann
tippmann@bvek.de
+49 30 89408350
Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC
Ms. Shamiela Reid
shamiela@indaloinclusive.org.za
+27 27 128440135
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Mr. Peter Minang
A.Minang@landscapealliance.org
+254 727 492459
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From Commitments to Action: Agrifood MSMEs, Bio-Economies and Carbon Markets for Resilience
Discussion of agrifood MSMEs, carbon market regulation and finance in the EU and elsewhere, and agroforestry science showing how climate finance, trade instruments and circular bio-economies build resilient, low-emissions food systems, empowering women, youth and communities in the Global South.
Speakers: Moderation: Mr. Robert Tippmann, BVEK;
Speakers: Ms. Barbara Terenzi WUSME President; Dr. Peter Minang/Dr. Kennedy Muthee bringing insights from the Global South Agroforestry / scientific research, ICRAF;Representatives from Indalo Inclusive (tbc);Representatives from Agrifood MSME/Governments
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Ms. Yaxuan Chen
yaxuan.chen@upu.int
+41 31 3503626
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Making Electrification Viable: The Energy Transition of Last-Mile Networks
Last-mile networks—delivery, mobility, energy, connectivity—are where the energy transition reaches people. This event covers what makes electrification viable: beginning with a deep-dive on delivery (Green Delivery Türkiye), then other applications such as electric buses and distributed renewables.
Speakers: (Indicative contributors)Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK); UPU, ITU, WIPO, UNIDO; Green Delivery Türkiye: Türkiye Transport Ministry, Aras Kargo, Hepsiburada Logistics Group, Karsan, GIB; Pos Malaysia; Ethiopia e-bus/telecom energy and other country voices TBC.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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University of Geneva
Mr. Niklas Wagner
niklas.wagner@unige.ch
+49 157 35201351
The University of Manchester
Ms. Melanie Price
melanie.j.price@manchester.ac.uk
+44 7852 528314
Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC)
Mr. Oliver Herrera Gonzalez
oliver.herrera@upc.edu
+34 931 665509085
University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Mr. Loon Wai Chau
lwchau@utm.my
+60 12 2986302
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Science Lessons from GST-1: Ambition, Equity and Sub-national Action for GST-2
The Global Stocktake anchors the Paris Agreement ambition cycle, but GST-1 revealed gaps between technical findings, political outcomes and implementation. This event draws lessons for a more ambitious, equitable and locally-grounded GST-2 process at COP31
Speakers: Policymakers at national and sub-national levels, climate governance researchers, and practitioners and civil society involved in Global Stocktake follow-up considering balance between Global North and South and gender.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Mr. Thomas Ritzer
thomas.ritzer@osce.org
+43 676 3012911
Adelphi Research (AR)
Mr. Dennis Taenzler
taenzler@adelphi-research.de
+4 30 890006820
Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMF)
Mr. Timothy Sung
timothy.sung@bankimoon.org
+43 664 2201354
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
Mr. Jan Siegmeier
jan.siegmeier@wbgu.de
+49 30 26394818
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Mr. Vinay Nangia
V.Nangia@cgiar.org
+212 0 668853777
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Integrated Security and Climate Change: Building Resilience Amid Geopolitical Challenges
The event explores the linkages between climate change and key elements of security, including natural and built infrastructure and food systems, and examines how conflict-sensitive co-operation can strengthen resilience while contributing to peace and stability amid growing geopolitical challenges.
Speakers: Ministers of KAZ, KGZ, TJK, TKM, UZB (tbc);
Ban Ki-moon, Former UN SG and BKMF Co-Chair;
Bakyt Dzhusupov, CoEEA, OSCE;
Smart Israel, Youth AgriChampion;
Prof Hans-Otto Pörtner, former Co-chair IPCC WGII;
Prof Sabine Schlacke, U. Greifswald;
Dr Nizar Haddad, ICARDA;
Prof Vinay Nangia, ICARDA
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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World Future Council (WFC)
Ms. Marlene Dente
lena.dente@worldfuturecouncil.org
+49 40 30709140
Centre for Human Rights and Climate Change Research (C4HR&CCR)
Ms. Omoyemen Lucia Odigie-Emmanuel
rightsandclimatechangeresearch@gmail.com
+234 813 5255040
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Advancing the Rights of Nature: From Frameworks to Global Action – Bridging Policy and Practice
This side-event explores how advancing and safeguarding the Rights of Nature can move beyond policy to practice, highlighting Global South leadership and real-world implementations. Which legal/policy innovations and community-led solutions can advance climate and ecological justice.
Speakers: Mod: Marlene Dente, WFC
Suggested Speakers: Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, Helmy Abouleish, Naima Taafaki-Fifita, rep Intl Rights of Nature Tribunal, rep Business for Nature, rep Gaia Foundation
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Mr. Manish Shrivastava
manish.shrivastava@teri.res.in
+91 98918 84894
Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (IGSD)
Ms. Giselle Gonzalez
ggonzalez@igsd.org
+1 202 9572034
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
Ms. Christine Shields
shields@ucar.edu
+1 720 9338808
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Heat Resilient Strategies: Robust Science, Real-Time Solutions
Comprehensive heat resilience strategies require understanding drivers of heat stress, from long-term climatology to short-lived climate pollutants (HFCs, BC, and CH4). A dialogue between scientists and practitioners offers a temporally robust action agenda on policy, finance, & technology.
Speakers: Dr. Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI; Anand Patwardhan, University of Maryland; Zerin Osho, Director, IGSD (India); R.H. Rabarinirinarison, CEO, GCA; Prof. Jim Skea, Chair, IPCC; Peter Lawrence, UCAR (USA); Suruchi Bhadwal, TERI.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ms. Mya Jupp
mya.jupp@defra.gov.uk
+44 7751 879632
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
Ms. Bethan Laughlin
bethan.laughlin@zsl.org
+44 44 7463018822
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Advancing Integrated Action and Rio Synergies across Climate, Nature, Ocean and Land
High-level panel on strengthening cooperation across the UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD landscapes to accelerate integrated delivery of climate, biodiversity and land restoration, showcasing forests and oceans as key pathways for delivering Rio objectives through mobilising finance and coordinated action
Speakers: This event will bring together government representatives, members of Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP), ZSL and civil society, Indigenous Peoples and Local Community representatives, working towards integrated delivery across the Rio Conventions
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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Perspectives Climate Research gGmbH (PCR)
Ms. Laila Darouich
darouich@perspectives.cc
+34 63 5797335
International Climate Dialogue e.V. (ICD)
Ms. Maria Eitel
eitel@perspectives.cc
+49 761 59033823
Togo
Ms. Rouwedath Taffa
taffa.rouwedath@gmail.com
+228 0 2289052000
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Debt-for-Carbon Swaps: financing a just transition in debt-burdened economies
Debt-burdened developing countries face rising capital costs that crowd out climate investment. It presents debt-for-carbon swaps using high-integrity carbon markets to scale debt relief as a tool to align debt sustainability, NDC delivery and a just transition, with BOAD, PCR and Togo.
Speakers: Igor Shishlov, MD Climate Policy, PCR; Laila Darouich, Head of Climate Diplomacy, PCR; Moubarak Moukaila, Director Environment & Climate Finance, BOAD; Ministry Representative, Togo (tbc), moderator TBC [consider gender balance]
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology Foundation (SEE Foundation)
Ms. Zhiyao Lu
luzhiyao@see.org.cn
+86 10 57505155
Shanghai Minhang District Environmental Protection IT Service Center (SMDEPITSC)
Mr. Chunlei Liu
randy.liu@epmap.org
+86 21 1530189037
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Philanthropy for Impact: Bridging Industrial Decarbonization & Value Chain Ecosystem
Bridging industrial decarbonization and value chain collaboration demands systemic coordination. This session demonstrates how strategic philanthropy acts as a vital catalyst—fostering trust, de-risking high-barrier partnerships, and building connected ecosystems for climate action synergy.
Speakers: Senior Leaders from philanthropic organizations, Environmental NGO Project Reps, Corporate ESG/low carbon transition team leaders, etc.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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Bangladesh
Ms. Jasmima Sabatina
jasmimasabatina939@gmail.com
+880 1911 15714
Shenzhen Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation (MCF)
Ms. huan cao
mcf@mcf.org.cn
+86 189 38923966
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From National Frameworks to Global Action: South-South Collaboration on Loss and Damage
This session tells the story of building national loss and damage assessment frameworks, from evidence to institutions. It shares lessons for climate-vulnerable countries, strengthens South-South collaboration, and opens a call for partnership on national implementation.
Speakers: Government of Bangladesh; representative of a climate-vulnerable Party; representative of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), the Warsaw International Mechanism (WIM) and/or the Santiago Network; representative of a UN agency and/or development partner.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Mr. Aleksandra Szuszkiewicz-Klöcker
Aleksandra.Szuszkiewicz-Klocker@itu.int
+41 76 7057325
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A sustainable AI and digital infrastructure for achieving NDC and NAP goals
As countries increasingly rely on AI to achieve NDC and NAP goals, this session explores how to reduce AI’s environmental footprint while maximizing its potential to accelerate climate action, resilience, and sustainable development across all sectors.
Speakers: T.Lamanauskas, ITU
G.Canela de Souza Godoi, UNESCO
L.Verdadero, UNESCO
R.Ubeda, ITU
D.Chrenek, EC
I.Litvinyuk, UNECE
H.Costa de Beauregard, French Ministry of Environment
B.Pickel, German Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation
AI Company TBC
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfMS)
Mr. Joao Lobo
joao.lobo@ufmsecretariat.org
+34 0 652992278
Monash University
Ms. Susie Ho
susie.ho@monash.edu
+61 402 353470
SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF)
Ms. Laila Ayman
laila.ayman@hu.edu.eg
+20 11 17333484
Société Météorologique de France (SMF)
Mr. Djian Sadadou
djian.sadadou@oce.global
+33 7 67198818
Yale Student Environmental Coalition (YSEC)
Ms. Amy Choi
amy.choi@yale.edu
+1 702 8062959
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Educating for Resilience: Universities Driving Global Climate Action
The session explores how universities drive climate action by embedding climate literacy, greening curricula and campuses to build resilience, accelerate energy transition, mobilize communities, while supporting Parties and partners implementing the ACE Agenda, and empowering youth-led solutions.
Speakers: Union for the Mediterranean;
Heliopolis University, Egypt;
Office for Climate Education, France;
Yale Student Environmental Coalition, US;
Monash University, Australia;
UNESCO GEP / UNIMED;
University of Cambridge / IUCA / NoN;
Universidad de Rosario, Colombia.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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University of Edinburgh
Ms. Tessa Bell
tessa.bell@ed.ac.uk
+44 7751 960806
Boston College
Ms. Kaley McCarty
kaley.mccarty@bc.edu
+1 617 5521391
Northwestern University (NU)
Ms. Samantha Nissen
samantha.nissen@Northwestern.edu
+1 319 3218004
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Ms. Annette Scheersoi
a.scheersoi@uni-bonn.de
+276 276 4922873507
Universite Cote d'Azur (UCA)
Ms. Sara-Anne Comel
sara-anne.comel@univ-cotedazur.fr
+33 6 78988620
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Communicating Knowledge, Countering Misinformation: Higher Education for Public Trust
This session explores how higher education communicates knowledge effectively, exploring misinformation and critically examining AI’s risks and opportunities, while advancing evidence-based engagement through research, education, science communication, and cross-sector partnerships.
Speakers: Convened by the U7+ Alliance of World Universities, representing institutions from the Global South and Global North, our panel showcases students, researchers and University leaders who exemplify climate change and sustainability innovations.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Ms. Rea Abada Chiongson
rchiongson@idlo.int
+31 70 2400870
Asociación para el Desarrollo Foro Rural Mundial
Mr. Cristian Barrazueta
wrfsecretary@ruralforum.org
+34 687 265631
Rural Development Institute
Ms. Rachel McMonagle
rachelm@landesa.org
+1 206 2576140
The Land Alliance Inc. (GLA)
Ms. Christen Corcoran
ccorcoran@globallandalliance.org
+1 240 3434860
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People-centered land governance: Securing women's land rights for climate and economic resilience
Women's land rights are central to people-centred land governance, climate justice, economic resilience, and food security. Commemorating the International Year of the Woman Farmer, this event explores law and policy solutions that advance Rio Convention goals and foster women’s economic empowerment
Speakers: The event will feature insights from a diverse line-up of experts on land governance, women's rights, climate resilience and the rule of law from across government, IGOs, and civil society, including voices from women and youth constituencies.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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WOMENVAI (WOMENVAI)
Ms. Lidia Zakowska
lidia@zaq.pl
+48 601 821328
Asociación Española del Gas (SEDIGAS)
Ms. Naiara Örtiz de Mendíbil
nmendibil@sedigas.es
+0 34 660300532
Center for United Nations Constitutional Research (CUNCR)
Ms. PINGPING HUANG
pingping.huang@cuncr.org
+82 10 86986305
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Women Advancing Climate-Friendly Global AI Governance
Women innovators are advancing science based climate solutions that strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems and accelerate a just transition. Event Partners showcases: Inclusive technologies; Global AI governance lesson from UNFCCC and IPCC to support a just climate-friendly transition and Equity
Speakers: WOMENVAI: Yvette Ramos, Pres.; Lidia Zakowska, Prof.CUT Poland; Elisabetta Venezia, Prof. UNIBA Italy; Students UCL GB. CUNCR: Dr S.M.Sharei, Director Brus: Dr Pingping Huang, AI GIL, Seoul; Nidhi Singh, Advocate India; A. Ciceri, Youth AI Gov.F, Geneva. SEDIGAS: Naiara O.Mendibil, CEO, Spain
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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Iceland
Ms. Helga Bardadottir
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+46 70 5752257
Climate Policy Center (CPC)
Ms. Pam Pearson
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+1 802 4880991
International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI)
Ms. Pam Pearson
pearsonicci@gmail.com
+46 70 5752257
Karuna Foundation
Ms. Lindsay Skog
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+46 70 5752257
Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM)
Ms. Anna Engleryd
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+46 70 5752257
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
Mr. Eoghan Griffin
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+46 70 5752257
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Overshoot, Climate Thresholds and Tipping Points: Managing High-Impact Risks Under Uncertainty
Cryosphere loss is accelerating risks of crossing tipping points in polar regions, with global impacts like sea-level rise and major ocean current slowdown. Ministers and leading scientists will discuss how policymakers can both avert, and respond to growing and high-impact risks from overshoot.
Speakers: Iceland's Minister Johansson and other Nordic Council ministers and senior officials from Australia, New Zealand and Ambition on Melting Ice governments; senior UN officials, Indigenous and Youth leaders; Dr. Johan Rockström, Dr. Stefan Rahmstorf; Dr. Bill Hare
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)
Ms. Pasha Carruthers
LossDamageUnit@spc.int
+679 235 855
Médecins Sans Frontières International (MSF)
Ms. Alexandra Malm
alexandra.malm@geneva.msf.org
+41 76 6951512
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
Ms. Aparajita Rao
parirao@upenn.edu
+1 0 6465493408
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The Human Side of Loss and Damage - Advancing Action on Non-Economic Loss and Damage
Bringing together frontline communities, researchers, governments, youth and UN partners, this session explores how Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD) —including impacts on mental health, identity, culture and wellbeing— can be better understood, assessed and addressed within evolving L&D work
Speakers: Community representatives from the Pacific, Caribbean and Africa, Pacific Community SPC, Climate Cares Centre, UNEP(UNEP‑CCC), Loss and Damage Youth Coalition, Government representatives, and ClimateMind, [tbd] as co-moderator with a Pacific representative.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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University of Heidelberg
Mr. Maximilian Jungmann
jungmann@hce.uni-heidelberg.de
+4 9151 40417155
Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona (ISGlobal) (ISGlobal)
Mr. Kurt STRAIF
kurt.straif@isglobal.org
+33 6 65488847
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Climate-Related Health Risks for Business: From Evidence to Resilient Action
Climate-related health risks affect workers, productivity, operations and supply chains. Experts and businesses from Europe, Türkiye and Ghana will connect health science, big data and corporate governance to practical risk assessment, adaptation and resilient business strategies.
Speakers: Maximilian Jungmann, Heidelberg Center for the Environment; Marc-Philippe Weller, Heidelberg University; Rainer Sauerborn, Heidelberg Institute of Global Health; Sandra Barteit, Digital Global Health; business representatives from Europe, Türkiye and Ghana or another African country, to be confirmed
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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Global Youth Development Institute, Inc. (GYDI)
Mr. Timothy Damon
timothy.damon@globalyouthdev.org
+1 330 2067553
Center for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment (CCSE)
Mr. Hussein Kassim
ccseghana@gmail.com
+233 244 182515
Press Club Brussels Europe
Mr. Laurence Moffett
larry.moffet@pressclub.be
+32 495 534340
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ACE and Youth at a Crossroads: Ensuring an Ambitious 5-Year ACE Action Plan
Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) remains an essential means of implementation which is not being fully leveraged. In this critical moment of setting a new 5-year Action Plan for ACE, how do we ensure it makes real progress? With particular attention on key climate actors, like youth.
Speakers: GYDI Youth Delegates; CCSE young climate innovators; ACE National Focal Points; ECOS members and experts.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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ClimateNet
Mr. Bjoern Dransfeld
bd@thegreenwerk.net
+49 176 72856437
Albania
Ms. Fatjona Cinaj
fatjona.cinaj@turizmi.gov.al
+355 69 4707357
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Financing NDCs Together: Investment Plans, Partners and Strategic Approaches
How can NDC investment plans align public, private and international finance? The event will present an NDC investment plan and latest methodological approaches to strategic NDC planning, while exploring how to harmonise funding sources, partner requirements and investable pipelines.
Speakers: ClimateNet e.V.; government representatives e.g. from Albania; experts from the greenwerk; and donor / implementing partner organisations.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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Germany
Ms. Ruth Irlen
ruth.irlen@bmukn.bund.de
+49 151 65717301
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Mr. Sandeep Sengupta
sandeep.sengupta@iucn.org
+41 22 9990105
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Green-Blue Infrastructure: Restoring Mangroves and Forests under the Bonn Challenge
Forests & mangroves are critical for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Kenya’s National Landscapes & Restoration Strategy & National Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Guidelines and Germany’s Federal Action Plan on Nature-based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity offer concrete examples.
Speakers: Senior representatives from Germany, IUCN, Kenya and other key partners; NGOs and governments
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
Mr. Tomohiro Oda
USRA-UNFCCC@usra.edu
+1 986 2006256
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Mr. Mark Shimamoto
mshimamoto@agu.org
+1 202 7777488
Emory University
Ms. Eri Saikawa
eri.saikawa@emory.edu
+1 404 7270487
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EO and AI for All: Co-creating Equitable, Actionable Climate Solutions
EO and AI can drive climate action, but only if benefits reach everyone, not just the well-resourced. Featuring students, researchers, and stakeholders, this event showcases EO/AI applications and explores how to co-create equitable, tailored solutions that inspire real action.
Speakers: Speakers spanning disciplines and sectors, from EO and AI researchers to faculty, students, industry leaders, and community user/stakeholder voices, including those without formal technical backgrounds, drawing on scholarship, practice, and lived experience worldwide.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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European Dairy Association (EDA)
Mr. Alberto Babolin
ababolin@euromilk.org
+32 499 374333
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)
Ms. Fiona McNeill-Knowles
fiona.mcneillknowles@dfc-plc.ca
+1 250 6344823
International Dairy Federation (IDF)
Ms. Ying Wang
dg@fil-idf.org
+1 847 3025866
Office International de la Viande (IMS)
Mr. Phil Hadley
phil.hadley@meat-ims.org
+0 44 7779304185
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Enabling climate action in livestock through innovation, collaboration and incentives
Livestock sectors are advancing climate action through innovation, GHG measurement, incentives and value chain collaboration. The event will explore practical examples supporting mitigation and adaptation while preserving food security and ensuring a just transition.
Speakers: Speakers from European Dairy Association (EDA); Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC); International Meat Secretariat (IMS); International Dairy Federation (IDF); International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI); Farmer representative; Agri-food company.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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China Green Carbon Foundation (CGCF)
Mr. Zhiming Zhang
zhangzhiming@thjj.org
+86 10 1084239412
China South Low Carbon Academy (CSLCA)
Ms. Nina Gao
gaowenou@hotmail.com
+86 10 84186924
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Technology-Enabled NbS: Scaling Ecosystem Carbon Sinks via innovative Climate-Biodiversity Synergy
Three core themes:Using AI, drones, big data and analytics for science-based decisions on ecosystem protection and localized NbS; engaging tech enterprises to apply innovations addressing climate change and biodiversity loss; advancing global exchange of emerging tech approaches.
Speakers: Yuanqing Hou (CGCF), Nitin Arora (UGIH), Innes John (UBC), Shuhong Wu (BFU): Climate-biodiversity synergy；Yan Zhang (IUCN), Jieqing Zhang (NRDC), Xiaoying Wang (Ant Group): NbS；Zhiping Chen (ZTE): Green development；Alexander Nick (WBCSD): Partnerships；John Verdieck (TNC): Ecosystem carbon sinks.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC)
Ms. Uzoamaka Nwamarah
climatechange@commonwealth.int
+44 0 7483903651
Gambia
Mr. Sambou Kinteh
kintehsambou9@gmail.com
+220 200 3495
Maldives
Mr. Ahmed Masoon Hassan
ahmed.masoon@environment.gov.mv
+960 7 667668
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Building Investment Pipelines: Mobilising Public and Private Capital for Resilient Development
Aligned to COP31 Agenda, this event showcases experiences from The Gambia, Maldives and other Commonwealth countries identifying practical pathways for unlocking finance from public & private sectors to strengthen the implementation of NDCs/NAPs/NBSAPs to drive inclusive, resilient climate outcomes.
Speakers: Minister of Climate Change Environment & Energy Maldives
Minister of Environment Climate Change & Natural Resources Gambia
Head Adaptation Fund
Dir Private Sector Facility GCF
CEO CIF
CEO Macquarie Bank
Global Director NDC Partnership
Senior Director & Head Commonwealth Secretariat
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Ms. Avantika Goswami
avantika.goswami@cseindia.org
+91 72085 8425
Africa Policy Research Institute gUG (APRI)
Mr. Dennis Asare
dasare@afripoli.org
+233 11233 545429906
E+ Energy Transition Institute (E+ Institute)
Mr. Daniel Rocha
Daniel.Rocha@emaisenergia.org
+55 13 982154418
Trustees of Tufts College (Tufts University)
Ms. Christine Hollenhorst
christine.hollenhorst@tufts.edu
+1 617 2713747
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Just Transition through Green Industrialisation: Enabling Conditions for the Global South
How can countries build competitive low-carbon industries while ensuring a just transition? This event examines policy, finance, technology and trade conditions that enable green industrialisation in the Global South, drawing lessons relevant to climate implementation and cooperation.
Speakers: CSE India, E+ Institute, Tufts University, Africa Policy Research Institute gUG (APRI), UNIDO
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Research Centre Juelich (Jülich)
Mr. Mak Dukan
m.dukan@fz-juelich.de
+41 151 18429430
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Ms. Kirsten Hennrich
kirsten.hennrich@kit.edu
+49 721 60828592
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Responsible Direct Air Capture in Africa: Linking Circular Carbon Management and Industry
How can DAC support Africa’s low-carbon development without compromising environmental integrity or local priorities? Using Kenya as a case, this event examines local innovation, industrial value creation, deployment risks and policies for scaling credible and equitable carbon removal.
Speakers: Carbon Removal Kenya Association, Kenyan and Ugandan public institutions, Nuvoni Centre for Innovation Research, African civil-society and research organizations,Chris Neidl - UN High Level Climate Champion on CDR, Research Center Jülich, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Blue Marine Foundation
Ms. Maddie Millington-Drake
maddie@bluemarinefoundation.com
+44 7527 545343
Investor Watch
Ms. Hannah Besly
hbesly@carbontracker.org
+44 44 2036331773
Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean Society (POGO)
Ms. Fiona Beckman
fbe@pml.ac.uk
+44 1752 633424
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)
Ms. Thecla Keizer
tke@pml.ac.uk
+44 7795 692762
Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
Mr. Santosh Kumar Rauniyar
s-rauniyar@spf.or.jp
+81 81 7091491716
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OCEAN-CLIMATE-SOCIETY: Delivering Action for Adaptation, Mitigation, Finance & Capacity Building
Climate change is increasingly affecting ocean ecosystems & coastal communities, with implications for the ocean's ability to support adaptation & mitigation. We will showcase finance, governance, science & adaptation examples that can accelerate implementation & strengthen UNFCCC ocean integration.
Speakers: Plymouth Marine Laboratory; Convex Seascape Survey (Dr Callum Roberts); tbc BNP Paribas, POGO, Ocean & Climate Change Dialogue co-facilitator high level address
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Corporación Centro de Estudios de Derecho, Justicia y Sociedad (DEJUSTICIA)
Mr. Paulo Bacca
pbacca@dejusticia.org
+57 1 6083605
Amnesty International (AI)
Ms. Ann Harrison
unfccc@amnesty.org
+44 20 70331500
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Civic space for climate action: protecting the planet in the face of democratic crackdowns
In this panel, we will analyze the practices from states and corporations that erode climate action –from undermining participation mechanisms and access to information, all the way to criminalization–, as well as civil society and watchdog organizations’ strategies for responding to them.
Speakers: Special Rapporteur for the right to a healthy environment
Dejusticia - Colombia
Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (HCLU) - Hungary
Conectas Direitos Humanos - Brazil
Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) - Australia
International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO)
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Korea Green Foundation (KGF)
Ms. Heeju Seo
shj1150@greenfund.org
+82 2 20114392
Kyoto University, Institute of Economic Research (KIER)
Mr. Takashi Hattori
hattori-takashi@kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp
+81 80 92917979
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Asian Cooperation on Climate Action
Exploring collaborative approaches to climate action across Asia through energy transition, nature-based solutions, and regional partnerships to advance sustainable development and shared climate goals.
Speakers: Asian panel featuring leading scholars, policymakers, and civil society leaders: Prof. Sun-Jin Yun (SNU; KR policy), Prof. Takashi Hattori (Kyoto U; JP industry transition), Dr. Julie Ann de los Reyes (Kyoto U; PH energy transition), and Dr. Fang-Ting Cheng (IDE-JETRO; TW trilemma)
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Mr. Nanda Kumar Janardhanan
janardhanan@iges.or.jp
+81 70 40713537
Japan
Mr. Nanda Kumar Janardhanan
janardhanan@iges.or.jp
+81 50 54688265
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Scaling Up ASEAN-Japan Cooperation for 2nd Global Stocktake: Climate Commitments to Implementation
As ASEAN Member States and Japan advance towards the 2nd Global Stocktake, this side event will highlight innovation and technology cooperation, while exploring regional collaboration to accelerate decarbonisation, competitiveness and sustainable development.
Speakers: Executive Director, IGES; Professor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM); Director of Sustainability, Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Executive Secretary, ERIA
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (SSSA)
Mr. Alberto Pirni
alberto.pirni@santannapisa.it
+39 340 1063420
Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA)
Ms. Ingrid Timboe
itimboe@alliance4water.org
+1 202 8212142
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Advancing Technical and Ethical Principles for Water Resilience in Agricultural and Urban Systems
This event links water resilience indicators to practical NDC/NAP implementation through four country cases across the Mediterranean and other regions. It examines agricultural and urban water resilience, ethics and governance, and transferable lessons for scaling adaptation.
Speakers: Prof. Hasan Mandal [M] (Rector of ITU); Ms Ingrid Timboe [F] (AGWA); Prof. Alberto Pirni [M] (SSSA); Prof. Elcin Tan [F] (ITU); representative of GIZ, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and country-case partners from Brazil/Morocco, Italy and the Mediterranean (TBC).
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Tuesday,
17 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Université Sorbonne Paris Cité (USPC)
Ms. Anneliese DEPOUX
anneliese.depoux@uspc.fr
+33 6 61820817
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)
Mr. charles mwangi
charles.mwangi@pacja.org
+254 254 720976405
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Climate Adaptation Starts with Health: African Leadership for Health Resilience
Climate change is accelerating Africa's health transition by increasing the burden of noncommunicable diseases. This session explores how African-led research, AI, resilient health systems and prevention can place health at the heart of climate adaptation.
Speakers: I.B. Diop, African Research Network for NCD, UCAD, Senegal; R. N’Guetta, Abidjan Heart Institute, Côte d’Ivoire; X. Jouven, A. Depoux, ISG Paris, Université Paris Cité; S. Barteit, R. Sauerborn, HIGH, Heidelberg University; Ch. Halpern, Sciences Po; E. Van Deventer, WHO.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Association of Sustainable Ecological Engineering Development (ASEED)
Mr. Jui-Wen CHEN
jw@jwprocess.com.tw
+886 9650 23230
African Climate Change Research Centre (ACCREC)
Mr. Nura Jibo
jibonura@yahoo.com
+234 80 632347772
AFRIQUE ESPERANCE (ONG AE)
Mr. Oyeoussi Charles Balogoun
cbalogoun@aol.com
+229 1 97496100
Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS)
Ms. Raoman Smita
globallawthinkers@gmail.com
+880 1755 991488
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Leveraging JW Eco-Technology for Climate Adaptation to Drive Climate Finance and Green Growth
JW Eco-Technology provides revolutionary climate adaptation and water-resilient infrastructure solutions to protect cities and restore ecosystems and the environment. We seek partners to mobilize climate finance and accelerate action to address the climate crisis and foster local green economies.
Speakers: Chairman Jui-Wen Chen,JW Eco-Technology Inventor, ASEED; Raoman Smita, Climate Finance Expert, GLTS; Oyeoussi Charles Balogoun, ONG AE; Nura Jibo, ACCREC
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Brown
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International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC)
Ms. Alice Cunha da Silva
vpknowledge@iync.org
+34 635 683781
Brazilian Association for the Development of Nuclear Activities (ABDAN)
Ms. Alice C Silva
vpknowledge@iync.org
+34 635 683781
Latin American Section of the American Nuclear Society (LAS/ANS)
Ms. Alice Silva
alicecunhadasilva90@gmail.com
+34 635 683781
WiN Global (WiN Global)
Ms. Gayatri Karnik
gayatri.k@winyg.org
+91 0 9819613404
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People, Nature and Power: Environmental and Social Considerations for Inclusive Clean Energy
xploring how diverse clean energy technologies, guided by evidence based environmental and social frameworks, can build inclusive clean energy communities while advancing climate action, biodiversity, resilience, sustainable development, and inclusive decision making.
Speakers: Experts from organizations such as IEA and UNDP, together with policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, youth, Indigenous representatives, and civil society, to provide diverse perspectives on clean energy technologies and sustainable development.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Green
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Refugees International
Ms. Jocelyn Perry
jperry@refugeesinternational.org
+1 202 9150271
An Organization for Socio-Economic Development (AOSED)
Mr. Shamim Arfeen
shamimaosed@yahoo.com
+88 171 1840913
Ground Truth Solutions - Organisation for Strengthening Accountability in Humanitarian Aid
Ms. Elisa Schmidt
elisa@groundtruthsolutions.org
+43 0 6766944731
Just Atonement Inc. (JAI)
Ms. Gabriela Nagle Alverio
gabnalmel@gmail.com
+1 352 5989658
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Ms. Alice Baillat
alice.baillat@idmc.ch
+33 68 7375994
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Community-Led Solutions to Climate Displacement and Loss & Damage
Displacement is not just a crisis to manage but an injustice to repair. This event centers frontline, community-led solutions for climate adaptation and loss & damage to advance climate mobility justice, protect dignity, and deliver durable solutions for displaced and climate-affected communities.
Speakers: Lauren Grant, Beyond Climate Collaborative;
Elisa Schmidt, Ground Truth Solutions;
Alice Baillat, Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre;
Yuot Aleer, Refugees International;
Shamim Arfeen, An Organization for Socio-Economic Development (AOSED)
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE)
Mr. Pablo Imbach
pablo.imbach@catie.ac.cr
+506 8816 8587
International Alert
Ms. Svenja Wolter
swolter@international-alert.org
+31 0 653923436
Nature Conservation Management (NACOM)
Ms. Nusrat Naushin
nusrat.nacom@gmail.com
+88 2 1799900728
Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU)
Mr. Mahmudol Rocky
rocky.rmmru@gmail.com
+88 16 74891101
Youth Group on Protection of Environment (YGPE)
Mr. Ikromjon Mamadov
ikrom.mamadov@gmail.com
+992 92 7727779
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Localizing Climate Action: Scaling Peace-Positive Nature-Based Adaptation in Fragile Contexts
Drawing on locally led action across Latin America, Central Asia and South Asia, the event will show how conflict-sensitive, peace-positive adaptation and nature-based solutions can turn community priorities into action and finance, strengthen resilience and support NAP and NDC implementation.
Speakers: High-level: UNEP and EU representatives (TBC); GCF representative (TBC). Technical: local government, peacebuilding, youth, women and grassroots representatives from Guatemala, Tajikistan,Kenya and Bangladesh; CATIE, ICIMOD, SIC ICWC, GPPAC and International Alert.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Pink
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World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Ms. Virginia Fernandez-Trapa
vftrapa@unwto.org
+34 91 5678100
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Tourism Advancing Climate Action: Low-Carbon, Zero Waste and Climate-Resilient Destinations
This event will showcase how tourism can support NDC implementation and COP31 priorities, through Glasgow Declaration initiative, practical climate solutions, stronger governance, finance and partnerships across destinations, businesses and value chains, moving the sector from commitments to action.
Speakers: UN system entities (UN Tourism, UNEP, UNFCCC, UNDP), Working Group on Tourism Climate Action members (Türkiye, Brazil, Maldives), destinations (Caribbean Tourism Organization, Canary Islands), private sector leaders (Accor, Iberostar, TUI, Intrepid, Booking Holdings, Travalyst) and finance partners.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Mx. Colincia Levine
colincia.levine@gov.kn
+1 869 7620409
Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TISE)
Ms. Chin Wei Tsou
chinwei@taise.org.tw
+886 2 909190310
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From Vision to Action: Building a Sustainable Island State through Partnerships
Building a Sustainable Island State requires more than ambitious policies. This session will explore how national planning, international development cooperation, and incentives for private sector engagement can work together to translate sustainability goals into practical action.
Speakers: Invited speakers
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Red
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National Audubon Society
Ms. Christine Dragisic
christine.dragisic@audubon.org
+1 202 5382588
Foundation for Amazon Sustainability (FAS)
Mr. Vinicius Mafra
vinicius.mafra@fas-amazonia.org
+55 92 981836196
Stand.Earth
Ms. Tegan Hansen
tegan@stand.earth
+1 250 3543302
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Mr. Ruairi Brogan
ruairi.brogan@rspb.org.uk
+44 7725 216483
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Forests Roadmap: From Milestone to Movement
Global leaders will speak to how to Forests Roadmap is catalyzing renewed efforts around the world to halt and reverse deforestation and global degradation, and restore forests at scale. The Forests Roadmap is one important milestone; join the conversation on what comes next for the movement.
Speakers: Speakers will include government, Indigenous, and private sector leaders who have stepped forward to renew efforts to meet the Global Stocktake collective goal on forests, as well as Nature 4 Climate coalition representatives at the forefront of this discussion.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room White
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Fundación Barranquilla+20
Ms. xiomara acevedo
barranquillamas20@gmail.com
+57 3 3225167938
International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS)
Ms. Simana Panta
vpexternalrelations@iaasworld.org
+977 1 9866115201
Organización Nacional de Mujeres Indígenas Andinas y Amazónicas del Perú (ONAMIAP)
Mr. ketty lopez
marcelolopezketty@gmail.com
+51 948 160273
Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA)
Mr. INNOCENT ANTOINE HOUEDJI
youth4landinafrica@gmail.com
+229 1 69701414
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Women and Youth Leading Climate Action Through Transforming our food Systems
this side event aims to highlight inspiring examples of initiatives led by young people and women that promote sustainable food systems and contribute to climate action, promote partnerships among people, land, agroecology and rights.
Speakers: Young Professionals For Agricultural Development, YOUNGO, World Rural Forum ( TBC)
Barranquilla+20 and Women for Climate Justice indigenous, afrodescendant representative
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Cooperation Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité (CIDSE)
Mr. Pedro Guzman
guzman@cidse.org
+49 1 777001845
Institute of Studies on Religion (ISER)
Ms. Isabel Pereira
isabelpereira@iser.org.br
+55 21 988997585
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers (CFMSA)
Ms. Lisa Sullivan
lsullivan@maryknollogc.org
+1 571 5876851
Maryknoll Sisters of Saint Dominic Inc.
Ms. Lisa Sullivan
lisavenezuela@gmail.com
+1 571 5875557
PROCLADE International
Mr. Terence Rohan Dominic
cmf.ngo.un@gmail.com
+1 732 7944585
Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries (SCMM)
Ms. Mary Jane Caspillo
mmsun@medicalmissionsisters.org
+1 215 9009040
VIVAT International (VIVAT)
Mr. Roy Thomas
roy@vivatinternational.org
+1 201 6603369
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Faiths for a Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels and Climate Justice
This session will review the first TAFF conference report and its links to COP30 Roadmap, UNFCCC processes, and preparations for the second conference. Faith leaders will share expectations for governments, including barriers, enablers, and just transition priorities.
Speakers: Faith-based organization representatives
Government delegates from Tuvalu, Ireland, Colombia, and the Netherlands
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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Shushilan
Mr. Satchidananda Biswas
sbiswas.shushilan@gmail.com
+88 1712 334808
Bhutan Ecological Society (BES)
Ms. Sonam Wangmo
sonamwangmo@bes.org.bt
+975 77 205398
Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD)
Mr. Laxman Khatri
laxman.kc@libird.org
+977 977 9840602421
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Ms. Wanaporn Yangyuentham
wanaporn.yangyuentham@sei.org
+66 2 815970759
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Beyond the Missing Middle: Structuring a Bankable Private Adaptation Finance Pipeline
How does locally led adaptation reach private sector investors? Through a pipeline that bridges the "missing middle" and turns proven risk reduction into bankable assets—aggregating demand, documenting avoided loss, and matching results to inclusive, gender-responsive instruments.
Speakers: Centre of Finance for Sustainability SEI Asia;Asia Regional Adaptation Investment Facility; German Govt’s International Climate Initiative; Private Investors;Financial Institutions,Financial Service Providers,Multi Stakeholder Action Labs in LDCs;UNCDF; ADA; APRACA; HEIFER; Shakti
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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European Federation of Transport and Environment (T&E)
Mr. Felix Klann
felix.klann@transportenvironment.org
+32 2 492572265
Carbon Tracker Initiative Limited
Ms. Hannah Besly
hbesly@carbontracker.org
+44 44 2036331773
Climatepolicy.net e.V.
Ms. Hanna Fekete
h.fekete@newclimate.org
+49 176 96089819
Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR)
Ms. Anindita Hapsari
anindita@iesr.or.id
+62 856 1510753
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Status of global climate action and the role of transport electrification in meeting climate goals
Global climate action needs to advance to limit warming. Electrified transport unlocks deep decarbonization, but progress varies. We will explore financial and economic benefits, the limited role of biofuels, and infrastructural barriers to accelerate the global transition
Speakers: Kadi Riskok: Transport and Environment
Fabby Tumiwa: Institute for Essential Services Reform
Nadia Hadad: Madani Berkelanjutan
Ben Scott; Carbon Tracker
Ana Missirliu: New Climate Institute
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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Plant Technology Alliance (PTA)
Mr. Zhengyi Tian
joey.tian@pta.eco
+86 28 1762829252
Animal Protection Organization of Nigeria (APON)
Mr. Joseph Odika
info@aponwelfare.org
+234 0 8103891171
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Delivering Climate Resilience: Action, Innovation and Partnerships for People
This event will explore how climate plans can be translated into practical, inclusive and investable solutions. It will showcase partnerships, innovative initiatives and community-led actions that strengthen resilience, support implementation and deliver tangible benefits to the public.
Speakers: Cathy Xiaohui XING
Secretary-General, PTA Planet
Jinyi GAO
Executive Secretary-General, YEFAC
Vincent Xiao FENG
Secretary-General, Asian Environmental Innovation Forum
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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German Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV)
Ms. Saskia Knispel de Acosta
sissi.knispel@earth-resilience-institute.de
+49 176 70026853
Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED)
Mr. Najib Saab
nwsaab@gmail.com
+961 3 622702
Asabe Shehu Yar'adua Foundation (ASYARF)
Ms. ANIEDI ENE INYANG
asabeshehuyaraduafoundation@gmail.com
+234 803 3057029
Future Earth International
Ms. Rosie Harrington
laurel.milliken@futureearth.org
+33 33 648635476
Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
Ms. Pauline Armstrong
pauline.armstrong@rmets.org
+44 118 2080142
Solon Center
Mr. Naweed Kawusi
naweed@eopa.org
+1 202 7738913
University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Mr. Andre Nollkaemper
p.a.nollkaemper@uva.nl
+31 6 30067862
University of Oslo (UiO)
Mr. Fabiano de Andrade Correa
fabiano.deandrade@eui.eu
+55 48 974007488
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From Sta.Marta to Tuvalu: Resilient Implementation through Collaboration, Knowledge and Science
This side event brings together countries, governments, scientists, civil society and other stakeholders to present collaborative, evidence-based pathways for resilient roadmap implementation of the transition away from fossil fuels, drawing on diverse policy and regional perspectives.
Speakers: Nasser Yassine(Lebanon)
Dola Oluteye UK
Fabiano de Andrade Norway
Sissi Knispel de Acosta ERI Germany,
Najib Saab -Lebanon,
Claudia Gawlas(UNESCO)
Jihua Pan-China
Elisa Morgera-Tuvalu
Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh -NL
Naweed Kawusi-Solon Center
Avid Bhowmik-Future Earth
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Purple
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ACT Alliance - Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance)
Ms. Keziah Kariuki
keziah.kariuki@actalliance.org
+254 0 704352657
Anglican Consultative Council (ACC)
Ms. Martha Jarvis
martha.jarvis@anglicancommunion.org
+44 0 7919356249
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Mr. Jan Wolf
tzuchifrankfurt@gmail.com
+49 163 4604086
Christian Aid (CA)
Mr. illari Zulema Aragon Noriega
iaragonnoriega@christian-aid.org
+44 7999 7999693377
National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States (Baha'i International Community)
Mr. Daniel Perell
dperell@bic.org
+1 860 6704093
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From vision to action: financing just transition
Just transitions must strengthen resilience, expand energy access, create economic opportunity, and uphold human rights including across mineral value chains. Drawing on lived experience, faith and technical analysis, the event explores implementation, financing just energy and adaptation pathways.
Speakers: Speaker 1- Faith actor
Speaker 2 - Climate finance technical expert
Speaker 3 - Just energy transition technical/policy expert
Speaker 4 - Negotiator Global South
Speaker 5 - Government representative from the North
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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Denmark
Ms. Jessica Cook
acs@arctic-council.org
+47 948 57805
Saami Council Headquarters
Ms. Linda Kristiansen
ips@arctic-council.org
+47 90 668837
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The melting Arctic and the threat to global societies: the case of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Greenland's ice loss is now the largest contributor to sea-level rise, threatening coastal communities worldwide. This session brings together science, Indigenous Knowledge and policy from the Arctic, small island states and beyond to call for urgent action on mitigation, adaptation and resilience.
Speakers: J.Rosbach, Min. Environment, Greenland
G.Retter, Head of Unit, Saami Council
H.Nakimayak, Inuit Circumpolar Council
M.Talia, Min. Climate Change & Environment, Tuvalu
J.Gasper Jr, Min.-in-Assistance & of the Environment, Marshall Islands
J.Box, GEUS
H.Sevestre, AMAP
P.Pearson, ICCI
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Socio-Environmental Institute of the Upper Paraguay River Basin SOS Pantanal (SOS Pantanal)
Mr. Gustavo Figueiroa
gustavo@sospantanal.org.br
+55 11 913279863
OURS
Ms. Karina Penha
karina@amazoniadepe.org
+55 98 988937448
SOS Atlantic Forest Foundation
Ms. AFRA BALAZINA
afra@sosma.org.br
+55 11 999567337
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Wildfire Resilience and Forest Conservation: Nature-Based Solutions Across the Climate Agenda
Wildfires threaten emissions reductions, ecosystem resilience, nature-based solutions and adaptation. Drawing on lessons from Brazil, this session explores how Integrated Fire Management connects science, policy, finance and local actors to strengthen climate action across governance levels.
Speakers: Ane Alencar (IPAM) Mediator
Gustavo (SOS Pantanal)
Luis Fernando Pinto (SOS Mata Atlântica)
Karina Penha (Amazônia de Pé)
Amy Duchelle (FAO/Fire Hub)/ Mediator
Representative of UNFCCC LCIPP
Representative of COP31 Presidency
Representative of development agencies (Jica)
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
Ms. Kirtana Chandrasekaran
kirtana@foei.org
+44 7961 986956
Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)
Mr. Bareesh Hasan Chowdhury
bareesh@belabangla.org
+88 0 1833376272
Korean Federation for Environmental Movement (KFEM)
Ms. esther yu
esther@foe.or.kr
+82 2 7357000
SustainableEnergy (SE)
Mr. Gunnar Boye Olesen
gbo@ve.dk
+45 24 269933
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Nuclear Power and other false solutions to the Just Energy Transition: Fukushima+15, Chernobyl+40
Fifteen years after Fukushima and forty years after Chernobyl, frontline communities and experts
examine how nuclear power diverts finance, policy capacity from urgent climate
action. We will present our proposals to advance rights-based, democratic, just renewable energy pathways
Speakers: TBC Fukushima-affected community representative (Japan), Chernobyl-legacy public health expert; SMR/nuclear finance analyst,Friends of the Earth Asia-Pacific nuclear campaigner; Pacific Islands nuclear-testing survivor network representative; youth climate justice
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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Out for Sustainability (OUT4S)
Mr. Diego de Leon
diego.deleon@out4s.org
+1 718 2880096
Alziras Institute
Ms. Michelle Ferreti
michelle.ferreti@alziras.org.br
+55 21 981117011
Prakriti Resources Centre (PRC)
Mr. Raju Pandit Chhetri
raju@prc.org.np
+977 0 9841184488
Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
Ms. Claudia Rubio
claudia@wedo.org
+1 809 3997788
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Multidimensional factors in the Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP): Advancing equitable climate action
The Belém GAP recognizes that climate impacts and climate action opportunities are shaped by multiple, intersecting factors. This event convenes civil society and government leaders to address discrimination and marginalization and advance more equitable climate action.
Speakers: All TBC:
Alex Gordon, WEDO
Angie Dazé, IISD
Gabriela Pimentel Bavaldi, UNFCCC Gender Team
Heemani Mukhia, Prakriti Resources Centre
Zizo Stimelo, Urban Earth
Diego DeLeon, Out for Sustainability
Josephine/Ellie/Gordon from the Disability Caucus
Angela Ebeleke, NGCCFP for DRC
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC)
Ms. Basma Eissa
beissa@fidic.org
+44 7776 216024
Atlantic Council
Mr. Jorge Gastelumendi
jgastelumendi@atlanticcouncil.org
+1 703 2093801
ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)
Ms. Monica Maduekwe
mmaduekwe@ecreee.org
+238 980 9809689
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
Ms. Karishma Asarpota
karishma.asarpota@iclei.org
+49 177 4484783
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From Climate Ambition to Implementation: Financing and Delivering Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Climate ambition must now translate into implementation. This session explores how governments, infrastructure owners, MDBs, financiers and industry can finance, procure, contract, deliver and scale climate-resilient infrastructure through collaboration, quality-led procurement and leadership
Speakers: Meggan Spires - Director of Climate Change, Energy and Resilience, ICLEI Africa; Susanna Zammataro - CEO FIDIC; Kirils Holstovs (WFEO Young Engineers); Local Government policymaker; Senior MDB representative (invited); Climate Scientist - Global Resilience Partnership, Monica Maduekwe- ECOWAS ECREEE
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Home of Sibuyan Island Peoples (BSI)
Mr. Rodne Galicha
pangkalahatan@gmail.com
+63 917 1367903
Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK)
Mr. MD. RABBANI
golam.rabbani72@gmail.com
+880 1713 248362
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Empowering Asian local communities’ participation in multilateral climate actions
This side event aims to highlight the critical role of representatives of local communities and environmental defenders in South and Southeast Asia under UNFCCC processes, from global to national levels, and explore ways to increase their meaningful and impactful participation in these spaces.
Speakers: Rodne Galicha, Home of Sibuyan Island Peoples
Lia Mai Torres, Asia-Pacific Network of Environmental Defenders
Golam Rabbani, C3ER, BRAC University
Titi Soentero, Aksi! for Gender, Social, and Ecological Justice
Representative from LCIPP Secretariat
John Leo Algo, Aksyon Klima Pilipinas
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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Solutions from the Land (SfL)
Mr. Ernest Shea
eshea@solutionsfromtheland.org
+1 410 9520123
Corn Refiners Association, Inc. (CRA)
Ms. Sydney Vandemeulebroecke
sydney@pbpc.com
+1 22201 7039155770
Korea University (KUCE)
Mr. Son Yohwan
km_kim@snu.ac.kr
+82 10 56546354
National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD)
Mr. Kirit Shelat
drkiritshelat@gmail.com
+91 79 26421580
U.S. Farming and Ranching Foundation (USFRA)
Mr. Kevin Burkum
kburkum@usfraonline.org
+1 847 6500998
U.S. Grains Council (USGC)
Mr. Carlos Fernando Suarez Isaacs
csuarez@grains.org
+1 202 3892034
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Scaling the circular bioeconomy: agricultural solutions to climate change
Pathways to help farmers and global agriculture replace linear “take, make, and dispose” systems with circular “make, use, recycle, and reuse” systems to produce food, renewable energy, biobased materials, while reducing and sequestering GHG emissions and delivering ecosystem services benefits.
Speakers: Ernie Shea, SfL; Sally Higgins, COP 31 Youth Champion and AU famer; Muhammad Ibrahim, DG, IICA; Verity Ulibarri, US farmer; Tarun Richards, AU farmer; Woman farmer- India; Ed Barnes, CBS Institute; Francis Owusu, Center for Rural Livelihoods-Uganda; Juan Sacoto, S&P Global; Kaveh Zahedi, FAO OCBE
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Yellow
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Arid Lands Information Network (Eastern Africa) (ALIN)
Mr. Bob Aston
baston@alin.net
+254 100 725342537
Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development (MYF)
Mr. Youssef Aroog
youssefaroog@myfmed.org
+20 2 1097352454
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (Omega Institute)
Ms. Laura Weiland
weiland.laura.e@gmail.com
+1 781 8355478
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Financing Youth-Led Climate Solutions in Africa for a Just and Resilient Future
Youth, governments and funders will convene to co-create inclusive financial mechanisms and instruments that bridge the climate finance access gap for young people. It will show that youth are not just recipients of climate finance but are also active mobilisers and can lead in unlocking finance.
Speakers: Moderator-Bob Aston, ALIN
Panelists
Fatou Jeng, Africa Youth Climate Fund;
Dr. Mohamed Refay, Misr El Kheir Foundation;
Tayma’a Ayyash, Youth Leader;
Cherono Sego, ClimateWorks Foundation;
Robert Muthami,Sida;
Youssef Aroog, Mediterranean Youth Foundation Development;
Hussein Kassim, ACCSE
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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LINGO e.V.
Mr. Francesco Loyola
francesco.loyola@leave-it-in-the-ground.org
+39 348 3834283
PAIRVI Associates (PAIRVI)
Mr. Ajay Kumar Jha
k.ajay.j@gmail.com
+91 91 9717771255
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Fossil Free Zones: Territorial Solutions for a Just & Orderly Fossil Fuel Phaseout
Fossil Free Zones (FFZs) provide governments with a concrete, territorial policy tool to halt fossil fuel expansion in critical biocultural areas. This event brings together regional civil society leaders and policy experts to showcase how FFZs deliver on the TAFF and deforestation commitments.
Speakers: Kjell Kühne (LINGO Director)
Santa Marta Process member government officials (TBC)
Soumya Dutta (PAIRVI)
Ignacio Arroniz Velasco (Earth Insight)
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Mr. Khalid Waleed
khalidwaleed@sdpi.org
+92 300 5481288
The Kenya Climate Change Working Group Association (KCCWGA)
Ms. Elizabeth Wanja
wanja@kccwg.org
+254 728 923695
The University of Bath
Mr. Yixian Sun
ys2327@bath.ac.uk
+44 7506 851799
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Partnerships for Energy Transition: A North-South Dialogue
Amid geopolitical fragmentation, this North–South dialogue will advance partnerships for coal retirement, repurposing, technology transfer and equitable finance—building trust, aligning priorities and accelerating a just, secure and inclusive energy transition.
Speakers: Dr. Abid Suleri- Sustainable Development Policy Institute
Dr. Yixian Sun - University of Bath
Dr. Kevin Gallagher - Boston University
Dr. Julia Skorupska - Powering Past Coal Alliance
Dr. Sanjay Vashisht - Climate Action Network South Asia
Dr. Khalid Waleed - SDPI
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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Renmin University of China (RUC)
Ms. Shihui Zhang
shihuizhang9414@ruc.edu.cn
+86 10 62511042
All China Environment Federation (ACEF)
Ms. Hongyi Li
acefgjb@sina.com
+86 10 51230007
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From Practice to Implementation: Climate Action through Technology, Agriculture and Finance
A dialogue among policymakers, scholars, practitioners and youth from the Global South on turning climate commitments into action through technology, low-carbon agriculture and finance, with practical pathways for 2035 NDC implementation and the Global Stocktake.
Speakers: Li Gao, Vice Minister, MEE China; Kassim Hussein, Ghana EPA, ACE national contact; Jun Pang, Dean and Professor, RUC; Can Wang, Professor, Tsinghua University; Ke Wang, Professor, RUC; Shihui Zhang, Assistant Professor, RUC; Jamal Srouji, WRI; Tess Isabel Nepstad Antunes, Bella-Terra Consulting.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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Food Tank
Ms. MacKenzie Osleger
kenzie@foodtank.com
+1 661 3402663
Indigenous Information Network (IIN)
Ms. Lucy Mulenkei
mulenkei@gmail.com
+254 200 722614914
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Investing in Women Farmers Is an Investment in Climate Resilience
The International Year of the Woman Farmer spotlights the women building climate resilience and food security—and the barriers they face. This session brings together women producers to explore how investing in women advances climate-smart agriculture, reduces hunger, and strengthens livelihoods.
Speakers: Estrella Penunia, farmer / Asian Farmers Association (Philippines)
Maggie Jarrett, farmer (Australia)
Karina Gonçalves David, farmer / ProNobis Agroflorestal (Brazil)
Rosinah Mbenya, PELUM Kenya (Kenya)
Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank (USA)
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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Non-Timber Forest Products-Exchange Programme Incorporated (NTFP-EP)
Ms. Mynabel Pomarin
mayna.pomarin@ntfp.org
+63 2 9177080520
National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN)
Ms. Pratima Gurung
info@nidwan.org.np
+977 977 9841457270
Stichting Mama Cash
Mx. Jay Hamilton
j.hamilton@mamacash.org
+31 6 14995972
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Ms. Marina Pisklakova-Parker
marinap@vitalvoices.org
+1 202 4399880
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Beyond Participation: Resourcing for women at the forefront of climate solutions
This event highlights locally-led, gender-responsive climate actions needed to contribute to the effective implementation of the Belem Gender Action Plan. We will hear narratives from women and how their work on the ground must be recognized, resourced, and actively engaged as strategic partners.
Speakers: Women and youth representatives from the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), private philanthropic organizations, governments, and other international development organizations.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA)
Mr. James Heath
international@r-e-a.net
+44 7 471409383
Delta Electronics Foundation
Ms. Lun Lee
lun.lee@delta-foundation.org.tw
+886 2 929170911
German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)
Mr. Fabian Deffner
f.deffner@dbu.de
+49 541 9633512
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Resilient and Intelligent Grids Enabling Electrification
What build-out of resilient and intelligent grid infrastructure is required to enable “35% electrification by 2035,” market to market, and what can established grids and emerging market grids learn from each other in the process?
Speakers: (x1) UNEZA (Chair)
(x1) Representative from the COP31 Presidency (provided by IRENA)
(x1) Bui Power Authority, Ghana (state-owned energy utility in Ghana)
(x1) Delta Electronics Foundation - 台達電子文教基金會
(x1) DBU / Electricity Distribution Services Association, Turkey or India
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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Ca' Foscari University, Venice (UNIVE)
Mr. Jaroslav Mysiak
jaroslav.mysiak@cmcc.it
+39 346 7985297
Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF)
Mr. MD. RABBANI
golam.rabbani72@gmail.com
+880 1713 248362
Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV)
Ms. Sonia Felipe Larios
sonia.felipe@gabv.org
+31 20 3164255736
Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
Ms. Haley St. Dennis
haley.st.dennis@ihrb.org
+1 801 9103085
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Banking on Nature: Values-Based Finance for Locally-Led, Nature-Positive Adaptation
This event brings together practical experience in local adaptation finance to share knowledge and scale what works. It shows how values-based banking can finance locally led, nature-positive projects and build a pipeline of bankable, scalable investments.
Speakers: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC); IUCN; Global Alliance for Banking on Values; Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB); Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF)
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Mr. Oliver Camp
ocamp@gainhealth.org
+44 7789 901402
Fundación Ambition Loop (AL)
Ms. Bruna Santos de Almeida
bruna.santos@ambitionloop.earth
+55 11 920131217
World Vision International (WVI)
Ms. Christa Giesecke
christa_giesecke@wvi.org
+34 0 623036459
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From Solutions to Scale: Practical Actions for Food and Nutrition Security
The Paris Agreement and GST emphasise food security and climate-resilient, regenerative production and distribution. This session explores how countries facing high climate and food-security risks can scale practical, locally-led solutions.
Speakers: Partners of COP27 I-CAN (Egypt, FAO, GAIN, SUN, UNEP, WHO, FOLU), ACF, COP Presidency reps (BR, TR, AU, ET), Child Advocate from the Solomon Islands, Representative of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty (TBD), Mariangela Hungria, Africa Climate Venture, Energiva Ventures, Ambition Loop
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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European Nuclear Society (ENS)
Ms. Jadwiga Najder
jadwiga.najder@euronuclear.org
+33 7 61794074
American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Mr. Andrew Smith
asmith@ans.org
+1 202 9960474
Generation Atomic (Gen A)
Ms. Gayatri Karnik
gayatri@generationatomic.org
+91 0 9819613404
North American Young Generation in Nuclear, Inc. (NAYGN)
Mr. veeshesh sunassy
president@naygn.org
+1 780 6950927
Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)
Ms. Joanna Osawe
info@womeninrenewableenergy.ca
+1 647 2057146
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How to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels ? - perspectives on clean energy delivery
The event will examine the practical implementation of the commitment to transition away from fossil fuels in developed and emerging economies. It will explore just, timely and equitable transition pathways using renewable energy and nuclear for electrification and industrial decarbonizati
Speakers: A regionally diverse, inter-generational panel of professionals from IGOs, NGOs, state policymaking bodies, civil society and industry, bringing lived expertise in clean energy policy development, finance and technology
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Centro de Desarrollo Agroecologíco Sabiá (SABIÀ)
Mr. Carlos Morais
mwoort@gmail.com
+55 61 985122510
Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC)
Ms. Jessica Bou Shroush
jessica@afdc.org.lb
+961 71 862892
Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSS)
Ms. Lara Beer
Beer-L@hss.de
+264 81 7070531
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Deforestation and Desertification: Civil Society Engagement Across the Global South
Deforestation and desertification threaten ecosystems and livelihoods across the Global South. Case studies from Latin America, Africa, MENA and Asia will showcase locally led civil society initiatives and public partnerships that advance climate action and support NDC implementation.
Speakers: Rafael Neves, Brazil, ASA; Philip Kilonzo, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance; Marcos Woortmann, Caritas Germany; Dulce Maria Pereira, UFOP/HUMA-UCT; Jessica Bou Shroush, Association for Forests, Development and Conservation;Think Global Sustainability Network representatives
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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Recourse
Ms. Friederike Strub
friederike@re-course.org
+52 55 10492307
Corporación Fiscalía del Medio Ambiente (FIMA)
Mr. Felipe Pino
pino@fima.cl
+56 9 89050388
Resource Justice Network (RJN)
Mr. Luc Tezenas
ltezenas@resourcejustice.org
+33 7 88247015
Rights and Resources Institute, Inc. (RRI)
Mr. Alain Frechette
afrechette@rightsandresources.org
+1 514 8047359
Universitat de Barcelona (University of Barcelona) (UB)
Ms. Maria del Mar Campins Eritja
mcampins@ub.edu
+34 93 4024426
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Electrification and transition minerals: putting rights at the centre
COP31’s proposed electrification pledge, alongside growing commitments and financing for transition minerals, is driving mineral demand and increasing pressure on territories. This event will explore the implications for communities and how to advance a just, rights-based energy transition.
Speakers: The event will bring together economic and climate justice experts from Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe to discuss the territorial implications of growing demand for transition minerals and pathways towards a just energy transition.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Mercy Corps
Ms. Salomé Lehtman
slehtman@mercycorps.org
+33 6 621713856
Concern Worldwide
Ms. Sally Tyldesley
sally.tyldesley@concern.net
+44 7949 877024
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Ms. Mary Friel
mary.friel@ifrc.org
+44 77 46632727
Plan International (Plan)
Mr. STUART Solomon
stu.solomon@gmail.com
+1 647 9570366
Practical Action
Ms. Demet Intepe
demet.intepe@practicalaction.org.uk
+44 7 470218499
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Advancing Locally Led Adaptation at Scale: Aligning Finance, Policy and Action
Scaling LLA requires finance that delivers for local communities. Reflecting the growing focus on access, the event explores how governments, funders & local actors can strengthen pathways from global and national finance flows to local action, while embedding LLA across sectors & aligning with GGA.
Speakers: This event brings together a developing and developed country government championing LLA, climate fund representative, local organisations & LLA experts to discuss practical pathways for scaling LLA, including embedding LLA in sector plans and improving access to adaptation finance for local actors.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Climate Strategies
Ms. Ana Gonzalez
ana.ga@climatestrategies.org
+31 6 27923981
Foundation for the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID)
Ms. Yasmin Ismail
yasmin.ismail@graduateinstitute.ch
+33 6 15460439
Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute Uganda (SEATINI)
Ms. Jane Nalunga
info@seatiniuganda.org
+256 772 581849
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Building implementation capacity at the climate-trade nexus: a country-led, sector-specific approach
The event will explore how aligning trade, climate and development strategies at the national and sectoral levels can unlock new potential for multilateral collaboration. It will discuss opportunities grounded in domestic circumstances and value-chains to position trade as a driver of climate action
Speakers: Perspectives from climate, trade and development practitioners, researchers, experts and governments with a focus on the Global South
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Ms. Eleanor Morse
ellie.morse@lshtm.ac.uk
+44 207 6368636
Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA)
Ms. Anaid Velasco
anaid.velasco@gmail.com
+52 55 29433212
Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)
Ms. Kim O'Dowd
kimodowd@eia-international.org
+44 7 368983907
Greener Impact International (GII)
Mr. Mawuena Evamenam Goka
mawuenagoka@yahoo.com
+233 0 261627783
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From transparency to impact: accelerating just, healthy transitions beyond fossil fuels
Bringing together global evidence on methane, transparency and real-world implementation, this session will explore how inclusive governance, accountability and finance can accelerate a just transition beyond fossil fuels while reducing emissions, protecting health and advancing equity.
Speakers: Kim O’Dowd, EIA UK; EIA US representative; Anaid Velasco, CEMDA; Aysén/Climate Action Network International representative; Mawuena E. Goka, Greener Impact International; Kassim Gawusu-Toure; Dr Lorna Benton, Pathfinder Initiative, LSHTM; City-level policymaker.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Vanderbilt University
Ms. Leah Dundon
leahagregor@gmail.com
+1 615 4280643
Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech)
Ms. Sarah Green
sgreen@mtu.edu
+1 906 3692131
Tennessee State University (TSU)
Mr. JIANWEI LI
jli2@tnstate.edu
+1 615 9192188562
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Climate Leaders Academy: Scaling Experiential Climate Education via Cross-University Collaboration
Building climate capacity requires experiential education that connects students with real-world policy and science. This session shares outcomes from Vanderbilt's Climate Leaders Academy and its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, offering a scalable model for universities worldwide.
Speakers: Dr. Leah A. Dundon (Vanderbilt University), Scott Burg (external NSF evaluator), Dr. Pam Templer (Boston University), Dr. Sarah Green (Michigan Technological University), and a Climate Leaders Academy alumnus, representing academia, independent evaluation, and student leadership.
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PTFCF)
Ms. Alaya de Leon
adeleon@forestfoundation.ph
+63 917 8905807
Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
Ms. Jennifer M'Vouama
j.mvouama@hi.org
+33 6 86804324
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Putting People First: Advancing Social Inclusion in Nature-based Solutions in Asia
Nature-based Solutions are being integrated into national climate action plans across Asia but efforts are often linked to human rights and social inclusion issues. The event will highlight how strong social safeguards and inclusive design enhance the effectiveness of NbS and development outcomes.
Speakers: 1-2 ASEAN Member State representatives (ASEAN TBC, Philippines TBC); 3-4 civil society organizations (Forest Foundation Philippines, Tebtebba Foundation, Humanity & inclusion, Samdhana Institute TBC)
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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CGIAR System Organization (CGIAR)
Mr. James Stapleton
unfccc@cgiar.org
+39 346 2343841
Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society (LEDARS)
Mr. Mohon Kumar Mondal
ledars.bd@gmail.com
+88 171 3462821
Solidaridad Network (Solidaridad)
Ms. Laura Kiff
laurakiff@solidaridadnetwork.org
+1 343 9870700
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Closing the Finance Gap for Resilient, Locally Led Food Systems
Climate finance meets <10% of food-systems need, and just 0.8% reaches smallholders. But the challenge is not only volume. The event brings governments, financiers, farmers and civil society together to examine how finance can be made adequate, higher-quality, accessible, predictable and locally led
Speakers: Speakers TBC: FAO; Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture, Brazil; Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway; IFAD; Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
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Wednesday,
18 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Soka Gakkai International Office for UN Affairs
Ms. Alexandra Goossens-Ishii
alexandra.mg@sgi-ouna.org
+41 79 8512426
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU)
Ms. Sonja Ohlsson
sonja.ohlsson@gmail.com
+45 30 230738
Friends World Committee for Consultation
Ms. Lindsey F Cook
lfcook@quno.ch
+49 179 5918510
Quakers in Britain
Mr. Ben Niblett
climatejustice@quaker.org.uk
+44 7736 380541
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Options for a better world: effective, healthy, and equitable climate policies
A technical dialogue on climate mitigation and adaptation, featuring country perspectives on integrating action with human and ecosystem health, food security, energy, justice and peace. Speakers will share practical approaches to navigating the complexity of climate action and policy coherence.
Speakers: UNSR on Climate Change, Negotiator from developed and developing countries, scientific voice on carbon markets and geoengineering, civil society voice on peace
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Kenya
Ms. Roberta Vasnic
rv@voidstudios.uk
+44 161 7955332141
Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement (BOAD)
Ms. Aissatou Diagne
adiagne@boad.org
+228 228 70935885
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From Belem to Local Action: BCRUP and BOAD Financing Resilience for Vulnerable Communities
Show how BCRUP's Belém adaptation commitments can translate into bankable urban resilience projects for the poor, by equipping regional development banks like BOAD with the financing instruments needed to deliver adaptation at the city scale.
Speakers: Government representatives from Kenya and Brazil; BCRUP representatives, AfDB, BOAD, AUC, VS, Joint SDG, and other speakers.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Brown
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German Council on Foreign Relations e.V. (DGAP)
Mr. Loyle Campbell
campbell@dgap.org
+49 152 28496196
Energy Efficiency Association (ENVERDER)
Mr. İhsan Sabri Öksüz
ihsan.oksuz@enver.org.tr
+90 532 4063757
International Geothermal Association (IGA)
Mr. arthur wiggers
Wiggers@wbcsd.org
+31 6 15231728
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COP31 Electrification Targets: From Double Cost Crunch to Triple Win by 2035
Countries face rising adaptation costs as their energy systems evolve. This event discusses how public and private actors’ collaboration on electrification and energy efficiency will deliver the ‘35 by 35’ targets—turning this cost crunch into a win for resilience, energy security, and justice.
Speakers: Peter Bakker, World Business Council for Sustainable Development; Dr. Bilal Düzgün, Türkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources; Dr. Kira Vinke, German Council on Foreign Relations; Dr. Oğuz Can, Energy Efficiency Association (Türkiye); Speaker from the EU; Speaker from a non-Annex 1 country.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Green
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Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G)
Ms. Ana Mulio Alvarez
ana.mulio@e3g.org
+34 639 916760
Latin American Climate Lawyers Initiative for Mobilizing Action (LACLIMA)
Mr. Andre Castro
andrecastro@laclima.org
+351 910 705768
THINK TANK ECCO
Mx. Alexandra Scott
alexandra.scott@eccoclimate.org
+44 7482 750760
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Building the Pathway to GST2: Aligning Diplomacy, Ambition and Implementation
GST2 will be a pivotal milestone for the Paris Agreement, shaping climate action for the next decade. This event will draw on lessons from GST1 to explore how it can drive stronger implementation, enhance NDC and NAP delivery, and strengthen international cooperation while raising ambition.
Speakers: The event will bring together representatives from the COP31 and COP32 Presidencies, co-host organisations, other relevant Parties and institutions to combine political leadership with technical expertise on the Global Stocktake, implementation and climate diplomacy.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Orange
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International Environmental Communication Association (IECA)
Mr. Gregg Walker
gwalker@oregonstate.edu
+1 541 7404050
Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ)
Mr. Hemantha Withanage
hemanthaw@eureka.lk
+94 77 7600503
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Capacity Building, Adaptation, & Just Transition: Communication, Conflict, Cross-Border Cooperation
This event will bring together policymakers and practitioners to explore how joint climate action can promote cooperation, transition, resilience, and stability. Speakers will share experiences and practical examples from different regions and provide recommendations.
Speakers: Speakers will come from both developing and developed countries; from government and NGOs; and the resesarch and practitioner communities.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Alliance européenne de recherche dans le domaine de l'énergie aisbl (EERA)
Ms. Chiara Fort
c.fort@eera-set.eu
+32 471 850757
Future Cleantech Architects (FCA)
Ms. Leonie Brand
leonie.brand@fcarchitects.org
+49 2191 469800
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Powering the next phase of climate action: research priorities for resilient energy systems
As COP31 shifts from commitments to implementation, this side event explores research priorities for resilient, integrated and electrified energy systems. Bringing together key stakeholders, it will identify concrete opportunities for stronger collaboration to scale climate solutions.
Speakers: EERA: A. El Gammal, Sec-Gen; COP31 Presidency: M. A. Kahraman, Dir.; EU Commission: R. van der Vlies, Dir. DG ENER; IRENA: N. Constantinescu, Dep. Dir. ITC; World Bank: M. Z. Kamh, Sr. Energy Spec.; GE Vernova: V. Silva, CSTO Electrification; EERA JP Smart Grids: L. Martini, Coord.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Purple
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Build Change
Ms. Ariana Karamallis
ariana@buildchange.org
+27 76 1672484
France
Ms. Bénédicte JENOT
benedicte.jenot@developpement-durable.gouv.fr
+250 250 3376436271
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (LILP)
Mr. Patrick Welch
pwelch@lincolninst.edu
+1 617 6613016
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Delivering Climate Action Through Housing: Financing Resilient, Low-Carbon Urban Futures
Housing is a climate solution, a foundation for livelihoods, and a development imperative. This session explores financing tools—from subsidies for existing housing to land value capture and real estate decarbonization—that turn climate commitments into resilient, low-carbon housing worldwide.
Speakers: Build Change, Government of France, Habitat for Humanity, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, GlobalABC/UNEP, UN-Habitat, GCoM/Informality Working Group, IIED, WIEGO.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Red
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Technology Development Foundation of Turkey (TTGV)
Ms. Hande Aydogan
haydogan@ttgv.org.tr
+90 312 2650272
Center for Management and Strategic Studies (CGEE)
Mr. Marcelo Poppe
mpoppe@cgee.org.br
+55 61 999740111
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Bridging the Climate Technology Implementation Gap: Developing Countries and the BTIP
How can developing countries move climate technology from commitment to delivery? Türkiye's demand-driven mechanism (prioritization, demonstration, investment readiness) and the opportunity of Belém Technology Implementation Programme, as a shared developing-country pathway to achieve real action.
Speakers: Opening remarks: COP31 Presidency (TBC). Panel: Hanzade Sarıçiçek (Moderator, TTGV); Pedro Ivo (TEC Chair); Dr. E. Serdar Gökpınar (TTGV); Emilly Caroline (CGEE, Brazil); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berat Haznedaroğlu (Founder, Phycotec Biotechnology, Türkiye); Park Hansol (GCF)
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room White
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China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
Ms. Yehuan Xi
xyhxyhxyh0323@163.com
+86 519000 1855176591
Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science (IESEA CAAS)
Ms. Yingchun Li
liyingchun@caas.cn
+86 10 82105985
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Climate Justice and the Path to Climate Resilience
1.Unequal distribution of climate risks;
2.Historical and contemporary emission responsibilities;
3.Challenges facing vulnerable populations;
4.Pathways to resilience via international cooperation, inclusive policy, innovation, and nature-based solutions.
Speakers: Wenjie Dong、Hai Cheng、Richard Seager、Shu Dong、Dan Tong、Yue Qin、Rong Wang、Hui Su、Yang Ou、Tong Jiang、Yin Chen、Dominik Fleitmann、Dake Chen、Tianjun Zhou、Siming Wu、Hu Yang
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Mr. Abijith Amberi Premanand
amberipra@iata.org
+41 22 7702054
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Mr. Vikram Kotru
vikram.kotru@ficci.com
+91 11 9717840606
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Creating synergies: CORSIA, Article 6, and NDCs
This side event will explore how ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation can be leveraged to support Parties in implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions and advancing sustainable development, while contributing to the decarbonization of air transport.
Speakers: - Party representatives
- ICAO CORSIA Technical Advisory Body (TAB) representative
- Article 6 experts and representatives from relevant stakeholder organizations
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Blue
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Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Ms. Suchismita Mukhopadhyay
cop@cdri.world
+91 11 9910246138
Northeastern University
Ms. Laura Kuhl
l.kuhl@northeastern.edu
+1 617 3737868
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Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (DRI) for Adaptation: Implementation Framework for Resilience
DRI is a strategic climate adaptation investment generating a resilience dividend of 7-12 times; protecting economies & communities from cascading risks. CDRI, MMA Brazil & GIIF Ghana will organize a high-level launch of a collaborative framework for integrating DRI in national adaptation strategies
Speakers: High-level representation from Governments of Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Brazil, India and Türkiye; Mr. Tom Mitchell,ED, IIED; Mr. Nana Dwemoh Benneh, CEO, GIIF, Ghana; Ms. Chibesa Pensulo, CRCF Adviser - Africa, Commonwealth Secretariat; Mr. Amit Prothi, DG, CDRI
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Green
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Sabanci University (SU)
Mr. UMIT SAHIN
umit.sahin@sabanciuniv.edu
+90 535 3548949
Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)
Ms. Jana Psarska
jana.psarska@gccassociation.org
+44 0 7454556302
World Steel Association (Worldsteel)
Ms. Åsa Ekdahl
ekdahl@worldsteel.org
+32 485 623666
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Next Steps in Industrial Decarbonization: Progress in Global Steel and Cement Initiatives
This session presents political/institutional perspectives and research/field lessons on industrial decarbonization including progress and gaps in delivering Steel and Cement PAS outputs. Representatives from Türkiye and Australia outline their presidential priorities for green industrialisation.
Speakers: - Åsa Ekdahl (worldsteel)
- Jana Psarska (GCCA)
- Faustine Delasalle (MPP)
- Speaker from UNIDO (confirmed partner)
- Soyoung Oh (Tufts Uni.)
- Dursun Baş, (Sabanci Uni.)
- Ümit Şahin (Sabanci Uni)
+ Invited speakers, Türkiye&Australia COP31 Presidencies
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Orange
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Dublin City University
Mr. Diarmuid Torney
diarmuid.torney@dcu.ie
+353 86 3634690
Ecologic Institute
Mr. Matthias Duwe
matthias.duwe@ecologic.eu
+49 176 20525967
University of Eastern Finland (UEF)
Ms. Annalisa Savaresi
annalisa.savaresi@uef.fi
+44 7436 997720
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Strengthening climate action and democracy: Participation, accountability and transparency
The event will explore the enabling conditions for a fair and inclusive climate transition. Focusing on how climate action can be made more participatory, accountable and transparent, it will showcase promising examples of democratic innovations around the world.
Speakers: This side event will bring together a panel of speakers from the worlds of policymaking, academia and civil society. Speakers will showcase examples of promising democratic innovations from a range of developed and developing countries.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Pink
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Stop Ecocide Foundation
Ms. Lauren Banham
lauren@stopecocide.earth
+44 7856 261453
Vanuatu
Mr. Leana Williams
multilateralagreementofficer@gmail.com
+678 0 6787305485
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Drawing boundaries, creating consequences: criminal law as enforcement mechanism for nature
Examining the growing use of criminal law to address destruction of climate-regulating ecosystems. Going beyond voluntary standards towards criminal responsibility, catalysing the moral shift needed to achieve Paris Agreement goals. Exploring regional pathways to criminalising ecocide-level harms.
Speakers: Representative of the Government of Vanuatu
Representative of the Government of Republic of Congo
Jojo Mehta, Stop Ecocide International - Diplomatic milestones
Rodrigo Lledo, Stop Ecocidio - Model law
Other State Representive Invited (TBC)
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Red
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Drexel University
Mr. Franco Montalto
fam26@drexel.edu
+1 201 3621258
Ouranos
Ms. Justine Auclair
auclair.justine@ouranos.ca
+1 418 2712453
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Boundary Organizations in Action: Advancing Adaptation Across Scales
UCCRN and INBOA will explore how boundary organizations tailor adaptation strategies to decision-makers’ needs across scales. Examples highlight how enabling conditions, including collaborative networks, strengthen the science-policy-practice interface and accelerate adaptation implementation.
Speakers: Tentative: from UCCRN Cynthia Rosenzweig, Bill Solecki, Franco Montalto, Maria Dombrov, Barbara Norman, Mattia Leone, Maria Fernanda Lemos, Gian Carlo Delgado Ramos, Martin Lehman; from INBOA Daniela Jacob (GERICS), Parfait BLALOGOE (CREDEL)
Alain Bourque (Ouranos)
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room Yellow
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University of Reading
Ms. Rosalind Cornforth
r.j.cornforth@reading.ac.uk
+44 7956 115652
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
Ms. Karin Adolph
karin.adolph@geographie.uni-muenchen.de
+49 151 63210195
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Mr. Niklas Boers
boers@pik-potsdam.de
+49 178 8785792
Technical University Munich (TUM)
Mr. Kuat Abeshev
kuat.abeshev@tum.de
+49 151 63210195
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Prepared for Tipping? Adaptation and Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty
Climate policies and adaptation planning often assume gradual and predictable change. But Earth system tipping points can cause non-linear, irreversible change. Our event brings together science, policy, finance and civil society to explore preparedness and decision-making under deep uncertainty.
Speakers: Johan Rockström/PIK, Rosalind Cornforth/Reading, Julia Pongratz/LMU, Dinamam Tuxá/APIB, Abdou Ali/CILSS-AGRHYMET, Andrew Harper/UNHCR, Jessica Troni/UNEP, Mikko Ollikainen/Adaptation Fund, Linda-Eling Lee/MSCI, Ludmila Rattis/IPAM/Woodwell, Marco Cabral/Brazil MFA, Youth Rep/TBC, other scientists
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Blue
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Youth Climate Report (YCR)
Mr. Mark Terry
ycrtv1@gmail.com
+1 416 8995855
Generation Climate Europe AISBL (GCE)
Ms. Kira Kluge
copevents@gceurope.org
+49 30 1769981596
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1.5 Degrees of Peace: Empowering Youth through Climate-Peace Education and Action
This event advances the ACE agenda using youth media to drive public awareness on the climate-conflict nexus. Featuring the film 1.5 Degrees of Peace, it showcases youth navigating instability. The panel highlights multimedia storytelling as a tool for global education and climate diplomacy.
Speakers: 1. Kasha Sequoia Slavner, Canadian award-winning GenZ documentary filmmaker and founder of The Global Sunrise Project, a non-profit media organization leveraging the power of storytelling for social change.
2. Julia Korten, Program Director, Europe.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Brown
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World Nuclear Association (WNA)
Mr. Jonathan Cobb
jonathan.cobb@world-nuclear.org
+44 20 74511536
Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)
Ms. Jessica Clifford
cliffordj@cna.ca
+1 613 7936222
Forum Atomique Européen (FORATOM)
Ms. Ann Jessica Johnson
JESSICA.JOHNSON@FORATOM.ORG
+32 496 127466
Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)
Mr. Daniel Liu
dyc-liu@jaif.or.jp
+81 3 62569395
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Ms. Carol Berrigan
clb@nei.org
+1 202 4976935
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Enhancing electrification, energy security and decarbonization with nuclear
Explore how nuclear energy can support UNFCCC goals by expanding clean, reliable electricity and decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, helping deliver COP31's 35% electrification by 2035 goal while strengthening energy security, affordability, industrial decarbonization and global resilience efforts.
Speakers: A panel including industry leaders and energy experts.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Green
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European Network on Debt and Development asbl/vzw (Eurodad)
Ms. Bertha Iris Argueta Tejeda
bargueta@eurodad.org
+49 0 1573763287
Debt Justice
Ms. Tess Woolfenden
tess@debtjustice.org.uk
+44 7584 649105
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From Debt Distress to Climate Action: Rethinking Global Debt Governance
Record high debt burdens are fuelling a deepening debt-climate-fossil vicious cycle in the Global South, causing carbon lock-in and undermining fiscal space for climate action and a just transition. We will explore global governance & debt reforms needed to enable climate-resilient development.
Speakers: Friederike Strub - Recourse
Carola Mejia - Latindadd
Bertha Argueta - Eurodad
Rebecca Thissen - CAN International
Sehr Raheja - CSE India
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Orange
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International Bar Association
Ms. Sara Carnegie
sara.carnegie@int-bar.org
+44 20 78420090
Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
Mr. José Alberto Ribeiro Simonetti Cabral
ri@oab.org.br
+55 61 981051588
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How Courts Are Shaping Corporate Climate Responsibility
As courts increasingly shape climate law, this session examines the implications for businesses, commercial law and legal practice. Judges, corporate lawyers and bar leaders will explore corporate accountability, directors’ duties, legal uncertainty and the evolving role of the legal profession.
Speakers: Sir Robin Knowles;Jessica Gladstone;Nina Pindham;Letícia Campos Mello; Kirsty Brimelow KC; John Dernbach; Siena Hopkinson; Roger Martella
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room Purple
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Université de Liège (ULg)
Mr. Florian Debève Vermeiren
florian.debeve@uliege.be
+32 476 439278
University of Vienna
Mr. Harald Sterly
harald.sterly@univie.ac.at
+49 1590 6022785
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Nature-based Solutions, Climate Mobility and Urbanisation: Evidence for Adaptation Policy in Africa
Drawing on ongoing EU-funded research project (ALBATROSS), this event examines how nature-based solutions shape climate-related mobility decisions and urbanisation patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, and reflects on what the evidence means for multi-level adaptation policy.
Speakers: Florian Debève Vermeiren, Univ. of Liège; Cherie Forbes Univ. of Cape Town; Stefan Grieving, TU Dortmund, Irina Pavlova, UNESCO; and Christian Monja, Oxfam South Africa.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room White
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The Northern Forum (NF)
Mr. Vladimir VASILEV
vnvasilev@inbox.ru
+7 914 2209789
European Federation of Geologists (EFG)
Ms. Maureen Gallagher
maureen.gallagher@eurogeologists.eu
+1 660 5411941
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International Cooperation Safeguarding Sustainable Development in a Changing Arctic
International cooperation remains vital to sustainable development in a changing Arctic. This panel explores how science diplomacy, shared expertise and trusted partnerships among Arctic and non-Arctic actors can strengthen cooperation and create pathways from shared priorities to implementation.
Speakers: Vladimir Vasilev, The Northern Forum; Maureen Gallagher, EFG, Belgium; Lassi Heininen, Helsinki University, Finland; Irina Strelnikova, HSE University, Russia; David Govoni, President of EFG, Italy; Arda Arcosay, Turkish Geological Society; Ildar Neverov, Arcticugol, Svalbard
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Blue
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University Luigi Bocconi, Institute of Energy and Environment Economics and Policy (IEFE)
Mr. Edoardo Croci
edoardo.croci@unibocconi.it
+0 39 3357988914
European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE)
Ms. Magda Benaki
magda.benaki@eaere.org
+30 697 448614
United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
Mr. Jean-Baptiste Buffet
jb.buffet@uclg.org
+34 34 673855900
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Financing urban regeneration for climate neutrality and resilience
The session explores how urban regeneration can drive a just climate mitigation and resilience at the local level. Through case studies from different contexts, speakers will discuss innovative policies and financing models climate actions across energy, buildings,transport, and land use.
Speakers: Edoardo Croci and Benedetta Lucchitta, Università Bocconi; Federica Ranghieri, The World Bank; Simone Borghesi, EUI; Isabel Chatry, OECD; Mariana Saraiva, C40; Jose Chong, UN-Habitat
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Brown
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World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
Mr. Adam Kirkup
adam.kirkup@ice.org.uk
+44 20 76652262
Engineering Institute of Canada - Institut Canadien des ingenieurs (EIC-ICI)
Mr. Darrel Danyluk
mrdjd48@gmail.com
+1 403 6890379
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Ms. Karen McCabe
k.mccabe@ieee.org
+1 908 2394041
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Ms. Billie Donovan
billie.donovan@ice.org.uk
+44 207665 2195
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Delivering infrastructure for clean energy transition and adaptive agriculture
Engineering turns climate commitments into implementation: accelerating electrification and industrial decarbonisation; upgrading resilient power and digital infrastructure; and strengthening collaboration to deliver clean energy transition and resilience in food production.
Speakers: Davide Stronati - World Federation of Engineering Organisations
Marie-Line Vaiani - World Energy Council
Saifur Rahman - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Aitazaz A. Farooque, Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation
Priti Parikh - University College London
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Green
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Solar Impulse Foundation
Ms. Nathalie Hemeleers
nathalie.hemeleers@solarimpulse.com
+32 488 234165
Paris EUROPLACE, dba Institut de la Finance Durable (IFD)
Mr. Omer Kirac
o.kirac@ifd-paris.com
+33 7 49787946
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Financing Electrification and Energy Efficiency
Investing in electrification without efficiency risks locking in greater demand and higher costs. This session makes the case that efficiency is unavoidable, and deep-dives into financial mechanisms, including blended-finance, to accelerate smart and efficient electrification, with a focus on SMEs.
Speakers: President, Solar Impulse Foundation; CSO, Schneider Electric; CSO, BNP Paribas; VP, European Investment Bank; CSO, AXA; DG, Institut de la Finance Durable; Director Climate, Fédération bancaire française
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Orange
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National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
Mr. Tetsuharu Miyamoto
int-unfccc@nies.go.jp
+81 29 8502132
Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC)
Mr. Masatoshi Kamei
kamei@restec.jp
+81 90 77077144
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What policy-relevant insights will new greenhouse gas observing satellites provide?
New GHG observing satellites by Japan, Europe and the US are expected to provide enhanced capabilities to quantify human-induced sources/removals of CO2 and CH4. This event will showcase recent advances in policy-relevant science enabled by satellite observations, supporting inventories and GST.
Speakers: Hiroshi Tanimoto (National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan), TBD (Ministry of the Environment, Japan), and further speakers to be added.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Pink
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Mr. Tomas Declercq
declercq@iso.org
+41 76 5708867
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI)
Ms. Mariluz Quiros
tc3@global-aci.org
+506 7011 9919
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Carbon accounting, standards and trade: international cooperation for industrial decarbonization
The session explores the trade–climate nexus and how comparable carbon accounting and the system of international standards can accelerate industrial decarbonization, facilitate trade, strengthen trust and accountability, reduce fragmentation, enhance cooperation, and support NDC implementation.
Speakers: Aik Hoe LIM, Director, Trade and Environment Division, WTO; Rana Ghoneim, Director, UNIDO; Eyüp Kaan Moralı, Head Carbon Pricing, Türkiye; Dominic Waughray, EVP, WBCSD; Chair Global ACI; Representative ISO – GHGP Partnership
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Purple
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Krasnoyarsk Regional Public Ecological Movement "Friends of the Siberian Forests" (FSF)
Mr. Andrey Laletin
laletin3@gmail.com
+7 950 4351945
Eco-Accord
Ms. Olga Ponizova
oponizova@gmail.com
+7 916 8147646
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Breathing Through Fire: Boreal Forests, Permafrost Methane, and the Climate-Health Nexus
Linking the Belem Forest Roadmap and Climate & Health Declaration, this event addresses how boreal wildfires cause permafrost thaw. Experts from Russia, Canada, UK, and Armenia explore solutions for old-growth forest conservation, community adaptation, and public health.
Speakers: Dr. Andrey Laletin (Russia, NGO), Dr. Nazeli Vardanyan (Armenia, Academia), Toby Aykroyd (UK, NGO), Dr. Ekena Kreuzberg (Canada, Busyness), Dr. Olga Ponizova (Russia, NGO).
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Red
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Plant for the Planet Foundation (Plant for the Planet)
Mr. Jule Schnakenberg
jule.schnakenberg@plant-for-the-planet.org
+31 6 47706167
Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN)
Ms. Shella Biallas
shella@rainforest.no
+47 480 99824
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Addressing the loss and degradation of tropical rainforests - key in mitigation and adaptation
Tropical rainforests provide crucial ecosystem services but are lost at alarming rates. This event will present new research on the state of tropical rainforests and explore new policy and climate finance interventions to strengthen rainforest conservation, such as Tropical Forest Forever Facility.
Speakers: Rainforest Foundation Norway Advocacy Director;
Madani (RFN Partner in Indonesia)
Campaign for Nature
Plant for the Planet;
WWF
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room White
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Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI)
Mr. John Carlton
j.carlton@sustainableshipping.org
+1 512 5349929
BIMCO (The Baltic And International Maritime Council) (BIMCO)
Ms. Beverley Mackenzie
bm@bimco.org
+44 7967 709771
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Unlocking the Ocean-Climate Nexus in Maritime: Aligning Ocean and Climate Co-Benefits
The maritime sector is uniquely positioned at the core of global conversations about climate and ocean health despite being underutilized in current strategies. Cross-sectoral collaboration helps the maritime industry achieve climate and ocean goals while maintaining commercial viability.
Speakers: Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO; H.E. Bremity Lakjohn, Minister, Marshall Islands; Sadan Kaptanoglu, CEO, Kaptanoglu Group; Constance Chalchat, Chief Sustainability Officer, BNP Paribas; Svein Stolpestad, Vice President Strategy and Sustainability, Jotun; Eleanor Besley-Gould, CEO, SSI
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room Yellow
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Harvard University
Mr. Jason Chapman
jason_chapman@hks.harvard.edu
+1 617 5717726
Foundation Environment - Law Society (FURG)
Mr. Michael Mehling
mehling@celm.de
+49 176 22144578
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Quantifying and Communicating Methane Emissions for NDCs and the Global Methane Pledge
Methane emission inventories are uncertain and not readily accessible, compromising the ability of stakeholders to set and assess achievement of targets. Satellite observations and advanced web interfaces can yield a consistent set of accessible methane inventories for all countries.
Speakers: Confirmed: Professor Daniel Jacob & Professor Robert Stavins Harvard University; Daniel Cusworth Project Scientist,Carbon Mapper; Giulia Ferrini Head, International Methane Emissions Observator
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Blue
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Secours islamique France (SIF)
Ms. Valentina Origoni
origoni@secours-islamique.org
+33 6 26781253
Tamdeen Youth Foundation (TYF)
Mr. Amr Al-Ghalebi
Amr.alghalebi@tamdeen-ye.org
+967 0 771070575
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The Spirit of Rio under strain in fragile settings: adapting to slow-onset crises
It examines climate change and slow-onset disasters (drought, desertification) impacts on fragility, conflict, displacement, and adaptation solutions, in line with Rio spirit integrating climate, land, biodiversity challenges, building on COP30, COP17, G7 Declaration on Desertification and Security
Speakers: A multi-stakeholder approach ensuring North-South balance and gender parity: Government/Local Stakeholder (Representative of the Improved and Equitable Access to Climate Finance Network), Multilateral Donor (World Bank), NGOs (SIF, TYF), Government/donor, Science/Research institution
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Brown
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King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC)
Ms. Mari Luomi
mari.luomi@kapsarc.org
+966 11 2903037
Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
Mr. Takahiko Tagami
tagami@tky.ieej.or.jp
+81 70 87007946
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AI Infrastructure Impact on Energy Demand and Emissions: Regional Contexts and Global Net Benefit
AI infrastructure is driving energy demand and emissions faster than governance can adapt. This event uses regional archetypes to examine how context shapes AI-related emissions and which policy measures fit each setting, and evaluates where and how much AI can also cut emissions, including its own.
Speakers: Dr Khaled Alshehri, KAPSARC, and Dr Naoko Doi, IEEJ, as well as additional speakers from institutions in the Global South, including the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, and North.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Green
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Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI)
Ms. Molly White
molly.white@ghginstitute.org
+1 406 3965490
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Ms. Mary Elise Cox
maryelise@aeecenter.org
+1 770 4475083
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Raising the Bar: Professionalizing the Climate Workforce
Can the climate transparency community rise to the challenge? Hear from public, private, academic & capacity-building leaders on why professionalizing GHG management is the next critical step in climate transparency and accelerating implementation.
Speakers: Speakers include experts from the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute, the Government of Chile, Academic Institutions, and Industry Associations.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Orange
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Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Ms. Holly Schofield
development@ipu.org
+44 78 56777912
University of Ferrara (Unife)
Mr. Francesco Nicolli
francesco.nicolli@unife.it
+39 347 434046
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Parliaments breaking silos and building partnerships to accelerate methane action.
As countries accelerate methane implementation, this event brings together parliamentarians, governments, local authorities and partners—drawing on leadership and experience from developing and developed countries—to strengthen collaboration, break down institutional silos and turn commitments into
Speakers: COP31 Presidency representative; high-level government, parliamentary and local government representatives from developing countries; high-level representatives from CCAC, IPU and the Global Methane Hub; international partner organization; national technical, academic or implementation expert.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Pink
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Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration (ETC Group) (ETC Group)
Ms. Kaveri Choudhury
kaveri@etcgroup.org
+91 91 9717981107
College of the Atlantic (COA)
Ms. Doreen Stabinsky
doreenstabinsky@gmail.com
+1 207 5188330
Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF)
Ms. Kristin Funke
funke@boell.de
+49 30 28534310
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The big bad fix: Geoengineering, Techno-fixes and COP31
Geoengineering of our land, oceans and skies, as a technological manipulation, is a dangerous distraction from real solutions. The side event aims to elaborate on how geoengineering cannot be governed and how these technologies can further impact people already effected by climate change.
Speakers: Academics, human rights advocates, youth, Indigenous leaders
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Purple
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BusinessEurope
Mr. Maria Brakatsoula
m.brakatsoula@businesseurope.eu
+32 48 6807798
Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜS0AD)
Ms. Hazal İnce
hince@tusiad.org
+90 212 5529800732
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Advancing Industrial Decarbonisation: Scaling Clean Tech, Investment, Infrastructure, and Skills
The panel will discuss key bottlenecks and pathways for advancing industrial decarbonisation while strengthening competitiveness. Scaling clean technologies, developing green skills, investments, and infrastructure will be on focus, while accelerating international cooperation and implementation.
Speakers: 3 high-level business representatives & 2 policymakers from Europe/Asia/LATAM/Africa. Keynote speech by high-level EU policymaker.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Red
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Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)
Ms. Masoumeh Moradzadeh
Masoumeh.moradzadeh@gecf.org
+974 6604 5636
Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development (ABHA International Foundation)
Mr. Colman Hands
chands@abhafoundation.org
+974 0 74796002
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Natural Gas in the Decarbonisation Agenda: Enabling Cleaner Transitions
Exploring how the energy transition can be accelerated through a well-defined role for natural gas in reducing emissions and supporting sustainable growth
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from fellow intergovernmental and international organisations such as the GECF, Al-Attiyah International Foundation, AFREC, ASEAN, and Rystad Energy.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room White
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Reevaluation Foundation
Ms. Janet Kabue
sal@rc.org
+254 254 748484175
Centre International de droit Comparé de l'Environnement (CIDCE)
Mr. LAURENT VASSALLO
laurent.vassallo.mt@gmail.com
+33 0 612522806
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From Belém to Antalya: Legal Indicators for Effective Climate Adaptation
How can legal indicators strengthen implementation of the Global Goal on Adaptation? Building on the Belém indicators, this event explores how they can assess the effectivity of environmental law, reinforce human rights and accountability, and address climate-related displacement.
Speakers: Laurent Vassallo, Doctor of Law and CIDCE administrator; Michel Prieur, Emeritus Professor of Law and CIDCE President; Elisa Le Yondre, CIDCE representative.
Janet Kabue and Urbain Bamana, Re-evaluation Foundation.
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Thursday,
19 Nov 2026
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room Yellow
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Association Climate-KIC (CKIC)
Ms. Kirsten Dunlop
kirsten.dunlop@climate-kic.org
+31 6 21413439
International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations (ISMUN)
Mr. Oluwole Oshota
davidoshota@gmail.com
+1 404 4521338
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Love and regeneration as infrastructure: building deep resilience and life-affirming economies
Explores how cities and bioregions can act as stabilizers and amplifiers of nature positive, life-affirming transformation in a world undergoing rapid change, using wellbeing economy, regeneration, anticipatory peace-building as a mobilising force for action. Investing in new institutional capacity.
Speakers: City leaders, land stewards, family business leaders, indigenous leaders, Impact Coalition leaders (Singapore), community change leaders, wellbeing economy thought and practice leaders, bioregioning thought and practice leaders, investors
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