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) are part of UNFCCC and related events.
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Time/Location |
Organizer |
Title / theme / speakers |
Attachments |
Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 3
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United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Ms. Aikaterini Sereti
aikaterinis@unops.org
+46 79 3561083
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Driving Climate Action Through Public Procurement: Solutions for Resilient and Inclusive Economies
Public procurement is the largest source of public spending. How can it drive climate ambition instead of locking in emissions? Governments, UNEP, UNOPS, UNIDO, FAO and MDBs will showcase leadership, tools and support for climate-integrated procurement.
Speakers: The session will include a panel showcasing diverse national approaches, followed by UN agencies & MDBs spotlighting practical tools and solutions, before opening the floor for reflections and discussion with participants.
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Mr. Peter Oksen
peter.oksen@wipo.int
+33 7 88248780
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Confronting climate disasters with innovation and technology
UN organizations are involved in identifying and promoting innovation and technology as part of the solutions to combating climate change. The event will launch the 4th edition of the WIPO Green Technology Book on climate disaster technologies with insights from several UN supporting partners.
Speakers: Edward Kwakwa, ADG, WIPO.
Peter Oksen, WIPO GREEN.
Heather Jacobs, WIPO GREEN.
Ariesta Ningrum, Director, CTCN.
Gina El-Feky, President, ASRT.
Thibyan Ibrahim, TEC Vice-Chair.
Bernhard Kowatsch, Head, Innovation Accelerator, WFP.
UNCCD: tbd.
WMO: tbd.
UNDRR: tbd.
Technology companies: tbd
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Ms. Michelle Yonetani
yonetani@unhcr.org
+41 79 8644552
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Leading from the frontlines: Solutions with refugees, internally displaced people & migrants
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees and IOM’s Director General discuss inclusive, community-based action and access to finance with refugees, migrants and internally displaced people who are leading inspiring solutions on the frontlines of climate change in the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Speakers: - Moderator: Alfonso Herrera, UNHCR Good Will Ambassador/actor
1. F. Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
2. A. Pope, IOM Director General
3. Gardenia/Venezuala-Warao Ojiduna Council, Belem
4. Robert/Haiti-Rio de Janeiro
5. Ayoo/South Sudan-Uganda
6. Bilgudei/Mongolia
7. Natalia/Brazil
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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Manila Observatory (MO)
Ms. Amina Matavia
amatavia@observatory.ph
+63 2 84265921
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
Ms. Nusrat Naushin
nusrat.naushin@icccad.org
+88 0 1799900728
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 Principles to Policy: National Pathways for Addressing Loss & Damage
National leadership on loss and damage is gaining momentum. This event will convene governments and partners to explore how countries are crafting policies to respond to irreversible climate impacts, ensure accountability, and link national action to global finance mechanisms, such as the FRLD.
Speakers: The speakers will include loss and damage policymakers from developing country governments and civil society organizations at the cutting edge of loss and damage policy research and analysis.
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
Ms. GABRIELA SAVIAN
gabriela.savian@ipam.org.br
+55 61 996854938
Fundación Dom Cabral
Mr. Daniel Parreiras
daniel.parreiras@fdc.org.br
+55 31 991942964
Global Environmental Institute (GEI)
Ms. Jinglan Lin
jllin@geichina.org
+86 139 25101184
Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ms. Cuiping Liao
liaocp@ms.giec.ac.cn
+86 20 1366076370
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The Global South Reframing Climate Multilateralism: Nature, Food Security and Just Transitions
The Global South is reframing climate multilateralism by advancing nature-based, inclusive, and systemic solutions. Countries rich in biodiversity lead a key role in linking climate resilience, food security, and ecosystem integrity to accelerate the Paris Agreement’s implementation.
Speakers: Andre Guimaraes (Executive Director at IPAM), Peng Ren (Head of Program at SNISD), representatives from the COP30 Presidency, Global South countries (Indonesia and Africa), specialists and representatives from productive sector(FDC), and multilateral finance institutions.
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 3
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Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Mr. Alisher Mamadzhanov
cou@gcfund.org
+82 10 74586183
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GCF-10: A Decade of Climate Action
Focus: GCF’s first decade of impact,highlighting its role as a trusted partner in translating ambition into action. It will showcase how GCF and its hundreds of partners are building resilient infrastructure, transforming energy systems, strengthening ecosystems, and unlocking private sector capital
Speakers: 1)GCF – Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director; 2)Developing country Hos/HoG; 3)Minister-level from a contributor country;
4)Accredited entities; 5) Private Sector entity; GCF will aim to balance gender, geography, indigenous, and developed and developing country representation
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Ms. Erlina Ang
eang@icao.int
+1 514 3153319
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International Aviation and SDG7: Accelerating the Global Clean Energy Transition Skyward
This event will elaborate on how the international aviation sector contributes to SDG7 on Clean Energy, and related topics on stewarding forests and biodiversity, and supporting socio-economic development. ICAO share about its upcoming Aviation Energy Compact under the UN Energy Compact*.
Speakers: Tentative speakers (TBC):
1) Ms. Jane Hupe, Deputy Director, Environment, ICAO.
2) UN Energy/UN DESA
3) Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL)
4) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
5) Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) or International Air Transport Association (IATA)
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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African Environmental Network (AEN)
Mr. Genn Godoy
genaro.gg@unmgcy.org
+41 7 78071068
Egypt The Dream Foundation for Development and Innovation and Innovation
Mr. Mohamad Haggag
egypt.the.dreamm@gmail.com
+20 10 1660960
Green Generation Foundation (GGF)
Mr. Abdallah Dreiat
alkmnjh@gmail.com
+962 7 99670725
International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)
Ms. Lucia Perez Gomez
vpe@ifmsa.org
+34 0 633916483
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Intergenerational Dialogue: Youth Gender and Intergenerational Equity in Adaptation, ACE, RM
Voices and research on the experiences of children, youth, and women, strategies to embed gender-responsiveness and intergenerational equity in UNFCCC negotiations: including in ACE, Adaptation, and response measures, and showcasing youth-led climate action and the role of philantropy.
Speakers: - Jean-Paul BYAUNDAOMBE LONGYE
- PAUL LODRY DOGM
- AMISI PLACIDE
- Genaro Godoy (Chilean Youth Negotiator)
- Caterina Bittendorf (YOUNGO)
- Elena Mueller (Switzerland Youth Delegate)
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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Centro de Desarrollo Agroecologíco Sabiá (SABIÀ)
Mr. Carlos Morais
carlos@centrosabia.org.br
+55 81 996039535
OURS
Ms. Karina Penha
karina@amazoniadepe.org
+55 98 988937448
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Brazil’s Indigenous and Traditional Communities Combatting Deforestation
Putting people at the center: Reducing deforestation across Brazil’s biomes, with a focus on socio-biodiversity value chains, restoration, innovative finance, traditional livelihoods, forestry data and mobilising the people for climate action.
Speakers: High-level representatives of the Brazilian and German Ministries of the Environment and Climate Change, a representative of the Brazilian-German Networks4conservation and the Campaign Amazônia de Pê/IPAM
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Mr. Tristan Tyrrell
tristan.tyrrell@un.org
+1 514 2884352
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Maximizing the ability to address global crises: Synergies and cooperation for nature and climate
Addressing biodiversity loss and climate change requires a whole-of-society approach, engaging governments, communities and the private sector. This side event will focus on inclusive action to mobilize resources, innovation, and partnerships that foster systemic change and accelerate progress
Speakers: Speakers will inclide representatives from CBD, UNFCCC, UNCCD, other UN agencies, IPLCs and the private sector
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI)
Ms. Thaís Batista
thais.batista@cebri.org.br
+55 51 999335272
Arapyaú Institute
Ms. Bruna Mattos
bruna.mattos@arapyau.org.br
+55 11 974895207
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
Ms. Jennifer Huang
huangj@c2es.org
+1 703 5160638
Climate and Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria (CSDevNet)
Mr. Monday Abuh
abu.stephen@csdevnet.org
+234 9 8070723100
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI)
Ms. Marta Torres Gunfaus
marta.torres-gunfaus@iddri.org
+34 0 655474451
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A Solutions Agenda for Climate Action: Sustainable Agriculture and Responsible Mining
The implementation of the Paris Agreement demands new ideas for energy and land transitions. This event will explore how to scale sustainable agriculture and mining through regenerative practices, inclusive governance, enhanced international cooperation, and new technologies.
Speakers: High-level representatives from UNFCCC; high-level representative from Brazil’s COP 30 Presidency, CEBRI, Arapyau Institute, IDDRI, C2ES, CSDevNet
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Monday,
10 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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Partenariat Français pour l'Eau (PFE)
Mr. Joffrey LAPILUS
joffrey.lapilus@partenariat-francais-eau.fr
+33 6 45279876
Commission des Forêts d'Afrique Centrale (COMIFAC)
Mr. CHOUAIBOU NCHOUTPOUEN
cnchoutpouen@comifac.org
+237 6 99523407
Institut national de la recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (INRAE)
Mr. Joachim HUET
joachim.huet@gmail.com
+250 75007 336350155
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Eyes in orbit: how satellites monitor water for climate adaptation
Satellite data is a game-changer for tackling climate change, offering a bird’s-eye view of water supplies, droughts, and floods to help communities adapt. By combining satellite insights with local measurements, we can make smarter decisions to protect water resources and build resilience.
Speakers: Mr. Jean-François Soussana, Vice President, INRAE
Ms. Delphine Leroux, Head of Hydrology, French National Centre for Space Studies
Ms. Elodie Galko, Director General, Adour-Garonne Water Agency
Mr. Mohamed Abdel Vettah, High Commissioner, OMVS
Ms. Marie-Laure Vercambre, Director General, FWP
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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Institute for Socioeconomics Studies (INESC)
Ms. Carolina Alves
inesc@inesc.org.br
+55 61 32120200
Christian Aid (CA)
Ms. Mariana Paoli
mpaoli@christian-aid.org
+44 7864 288457
Grupo de Cambio Climático para Latinoamérica y el Caribe (GFLAC)
Ms. Nicole Makowski
nmakowski@gflac.org
+54 341 5053175
Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF)
Ms. Kristin Funke
funke@boell.de
+49 30 28534310
Oil Change International (OCI)
Mr. Collin Rees
collin@priceofoil.org
+1 308 2933159
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Reaffirming the need for public climate finance: no to false solutions
Ambition in climate finance from developed to developing countries must center around public finance provision while avoiding debt traps. Many market-driven approaches are false solutions, incompatible with equity and climate justice.
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from climate justice, feminist, and human rights, and civil society organisations, and advocacy allies from governments and institutions.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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Foundation Healthy Planet - Healthy People gGmbH
Mr. Donald Sandmann
politik@stiftung-gegm.de
+49 12051 4915157663
Climate Live
Mr. Tafadzwa Chando
tafadzwa@climatelive.org
+32 0 466051456
International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE)
Ms. Mary Rice
mbrice@hsph.harvard.edu
+1 617 5957620
Leibniz Centre for Marine Tropical Research GmbH (ZMT)
Ms. Sarah Zwicker
sarah.zwicker@leibniz-zmt.de
+49 421 23800148
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Integrating Art, Indigenous Wisdom, and Science for Climate Action
Our event explores how artistic approaches, indigenous knowledge, and evidence-based communication paired with real-world energy, urban planning, and food interventions can mobilize action. We give examples that have provided health, economic, climate gains and protect biodiversity and food security
Speakers: Moderator (Healthy Planet – Healthy People), Expert from environmental health (ISEE), government representative from Global South (ISEE), Youth representative (Climate Live), two experts from the Leibniz Lab "Systemic Sustainability"
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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Health In Harmony (HIH)
Ms. Belai Djandam
belai@healthinharmony.org
+44 7723 166287
Fundación Programa Salvadoreño de Investigación sobre Desarrollo y Medio Ambiente (PRISMA)
Mr. Manuel Marti
m.marti@prismaregional.org
+503 0 78507030
Nature and Culture International
Ms. Kristen Baumes
kheard@natureandculture.org
+1 678 5702797
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Revaluing Ecosystem Stewardship
The solution to a just climate future
Reciprocal relationships are key to solving the climate, biodiversity, and health crises. Centering Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and local communities shows that direct investment in their solutions yields equity, regeneration, and planetary health.
Speakers: Wenatoa Parakanã,Tato'a Association President;Daniel Dagua,Andwa Nationality President;Dr Cunningham,Pawanka Fund;Dr Bandiaky-Badji,RRI;Ashley Emerson,HIH;Matt Clark,NCI;Levi Sucre,AMPB;Nonette Royo,Tenure Facility;Dr Walker,Woodwell Climate;Maria Pia,FTM; Karla Reátegui,Prefecta,Pastaza,Ecuador
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)
Ms. Elizabeth Cronin
lcronin@cafod.org.uk
+44 7598 831106
Caritas Internationalis (CI)
Ms. Musamba Mubanga
mubanga@caritas.va
+39 338 5706639
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS)
Ms. Gina Castillo
gina.castillo@crs.org
+1 857 2225703
Debt Justice
Ms. Tess Woolfenden
tess@debtjustice.org.uk
+44 7584 649105
Home of Sibuyan Island Peoples (BSI)
Mr. Rodne Galicha
pangkalahatan@gmail.com
+63 917 1367803
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The Moral Imperative of Climate Finance: Addressing Ecological Debt in a Jubilee Year
Climate finance from a faith perspective: the link between ecological and national debt, and how high quality climate finance can address them, in the UNFCCC context. Speakers will discuss, in this Jubilee Year, innovative sources of climate finance to raise ambition on climate action.
Speakers: Holy See
Caritas civil society voice
Party from the Global South
Party from the Global North
Special rapporteur(s)
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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Netherlands
Ms. Hievda Elgersma
hievda.elgersma@minbuza.nl
+31 6 25725339
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Ms. Chiara Christina Colombo
c.colombo@cgiar.org
+33 6 24852501
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A Global Call for Hydrological Resilience: Putting Water at the Heart of Climate Action
Climate change, water mismanagement, and ecosystem loss disrupt the water cycle; threatening food, water, and economic security. This session aligns with the Baku Dialogue and explores how cross-sectoral action and nature-based solutions can drive hydrological resilience and climate leadership.
Speakers: The Dutch Water Envoy,
Global Commissioner,
Representative of CGF,
Representative of IWMI,
Representative of ACTO,
Representative of ADB,
Representative of UNCCD/UNFCCC/CBD,
Representative of COP Presidencies future and present
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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Global Witness
Ms. Fiona Lee
flee@globalwitness.org
+44 0 7889536722
cambiaMO s.coop.mad. (CAMBIAMO)
Ms. Floridea Di Ciommo
floridea.diciommo@cambiamo.net
+34 696 12269
Center for Environmental Concerns - Philippines Inc. (CEC)
Ms. Lia Mai Alonzo
lia@cecphils.org
+63 2 83562166
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
Natural Justice
Ms. Katherine Robinson
katherine@naturaljustice.org
+27 76 2276517
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Environmental Defenders & Communities: A Cross-cutting priority in climate negotiations & decisions
EHRDs, including Women EHRDs and frontline communities are essential to climate justice and resilience. All negotiations should integrate discussions that recognize their rights, ensure their protection, and guarantee their active participation in shaping climate decisions.
Speakers: The event will facilitate a dialogue among member states, defenders, CSOs, ensuring representation of key regions and impacted communities. Speakers will include: frontline EHRDs and WEHRDs, 1-2 government representatives, UN Special Rapporteurs, and NGO representatives.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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Friends World Committee for Consultation
Ms. Lindsey Fielder Cook
lfcook@quno.ch
+49 179 5918510
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU)
Ms. Sonja Maria Ohlsson
sonja.ohlsson@dk.brahmakumaris.org
+45 30 230738
Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW)
Mr. Keith Runyan
keith@quakerearthcare.org
+1 530 5758190
Quakers in Britain
Ms. Tanya Jones
tanyaj@quaker.org.uk
+44 7873 344811
Soka Gakkai International - UK (SGI-UK)
Mr. Robert Harrap
robert.harrap@sgi-uk.org
+44 1628 591210
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Ethics and Faith transforming community, national and global climate action
This session explores how ethical frameworks can drive transformative climate action in lifestyles, root cause transformation, human rights, climate finance, intergenerational solidarity as pathways to restorative & peacebuilding climate solutions.
Speakers: Sister Maureen, Brahma Kumaris: Lifestyles / system transformation
Keith Runyan, Quaker Earthcare Witness
Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur
Flore Ghetti, SGI: Youth
IPCC: TBA
Stephanie Stephens, Vanuatu Negotiation team
Moderator: Lindsey Fielder Cook, Quaker UN Office
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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Pólis Institute for Social Policy Studies, Training and Advisory Services
Mr. Victor Hugo Vieira
victor.argentino@polis.org.br
+55 11 985866737
Gujarat Mahila Housing Sewa Trust (MHT)
Ms. Bijal Brahmbhatt
bijalb@mahilahsg.org
+91 79 9825029281
Habitat International Coalition (HIC)
Ms. Sophia Neitzert Torres
sophia@hic-net.org
+34 0 635138609
MISEREOR, German Catholic Bishops' Organisation for Development Cooperation (MISEREOR)
Ms. Clara-Luisa Weichelt
clara-luisa.weichelt@misereor.de
+49 1578 7030738
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing Limited (WIEGO)
Ms. Sonia Maria Dias
sonia.dias@wiego.org
+55 31 999919145
Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
Ms. Roshni Nuggehalli
info@yuvaindia.org
+91 22 7506245399
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Cities & community-led responses: For a Climate Justice Agenda in the IPCC Special Report on Cities
The event will interact with the IPCC Special Report through practices and research led by and centered on urban poor communities and workers, focusing on concrete solutions and enablers of change (chapters 3 and 4) in dialogue with issues as climate justice, intersectionality and displacement.
Speakers: Habitat International Coalition (Global), IPCC and authors, Mahila Housing Trust (India), Misereor (Global), Pólis Institute (Brazil), Slum Dwellers International (Global/South Africa), UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Healthy Environment, UN Habitat, WIEGO (Global), YUVA (India)
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Mr. John Verdieck
john.verdieck@tnc.org
+1 303 8839350
Papua New Guinea
Mr. Japheth Gai
japhethgai@gmail.com
+675 121 72177839
Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT)
Ms. Courtney Shane
cshane@pewtrusts.org
+1 202 2816521
Rare
Ms. Emily Goodwin
egoodwin@rare.org
+1 918 8637974
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The Mangrove Breakthrough: Mobilizing Global Leadership and Large-Scale Finance
Mangroves are blue forests that protect coasts, store carbon, and support biodiversity and food security. Heads of States, Ministers, CEOs and other stakeholders will showcase leadership in mangrove action and launch the Global Mangrove Finance Facility to unlock investment in these ecosystems.
Speakers: Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates; Acting Managing Director of the Climate Change and Development Authority of Papua New Guinea. High-level representatives from governments, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, and financial institutions.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Ms. Camila Gramkow
camila.gramkow@cepal.org
+55 61 23237000
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Building Inclusive Economies in the Global South via Green Industrial and Productive Development
ECLAC(lead) UNIDO(colead) UNCTAD ILO UN Women UNFCCC and leaders from countries in the Global South will spotlight the strategic importance of industrial and productive development policies to seize the economic and social opportunities of green structural transformation and ensure a just transition
Speakers: Jose Manuel Salazar Xirinachs, ECLAC.
Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD.
Ciyong Zou, UNIDO.
Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil.
Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico.
Paíno Henríquez, Dominican Republic.
Ana F. Maiguashca, Colombia.
Samantha Graham-Maré, South Africa.
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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University of Oxford
Ms. Erika Berenguer
erika.berenguer@ouce.ox.ac.uk
+44 7805 514916
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
Ms. Naomi Goodman
naomi.goodman@greenpeace.org
+31 6 24941044
SOS Atlantic Forest Foundation
Ms. Afra Balazina
afra@sosma.org.br
+55 11 999567337
WWF (WWF)
Ms. Mandy Woods
mwoods@wwfint.org
+31 6 54210655
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From Trade-offs to Synergies: Aligning Climate and Biodiversity Policies
This event brings together experts from across government, academia, and NGOs to explore synergies between climate and biodiversity agendas in NDCs, NBSAPs, and NAPs, highlighting the role of Brazil’s forests and how threats like wildfires may undermine joint solutions amid climate overshoot.
Speakers: Speakers: Representatives of government (Brazil & Colombia), academia (EMBRAPA, Univ. of Oxford and Lancaster) and civil society (Greenpeace, Instituto Igarapé, SOS Mata Atlântica, and WWF).
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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OXFAM International (OI)
Ms. Sian Jones
sian.jones@oxfam.org
+44 7 788153055
350.org (350.org)
Ms. Alia Kajee
alia.kajee@350.org
+27 0 719683339
Equidad de Género Ciudadanía Trabajo y Familia (Equidad)
Ms. Emilia Reyes
emilia@equidad.org.mx
+52 55 54109398
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Securing Ambitious COP Outcomes and Future Finance for Climate Justice
The climate crisis is rooted in inequality. The 'super rich' lifestyle, investments & political capture are driving emissions. We need urgent action to tax them & big polluter profits - to fund climate action, cut emissions & power frontline communities who are solution bearers for climate justice.
Speakers: Oxfam ED, frontline community activist, End Austerity Coalition, Energy for the People Campaign (Luti Guedes), CESR, MENAFEM.
Prioritising gender balance and frontline community leadership.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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Instituto Regenera
Mr. Fabricio Muriana
fabricio@institutoregenera.org.br
+55 11 976056457
Food and Culture Institute * (ICC)
Mr. Ariela Doctors
arieladoctors@gmail.com
+55 11 984529974
Food of Tomorrow Institute
Ms. Juliana Tangari
juliana@comidadoamanha.org
+55 21 998195941
International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food)
Ms. Nicole Pita
nicole.pita@ipes-food.org
+32 47 2381913
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A Taste of the Amazon: Mobilizing Transformative Action on Food, Climate, and Nature at COP30
As hunger and climate chaos rise, this event puts local food systems on the global agenda. Spotlighting Brazil’s leadership, we show how territorial markets nourish people, cut emissions, and build resilience – bringing real climate solutions to the table at COP30.
Speakers: Nazaré Reis (Rede Bragantina, keynote speaker), Elizabetta Recine (CONSEA-Moderator), Fabrício Muriana (Regenera), Francine Xavier (Comida do Amanhã), Bela Gil (Comida e Cultura), Million Belay (AFSA), Bruna Cerqueira (COP30 Presidency, keynote speaker).
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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Women Deliver
Ms. Eleanor Blomstrom
eblomstrom@womendeliver.org
+1 510 5414189
Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
Ms. Menka Goundan
menka@arrow.org.my
+60 1 117682291
LIFE e.V.
Ms. Greta Pallaver
pallaver@life-online.de
+40 30 30879835
The Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA)
Ms. Lisbet Dinsen
ld@sexogsamfund.dk
+45 41 270607
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Taking the Leap: Implementing SRHR in Climate Action
Gender-responsive and human rights-based climate action are key to climate justice. Including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) supports successful implementation of UNFCCC commitments, including the Gender Action Plan, and of local level actions that benefit the most marginalized.
Speakers: Babitha P.S., Menstruation Matters; Menka Goundan, Asian- Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women; Eleanor Blomstrom, Women Deliver; Tara Daniel Women’s Environment and Development Organization; Lene Terp Beuchet, Danish Family Planning Association
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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Climate Action Network - Europe (CAN - Europe)
Mr. James Trinder
james.trinder@caneurope.org
+44 7701 80716
Climate Action Network - Latin America (CAN-LA)
Mr. Alejandro Aleman
canlacanal@gmail.com
+502 502 34839197
Climate Analytics GmbH
Mr. Paul May
paul.may@climateanalytics.org
+49 152 56124061
Germanwatch
Mr. Lalit Chennamaneni
chennamaneni@germanwatch.org
+49 30 577132
Stichting Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA)
Mr. Nakul Sharma
nakul@cansouthasia.net
+91 11 9716647408
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Global Deadlock or Decisive Action? Facing the NDC Challenge Together
There must be a strong political response to global NDC shortfall amid escalating climate impacts. EU, South Asian, Latin American civil society and negotiators will hold a cross-regional conversation on NDC ambition gap and cross-sectoral just &funded transition options away from fossil-dependency
Speakers: Speakers will include EU, LAC, and South Asian negotiators; CAN nodes from high-ambition countries and key regions; and experts from civil society. They will look at highest-possible ambition NDCs, and equitable global pathways to the safety of 1.5 degrees.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Mr. Anil Mishra
a.mishra@unesco.org
+33 0 679010436
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Building Resilience from Cryosphere to Small Island Development States
The event will showcase approaches to tackle cryosphere decline—from global monitoring and hazard mapping to community-led adaptation and nature-based solutions, and focus on key action areas for reducing vulnerabilities and fostering innovation.
Speakers: Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director General UNESCO (tbc)
Ms. Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General WMO (tbc)
High level speaker (government representative -tbc)
France (TBC)
Tajikistan (TBC)
Representative, IPCC (tbc)
Representative, UNU (tbc)
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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World Food Programme (WFP)
Mr. Amelia Stewart
amelia.stewart@wfp.org
+44 77 48661643
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From Pledges to Practice: Delivering Climate Finance in Vulnerable Situations
As the global fiscal space becomes increasingly constrained, this session will showcase community-led and country-driven examples of how climate finance is being successfully implemented in fragile and conflict-affected contexts—highlighting its tangible impact and return on investment.
Speakers: Betty Chinyamunyamu, CEO of the National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM)
Lisa Droughten, Director, Financing and Partnerships, UN OCHA
Marcos Neto, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Director, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support
and more -
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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Ford Foundation
Ms. Ellie Alter
e.alter@fordfoundation.org
+1 646 6508232
PerifaConnection *
Ms. Thuane Nascimento
thux@perifaconnection.org.br
+55 21 965064779
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Partnering with Afrodescendant & Indigenous Peoples for Climate Justice
This co-designed panel with the Black Coalition for Rights, GATC & CITAFRO will explore the experiences of Afrodescendants and Indigenous Peoples participating within UNFCCC, and their perspectives on addressing climate change and influencing decision-making processes.
Speakers: Moderator: Atila Roque, Regional Director, Brazil Office (Ford Foundation)
Erika Yamada, Senior Program Officer (Ford Foundation)
Jose Luis Rendido (CITAFRO)
Kleber Karipuna (GATC/APB)
Renata Neder (CLUA)
One speaker each from the Black Coalition for Rights and Taproot Earth
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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Out for Sustainability (OUT4S)
Mr. Diego de Leon
diego.deleon@out4s.org
+1 718 2880096
Global Greengrants Fund, Inc. (GGF)
Ms. Faith Lemon
faith@greengrants.org
+1 646 6732569
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF)
Mr. Md. Ahsanul Wahed
ahsan@manusher.org
+88 0 1826025433
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Climate Policy for All: Advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusive and Gender-Transformative Climate Action
The event explores how LGBTQ+ people, other groups in vulnerable situations, women, and girls are integrating their rights and knowledge into locally led climate action, finance, policy, NDCs and NAPs, by piloting inclusive, collaborative, and gender-just strategies for addressing the climate crisis
Speakers: Leads: Out for Sustainability, Manusher Jonno Foundation (Bangladesh), and Roots Rising (Global Greengrants Fund); a donor champion (Gerard Howe, Climate and Environment Directorate, FCDO-UK); MS; and partners (Youth Climate Lab, ICA Foundation Kenya, and the Northern Council for Global Cooperation)
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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Laboratory of the Climate Observatory (OC)
Ms. Stela Herschmann
stela@oc.eco.br
+55 21 987937616
Amazon Institute of People and the Environment (Imazon)
Ms. Brenda Brito
brendabrito@imazon.org.br
+55 91 31824000
Institute for Agricultural and Forest Management and Certification (Imaflora)
Ms. Marina Piatto
marina@imaflora.org
+55 19 981770957
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Has Brazil fulfilled its promise for 2025?
We will present the latest estimates of greenhouse gas emissions in the host country of COP30. The analysis will be able to predict whether the country will meet its NDC for 2025 and the panelists will highlight key aspects for understanding Brazilian emissions.
Speakers: David Tsai: SEEG coordinator, Observatório do Clima
Marina Piato: Climate Manager, Imaflora
Brenda Brito: associate researcher, Imazon
Ane Alencar: science director, IPAM
Moderador: Claudio
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Non-Timber Forest Products-Exchange Programme Incorporated (NTFP-EP)
Ms. Mynabel Pomarin
mayna.pomarin@ntfp.org
+63 2 9177080520
Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM)
Ms. Maria Esteli Gonzalez
me.gonzalez@fcamfoundation.org
+34 91 630375017
Korea Green Foundation (KGF)
Ms. heeju seo
shj1150@greenfund.org
+82 10 41811150
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From pledges to locally-led climate action: gender-just indigenous solutions to end deforestation
Global forest goals are off track. This event spotlights systemic, ecological and locally-led solutions—combine with climate justice, land rights, gender equity and direct finance for IPs & LCs—to address deforestation drivers, conserve biodiverse forests and deliver pledges into impact by 2030.
Speakers: Green Livelihoods Alliance members & partners from Indigenous leaders, civil society voices, policymakers, donors and experts from Asia, Africa and South America Amazon region, will showcase effective, locally-led forest solutions and global policy shifts needed to scale and replicate these actions
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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LINGO e.V.
Mr. Francesco Loyola
francesco.loyola@leave-it-in-the-ground.org
+39 348 3834283
Arayara International Institute
Ms. Nicole Oliveira
nicole@arayara.org
+55 41 984450000
PAIRVI Associates (PAIRVI)
Mr. Ajay Kumar Jha
k.ajay.j@gmail.com
+91 0 9717771255
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Unlocking Climate Finance to Support Global South Countries in Leaving Fossil Fuels in the Ground
To realize the COP28 pledge to transition away from fossil fuels, countries need concrete financial tools. This event explores how concessional instruments (like debt swaps a sustainability-linked bonds) can incentivize non-extraction and enable renewable energy investment in the Global South.
Speakers: Maria Cristina Cifuentes – Ministry of Environment, Colombia (TBC)
Maria Netto – CEO, Institute for Climate and Society (TBC)
Amiera Sawas – Head of Research & Policy, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Paul Boëffard – Climate Finance Researcher, LINGO
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Campesinas Forestales A.C. (RED MOCAF)
Mr. Gustavo Sánchez Valle
redmocaf@prodigy.net.mx
+52 55 56610021
Asociacion de Foresteria Comunitaria de Guatemala Utz Che' (Asociación Utz Che')
Mr. Selvyn Fernando Pérez Ajú
selvynperezsolola@gmail.com
+502 502 53068264
Institute Society, Population and Nature (ISPN)
Mr. Guilherme Almeida
guilherme@ispn.org.br
+55 61 981307117
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Las comunidades locales y su articulación a nivel global como sujetos de Derechos
Organizaciones comunitarias de diversas regiones del mundo darán a conocer los avances en la articulación global con miras a la conformación de un caucus internacional de comunidades locales sobre el cambio climático, además de sus propuestas hacia el futuro y y su lucha contra el cambio climático
Speakers: Representantes de comunidades locales y oficiales de gobierno
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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WiN Global (WiN Global)
Ms. Gayatri Karnik
gayatri.k@winyg.org
+44 0 7818952382
International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC)
Ms. Alice Cunha da 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
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Voices of the Transition: Inclusive Pathways to a Clean Energy Future
As the world accelerates toward a net-zero future, the energy transition must be inclusive, equitable, and technologically diverse. This side event will spotlight the critical role of women, youth, and indigenous communities in shaping energy policy and innovation.
Speakers: Youth climate advocate
Indigenous community leader
Woman leader in nuclear energy
Energy transition expert
Policy Maker
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 3
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International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Ms. Debora Castiglione
decastiglion@iom.int
+55 21 996265956
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Climate Justice and Human Mobility: Charting a pioneering course beyond COP30
The event will highlight climate justice approaches and address human mobility priorities to inform the COP30 agenda and the upcoming decade of action, preventing the aggravation of inequalities and promoting justice and human rights. Co-organizer: Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (Brazil)
Speakers: Marina Silva, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil; Amy Pope, Director General, IOM; Selwin Hart, Special advisor to the UNSG on Climate Action and Just Transition, Gvnt of Scotland, Gvnt of Colombia, Local community leaders and youth ambassador on climate mobility
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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PROCLADE International
Mr. Terence Longine Rohan Dominic
tlrdcmf@gmail.com
+1 732 7944585
Maryknoll Sisters of Saint Dominic Inc.
Ms. Lisa Sullivan
lisavenezuela@gmail.com
+1 571 5875557
Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries (SCMM)
Ms. Mary Jane Caspillo
mmsun@medicalmissionsisters.org
+1 215 9009040
VIVAT International (VIVAT)
Ms. Maria Lourdes Santos
viny@vivatinternational.org
+1 929 6312798
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Responding to the Global South Catholic Bishops Conferences’ Call for Climate Justice
In July, the Catholic Bishops Conferences of Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean released a statement ahead of COP30, inviting a historic North-South coalition while calling on rich nations to pay their ecological debt, phase out fossil fuels, and resist false solutions.
Speakers: Dean Dettloff, Caritas Canada; Beth Lorimer, KAIROS Canada; Rohan Dominic, Proclade International; Petronella Maria Boonen, VIVAT International; Bishop José Altevir da Silva, Prelature of Tefé,Brazil; Juan Carlos Barreto, President - Caritas Colombia, Joao Gutemberg, REPAM
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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Transforma
Ms. Diana Barba
diana.barba@transforma.global
+57 317 4038873
Climate Rights International (CRI)
Ms. Krista Shennum
kshennum@cri.org
+1 415 3471977
Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)
Mr. Antonio Hill
ahill@resourcegovernance.org
+57 316 4250672
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Just transition or just extraction? Safeguarding people and planet in the transition minerals rush
Transition minerals are key to Paris Agreement aims; still their extraction and trade can undermine human rights and the environment. This event explores priorities for ensuring globalized minerals supply chains advance just energy transitions, starting with frontline communities in the Global South
Speakers: Ana María Mogollón, Directora de Diplomacia Energética de Transforma
Diana Barba, Coordinadora técnica de Diplomacia Energética de Transforma
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Swiss Lenten Fund (FO) (FO)
Mr. David Knecht
knecht@fastenaktion.ch
+41 76 4365986
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
Mr. Gabriel Mesina
gmesina@observatory.ph
+63 1108 9064732712
Carbon Market Watch (CMW)
Ms. Isa Mulder
isa.mulder@carbonmarketwatch.org
+32 472 625944
Cooperation Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité (CIDSE)
Ms. Lydia Machaka
machaka@cidse.org
+32 478 20884
NewClimate Institute for Climate Policy and Global Sustainability gGmbH (NewClimate Institute)
Ms. Juliette Degrandpre
j.degrandpre@newclimate.org
+49 221 99983300
Oeko-Institut e.V. Institute for Applied Ecology
Mr. Lambert Schneider
l.schneider@oeko.de
+49 160 5333352
Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC)
Ms. Anja Ipp
anja.ipp@ssnc.se
+46 70 904842
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Communities in the driving seat: Carbon Markets safeguards and alternatives.
The needs and visions of communities must be the center of climate action. With the new Article 6.4 Crediting Mechanism featuring in many NDCs, communities face the challenge of dealing with an increasing number of carbon initiatives. The event examines needed safeguards and alternatives.
Speakers: The event will feature community representatives from different continents (Africa, Asia, South America) who lay out how their communities handle carbon market initiatives in their territories & the way forward envisaged. Followed by an open discussion exploring links to the Global Ethical Stocktake
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative (Connected Advocacy)
Mr. Prince Israel Orekha
israel@connectedadvocacy.org.ng
+234 300281 8064871447
Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st)
Ms. Titilope Akosa
titiakosa@gmail.com
+234 802 3047678
Faith Association of the Rehabilitation of Street Children and Orphans (FARSO)
Ms. Sonia Awo Achioke
achiokesonia4@gmail.com
+233 573 947844
Sikh Human Rights Group (SHRG)
Mr. Jasdev Rai
shrg1984@gmail.com
+44 7956 212343
Society for Development and Community Empowerment (SDCE)
Ms. Victoria Manya
v.o.manya@asc.leidenuniv.nl
+31 10 687957708
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World Green Skills Collaborative: Connecting Local Design with Power & Equity for Energy Transition
Limited knowledge on climate-blended finance has slowed down implementation of sustainable climate action at the grassroots worldwide.This event bridges gaps for Civil Society,Private sector, philanthropies,and communities to mobilize & Motivate scalable solutions to address climate crisis
Speakers: Prof. Mickey glantz director,consortium for capacity,univ. of Colorado at University of Colorado Boulder,Jasdev S.Rai Director Sikh Human Rights Group, Prince Israel Orekha Global Director Connected Advocacy,Victoria Manya, Anika Altaf-INCLUDE,Titi Akosa Centre for 21st Century Issues
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Centre for Multilateral Negotiations (CEMUNE)
Ms. Christa Castro
christa.castro@cemune.org
+49 152 54580203
TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS)
Ms. Shailly Kedia
shailly.kedia@teri.res.in
+91 11 24682100
The Climate Reality Project
Mr. Ethan Spaner
ethan.spaner@climatereality.com
+1 330 3541674
Transparency International (TI)
Ms. Mona M
mmonzer@transparency.org
+49 176 75258823
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Beyond 2025: A New Climate Multilateralism?
Bringing together current thinking from key stakeholders and multiple projects to provide a coherent roadmap for climate multilateral innovation, including input from the Global Ethical Stocktake and boosted by commitments to climate justice, transparency, and integrity across the UNFCCC process
Speakers: Huw Davies, CEMUNE Managing Director;
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director Gen. TERI; Ms Shailly Kedia, Director TERI, adressing COP reforms; Ethan Spaner, Climate Reality Project; Brice Böhmer, Transparency International;
COP30 Presidency Rep.;
UNSG Office Rep.; UNFCCC Rep.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP)
Ms. Deepika Singh
dsingh@rfp.org
+1 646 4218844
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Mr. Steve Chiu
steve_chiu@tzuchi.us
+1 614 7079151
Soka Gakkai International Office for UN Affairs
Ms. Alexandra Goossens-Ishii
alexandra.mg@sgi-ouna.org
+41 79 8512426
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Ancestral Wisdom and Youth Leadership: Pathways to Sustainable Climate Action
This event, centering Indigenous and youth leadership, will be an interfaith, intergenerational dialogue on integrating ancestral knowledge, lived experiences, ethics and science to transform climate justice commitments into holistic and equitable solutions for a truly just transition.
Speakers: H.E. May Robinson, Project Dandelion
Chief Raoni Metuktire
Priestess Beatriz Schulthess
Dr. Francis Kuria
Grand-Mother Marie-Josée Rankin Tardif
H.E. Dr. Taha Ayhan
Representative from Soka Amazon Institute (Brazil)
Mr. Steve Chiu, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Ms. Deepika Singh
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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University Luigi Bocconi, Institute of Energy and Environment Economics and Policy (IEFE)
Mr. Edoardo Croci
edoardo.croci@unibocconi.it
+39 39 3357988914
Conseil des Communes et Régions d'Europe (CCRE / CEMR)
Ms. Eva Baños de Guisasola
Eva.banosdeguisasola@ccre-cemr.org
+32 495 364011
European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE)
Ms. Silvia Bertolin
eaere@eaere.org
+39 41 2346066
Polytechnic of Turin
Ms. Patrizia Lombardi
sostenibilita@polito.it
+39 338 6685833
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Local climate finance for a just transition
to carbon neutral and resilient cities
The workshop explores how local climate finance can support a just transition toward carbon neutral and resilient cities. Governance frameworks and financing instruments will be discussed, considering their capacity to channel resources to cities in developing and developed countries.
Speakers: Simone Borghesi (EUI)
Isabelle Chatry (OECD)
Edoardo Croci (Bocconi University)
Patrizia Lombardi (Polito)
Benedetta Lucchitta(Bocconi University)
Federica Ranghieri (The World Bank)
Anacláudia Rossbach (UN-Habitat)
Karl Steininger (University of Graz)
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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AJEMALEBU Self Help (AJESH)
Mr. Ajebe Nnoko Ngaaje Harrison
info@ajesh.org
+237 6 99133803
Elizka Relief Foundation (ELIZKA)
Mr. Kofi Kankam
info@elizkafoundation.org
+233 50 6300286
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Strengthening Community Based Management for Key Biodiversity Areas and Climate Change
Join us for an event on the urgent need to protect KBAs and OECMs from fossil fuel and mining threats. Explore their role in biodiversity and climate mitigation, hear local and Indigenous voices, examine solutions like community-based management, and foster dialogue, collaboration, and action.
Speakers: •Ajebe Nnoko Ngaaje Harrison, CEO, AJESH
•Juan Carlos Jintiach, Executive Secretary, GATC
•Rukka Sombolinggi, Secretary General, AMAN
•Ana María Hernández Salgar, former Chair, IPBES
•Andrew J. Plumptre, Head of the Secretariat, KBAs
•Moderation: Florencia Librizzi, Program Director, EI
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 3
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International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Mr. Bert De Wel
Bert.DeWel@ituc-csi.org
+32 473 820097
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
Ms. Anabella Rosemberg
arosemberg@climatenetwork.org
+33 6 77699429
Klimadelegation e.V.
Ms. Carmen Wabnitz
carmen.wabnitz@icloud.com
+49 30 1525593028
War on Want
Mr. Leon Sealey-Huggins
lsealeyhuggins@waronwant.org
+44 7854 454818
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Trade Unions, Civil Society and Indigenous Peoples present Belém Action Mechanism 4 Just Transition
Just Transition is the number one priority for COP30. We need a Belém Action Mechanism for Just Transition to scale up climate policies that deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement. Trade unions, Indigenous Peoples and CSOs will present their concrete proposals for the negotiators.
Speakers: Trade union, Indigenous Peoples and civil society leaders representing the rights-based observer constituencies.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Mr. Arona SOUMARE
a.soumare@afdb.org
+225 5 75753270
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)
Mr. CHARLES MWANGI
charles@pacja.org
+254 720 976405
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Africa Day : Unlocking the Carbon Market for Climate-Resilient Development
Convened by African Union Commission, African Development Bank, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa,AUDA-NEPAD to reflect on Africa’s challenges and opportunities within carbon markets.How to leverage carbon not just as a source of revenue,but a but as a strategic tool for development
Speakers: Chairperson, African Union Commission
Executive Secretary, UNECA
President, African Development Bank
President of the Kenya and Coordinator, CAHOSCC
COP30 President
etc
Ministerial session
CEO, AUDA-NEPAD
Member States
ED, PACJA
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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Climate Strategies
Ms. Ana Gonzalez
ana.ga@climatestrategies.org
+31 6 27923981
Chile
Mr. Luciano Travella
ltravella@minrel.gob.cl
+56 2 5698344659
Plataforma CIPÓ (CIPÓ)
Ms. Beatriz Rodrigues Bessa Mattos
beatriz@plataformacipo.org
+55 21 981166790
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Benefits Beyond Borders: Collaborative governance for a global Just Transition
In an interconnected world, national transitions don’t stop at borders and measures to support the most affected may exceed national JT policy. Focusing on the fossil fuel transition, this event explores spillover effects and how to align national Just Transitions for shared benefits beyond borders.
Speakers: Speakers will discuss cross-border prosperity potential of fossil fuel Transitions, impacts for oil and gas producing countries, shared pathways and mechanisms for global solidarity with perspectives from governments, researchers, civil society and private sector actors focusing on Global South.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Ms. Lien Vandamme
lvandamme@ciel.org
+41 22 5967913
Asociación Interamericana para la Defensa del Ambiente (AIDA)
Ms. Florencia Ortuzar
fortuzar@aida-americas.org
+56 9 73353135
ClientEarth (CE)
Ms. Irene Moncada
imoncada@clientearth.org
+44 7 526730679
Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms - Europe (ECRF)
Mr. Ahmed Abdalla
ahmad.abdallah@rights-freedoms.org
+44 0 7521106077
Legal Response Initiative (LRI)
Ms. Monserrat Madariaga
mmadariaga@legalresponse.org
+44 0 7707937372
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Because the courts said so! How States' legal obligations should drive climate action
An expert panel will analyze the recent advisory opinions of international courts as authoritative interpretations of climate change obligations under international law from the perspective of what they entail for the UNFCCC process and climate action.
Speakers: COSIS, high level State officials, UN Special Rapporteur or Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, legal experts, civil society
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE)
Ms. Judit Szoleczky
ove@inforse.org
+45 42 300192
Danish 92 Group - Forum for Sustainable Development
Mr. GB Olesen
gbo@ve.dk
+45 24 269933
Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy (NFVE)
Mr. Daniele Pagani
dp@folkecenter.dk
+39 345 4499450
Sustainable Environmental Development Watch (SusWatch)
Mr. Nobert Nyandire
nobnyandire05@gmail.com
+254 254 721878329
SustainableEnergy (SE)
Mr. Gunnar Olesen
gbo@ve.dk
+45 24 269933
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100% Renewables, Local Climate Solutions in Africa, Europe, South Asia
Just Transition with 100% Renewables Energy Gobally, in East Africa, Europe. Scenarios with local climate solutions and sufficiency, Online solutions databases for East Africa and South Asia. Poverty reduction, women participation, Analyses of NECPs, Education, Energy Literacy for Youth.
Speakers: Representatives of INFORSE members and regional coordinators. Nobert Nyandire, Suswatch Kenya; Gunnar Boye Olesen, SE/92gr/INFORSE-Europe; Judit Szoleczky, INFORSE; repr. of AIWC, India, Nordic & Mali Folkecenter for Renewable Energy.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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Indian Biogas Association
Mr. Gaurav Kumar Kedia
g.kedia@biogas-india.com
+91 0 9654153966
Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Ms. Fatouma Hanini
fatouma.hanini@rcreee.org
+2 0 1065439729
World Bioenergy Association (WBA)
Ms. Alejandra Leon Lavandera
alejandra.leon@worldbioenergy.org
+46 0 769543385
World Wind Energy Association (WWEA)
Mr. Stefan Gsänger
sg@wwindea.org
+49 175 9401518
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Driving Climate Mitigation Action Through Renewable Energy Solutions: Lessons from the Global South
Renewables are essential, but adoption remains slow. This session brings together global and regional actors to present renewable energy projects from Global South with a bottom-up approach, contributing to climate goals, improve energy access & efficiency for 100% RE aim, & deliver social benefits.
Speakers: Leaders from industry associations, trade bodies, academia, government agencies, civil society, and the private sector will share successful project innovations from the Global South in supply chains, financing, research, and business models that unlock renewable potential to meet climate goals.
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Tuesday,
11 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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World Farmers' Organisation (WFO)
Ms. Valeria Di Marzo
valeria.dimarzo@wfo-oma.org
+39 349 5395586
Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA)
Ms. Amanda Roza
amanda.roza@cna.org.br
+55 61 995545445
Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA)
Ms. Maria Alkayed
maria@canadian-farmers.ca
+1 514 7758411
CropLife International
Ms. Somang Yang
somang.yang@croplife.org
+32 495 801115
International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS)
Mr. Sagar Paudel
vpexternalrelations@iaasworld.org
+31 317 657082784
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (Bioversity International)
Ms. CHIARA VILLANI
c.villani@cgiar.org
+39 328 5868725
U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
Ms. Kelly Sheridan
ksheridan@usdec.org
+1 203 2604380
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Restoring Land, Rebuilding Value: Farmer-Led Solutions for Climate, Soil, and Food Security
Nearly 40% of the land is degraded, threatening rural livelihoods, the climate, biodiversity, and food security. This event will spotlight farmer-led initiatives, success stories, and value-chain partnerships transforming degraded land into productive, resilient, and low-emission agri-food systems.
Speakers: Representative of COP30 Presidency, Farmer Organisations, Other Value Chain Actors
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)
Mr. Edouard BOINET
secretariat@inbo-news.org
+33 1 44908860
Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS)
Ms. Sonia Abassi
boc@oss.org.tn
+216 98 218848
World Water Council (WWC)
Ms. Valerie Lydon
v.lydon@worldwatercouncil.org
+33 6 38132414
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Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in the basins of rivers and lakes
Nature-based solutions are crucial for climate adaptation in the transboundary basins of rivers and lakes. This event will showcase successful examples of such solutions to promote water and climate security, avoiding maladaptation and leveraging natural systems for effective climate action.
Speakers: Eric Tardieu, INBO
Martin von Hildebrand, Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
Busadee Santipitaks, Mekong River Commission
Adriana Reséndez Maldonado, IBWC
Kahitira Masinde Bwire, Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Hanna Plotnykova, UNECE
Marie-Laure Vercambre, French Water Partnership
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Ms. Aleksandra Szuszkiewicz-Klöcker
aleksandra.szuszkiewicz-klocker@itu.int
+4 1 767057325
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Digital Pathways to a Greener Future: Empowering Climate Solutions Through Technology
UN Environment Programme (UNEP), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Speakers: -Shuguang Qi, Min.of Industry and Information, China
-Tomas Lamanauskas, DSG, ITU
-ADG, WIPO(tbc)
-Reyna Ubeda, TSB, ITU
-GIZ(TBC)
-Ana Fernandez, GDA, ITU
-Gabriela Prata Dias, Climate Centre, UNEP
-Peter Oksen, Global Challenges Division, WIPO
-Member State(TBC)
-Bilel Jamoussi, TSB, ITU
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)
Mr. Stefan Thorsell
st@iwgia.org
+45 53 732842
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation (AIPP)
Mr. Lakpa Nuri Sherpa
nuri@aippnet.org
+66 53 343539
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)
Ms. Daria Egereva
dariandy7@gmail.com
+7 915 805682
Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN)
Mr. TUNGA BHADRA RAI
tungarai@hotmail.com
+977 1 1985106971
Organización Nacional de Mujeres Indígenas Andinas y Amazónicas del Perú (ONAMIAP)
Ms. Ketty Marcelo
presidencia@onamiap.org
+51 1 948160273
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Indigenous Peoples and NDCs 3.0: Rights, recognition, and the way forward
Indigenous representatives will assess the third NDC cycle, highlighting progress, gaps and challenges in the recognition of Indigenous rights, knowledge and contributions, with a focus on adaptation, just transition, gender, youth, and how Indigenous worldviews can shape fair climate action.
Speakers: Indigenous representatives from different socio-cultural regions, including Latin America, Russia, Asia, Africa and North America. The panel will seek intersectional balance in terms of gender, youth, and traditional knowledge holders.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
Ms. Haley St. Dennis
haley.st.dennis@ihrb.org
+1 801 9103085
Consumers International (CI)
Ms. Vanessa De Ruggeris
dg@consint.org
+44 7572 489837
Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC
Ms. Shamiela Reid
shamiela@indaloinclusive.org.za
+27 81 128440135
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Local Impact Stories: People-Centred Just Transition in Practice
This session highlights real-time just transitions happening across entrepreneurship, consumption, and industry. It is a showcase of actionable models making energy transitions more inclusive, affordable, and effective — highlighting the lessons for scaling globally in policy and practice.
Speakers: Opening keynote: Mary Robinson (Project Dandelion).
Storytellers: Shamielah Reid (Indalo Inclusive); Nina Campbell (Consumers Int'l); Haley St. Dennis (Institute for Human Rights and Business).
Closing keynote: Jane Cohen (IEA)
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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African Smart Cities Innovation Foundation (ASCIF)
Mr. David Olatunji
david.ascif@gmail.com
+234 907 5523333
African Belt and Road Development Initiative (ABRDI)
Mr. David Olaniyi
tunbum4real@yahoo.co.uk
+50 50 0
Congo
Ms. Maryse Dadina Nkoua Ngavouka
maryse.nkoua@ceo.cg
+242 5 56940627
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Building Climate-Smart Cities Through Digital Transformation
How data-driven decision-making, digital infrastructure, and technology-enabled governance can help cities anticipate climate risks, prioritize investments, and track adaptation impact and urban investment today will shape a global low-emissions and resilient future.
Speakers: 1. David Olatunji (ASCIF President)
2. Dr. Belete Bantero (ASCIF Ambassador in Canada)
3. Dr. Maryse Dadina Nkoua Ngavouka (Executive Director, Centre of Excellence Oyo) Republic of Congo
4. Sen. Adewumi Akindayo (BoT - ABRDI)
5. Dr. Georgette Fraser-Moore (ASCIF Regional Ambassador-USA
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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Green Economics Institute (GEI)
Ms. Miriam Kennet
greeneconomicsinstitute@yahoo.com
+44 7990 590463
Afrobarometer (AB)
Ms. Runyararo Rose Munetsi
runyararo@afrobarometer.org
+39 389 688556
Jamaica
Ms. Eleanor Terrelonge
projectofficerJA@caribbeanclimate.org
+1 876 8076200
Tianda Institute
Mr. Haipeng Liu
jackliu@hkysa.org
+852 852 56287556
University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP)
Ms. Enkhbayar Shagdar
enkhee@unii.ac.jp
+81 25 3687098
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Tic toc the climate clock! Flicking the financial architecture switch to keep under 1.5 degrees.
Updating financial entity mandates so they can enable the Paris Climate Goals of 1.5C.
Beyond decarbonization, a fair & just transition is at the heart of climate finance.
Speakers: Miriam Kennet, Christina Beng, Graciela Chichilnsiky
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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Adaptation Fund Board (AFB)
Mr. Robert Krech
rkrech@adaptation-fund.org
+1 202 4150612
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Innovative financing for adaptation
Exploring the potential of Art 6.4 and Art 6.2 as a source of financing for adaptation
Speakers: AF Secretariat, AF Board
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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Beijing Rongzhi Corporate Social Responsibility Institute (北京融ਿ)
Ms. SHUO WANG
wangshuo@rzcsri.org
+156 86 1381011617
World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization
Ms. Hui ZHU
fridazhu@whcccco.org
+86 514 87926952
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Canal organizations facilitate low-carbon development and resilience of cities
Support an acceleration of Just coal transition and the coal industrial chain decarbonization as well as promote the exchange of best practices on coal transition between China, EU and ASEAN.
Speakers: Representatives from governments, international organizations, leading research institutions, related industries across China, the EU, ASEAN, and other coal-reliant countries.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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United Nations Foundation (UNF)
Mr. Lasse Bruun
lbruun@unfoundation.org
+1 416 4164187433
Grassroots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood (GROOTS)
Ms. Suranjana Gupta
suranjana.gupta@huairou.org
+91 91 9886777860
International Alliance of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests (IAITPTF)
Ms. Lucy Mulenkei
nataya@iin.co.ke
+254 200 722914614
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Mr. Todd Crane
t.crane@cgiar.org
+254 728 766529
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Building a sustainable, equitable and gender-just agrifood system through Just Transition
Agrifood systems transformation must be carried out in a way that is inclusive, equitable, and grounded in national circumstances. Experts and practitioners will discuss practical solutions to building a just and climate-resilient food systems that address inequalities and minimise loss & damage.
Speakers: Omar Ndiaye, Senegal [TBC], Mr. Benard Kimoro , Kenya [TBC], grassroots leaders, Youth representative: Elizabeth Mwende, AGNES [TBC] Farmer representative: Fabricio Muriana, Brazil. Lasse Bruun,UN Foundation
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC)
Ms. XU Jingdi
xujingdi@ccoic.cn
+86 10 86431022
Vanke Foundation
Ms. Xi Liu
liux481@vanke.com
+86 755 1818381338
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Empowering Global Carbon Neutrality through Green Supply Chains: New Pathways for China’s Technology
Green supply chain is essential for net zero. The event will focus on the role of technological innovation in advancing green supply chain optimization and the role of multiple stakeholders in preparing chain-leaders for just transition.
Speakers: Sun Xiao, Secretary General, CCOIC;
Fang Li, Chief Representative, WRI;
Nasir Hattaka, Vice President, Climate Institute;
Li Zhenguo, Founder and President, Longi Green Energy Technology Co.,Ltd.;
Jennifer Morris, CEO, The Nature Conservancy;
Zhang Lei, CEO, Envision Group
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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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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Aligning climate action with human rights obligations including to cooperate and mobilize resources
Aligning COP30 outcomes, particularly on finance, loss and damage, adaptation, carbon markets, and just transition, with State human rights obligations including to cooperate and mobilize resources. Supporting organizations: ECLAC, FAO, ILO, IOM, UNDP, UNFPA, UNEP-FI, UN Women, WHO.
Speakers: A diverse range of speakers representing UN organisations (including the UN Assistant Secretary-General on Human Rights), judicial institutions, States, financial institutions, and key elements of the environmental justice movement will be invited.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Nokwanda Mgwaba
nmgwaba@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151857
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Work of the LEG in supporting the least developed countries on NAPs and other areas
The event will feature the updated NAP technical guidelines and the 2025 NAP progress report, and will discuss support programmes that assist LDCs in implementing NAPs. The guidelines provide guidance on financing and implementation, while the report tracks progress across the GGA targets.
Speakers: LEG, LDC Parties, organizations
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)
Mr. Samuel Martell
martell@un.org
+1 917 8284640
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Bridging the Gap: Making Climate Finance Work for the Underserved
DPPA on behalf of the Climate Security Mechanism (DPPA, UNDP, UNEP, DPO).
The Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) is a joint initiative established in 2018: www.un.org/csm
Speakers: Senior officials representing the Climate Security Mechanism, Green Climate Fund, Government ministers from Africa and the Pacific, the African Development Bank, and the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (IGAD-ICPAC)
Mr. George Otieno
george.otieno@igad.int
+254 100 726902540
African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development (ACMAD)
Ms. Wendlasida COMBERE
wendlasida.combere@acmad.org
+226 73 660506
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) (ICSC)
Mr. Janssen Martinez
janssen@icsc.ngo
+63 2 86469411
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Ms. Kirsten Hennrich
kirsten.hennrich@kit.edu
+49 721 60828592
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
Mr. Michael Zissener
zissener@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
University of East Anglia (UEA)
Ms. Caroline King
Caroline.M.King@uea.ac.uk
+44 7964 548256
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Disaster Risk Management Through Anticipatory Action and Risk Insurance
1.Coordinated approaches strengthens coherence between national, regional, and international anticipatory action systems;
2.Highlight evidence from AA activations and Insurance
3.Present efforts towards the integration of AA within DRM policies and legal frameworks to accelerate AA implementation
Speakers: 1. Regional and Global partners from Humanitarian and Development
2. Financial partners
3. National Government partners
4. Policy, civil society, and private sectors
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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International Funders for Indigenous Peoples, Inc. (IFIP)
Ms. Alina Saba
alina@internationalfunders.org
+1 217901 4179
Indigenous Information Network (IIN)
Mr. Lucy Mulenkei
iin.kenya@gmail.com
+254 200 722614914
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From COP29 promises to COP30 Action: Securing Climate Finance Access for Indigenous Peoples
As we move from COP29 to COP30 and advance the Baku to Belém Roadmap to mobilize $1.3T by 2025, Indigenous Peoples—who receive only 0.13% of climate ODA—must be prioritized. This event will explore solutions for accessible, equitable climate finance for Indigenous communities.
Speakers: AIPP – Lakpa Sherpa (confirmed),Packard Foundaton – Karina Chamorro (TBD),FIMI – Teresa Zapeta TBD),FILAC – Dario Mejia (confirmed),GEF – Terence Hay-Edie (TBD)GCF – Jennifer Rubis (TBD),IIFB – Lucy Mulenkei,Pawanka Fund – Dr Myrna Cunningham (confirmed)
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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Armenia
Mr. Davit Manukyan
d.manukyan@mfa.am
+374 91 111282
Friendship
Mr. kazi Amdadul Hoque
kaziamdadul@friendship.ngo
+88 17 13030124
Griffith University (Griffith)
Mr. Brendan Mackey
b.mackey@griffith.edu.au
+61 408 263622
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Ms. Melanie Coath
melanie.coath@rspb.org.uk
+44 7702 237338
Young Naturalist Network (YNN)
Mr. AMIT DUTTA
youngnaturalistin@gmail.com
+91 0 9874077009
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
Ms. Bethan Laughlin
bethan.laughlin@zsl.org
+44 44 7463018822
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Climate Change & Biodiversity Loss: Leveraging COP30 outcomes in Belem for CBD COP17 in Yerevan
Recognizing the interconnected challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss for ecosystems and healthy planet, Armenia organizes this event to consider the ways of leveraging COP30 outcomes in Belem towards successful global review of implementing the KMGBF at CBD COP17 in Yerevan in 2026.
Speakers: Head of delegations from co-sponsor countries (Armenia, potentially Brazil, Colombia, Mongolia, Zimbabwe etc,), representatives of UNFCCC and CBD secretariats, IGOs NGOs, Indigenous Peoples representatives, etc
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Mr. Charles Muraya
murayac@un.org
+251 115 443404
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Towards a Just Transition: Financing Africa’s move from Coal to Sustainable Energy Sources
This event will explore innovative ways of mobilizing financing to help African countries attain just transitions as they navigate the move from fossil fuel-based energy systems to sustainable energy sources, including nuclear energy, in such a way as to meet their urgent development imperatives.
Speakers: - Henri Paillere, Head of Planning and Economic Studies Section, IAEA
- James Murombedzi, Coordinator, African Climate Policy Cenytre, UNECA
- Anthropocene institute
- A national government
- A youth representative
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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Antigua and Barbuda
Ms. Ritu Bharadwaj
ritu.bharadwaj@iied.org
+44 7405 761107
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Ms. Kopal Verma
kopal.verma@cdri.world
+91 11 9013098656
Global Philanthropy Foundation
Mr. Diego de Leon
ddeleon@apcoworldwide.com
+1 718 2880096
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Building climate resilience through Debt Reform, infrastructure investment and private sector action
Present holistic approach to align debt reform, climate resilient infrastructure & public-private investment for long term adaptation. Feature DSSS model (endorsed in ABAS and FFD4) and launch the DRI Action Agenda to guide integration into national adaptation strategies.
Speakers: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, President of Maldives, Chair of AOSIS, UN DESA Under-Secretary-General, UNOHRLLS Under-Secretary-General, President of the OPEC Fund, Director General of CDRI, senior representatives from ADB, World Bank, and civil society partners.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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Jubilee South Asia Pacific Movement, Inc. (APMDD)
Ms. Claire Miranda
claire@equityreview.org
+63 917 5115334
Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)
Ms. Pratishtha Singh
pratishtha@equityreview.org
+1 613 6184601
Climate Equity Reference Project Canada (CERP)
Ms. Ceecee Holz
cholz@climate.works
+1 613 6184601
International Forum on Globalization Inc. (IFG)
Mr. Victor Menotti
victor@equityreview.org
+1 613 6184601
Windfall Energy Project (WEC)
Mr. Brent Kopperson
brent@equityreview.org
+1 613 6184601
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Civil Society Equity Review 2025 Report Launch - 10 Years of Equity Reviews of Climate Ambition
The annual Civil Society Equity Review report reviews equity and ambition of the new round of NDCs, highlighting the issue of toxic inequality and the role that scaling up climate finance, other support and Just Transitions must take, and looks back on 10 years of equity reviews of climate ambition
Speakers: Representatives of social movements, climate justice organizations and indigenous groups, especially from the Global South
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Ms. Racine Manning
racine.manning@undp.org
+1 212 9066591
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Delivering the Promise: Powering the next generation of climate action for sustainable development
Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat
UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Speakers: Government representatives from a set of champion developing countries, including the following:
•Cambodia
•Colombia
•Dominican Republic
•Ecuador
•Mozambique
•Nepal
•Uganda
•Ukraine
•Uruguay
MDB representative
Private Sector actor
IPs/Youths/CSOs
UN Entities
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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International Labour Organization (ILO)
Mr. Moustapha Kamal Gueye
gueye@ilo.org
+41 22 795931328
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Fostering human and social development amid climate change – the power of social protection for all
This event explores how social protection for all can advance climate resilience and a just transition, highlighting progress, opportunities, and challenges. It supports the COP30 declaration on Hunger, Poverty and Human Centered Climate Action, in which social protection plays a central role.
Speakers: High-level representatives from countries across different regions, finance institutions, development partners and the COP30 presidency / sponsors of the COP30 declaration on hunger, poverty and human-centered climate action, workers, employers and civil society representatives.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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International Land and Forest Tenure Facility (Tenure Facility)
Ms. Miriam Anne Frank
mfrank@thetenurefacility.org
+1 415 3702110
Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development (CIPRED)
Ms. Sharana Sherpa
info@cipred.org.np
+977 1 9849035607
FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF)
Ms. Maria De Leon
fsc.if@fsc.org
+507 6663 2863
Tebtebba Foundation
Ms. Helen Magata
helenmagata@gmail.com
+63 74 4447703
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Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ direct access to Climate Finance
The traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) is a recognized source of resilience/adaptation by the IPCC AR5, Paris Accord, Cancun/Warsaw frameworks. Yet less than 1% of climate finance reaches IPs. The event will present ways for IPs to increase direct access to climate finance.
Speakers: Moderator:
N. Royo/International Land and Forest Tenure Facility
Speakers:
P.D. Sherpa/CIPRED,
H. Magata/ELATIA & Tebtebba,
M. De Leon/FSC Indigenous Foundation,
E. Kyrou/GCF,
K. Ole Riamit/ILEPA,
M. Cunningham Kain/Pawanka Fund,
Hege R.T./NICFI
and Ms. Paz-Rivera/UNDP
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)
Ms. CHIARA VILLANI
alliance-advocacy@cgiar.org
+39 328 5868725
Bangladesh Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK)
Mr. PAVEL PARTHA
animistbangla@gmail.com
+88 0 1727242978
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Mr. Gábor Figeczky
g.figeczky@ifoam.bio
+49 1575 6925021
Pesticide Action Network Asia BHD (PAN AP)
Mr. Arnold Padilla
arnold.padilla@panap.net
+63 2 6391909541
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Agroecology as a Non-Market Approach: Voices from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
This session explores agroecology as a non-market approach under Article 6.8, centering on the lived experiences and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
Speakers: Ma. Eliza J. Villarino, Alliance of Bioversity CIAT
Maria Arguello, CONDESAN
Manuel Peralvo, CONDESAN
Christian Florencio, Diaconia
Gavi Alavi
Magali Garcia
IFOAM
Biovision
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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Center for Management and Strategic Studies (CGEE)
Mr. Marcelo Poppe
mpoppe@cgee.org.br
+55 61 999740111
Associação Ambiental YCL - Youth Climate Leaders (YCL)
Mr. Andre de Castro dos Santos
portugal@youthclimateleaders.org
+35 1 910705768
Climate Policy Radar
Ms. Michal Nachmany
michal@climatepolicyradar.org
+0 44 777571906
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Ms. Joana Setzer
j.setzer@lse.ac.uk
+44 7896 122407
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Accelerating Climate Implementation: Scaling Action through NDCs & Technology Development & Transfer
A session on accelerating climate policy implementation through data and advanced tools (including a scalable digital tool for Brazil) and the improvement of the UNFCCC’s Technology Mechanism, featuring the role of climate technology development & transfer.
Speakers: Climate Policy Radar - Dr Michal Nachmany (CEO and Founder);Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics - Dr Joana Setzer (Associate Professor);LaClima - TBC;Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pedro Ivo (Coordinator);CGEE - Marcelo Poppe (Leader of projects)
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Indigenous Research and Training Institute - IEP?
Mr. Talita Alves
talita.rca@institutoiepe.org.br
+55 11 977540061
Instituto Socioambiental (ISA)
Mr. Ciro de Souza Brito
cirobrito@socioambiental.org
+55 93 991232768
Native Amazon Operation (OPAN)
Ms. Andreia Fanzeres
andreia@amazonianativa.org.br
+55 65 981115748
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Amazonian Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change
Climate change is impacting Indigenous territories. Despite the lack of strong government action, Amazonian Indigenous Peoples are leading efforts to protect forests and biodiversity. This panel aims to highlight the efforts of Indigenous Peoples to conserve and protect their territories.
Speakers: The panel will feature representatives from six Indigenous organizations.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK)
Mr. MD GOLAM RABBANI
golam.rabbani72@gmail.com
+880 1713 248362
Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF)
Mr. MD GOLAM RABBANI
golam.rabbani72@gmail.com
+880 1713 248362
Light House
Mr. MD GOLAM RABBANI
golam.rabbani72@gmail.com
+880 1713 248362
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LLA frameworks for global finance mechanism
Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) is being widely recognized as an effective, efficient and equitable paradigm of delivering adaptation action. Therefore, the global finance delivery mechanisms (including multi-lateral Banks/institutions, bilateral) should integrate LLA framework in their climate policy
Speakers: Moderator: Dr. Md. Golam Rabbani, BRAC; Panel Members: Abdus Salam, GUK; Harun Or Rashid, Light House; Krishna Lamsal, Nepal; AHM Bazlur Rahman, BNNRC; Jessica Bercilla, Philippines; Wanun Permpibul, Thailand
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 2
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Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
Ms. Claudia Rubio
claudia@wedo.org
+1 809 3997788
Fundación Barranquilla+20
Ms. xiomara acevedo
xio.acevedo@gmail.com
+5 7 3225167928
GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice e.V. (GenderCC)
Mr. Greta Pallaver
climatejustice@life-online.de
+4 30 30879835
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Women and Gender Constituency: Regional Feminist Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean
This event will demonstrate the collective climate demands from feminists from Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing to the table the diversity, richness and expertise of the region.
Speakers: Members of the Women and Gender Constituency and civil society.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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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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Santiago Network in action: Averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage
The Santiago Network is now fully operational - marking a major step in delivering technical assistance to help developing countries and communities manage loss and damage. This event will spotlight opportunities available for developing countries to access and catalyze technical assistance.
Speakers: Carolina Fuentes Castellanos, Director Santiago Network Secretariat
Angela Rivera, Co-Chair Santiago Network Advisory Board
Kamal Kishore, SRSG, UNDRR
Jorge Moreira da Silva, ED, UNOPS
H.E. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu
Representatives, FRLD & WIM ExCom
Santiago Network members
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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Renewable Energy Policy Network (REN21)
Ms. Mariela LOPEZ HIDALGO
mariela.lopez-hidalgo@ren21.net
+33 0 767283701
Global Climate and Health Alliance, a project of the Social Good Fund (GCHA)
Ms. Jessica Beagley
jess.beagley@climateandhealthalliance.org
+44 7530 854613
Renewables Grid Initiative e.V. (RGI)
Ms. Annika Lilliestam
annika@renewables-grid.eu
+49 30 233211032
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Driving Climate Resilience and Adaptation with Renewables: Solutions for People and Nature
This event explores renewables as a driver of climate resilience and adaptation, highlighting how integrated energy planning, resilient grids, and nature-positive approaches can support communities, ecosystems, and sustainable development.
Speakers: TBC representatives from the Climate Champions, CAN Africa, Global Center on Adaptation, GEIDCO, IRENA LTES; Renewables Grid Initiative, Inter-American Development Bank, CAN Tanzania, Rep. of Korea; Rachel Kyte, Rachel Kyte, Sp. Rep. on Climate, UK; CREEI, REN21, B20
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Movimiento Ciudadano frente al Cambio Climático (MOCICC)
Mr. Augusto Duran
augusto.duran@mocicc.pe
+51 1 974628390
Avaaz Foundation
Mr. Pascal Vollenweider
pascal@avaaz.org
+41 79 3349457
Organización Regional de la Asociación Inter-Étnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana Ucayali (ORAU)
Mr. Esteban Morales
ethien27@hotmail.com
+51 1 969134774
Stand.Earth
Ms. Tegan Hansen
tegan@stand.earth
+1 250 3543302
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Amazonia Free of Fossil Fuels: Indigenous Peoples present actionable solutions
Amazonia stores up to 100 billion tons of carbon and regulates global climate. Fossil fuel activities impact the livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples who have protected the Amazonia for millennia. They will present clear and actionable proposals to protect this vital ecosystem for people and planet.
Speakers: Amazonian Indigenous leaders on fossil fuel threats; Colombian/Brazilian government representative; expert on debt and just transition
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Children and Youth International (CYI)
Ms. Vanessa Santini Gomes
santinigomes.vanessa@gmail.com
+1 984 3129792
Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN)
Mr. Imran Hussain Choudhary Shaik
shaikimran@iycn.in
+91 40 9848758037
Youth Climate Report (YCR)
Mr. Mark Terry
ycrtv1@gmail.com
+1 416 8995855
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Just Transition in Practice: Youth-Led Solutions for Food, Forest & Finance
How youth and IPLC initiatives drive equitable climate action while exploring models of just transition through agroecology, indigenous farming, sustainable agriculture, forestry and good water management. Insights to the TFFF to finance forest stewards, particularly children, youth, women and IPLC.
Speakers: Tentative list of speakers Constituencies/Institutions (hasn’t been confirmed or checked with them yet):
- YOUNGO
- GYBN
- GLF/CIFOR-ICRAF
- Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) Secretariat
- IICA
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum (ESDF)
Mr. Haitham El Yamany
ghada_ahmadein@yahoo.com
+20 2 1001437405
Human Environmental Association for Development (HEAD)
Ms. Marie Therese Merhej Seif
mtseif4@gmail.com
+961 3 814370
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Greener Futures: Empowering Communities to Defeat Desertification, Secure Food and Ban SUPs
Showcasing integrated actions that empower communities to combat desertification, enhance food security, and eliminate single‑use plastics, building resilient ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods in line with global climate and environmental goals.
Speakers: Dr. Emad Adly, RAED General Coordinator
Dr. Hala Yousry, Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum (ESDF)
Dr. Nesreen El Laham, Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) (tbc)
UNESCWA (tbc)
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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Asociación Cultural para el Desarrollo Integral (ACDI)
Mr. Mauricio Moresco
mmoresco@acdi.org.ar
+549 9 3492507469
Fauna & Flora International (Fauna & Flora)
Ms. Charlotte Fisher
charlie.fisher@fauna-flora.org
+44 44 7715653664
Fundación Gran Chaco
Ms. Fabiana Menna
info@gran-chaco.org
+54 370 4665444
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Locally Led NbS: African & Latin American Lessons for Global Climate Action
African (Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa) and Latin American (Gran Chaco, Amazon, Caribbean) leaders showcase how multistakeholder partnerships leverage NbS in a gender and intersectional approach to deliver NDCs & NBSAPs, while boosting climate and economic resilience.
Speakers: Government & civil society representatives: Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Gran Chaco Biome, Boa Vista (RR-Brasil), Costa Rica. Fauna & Flora, Nature4Climate, ANECAP, Fundación Gran Chaco, South Africa Women20 Chair, Indigenous leader, Kaschak Institute, AVSI Brasil
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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Vikalp
Mr. HIMANSHUKUMAR NATVARLAL BANKER
md@vikalp.org
+91 79 26822000
Buddha's Light International Association
Mr. KWONG DJEE CHAN
nyngo@blia.org
+61 419 727569
Janvikas
Mr. MAHESHKUMAR REVABHAI PANDYA
info@vikalp.org
+91 79 48950365
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Transforming communities using Indigenous Knowledge for climate resilience.
Its urgent need to repair, restore & regenerate mother land for climate resilience with nurturing Indigenous women to be Natural Resource Governor and Agroforestry Entrepreneur.
Speakers: HIMANSHU BANKER, SUNANDA PAWAR, MAHESH PANDYA,
VEN YOU LIN, KWONG DJEE CHAN
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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United States Council for International Business (USCIB)
Ms. Agnes Vinblad
avinblad@uscib.org
+1 917 8603308
Asociación Regional de Empresas de Petróleo y Gas Natural en Latinoamérica y el Caribe (ARPEL)
Ms. Irene Alfaro
ialfaro@arpel.org.uy
+598 95 900085
IPIECA Limited (IPIECA)
Ms. Lorena Perez Bajo
lorena.perez@ipieca.org
+44 20 76332388
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Just Transition and Adaptation: A Global Business Dialogue
This session explores the role of business in shaping just transition and climate adaptation. With insights from the region and global leaders, it highlights how private sector innovation can foster inclusive, market-relevant adaptation strategies that support sustainable development.
Speakers: •Business reps from Global South (incl. Latin America)
•Academia
•International organizations
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Mr. Chiagozie Udeh
udeh@unfpa.org
+41 77 9082719
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Financing Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights for Resilient Health Systems in NDCs & NAPs
UNFPA study shows that integration of SRHR and other human rights-based approaches into the NDCs is limited including in NDC3.0 submissions and does not substantially address the needs of women and girls. Event will share country experiences in integrating SRHR financing in NDC for climate action.
Speakers: Executive Director UNFPA
IDRC
UNDP
Minister Finland
Somalia/Bangladesh Minister
Rwanda/South Sudan Minister
Youth Speaker
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Women and Gender Constituency or SCJ Coalition Speaker
African Development Bank
OHCHR ASG for Human Rights
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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Energies 2050 (Energies 2050)
Mr. STEPHANE POUFFARY
stephane.pouffary@energies2050.org
+33 0 680319189
Earth Savers Movement (ESM)
Ms. Russet Dewy Sacayan
dewy.sacayan@yahoo.co.nz
+63 2 9620550708
University of New South Wales
Ms. Tatiana Donato Trevisan
t.trevisan@unsw.edu.au
+61 4 26018727
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Resilient Transitions: Indigenous Wisdom and Inclusive Governance for Adaptation and Climate Justice
This event weaves Indigenous leadership, artistic expression, and inclusive policy to explore just transitions through ancestral knowledge and community action. Voices from the Global South and North reveal pathways for adaptation, loss & damage, and resilience rooted in equity and cultural wisdom.
Speakers: First Nations leaders (COIAB, Australia, DRC), Ministry of environment Brazil, ENERGIES 2050, Earth Savers Movement, University of New South Wales, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), South-South Cooperation Council, The Climate Institute, ART’S PLANET, COP29 NGO Coalition, Climate Envoy of Kenya.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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Rights and Resources Institute, Inc. (RRI)
Mr. Alain Frechette
afrechette@rightsandresources.org
+1 514 8047359
Asociación Ambiente y Sociedad (AAS)
Ms. Andrea Prieto
andreaprieto@ambienteysociedad.org.co
+57 1 3124160186
Rural Development Institute
Ms. Rachel McMonagle
rachelm@landesa.org
+1 412 5088281
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NDCs and Territorial Rights: Strengthening National Climate Ambition through Community Action.
Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and Local Communities protect most of the world’s remaining forests and biodiversity, but their territorial rights remain inadequately recognized. This event will discuss how governments can strengthen national climate ambition by protecting rights
Speakers: Carla Cardenas (RRI); Kleber Karipuna (APIB); Katia Penha (CONAQ); Jose Reginfo (PCN); Rukka Sombolinggi (AMAN); Ginny Alba (OPIAC); Joseph Itongua (REPALEAC); Governments of Brazil and Peru (TBD); Hugo Jabini (VSG)
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC)
Ms. Uzoamaka Nwamarah
climatechange@commonwealth.int
+44 7483 903651
Mauritius
Ms. Vijayalaxmi Jumnoodoo
vjumnoodoo@govmu.org
+0 230 2036200
Sri Lanka
Ms. Gina Maswabi
g.maswabi@commonwealthconnect.org
+94 70 5564256
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Scaling Inclusive Climate Finance: Delivering the $1.3T Roadmap for People, Economies and Nature
Marking 10 years of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub and over $490M mobilised for vulnerable countries, this event explores strategies for inclusive climate finance. Engage with leaders and experts, learn from country-driven approaches, and join the launch of a new collaborative network.
Speakers: Prime Minister Samoa
Minister Environment & Climate - Mauritius, Sri Lanka, India
Minister Youth Grenada
Minister Women Affairs Nigeria
Adaptation Fund
African Development Bank
NDC Partnership
UPL OpenAg
KPMG
World Wildlife Fund
City of London Corporation
Commonwealth Secretariat
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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Built by Nature (BbN)
Mr. Harry Mills
h.mills@builtbn.org
+44 7736 86093
Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA)
Ms. Sara Bray
sara.bray@ausfpa.com.au
+61 402 465349
Brazilian Tree Industry (Iba)
Mr. Adriano Tonaco
adriano.scarpa@iba.org
+55 31 992000501
PEFC International (PEFC)
Mr. Thorsten Arndt
thorsten.arndt@pefc.org
+41 22 7994540
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Forests, Timber and Construction: Nature-Based Solutions for a Changing Climate
From forest to building, this global event features the launch of the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction, a world premiere climate film, and joint leadership to scale nature-based solutions across forestry and construction.
Speakers: Ministerial leaders, Forest & Climate Leaders Partnership, UNEP, FAO, GlobalABC, PEFC, Ibá, Built by Nature, Bauhaus Earth, prize-winning project teams, and local voices from Brazil and around the world.
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Wednesday,
12 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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World Animal Protection (WAP)
Ms. Angel Flores
eacomms@worldanimalprotection.org
+63 917 8754322
Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Ms. Marie Cosquer
mcosquer@actioncontrelafaim.org
+0 93310 337812884
ActionAid International Foundation
Ms. Teresa Anderson
teresa.anderson@actionaid.org
+44 7984 932655
Brighter Green, Inc.
Ms. Mia MacDonald
macdonald@brightergreen.org
+1 917 6268702
Mighty Earth
Ms. Katie Yared
katie@mightyearth.org
+1 571 2340499
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Just Transition in Agriculture & Food Systems: Roadmaps & Perspectives
A just transition must tackle agriculture and food systems, as the impacts of climate change deepen, threatening food security, livelihoods and biodiversity. This session explores regional roadmaps, policies and finance to ensure a just, inclusive shift that supports animals, people, and the planet.
Speakers: Just Food Transition Network movement leads from Brazil, Paraguay, Nigeria, Kenya, Togo and the Philippines; Mighty Earth; World Animal Protection; Action Against Hunger; Government representatives
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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CBM UK (CBM UK)
Mr. Mark Barrell
markb@cbmuk.org.uk
+44 7530 920535
CBM Global Disability Inclusion Association *
Ms. Mary Keogh
debbie.gallagher@cbm-global.org
+353 87 6426852
Coastal Development Partnership (CDPBD)
Mr. Syed Jahangir Masum
masum@cdpbd.org
+880 1911 313049
International Disability Alliance (IDA)
Mr. Gordon Rattray
grattray@ida-secretariat.org
+32 473 848133
Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC)
Ms. Asha Hans
smrc_bbsr@hotmail.com
+91 94370 4647
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From Exclusion to Action: Global South Women with Disabilities Leading Inclusive Climate Solutions
Through lived experiences of women with diverse disabilities from the Global South, this event explores how climate change deepens social economic and political exclusion and highlights key enablers for inclusive adaptation strategies and active participation in climate action.
Speakers: CBM UK/Global Disability Inclusion
Humanity and Inclusion
International Disability Alliance
ASEAN Disability Forum
European Disability Forum
Govts and Constituencies
Organisations of Persons with Disabilities and persons with disabilities with lived experience
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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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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Informing Climate Action: The science & cross-cutting topics of IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report
The four-segment event will primarily focus on the scientific content of the three Working Group contributions to the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) as agreed by the Panel at its 62nd Plenary held in Hangzhou, China, in February 2025, as well as a selection of topics cutting across the Working Grou
Speakers: IPCC Chair, IPCC Vice-Chairs and IPCC Working Group Co-Chairs
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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European Young Engineers (EYE)
Mr. Alexander Ciszewicz
alexander.ciszewicz@eyengineers.eu
+353 89 4270165
Alianza Juvenil por la Sostenibilidad, A.C. (AJUVES)
Mr. Alfonso Ramos
ajuves.ac@gmail.com
+52 55 35651912
CarbonCare InnoLab Limited (CCIL)
Mr. Hiu Chung Kwok
hiuchung.kwok@ccinnolab.org
+852 0 35682244
Coopération pour le Développement et l'Amélioration des Transports Urbains et Périurbains (CODATU)
Ms. Eléonore Francois
eleonore.francois@mobiliseyourcity.net
+33 4 28706010
Prakriti Resources Centre (PRC)
Mr. Raju Pandit Chhetri
raju@prc.org.np
+977 1 9841184488
Solar Cookers International (SCI)
Mr. Alan Bigelow
alan.bigelow@solarcookers.org
+1 916 4554499
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Building Resilient & Energy-Efficient Systems: Response Measures for Climate Mitigation & Adaptation
An intergenerational dialogue on integrated response measures for resilience and energy efficiency, showcasing successful mitigation and adaptation strategies and innovative solutions. The discussion will emphasize inclusive approaches that protect vulnerable communities and youth.
Speakers: Global public sector leader (YOUNGO/YES-DC)
Youth representative of grassroots communities (CSET Youth)
Senior private sector representative (YCDF)
Youth climate leader (EYE)
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder)
Ms. Martha Gutierrez Fontes
martha.gutierrezfontes@colorado.edu
+1 760 8079773
Pronatura Sur, A. C.
Ms. Agnes Jimenez
gcfcoordinacion@pronatura-sur.org
+52 22 25277510
University of California
Mr. Robert Monroe
rmonroe@ucsd.edu
+1 858 9991738
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Driving Climate Impact from the Ground Up.
Implementing New Forest Economies, Climate Finance, Indigenous Digital Sovereignty, and Climate Communications at the Subnational Level: perspectives from GCF Task Force Governors, Indigenous and Community leaders, and Partners on Building and Implementing New Forest Economies.
Speakers: Govs. Barbalho & Lima, BRZ; Gov. Gambini, PER; Gov.Ruiz, COL; Gov. Reategui, ECU; Gov.Aguilar, BOL; Ch.Randolph, California; Sec.Arara, GCFtf Global Cmte; Gov. Lezama, MEX; Gov. Noor, IND; Mr. Esach, CONFENIAE; F. Chimatani, ANECAP; M. Steen, DSE; J. Barbosa,CNS; M. Boykoff, CU; F. Munoz, PER
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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Institute for Climate and Society (ICS)
Ms. Cintya Feitosa Chaves
cintya@climaesociedade.org
+55 11 973970635
Association Think Tank CONCITO
Ms. Hannah Springer
hs@concito.dk
+45 20 637680
Fundación de Iniciativas de Cambio Climático (Fundación MDL)
Ms. Suyapa Zelaya
suyapazelaya59@gmail.com
+504 9 99732919
I4CE - Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE)
Ms. Sarah Bendahou
sarah.bendahou@i4ce.org
+33 6 76798153
Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G)
Ms. Rachael Drake
rachael.drake@e3g.org
+49 176 76406828
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The Road From Belem: How COP30 will drive a "New Era of Implementation" on Resilience and Adaptation
COP30 marks a decisive moment for climate action—ten years after Paris and two years after the first Global Stocktake. With updated NDCs due, success depends on scaling adaptation and resilience alongside mitigation. This dialogue will explore how finance, policy, and implementation can drive a decade of delivery.
Speakers: Institute Talanoa; Ministry of Finance, Brazil; Ministry of Finance, Uganda; Institute for Climate and Society; Fundacion Nacional de Cambio Climático de Honduras; I4CE; Systemiq; Concito
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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Guatemala
Ms. Andrea Fion
alfion@marn.gob.gt
+0 502 9877
Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TISE)
Mr. HSU-HUNG YEN
hankyen@taise.org.tw
+886 2 27698968
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From forest to finance: unlocking biodiversity and carbon sequestration through NbS in Guatemala
This side event shows how international development cooperation supports forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable agriculture as bankable climate actions. It highlights how local livelihoods, carbon capture, and ecosystems improve together through NBS.
Speakers: Invites speakers
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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The Kenya Climate Change Working Group Association (KCCWGA)
Ms. Elizabeth Wanja
wanja@kccwg.org
+254 728 923695
Abibimman Foundation (AF)
Mr. Kenneth Nana Amoateng
amoatengken@gmail.com
+233 244 23651
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Empowering Communities for a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Africa
This event will explore strategies to accelerate inclusive, equitable energy transitions in Africa by centering practical community-led solutions, addressing energy poverty, and ensuring gender, youth, and indigenous inclusion in policy and financing frameworks.
Speakers: Mohamed Adow (Power Shift Africa), John Kioli & Elizabeth Wanja (KCCWG), Kenneth Nana (Abibiman Foundation), Jacqueline Kimeu (Christian Aid), and Dennis Munuve (AfDB)
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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Earth Island Institute, Inc. (EII)
Mr. Nathan Thanki
nathan@fossilfueltreaty.org
+44 74 95686242
College of the Atlantic (COA)
Ms. Doreen Stabinsky
doreenstabinsky@gmail.com
+1 207 5188330
Eco Clean Active Initiative (ECA)
Mr. Goodness Dickson
goodnessdickson83@gmail.com
+23 9 8160207631
Press Club Brussels Europe
Mr. Laurence Moffett
larry.moffet@pressclub.be
+32 495 534340
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The Fossil Fuel Treaty: A Global Work plan for Just Transition
At COP28 Parties committed to transition away from fossil fuels, yet there is still no global plan for this transition, or mechanism to ensure it is just. To address this challenge a growing bloc of countries is working towards a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to complement the Paris Agreement
Speakers: Speakers from constituencies including Labour, Faith, Health, Youth, Subnational government, Academia as well as Indigenous Peoples & civil society leaders will discuss the rationale, opportunities, and challenges for new mechanisms to equitably phase out fossil fuels through a just transition
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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Ecology Center
Ms. Mariel Vilella
mariel@no-burn.org
+44 7847 79154
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG)
Mr. Vamsi Kapilavai
vamsishankar.kapilavai@cag.org.in
+91 0 9493892929
Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO)
Mr. Shahriar Hossain
shahriar25@gmail.com
+880 1711 545066
Nipe Fagio (NF)
Ms. Ana Alexandrina de Sampaio Moraes Silva Rocha
info@nipefagio.co.tz
+255 0 657686615
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LOW-Methane Partnership in Action: Scaling Equitable Community-Led Waste Methane Solutions
Evidence shows waste picker- and community-led organic waste systems offer high methane mitigation potential, cost-effectiveness, and co-benefits, but remain underfunded. This session, featuring jurisdictions under LOW‑M, examines barriers and pathways to scale inclusive, equitable climate finance.
Speakers: Global Methane Hub (GMH), Climate and Clean Air Coalition, Government of Brazil, LOW M Partners GAIA, CPI, C40, representatives of local governments of Accra, Dhaka, Dar Er Salaam, and Quezon City, and local implementing civil society organisations.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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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 86539152
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech)
Ms. Sandrine SELOSSE
sandrine.selosse@minesparis.psl.eu
+33 0 614147437
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Forest-wood management to achieve a just transition: levers and limits
At a time when mitigation and adaptation targets need to be raised and expected rising climate finance, forest management is critical. Where do we stand? Aspects of implementation (carbon sinks, biodiversity, inclusiveness, collaborative approaches) will be discussed from a North/South perspective.
Speakers: Nadia Maïzi, Mines Paris – PSL, from IPCC ; Youba Sokona from IPCC ; Christine Deleuze, ONF ; Sandrine Selosse, Mines Paris – PSL ; Sarah Clawson (New Forests)
Emma Jabu Schippers (CIRED-CIRAD) ; And speakers from CGEE and Latin America organisations.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
Ms. NADINE SALAME
salame1@un.org
+1 646 2519708
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From Ambition to Action: Unlocking Climate-SDG Synergies
Building on the 3rd Global Report on Climate and SDG Synergy and the 6th Global Synergies Conference outcomes, this event shows how unlocking synergies offers concrete opportunities to accelerate integrated action, including through NDCs 3.0, to turn ambition into impact as we near 2030.
Speakers: The event will bring together diverse multi-stakeholder representatives upholding principles of gender and regional balance, including UN entities, member states, youth and civil society, as well as members of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergies with diverse thematic & regional backgrounds
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Ms. Levania Santoso
L.Santoso@cifor-icraf.org
+62 251 8622622
Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena)
Mr. Martin Herold
herold@gfz.de
+49 174 3248179
GiveDirectly, Inc. (GD)
Ms. Isabelle Pelly
isabelle.pelly@givedirectly.org
+44 7815 146504
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Mr. Peter Minang
a.minang@cifor-icraf.org
+254 727 492459
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Forests, Finance & Fairness: Lessons and Pathways for Transforming Pledges into Action
How can forest finance, particularly under the TFFF, deliver effective, efficient, and equitable outcomes for people, climate, and biodiversity? This event draws on pan-tropical experiences to show how transparency, benefit-sharing, and accountability turn pledges into impact.
Speakers: TFFF (Gov of Brazil), CIFOR-ICRAF, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, GiveDirectly.
Panel: CAFI (UNDP), UNFF, NICFI, Gov of Indonesia, CSO rep (Africa), IP&LC rep (LAC), philanthropic and financing institutions (tbd)
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Mr. Toby Gardner
toby.gardner@sei.org
+46 70 3634940
Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3)
Ms. Ainara Fernandez
communication@bc3research.org
+0 34 944014690
Climate Policy Initiative, Inc (CPI)
Ms. Giovanna de Miranda
giovanna.miranda@cpiglobal.org
+55 21 999674396
Global Canopy (GC)
Mr. Darren Mckenzie
d.mckenzie@globalcanopy.org
+44 7789 844900
KfW
Mr. Alexander von Kap-herr
alexander.kap-herr@kfw.de
+49 174 2430361
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Scaling Forest Finance: Leveraging Trade Relationships and Policy Enablers for Tropical Forests
Tropical forests are key to climate goals. This event brings together experts and country representatives to explore how trade relationships and national policies can be harnessed to strengthen and scale up finance in support of forest conservation and a just transition.
Speakers: Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, Forestry Commission of Ghana, Trase (Stockholm Environment Institute and Global Canopy), International Trade Center, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI-Brasil), Basque Center for Climate Change, KfW, and the Special Envoy for Forests for COP 30
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)
Mr. COICA ORG
coica@coicamazonia.org
+593 2 23226744
Size of Wales
Mr. Barbara Davies-Quy
barbara@sizeofwales.org.uk
+44 7811 460269
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What do the Amazonian Indigenous Peoples propose at COP30?
What do the Amazonian Indigenous Peoples propose at COP30?
The discussion explores proposals of Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon Basin, focussing on Indigenous Bioeconomy and approaches of Indigenous Peoples´ direct access to climate finance mechanisms
Speakers: Speakers: Fany Kuiru,Coordinadora General COICA Elcio Manchinery: Presidente de COIAB Jorge Perez rubio: Presidente de AIDESEP Oswaldo Muca, Presidente de OPIAC Representante del BID Representante de OTCA Representante del Ministerio del Ambiente de Ec Moderador: Alicia Guzmán
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
Ms. Nidhi Madan
nidhi@shaktifoundation.in
+91 91 9868157095
Center for American Progress (CAP)
Ms. Courtney Federico
cfederico@americanprogress.org
+1 860 6905314
Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC)
Ms. Saehee Jeong
saehee.jeong@forourclimate.org
+82 3423 5143
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A Comprehensive Approach to Green Trade and Industrial Decarbonization
At a time of unilateral trade measures & a US retreat from climate action, what is the future of the climate & trade nexus? We explore pathways for progress on trade & clean energy manufacturing centered on implementation of equitable economic relationships between developed and developing countries
Speakers: Mike Williams
Saliem Fakir
Sreyamsa Bairiganjan
André Salcedo
Suzan DelBene
Rosana Santos
Kimiko Hirata
Maureen Hinman
Sarah Stewart
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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Chinese Renewable Energy Industry Association (CREIA)
Ms. LIsha LU
lulisha@creia.net
+86 86 1381003566
Shenzhen One Planet Foundation
Mr. Feng Cai
fcai@opfchina.org
+86 755 28014200
The Investment Association of China (IAC)
Mr. YIFAN LI
ccei_office@163.com
+156 86 1381037970
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Renewable Energy Support Global Low-carbon Development in the Context of Climate Change
In the context of global climate change, renewable energy, as a core driver of low-carbon transition, it has contributed to the sustainable development through coordinated development on the supply and consumption side with technological innovation and diversified application globally.
Speakers: Mr.Zhenmin LIU,China Special Envoy for Climate Change/Mr.Ali Mohamed,Special Envoy for Climate Change,Kenya/Mr.Qi CHEN,Chairman of Windey Energy Technology Group Co.,LTD/Ms.Kirsten Schuijt,Director General of WWF International/Ms.Si GAO,China Chief Representative of IVA
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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Digo Bikas Institute (DBI)
Mr. Abhishek Shrestha
abhishek.shrestha@digobikas.org
+977 1 9851217237
National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN)
Ms. Pratima Gurung
nidwan2015@gmail.com
+977 1 9841457270
Samata
Mr. Ravi Rebbapraggada
rrpragada@gmail.com
+91 0 9848195937
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Another round of NDCs- But Where's the Money?
As the NDC 3.0 takes shape, ambition must be backed by action-and that requires finance. This event calls on the Global North to deliver public, grant-based climate finance so Global South countries can implement real solutions, not just submit plans that remain unfunded and unrealised.
Speakers: Community representatives and movement leaders from global south
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Ms. Anna Liza Cinco
acinco@adb.org
+63 2 86324444
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)
Mr. MD GOLAM RABBANI
golam.rabbani72@gmail.com
+880 1713 248362
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Ms. Lylah Davies
Lylah.DAVIES@oecd.org
+33 1 45248736
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From Pledges to Projects: Bridging the NDC-Investment Gap
Countries have submitted NDCs 3.0, reaffirming climate ambition. Yet financing remains a major hurdle—limited capacity, fragmented systems, and unclear pathways from plans to implementation. What lessons from past cycles are reflected in NDC 3.0 to address this challenge?
Speakers: Representatives from NDCP, UNDP/UNESCAP, RCC, SPC/NDC Hub in the Pacific, DMCs
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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Jeremy Coller Foundation (FAIRR)
Ms. Shambhavi Sharan
Shambhavi.sharan@fairr.org
+44 207 6318538
Beijing Greenovation Hub for Public Welfare Development (G:HUB)
Mr. Yingjie Chen
yingjie@ghub.org
+86 10 1870719931
True Animal Protein Price Coalition (TAPP Coalition)
Mr. Jeroom Remmers
hwremmers@gmail.com
+31 6 22407712
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Aligning agricultural finance and fiscal measures with climate and nature goals
Realignment of public & private agricultural finance, and fiscal measures will be key to addressing climate risk, GHGs & resilience of ecosystems, vital for food production. This event brings in policymakers, investors, NGOs from China & Brazil to discuss best practices and enabling environments.
Speakers: Claire Berson, FAIRR Initiative; William Sutton, World Bank Group (TBC); Yunwen Bai, Vice President, IFS, Beijing (TBC); Jeroom Remmers, TAPP Coalition; UNEP (TBC); Global North and South government representatives (TBC); Hongyu Guo, Deputy Director, Greenovation Hub; Moderator: Danielle Nierenberg.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI)
Mr. Davi Bomtempo
supemas@cni.com.br
+55 61 33179079
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
Mr. Trevor Merrifield
tmerrifield@uschamber.com
+1 202 2808611
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SB COP Business Dialogue for a Low-Carbon Economy
The Sustainable Business COP is the leading global business mobilisation linked to the Brazilian Government, driving global climate action. The SB COP Business Dialogue for a Low-Carbon Economy aims to promote discussions around its 8 thematic axes, shaping private sector commitments and solutions.
Speakers: TBC
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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BirdLife International (BLI)
Ms. Cathy Yitong Li
CATHY.LI@BIRDLIFE.ORG
+44 0 7521158388
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
Ms. Valeria Rondon
VRONDON@CAF.COM
+51 14 940164310
Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
Mr. Solomon Adefolu
solomon.adefolu@ncfnigeria.org
+234 703 307761
Youth4Nature (Y4N)
Ms. Asmita Rawat
hello@youth4nature.org
+977 986 5755775
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The South Speaks: Nature at the Heart of Blue and Green Solutions
This high level event will showcase the critical work of governments, civil society, and financial institutions in Africa and the Americas, on strengthening the climate-nature synergies from local action to national planning, regional collaboration and global policy.
Speakers: The event will feature governments, IGOs and IFIs, NGOs and civil society, such as:
Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister, Zimbabwe; Martin Harper, CEO, BirdLife; Joseph Onoja, DG, NCF Nigeria; Representative, Youth4Nature; Ignacio Lorenzo, Director, CAF
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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Perkumpulan Sawit Watch (SW)
Mr. Hadi Saputra
hadysaputra16@gmail.com
+62 251 8211513431
Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS)
Ms. Raoman Smita
globallawthinkers@gmail.com
+880 1755 991488
Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN)
Mr. Sugat Bhattarai
sgbhtri@gmail.com
+977 1 4004985
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Bridging the Climate Finance Gap: Make the Global North Deliver
Private finance is not the answer. Global South communities demand real, public climate finance for adaptation, Loss and Damage, and biodiversity protection. This event uplifts community-led solutions and calls on the Global North to deliver on their climate debt.
Speakers: Cindy Julianty, Working Group ICCAs Indonesia; Hadi Saputra, Perkumpulan Sawit Watch;
Asian Peoples' Movement on Debt & Development (APMDD); Dr. Arjun Kumar K, Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN); Raoman Smita, Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS); Samar Kanti Saha (GLTS); MADANI Berkelanjutan,Moderator
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Sustainable Amazonas Foundation (FAS)
Ms. Gabriela Sampaio
gabriela.sampaio@fas-amazonia.org
+55 92 981379560
Organização do Tratado de Cooperação Amazônica (ACTO)
Ms. Alessandra Roble
secretaria.permanente@otca.org
+55 61 982478117
Plant for the Planet Foundation (Plant for the Planet)
Mr. Jule Schnakenberg
jule.schnakenberg@plant-for-the-planet.org
+31 6 47706167
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Amazon in Focus: Climate Action Plans and Finance for Justice in the Forest
The event will showcase Climate Action Plans built by Indigenous Peoples, traditional communities, youth, and women in the Brazilian Amazon, highlighting their role in implementing Brazil’s NDC and accessing direct climate finance for just solutions.
Speakers: Silas Santos – Representante do Grupo de Trabalho Amazônico (GTA)
Sineia do Vale - co-chair do Caucus Indígena e liderança da COIAB
Gabriela Sampaio – Gerente de Programa da Fundação Amazônia Sustentável (FAS)
Julio Barbosa – Presidente do Conselho Nacional das Populações Extrativistas (CNS)
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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Regional Association of Indigenous Peoples of the Central Jungle
Ms. Stephany Cadenillas
stephanycadenillas@gmail.com
+51 1 957628008
Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)
Ms. Luciana Leite
Luciana.Leite@ejfoundation.org
+55 67 999607171
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK)
Mr. JOSEPH EISEN
joe@rainforestuk.org
+44 7747 462452
University of Bristol (UoB)
Ms. Karen Tucker
karen.tucker@bristol.ac.uk
+44 117 4551025
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Carbon markets, forests and Indigenous alternatives
This event explores the climate indigenous alternatives, the impacts of carbon markets, and the alternative models and economies that Indigenous peoples are developing, on the ways in which climate finance can better support Indigenous mitigation and adaptation strategies, specially forest fires
Speakers: Peruvian amazon indigenous leaders; Fanny Kuiro, General Coordinator of COICA, Joaquín Meliñir Huaiquillan (comunidad pewenche de Quinquen), Oswaldo Muca Castizo (OPIAC), Karen Tucker (Bristol University), UK government, International Climate and Nature Action section (tbc) Chair: AIDESEP
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Stichting Clim-Eat
Mr. Dhanush Dinesh
dhanush@clim-eat.org
+31 0 681352849
AgriCord vzw
Ms. Katja Vuori
katja.vuori@agricord.org
+32 2 473825410
Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU)
Mr. ISHMAEL DANISO SUNGA
ceo@sacau.org
+27 12 6440808
University of Leeds
Ms. Ruth Smith
R.Smith4@leeds.ac.uk
+44 44 7772965787
Viet Nam
Ms. My Binh Bui
mybinhbui@gmail.com
+84 4 829906696
Wageningen University (WUR)
Mr. Jelle Maas
Jelle.maas@wur.nl
+31 6 57777930
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Unlocking Food Systems Change Through Farmer-Led Research and Policy Innovation
This session explores how farmer-led co-research and innovation, supported by scientists and governments, can reshape policies and institutions to unlock inclusive, climate-resilient food systems with better nutrition and more effective, higher quality financing.
Speakers: Netherlands representative, Brazil representative, AgriCord representative, SACAU representative, Clim-Eat representative, WUR representative, University of Leeds representative
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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LAYA
Mr. Myron Mendes
myron@inecc.net
+91 0 9892396302
Gram Saarthi (GS)
Mr. Shubham Ajesh Agrawal
shubham@auriga.co.in
+91 91764 77638
South Central India Network for Development Alternatives (SCINDeA)
Mr. Myron Mendes
myronmendes@gmail.com
+91 0 9892396302
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Cities Reimagined: Climate Finance Where It Matters
This session explores how community-led action and locally accessible finance can drive just urban transitions. It spotlights models where climate finance supports green skills, decentralised planning, and frontline resilience across the Global South.
Speakers: Speakers include a community-based climate leader, green skills or just transition expert, local governance voice, civil society finance strategist, youth urban planner, feminist climate thinker, and Global South finance advocate.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 2
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Instituto Torcuato Di Tella (ITDT)
Ms. MICAELA CARLINO
mc@itdt.edu
+54 911 56975394
Iyaleta - Research, Sciences and Humanities
Mr. Diosmar Marcelino de Santana Filho
cientifica@iyaleta.org
+55 71 992078130
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Bridging data gaps for NAPs and just and resilient energy transitions in the Global South.
This event will examine gaps in critical data and metrics to track and plan NAPs and clean, just and resilient energy transitions in the Global South. Explore how countries, institutions and partners can enhance capacities, systems and responsible cooperation to improve climate governance systems.
Speakers: Rosana Santos E+
Simon Benmarraze IRENA
Gloria Alvarenga (TBC) OLADE
Louisa Dourkin Climate Champions Team
Rabia Ferroukhi INETTT
Roberta Quadrelli IEA
Andrêa Ferreira Iyaleta
Marco Billi CR2
Leonildes Nazar ICS
Micaela Carlino FTDT
Marina de Almeida E+
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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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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Scaling Impact: Evolving Blended Finance Models for Energy Transitions Aligned with the SDGs
How countries are scaling blended finance instruments to support energy transitions aligned with the SDGs and COP30 featuring evolved models of green finance facilities and renewable energy funds in North Macedonia, Uruguay, and Zimbabwe.
Speakers: DCO, UN Joint SDG Fund, Minister of Energy Power Development of Zimbabwe, Spain International Cooperation , UNDP,
Minister for Environment and Climate North Macedonia, EBRD,
Minister of Industry Energy and Mining of Uruguay, Old Mutual, BBVA
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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American Anthropological Association (AAA)
Ms. Emily Hite
emily.hite@slu.edu
+1 720 8277894
Climate Alliance Austria (CAA)
Ms. Silke Lunnebach
s.lunnebach@climatealliance.org
+49 69 71713932
Climate Alliance Italy
Ms. Silke Lunnebach
s.lunnebach@climatealliance.org
+49 69 71713932
German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Ms. Aparajita Banerjee
Aparajita.Banerjee@idos-research.de
+49 176 67957274
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
Ms. Roz Price
r.price@ids.ac.uk
+44 1273 915793
Instituto de Ecología y Antropología de Acción (INFOE)
Ms. Elke Falley-Rothkopf
elke@infoe.de
+49 178 1746966
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The Central Role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Just Energy Transitions
Indigenous peoples and local communities share their experiences confronting extractive frontiers and low-carbon technologies. They address false solutions and uplift just climate initiatives to drive a community-led energy transition rooted in deep relationships to land and ecosystems.
Speakers: Central to this panel are Indigenous, quilombola, and local community leaders whose lives are historically rooted in rivers, forests, mountains, and savannahs. They are joined by research partners from AAA, Climate Alliance, INFOE, IDS, and IDOS.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Alana
Mr. Paulo Galvao
paulo.galvao@alana.org.br
+55 16 997989606
Child Rights International Network (CRIN) (CRIN)
Ms. Lianne Minasian
lianne@crin.org
+44 0 7769333052
Panama
Mr. Abdiel Douglas
ggodoyg@fen.uchile.cl
+44 77 8071068
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COP30: a legacy for children and Youth in climate policies
The session hopes to encourage parties and relevant stakeholders the inclusion of children and youth sensitive approaches in climate policies, promoting children's rights and intergenerational equity in national and regional strategies for a fairer and more inclusive response to the climate crisis
Speakers: Leticia Carvalho - Alana Institute
Marcele Oliveira - PYCC COP30
Taissa Kambeba - Alana's Children Nature Fellowship
Juliana Russar - Our Kids Climate
ChildFund Alliance
Child Rights International Network
Plant-for-the-Planet
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Women Environmental Programme (WEP)
Ms. Priscilla Achakpa
info@wepnigeria.net
+234 80777 41166
African Centre for Environment, Agriculture & Rural Development (ACEARD)
Mr. Unyime Robinson
info@aceard.org
+234 70 65731470
Environmental Protection and Development Association (EPDA)
Mr. Godwin Ade Tanda
epda_ngo@yahoo.com
+237 6 77227766
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Impacts of climate change unregulated extractive activities on vulnerable groups and communities
Unregulated mining activities by multinationals and wealthy individuals are degrading arable lands, impoverishing communities, and exacerbating the impacts that rural communities suffer as a result of climate change. From Nigeria to other parts of Africa,the unregulated extractive sector is widening
Speakers: Dr Priscilla Achakpa - Founder & Global Lead, Women Environmental Programme, Dr. Comfort Asokoro- Ogaji,Executive Director, Women in Africa Mining
Sascha Gabizon - Founder and Executive Director, Women Engage for a Common Future
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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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)
Mr. Susanna Choe
office.climatechaincoalition@gmail.com
+1 917 6098581
Ecological Projects Development and Support Fund (Eurasian Carbon Fund)
Mr. Alexey Shadrin
ashadrin@evercity.io
+7 916 4760071
Rotary International (RI)
Ms. Audrey Carl
Audrey.Carl@rotary.org
+1 217 8400443
United Youth Initiative for Africa (UNIYIA)
Mr. Michael Appiah
info@uniyia.org
+44 7447 943124
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Empowering Youth & Community Climate Action & Carbon Markets with Digital Public Infrastructure
Showcasing how Digital Public Infrastructure empowers youth, communities, & climate entrepreneurs for verified climate action, circular economy, and carbon markets. integrates multi-stakeholder partnerships, links to COP30 Global Mutirão, Rotary, Digital Innovation Pavilion.
Speakers: High-level reps from COP30 presidency, partner countries (i.e., Brazil, Uganda), and leading organizations (GloCha, Climate Chain Coalition, Rotary, Gates Foundation, UNIYIA, UN Climate Innovation Hub, Youth4Climate, Evercity, Eurasian Carbon Fund, Climate KIC, DPI4PP, GIZ, ..)
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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Universidad de Barcelona (UB)
Mr. Martí Orta
pr.unburnedecology@ub.edu
+34 93 4031186
Institute of Energy and Environment (IEMA)
Mr. Ricardo Baitelo
baitelo@energiaeambiente.org.br
+55 11 974460639
Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC)
Ms. Olga Alcaraz Sendra
olga.alcaraz@upc.edu
+34 675 750537
University of Sussex - Sussex Energy Group (SEG)
Mr. Peter Newell
P.J.Newell@sussex.ac.uk
+4 7717 792280
urgewald e.V.
Mr. Ognyan Seizov
ognyan.seizov@urgewald.org
+4 30 863292261
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Just Transition To Avoid Climate Hell: Fossil Fuel Projects to Cancel and Strategies to Do So
Leaving fossil fuels in the ground is more urgent than ever. The panel will examine projects to cancel, their financiers, and local impacts, integrating equity-based analysis of the rapidly depleting global carbon budget and NDCs 3.0 to drive just climate action, with a special focus on LAC.
Speakers: Martí Orta, Uni. of Barcelona;Oliver Herrera, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya;Florencia Librizzi, Earth Insight;Daniela Soto Hernandez, Uni. of Sussex, CFAL Network;Andres Gomez, FFNPT Latin America;Heffa Schuecking, urgewald;Ricardo Baitelo, IEMA;Nancy Carmina García Fregoso, Equal Routes
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
Ms. Katrin Geyer
katrin.geyer@wilpf.org
+44 7708 305250
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW)
Ms. Laura Wunder
wunder@ippnw.de
+49 10274 4930698074
Peace Boat Disaster Relief Volunteer Center (PBV)
Ms. Karen Hallows
karen@peaceboat.gr.jp
+44 7804 761389
Peace Track Initiative (PTI)
Ms. Rasha Jahrum
info@peacetrackinitiative.org
+1 613 3226448
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Disarming the Climate Crisis: The True Cost of Militarism
Exploring the links between militarism and the climate crisis, focusing on military emissions, the gap between military spending and climate finance, and risks nuclear weapons pose to the climate. Highlighting how these disproportionately affect frontline communities & exacerbate the climate crisis.
Speakers: Experts on military emissions, military spending, and climate finance, as well as representatives from communities at the forefront of the climate crisis and militarism, including nuclear weapons.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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BRAC (N/A)
Ms. Sirazoom Munira
sirazoom.munira@brac.net
+1 914 4270185
Huairou Commission Women Homes and Community
Ms. Suranjana Gupta
suranjana.gupta@huairou.org
+91 91 9886777860
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN)
Ms. Jeannette Denholm
jeannettegurung@wocan.org
+1 808 4641703
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Harvesting Hope: Big Bets on Locally Led Adaptation for Food Security and Gender-Responsive Farming
With climate change threatening food systems, women smallholder farmers remain both vulnerable and vital to local resilience. This event highlights bold investments in locally led, gender-responsive adaptation – focusing on climate services, flexible finance, and enabling policies.
Speakers: Christina Chan, BRAC
Dharitri Sarkar, Bangladesh
Jette Michelsen, Denmark
Felister Peter Mdemu,Tanzania
Claire Walsh,JPAL
Representative, Huairou Commission
Representative, WOCAN
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN)
Ms. Ines Luna Maira
Ines@rainforest.no
+59 39 89310147
Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (AIDESEP)
Mr. Roberto Espinoza
ayamtai08@gmail.com
+51 1 954115888
Cool Earth
Mr. Martin Simonneau
martin.simonneau@coolearth.org
+44 7 892806570
Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (DAR) (DAR)
Ms. Claudia Zuñiga
czuniga@dar.org.pe
+51 1 937592040
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Breaking Barriers: How Indigenous and Community Governance is Reshaping Climate Finance
This session explores how Indigenous Peoples and local communities across the Amazon and Congo Basin are reshaping climate finance. With examples from Peru, Brazil, Colombia and DRC, it highlights direct-access funding, transboundary territorial corridors, and local governance models.
Speakers: This event is led by Indigenous organizations in Brazil (COIAB), Peru (AIDESEP), and Colombia (OPIAC), with support from RFN, WRI, and WCS. Speakers include national Indigenous representatives, former COP16 president Susana Muhamad, and possibly the Environment Minister of DRC.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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AFRIQUE ESPERANCE (ONG AE)
Mr. OYEOUSSI CHARLES BALOGOUN
oyeoussicharles@gmail.com
+229 1 97496100
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ms. martine badibanga kamunga
martinebk@yahoo.co.uk
+32 4 87263950
University of Calgary
Mr. Harrie Vredenburg
harrie.vredenburg@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
+1 403 4641796
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Climate Finance after the Sevilla Commitment: A Focus on VCM and Carbon Markets
●The future of VCMs in light of Art6 of the Paris Agreement
●Risks of greenwashing and strategies for envirtl integrity
●Pathways to democratize access to carbon finance for grassroots and Indigenous communities
●Bridging the gap between Global North finance and Global South climate needs
Speakers: -Oyeoussi Charles Balogoun,
-Domenico Vito,
- Michael Cullen,
- Abdoul Salam Bello, OHRLLS UN
-Anita Yaba Nzeb,
-Nicola Steen,
-Simone Borghesi, Vladislav Malashevskyy, Vikrant Shirvastava,
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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FONPLATA Banco de Desarrollo (FONPLATA)
Mr. Miguel Fernandez
mfernandez@fonplata.org
+49 174 7896532
Centro de Apoyo a la Gestión Sustentable del Agua y el Medio Ambiente (Agua Sustentable)
Ms. Paula lady pacheco mollinedo
paulis.pacheco@gmail.com
+591 705 40155
Concordia University
Mr. Brett Cox
brett.cox@concordia.ca
+1 438 8555331
Fonds Mondial Pour le Développement des Villes (FMDV)
Ms. Gabriella Costa Ferreira
gcostaferreira@fmdv.net
+55 61 99266842
Future Earth International
Ms. Judit Ungvari
judit.ungvari@futureearth.org
+1 352 2756652
OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID)
Mr. Musaed Alsaleh
m.alsaleh@opecfund.org
+43 664 93238665
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)
Mr. Ivan Sjögren
ivan.sjogren@siwi.org
+46 73 5615605
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Implementing GGA indicators: Global South NbS-Led Water Resilience
Global South cities show measurable progress on nature-based water and sanitation projects aligned with draft GGA targets. The event fosters dialogue to align finance and indicators, enabling subnational governments to scale adaptation solutions post-COP30.
Speakers: The event will feature high-level leaders and government representatives, technical experts, financial institutions, youth representatives, NGOs, and universities advancing GGA-aligned water resilience.
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Ms. Claudia Contreras
claudia.contreras@unctad.org
+41 22 9173313
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Leveraging trade and investment for a low-carbon and sustainable future
This session will explore how sustainable trade and investment can drive enhanced NDCs, build resilient low-emission value chains, and boost international cooperation. Speakers will share experiences and policy tools to harness trade for 1.5°C-aligned, just, and climate-resilient development.
Speakers: Rebecca Grynspan, Secretary-General UNCTAD Geraldo Alckmin, Minister of Trade, Brazil (tbc) Rania A. Al-Mash, Min. of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Egypt (tbc) Rohey John Manjang, Min. of Env. The Gambia Representatives from Germany,UK and ASEAN
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Mr. Emerson Clarke
emerson.clarke@gwec.net
+44 7787 532560
Global Solar Council
Ms. Charlotte Murphy
c.murphy@globalsolarcouncil.org
+44 7957 369696
Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2)
Ms. Simran Sinha
simran.sinha@gh2.org
+41 0 779831939
International Geothermal Association (IGA)
Ms. Marit Brommer
iga@lovegeothermal.org
+31 6 23978965
International Hydropower Association (IHA)
Ms. Karen Smith
karen.smith@hydropower.org
+44 7947 323592
Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council)
Ms. Sabina Ibragim
sibragim@ldescouncil.com
+48 0 451566773
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Mutirão: Reinforcing Wind Energy’s Fundamental Role in the Energy Transition
COP30 presents an opportunity for a united global wind industry to rally policymakers, civil society and the climate action community around the solutions needed to get wind energy back to the accelerated growth rate needed for an orderly energy transition and to achieve the 3x for 1.5c target.
Speakers: Bruce Douglas, Global Renewables Alliance
Ben Backwell, Global Wind Energy Council
Julia Souder, LDES Council
Sonia Dunlop, Global Solar Council
Eddie Rich, International Hydropower Association
Marit Brommer, International Geothermal Association
Jonas Moberg, Green Hydrogen Organization
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Thursday,
13 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC)
Ms. Angélique Hardy
coordinator@iddcconsortium.net
+32 0 486175239
Disability Rights Fund, Inc (DRF)
Mr. Jorge Manhique
jmanhique@disabilityrightsfund.org
+258 84 3170670
European Disability Forum (EDF)
Ms. Marion Steff
marion.steff@edf-feph.org
+44 7 729060863
HelpAge International (HAI)
Mr. Hari Krishna Nibanupudi
hari.nibanupudi@helpage.org
+91 40 8743092447
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Solidarity and Collaboration that empowers Gender and Disability Inclusive Climate Action
Sharing the lived experiences of women and girls with diverse disabilities and ages from the Global South that showing how climate change worsens exclusion and spotlighting key factors that enable inclusive adaptation and meaningful participation in climate action.
Speakers: International Disability and Development Consortium
GDI Hub
International Disability Alliance
Organisations of Persons with Disabilities and persons with disabilities with lived experience of climate impact.
Constituency and Government representatives
Civil Society Organisations
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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Green and Better World (GBW)
Mr. Michael Ambe Ngwa
gbtwcam@gmail.com
+237 237 75167964
Green Club
Mr. Liangyi Chang
changliangyi@gmail.com
+235 38 8869102189
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Empowering I-Solutions in Climate, Circular, AI & Energy for Youth, Women, Indigenous Leaders
Empowering youth and women to lead inclusive circular and green economy transformations in the Global Southand vulnerable communities. By integrating ethical AI and digital innovation, this session explores actionable pathways to climate resilience, justice, and equitable development.
Speakers: M. Ambe Ngwa,A. Trepelkov,K.Grenade,A. Maslova,S. Jayasuriya,D. Kravchuk,R. Cadiz,Brittany Li, S. Cherif,V. Bernard,L. Sarandrea,L. Meuleman, L. Fioramonti, R. Thakore, B. O’Brien, S. Tripathi, E. Opeyemi, B. Lily Liu, E. McGlone, M. El Khawand, Angel Wei, G. Kominovska,N. Rahimli,K. Chao,H. Chen
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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Sustenta Honduras
Mr. Ricardo Pineda Guzman
ricardo@sustentahonduras.org
+504 33 358203
FIA Foundation (FIA Foundation)
Ms. Sheila Watson
s.watson@fiafoundation.org
+44 20 77475183
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Air quality, health and climate: data and philanthropic support bridging key agendas.
Philanthropic investments like FIA Foundation and EPIC Air Quality Fund close data gaps, bolster policy, empower communities in developing countries, and drive climate and health justice using open data to address air quality and climate challenges.
Speakers: Christa Hasenkopf, Director of EPIC Air Quality Fund; Maria Jose Martinez, Coordinator of Aire Limpio Initiative; Pneumologist, Douala General Hospital (to confirm); Founder, Malawi Initiative for Clean Air Solutions (to confirm); Ricardo Pineda, Director of Sustenta Honduras.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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Global Ecovillage Network (GEN - International)
Mr. Rob Wheeler
robwheeler22@gmail.com
+1 931 2269655
Environmental Research and Development Alternatives (ERDA)
Mr. Md.Monir Hossain Chowdhury
erda.dhaka@gmail.com
+880 1711 862783
Global Exchange
Ms. Ashley Cline
ashley@globalexchange.org
+1 530 5304120737
Mom Loves Taiwan Association
Ms. Pin-Han Huang
pinhanhuang.cop@gmail.com
+886 2 27096101
Pachamama Alliance
Ms. Natalia Greene
natalia@garn.org
+593 9 99443724
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Empowering youth and local communities for adaptation, regenerative action, and climate resilience
Global Ecovillage Network, Taiwan Youth Climate Coalition, and Environmental Research & Development Alternatives demonstrate how we can and are empowering youth & local communities to respond to systemic risk, build capacity & strengthen resilience through education, awareness & commununity projects
Speakers: Md. Monir Hossain Chowdhury, ERDA, Bangladesh
Mirza Showkat Ali, ERDA, Bangladesh
Jasmine Wu, Taiwan Youth Climate Coal, Taiwan
Jing-en Lin, Mom Loves Taiwan, Taipei
Margarita Zethelius, Network Stewards Council, GEN, Colombia
Rodrigo Braga, IT Director, FIC
Henny Freitas, Board, GEN, Brazil
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Philippines, Inc. (GAIA)
Ms. Maria Elena Vilella Casaus
mariel.vilella@gmail.com
+44 7847 79154
A SEED Europe
Mr. Nikolay Nikolov
nick@aseed.net
+31 0 638366748
Thanal Trust
Mr. Jayakumar Chelaton
jayan@thanal.co.in
+91 471 2727150
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From Landfills to Livelihoods: A Just Transition for Methane Reduction
This session explores how methane reduction in landfills and dumpsites can align with zero waste and just transition; centering waste pickers, livelihoods, and environmental justice, while advancing climate goals under the Global Methane Pledge and the ROW COP29 Declaration.
Speakers: Global Methane Hub, Climate and Clean Air Coalition, Government of Brazil, GAIA, International Alliance of WastePickers, SDPI (Pakistan), Thanal (India), CAN International
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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Fund for responding to Loss and Damage
Ms. Maggie Mutesi
mmutesi@frld.org
+1 202 6501312
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Building Synergy in Climate Finance: A Coordinated approach to advancing the fund for responding to
The FRLD will host a side event, under the theme; “Building Synergy in Climate Finance: A Coordinated Approach to Advancing the Loss and Damage Fund.” The event will serve as a platform for collective reflection, policy coordination among key stakeholders.
Speakers: Ministers of Finance and Climate
Multilateral Development Bank representatives
UN agencies and specialized bodies
Civil society and climate justice advocates
Regional policy think tanks
Philanthropic
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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Friends of the Earth - Amazonia Program (AdT)
Mr. Pedro Burnier
pedro@amazonia.org.br
+55 11 996442033
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
Mr. Karl Didier
didierk@nwf.org
+1 202 7976619
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (UW)
Ms. Lisa Rausch
llrausch@wisc.edu
+1 202 4304456
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Reducing emissions and habitat loss through resilient food systems
Opportunities exist to reduce habitat conversion driven by agricultural expansion through effective policies and market incentives. These can enhance NDC ambition and support nature-based solutions. We present examples from Brazil with scope for expansion and innovations to remove barrier.
Speakers: Dr. Ricardo Negrini - Brazilian Federal Prosecutor (MPF), Friends of the Earth - Amazonia Program (AdT), National Wildlife Federation, Imaflora, Climate & Climate, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Marupiara farm
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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Earth Child Institute (ECI)
Ms. Donna Goodman
donnagoodman111@gmail.com
+1 203 3769177
Green Zhejiang (GZJ)
Ms. Qintian Yao
yaoqintian@gmail.com
+86 571 1373818728
Nadam Foundation
Mr. Sri Hari Govind Kaliapuram Narendrakumar
srihari17govind@gmail.com
+33 7 49739626
TakingITGlobal (TIG)
Mr. Michael Furdyk
mfurdyk@takingitglobal.org
+1 416 3015844
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Empowerment of Children and Youth through Education towards Climate Action
Children and Youth will lead the just transition and the necessary adaptation for the planet. Therefore, funding mechanisms should allocate meaningful resources to education and to these groups, so it can empower them and promote climate action across the globe and sustain life on Earth.
Speakers: Donna Goodman, ECI
Samara Geovana, Youth Amazon, Brazil
Priscilla Song, Cameroon
Angelica Shamerina, UNDP SGP, Europe
Francisco Veras, Child, Colombia, Latin America
Children/Youth Representative / UNICEF, Asia (tbc)
UNESCO Representative (tbc)
Bruno Maia, EC
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
Ms. Ritika Modi
modi@unglobalcompact.org
+1 212 9071301
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NDC Implementation in Brazil: Enabling public-private collaboration to achieve global climate goals
To support the implementation of Brazil’s NDC, this roundtable will bring government, finance and business together to discuss how best to collaborate to achieve common climate goals, particularly around the integration of nature-based solutions into climate policy.
Speakers: This session will be in a roundtable format, so all invited participants will have a chance to speak. While there will be a strong emphasis on the private sector, this is a multi-stakeholder dialogue.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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Real Instituto Elcano (RIE)
Ms. Lara Lázaro Touza
llazaro@rielcano.org
+34 91 7816770
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Ms. Aleksandra Blagojevic
ab@ipu.org
+41 22 9194150
Polítca y Legislación Ambiental A.C. (POLEA)
Mr. Cesar Ulises Horacio España Petatán
ulises.e@polea.org.mx
+52 55 55018544
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Legal & governance innovations for ambitious just transitions:learnings from design & implementation
Reflecting on essential climate governance functions the panel will discuss instruments to enhance ambition and policy coherence, limit backsliding & foster public participation while ensuring a just transition away from fossil fuels and towards socially acceptable renewable deployment.
Speakers: Climate negotiators, facilitated by all applicants
Members of Parliament, coordinated by the Iterparliamentay Union (IPU)
Alina Averchenkova, Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics
Andrés Ávila, POLEA
Lara Lázaro Touza, Real Instituto Elcano
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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Andorra
Mr. Fabio Parisi
fabio.parisi@fao.org
+0 39 3498859223
Asociación Civil Oikos (OIKOS)
Mr. Fabio Parisi
fabio.parisi@fao.org
+0 39 3498859223
Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Centre (KIRDARC)
Ms. Geeta Pandey
gpandey@kirdarc.org
+977 1 9841541591
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Highlighting mountains: incorporating mountain priorities into the UNFCCC
Within the Mountain Partnership framework, this side event aims to elevate the mountain agenda and convene Mountain Partnership members to align on common priorities for mountain ecosystems and communities, including the Global Goal on Adaptation, Global Stocktake and Just Transition process.
Speakers: - Andorra
- Uganda
- KIRDARC
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Ecuador
- Italy
- Kyrgyzstan
- Peru
- IAM
- ICIMOD
- IOM
- WMO
- UNESCO
- MPS
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Ms. Aparna Roy
aparna.roy@orfonline.org
+91 9810 845627
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Mr. Joe Thwaites
jthwaites@nrdc.org
+1 202 2892425
Solidaridad Network (Solidaridad)
Ms. Laura Kiff
laurakiff@solidaridadnetwork.org
+1 343 9870700
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Adaptation for All: Inclusive Pathways for the Global South
Adaptation is development in a climate-disrupted world. We explore pathways to mainstream adaptation into planning, scale risk-informed infrastructure, and enhance community resilience—leveraging digital tools, decentralised governance, and cross-sector partnerships.
Speakers: Djami Diallo, Minister,Environment&SustainableDevelopment,Guinea; Ziaul Haque, DirectorAirQualityManagement,DepartmentofEnvironment,Bangladesh; Kirtivardhan Singh, MinisterofState, Environment,Forest&ClimateChange,India; Junaid Kamal Ahmad, VP,Operations,MIGA,WorldBank
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Ms. Mariko Harada
harada.mariko@jaxa.jp
+81 70 31174782
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Mr. Mark Shimamoto
mshimamoto@agu.org
+1 202 7777488
Japan International Forestry Promotion and Cooperation Center (JIFPRO)
Ms. Sayako Kishimoto
Kishimoto.Sayako@jica.go.jp
+81 0 8075842768
Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC)
Mr. Teppei Sato
ceos-restec@restec.jp
+81 80 21835903
Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
Mr. Tomohiro Oda
USRA-UNFCCC@usra.edu
+1 986 2006256
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Earth Observations for forest monitoring in the Amazon: ongoing efforts and upcoming opportunities
Earth Observation (EO) plays a vital role in monitoring and conserving forests. This event highlights use cases in the Amazon rainforest for policy planning and action and discusses upcoming EO applications and opportunities for co-creating sustainable action-ready solutions particularly with AI.
Speakers: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Universities Space Research Association, IBAMA(Brazil),Japan International Cooperation Agency, Representative of Peru etc.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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Architecture 2030 Inc.
Ms. Lisa Richmond
richmond@architecture2030.org
+1 206 2450738
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
Ms. Ave Paulus
ave.paulus@icomos.org
+372 523 9404
Knowledge Foundation
Mr. Johannes Moser
j.moser@dgnb.de
+49 711 4971172232
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What We Can Learn from Climate-Smart Traditional Buildings
Traditional buildings and knowledge embody centuries of ecological intelligence, offering culture-based climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. This session explores the role of traditional knowledge and communities in meeting carbon neutrality targets while advancing resilience and justice.
Speakers: This session includes a provocation by an internationally recognized keynote in traditional building and vernacular architecture, panel presentations from experts integrating Global South and Global North perspectives, and a collaborative workshop to engage audience members to generate solutions.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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World Biogas Association (WBA)
Mr. Giulia Ceccarelli
gceccarelli@worldbiogasassociation.org
+44 75 51005377
Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA)
Ms. Margarita Campuzano
mcampuzano@cemda.org.mx
+52 55 5510685302
Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants e.V. (CEWEP e.V)
Ms. Ella Stengler
ella.stengler@cewep.eu
+49 491 751533095
International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Ms. Aditi Ramola
aramola@iswa.org
+91 93535 11912
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From Pledges to Progress: Implementing the Global Methane Pledge with Proven Solutions
Methane is responsible for a third of global warming and is the fastest lever to slow climate change. This event highlights proven waste-sector solutions that must be rapidly scaled to meet the Global Methane Pledge and help pull the emergency brake on a warming planet.
Speakers: Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, Climate and Clean Air Coalition; Enio Verri, DG, Itaipu; Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive, World Biogas Association; senior government representatives from Brazil, India, São Paulo (state); senior representative from UNIDO.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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Office of Legal Affairs (OLA)
Ms. Valentina GERMANI
germani@un.org
+1 917 3672112
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Ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus: leveraging synergies across frameworks
As the ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus gains more recognition in international fora, this side event will examine how UN-Oceans can assist States in leveraging opportunities for synergies across frameworks and instruments, address interrelated challenges, and achieve sustainable development.
Speakers: Speakers are being confirmed with balanced geographical, gender and generational representation. The side event will feature opening remarks from the Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and UN-Oceans Focal Point; UN Agencies representatives of members of UN-Oceans; and States representatives.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Ms. Marina Maiero
maierom@who.int
+41 79 2134304
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The Belém Health Action Plan: Accelerating Action on Climate Justice and Health
This event highlights the crucial interconnection between health, justice and climate change, as well as the health cobenefits of climate action. It features the official release of the Belém Health Action Plan
Speakers: Panellists will include representatives of UN organizations, Member States, NGOs, youth constituencies and Indigenous Populations, among others. We will aim for gender and geographical balance amongst the chosen panellists.
Moderator: Maria Neira, former WHO CCH Director
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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Peace Boat US (PB US)
Ms. Emilie McGlone
emilie@peaceboat-us.org
+1 212 6877214
Center for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment (CCSE)
Mr. Hussein Kassim
ccseghana@gmail.com
+233 244 182515
Global Kids, Inc.
Mr. Wida Amir
wida@globalkids.org
+1 202 4700384
Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP)
Ms. Saige Middleton
s.middleton@kcurveprize.org
+1 970 3359169
Global Youth Development Institute, Inc. (GYDI)
Mr. Timothy Damon
timothy.damon@globalyouthdev.org
+1 330 2067553
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Capacity Building for Youth Leadership on Climate action
Showcasing intergenerational youth empowerment and leadership through capacity building to drive action for our ocean and climate.
Speakers: Global Kids youth leaders, Peace Boat US Youth for the SDG Program for the UN Ocean Decade, Peace Boat Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassadors with an emphasis on SIDS and underserved communities.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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Isha Foundation
Mr. Vinod Kumar Sitaraman
sadhguru.office@ishausa.org
+1 609 2030059
Soil4Climate Incorporated
Mr. Seth Itzkan
merijn@now.partners
+31 6 21694135
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Living Soil, Thriving Planet: Achieving Climate Mitigation and Adaptation goals through Soil Health
Beneath our feet lies the most underutilized climate solution: healthy, living soil. How regenerative soil practices can accelerate progress toward climate mitigation and adaptation goals while simultaneously addressing food security, ecosystem resilience, biodiversity loss and farmer livelihoods.
Speakers: Representatives from: Conscious Planet Save Soil Movement, UN Permanent forum on Indigenous Issues, Policymakers from Central Asia, Scientists, Non-Governmental Organizations and Farmer Representative.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
Mr. Benjamin Neimark
b.neimark@qmul.ac.uk
+44 7961 977733
Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
Ms. Jennifer M'Vouama
j.mvouama@hi.org
+33 6 86804324
Stichting Arctic Basecamp Foundation (ABC)
Mr. Benjamin Neimark
b.neimark@qmul.ac.uk
+44 7588 486437
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Ms. Barbara Magalhães Teixeira
barbara.magalhaesteixeira@sipri.org
+46 72 5645550
The Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)
Ms. Ellie Kinney
ellie@ceobs.org
+44 7588 486437
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Monitoring and addressing climate impacts across the conflict cycle
The climate impacts of militaries and warfighting are largely overlooked within the UNFCCC. This event will follow the conflict cycle, from military buildups to post-conflict reconstruction, to outline the climate impacts of militaries and suggest ways forward within the UNFCCC and beyond.
Speakers: The event will feature speakers from Queen Mary University of London, Conflict and Environment Observatory, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, and Humanity & Inclusion Colombia, representing Global South communities directly impacted by both conflict and the climate crisis.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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Technology Education Research and Rehabilitation for Environment Policy Centre (TERRE Policy Centre)
Ms. Vinita Apte
terrepolicycentre@gmail.com
+91 0 9822091537
Environmental Quality Protection Foundation (EQPF)
Mr. I-Chan Cheng
chengic.eqpf@gmail.com
+886 2 23211155
Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)
Mr. PRAMOD KUMAR SHARMA
pramod@fee.global
+45 6124 7086
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Blue Forests and Coast to Community :Blue Flag empowering Resilient Coastal Planning and Stewardship
This side event proposes to showcase how Blue Flag and blue forest principles, aligned with Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), can guide municipalities and coastal communities toward resilient, climate-smart governance.
Speakers: Dr Vinita Apte, Founder Director, TERRE Policy Centre
Sagar Lakhotiya, Executive Project Implementation,TERRE
Johann Durand – Blue Flag International Director,
Mr. I-Chan Cheng- Environmental Quality Protection Foundation
Marinez Scherer, President of the Deliberative and Technical Council.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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University of Durham
Ms. Petra Minnerop
petra.minnerop@durham.ac.uk
+44 7775 212648
CARE International (CI)
Ms. marlene Achoki
marlene.achoki@care.org
+254 725 564577
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Implementing Evidence-based NDCs 3.0 Through Integrated, Gender-responsive Just Transitions
Panel discussion based on global stocktake evidence uptake in already submitted NDCs 3.0 (analysis undertaken by Durham University and Sao Paulo researchers) and pathways for their implementation through integrated, holistic approaches that prioritise gender responsiveness and just transition plans.
Speakers: H.E. Marina Silva, Brazil (TBC)
H.E. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Uganda (TBC)
Professor Caio G Dias, University of São Paulo
Professor Rachel Kyte, UK Special Representative for Climate (TBC)
Private Sector Representative (TBC)
Professor Petra Minnerop, Durham University
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)
Ms. Huma Balouch
huma@comsats.org
+92 334 5124614
Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfMS)
Mr. Hatim Aznague
hatim.aznague@ufmsecretariat.org
+34 8 7128112
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) (ICESCO)
Mr. Fahman Fathurrahman
fahman.fathurrahman@icesco.org
+212 663 727636
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Pathways to Net-Zero via South-South Synergies: Climate-Resilient Tech, Capacity, & Cultural Anchors
This side event explores how South-South Cooperation can drive net-zero, climate-resilient solutions through shared technologies, capacities, and cultural knowledge—highlighting regional innovations, co-investment models, and policy pathways aligned with COP30 enablers.
Speakers: Speakers will include relevant ministers and leaders from intergovernmental organizations (COMSATS, ICESCO, UNIDO, CGIAR), representatives of finance institutions, industry executives, and renowned subject-matter experts
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Institute of Studies on Religion (ISER)
Mr. Isabel Pereira
isabelpereira@iser.org.br
+55 21 988997585
Carleton University
Ms. Elisabeth Gilmore
elisabeth.gilmore@carleton.ca
+1 412 3529006
Conectas Human Rights
Mr. Thales Machado
thales.moreira@conectas.org
+55 31 996368891
Geledés-Black Women's Institute * (Geledés)
Ms. Mariana Belmont
mariana@geledes.org.br
+55 11 964136098
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Transformational Adaptation from the Global South: Race, Gender, and Territories in the GGA
Transformational adaptation with racial, gender, intergenerational, territorial, and human rights justice, grounded in experiences from the Global South. Featuring community voices, authorities, and movements to influence the GGA negotiations with solutions rooted in local communities.
Speakers: Black Voices for Climate, Network for Anti-Racist Adaptation, World Adaptation Science Programme, Adaptation Fund, SOS Mata Atlântica, Decodifica Institute, Institute Climate of Politics, Alana Institute, Amnesty International, Casa Fluminense, the Socio-Environmental Institute.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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World Federation for Animals (WFA)
Ms. Silvia Mantilla
silvia.mantilla@wfa.org
+49 0 1575121552
Aquatic Life Institute (ALI)
Ms. Christine Xu
christine@ali.fish
+34 674 498381
Eurogroup for Animals
Ms. Ines Ajuda
i.ajuda@eurogroupforanimals.org
+32 476 974066
International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc. (IFAW)
Mr. Matthew Collis
mcollis@ifaw.org
+44 7494 328257
Sinergia Animal (SA)
Ms. Camila Inacio
cperussi@sinergiaanimal.org
+55 11 973117717
Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)
Mr. Ed Goodall
ed.goodall@whales.org
+44 7907 882514
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Wildlife for climate action: A party-led Declaration on animals' role in climate solutions
Wildlife for Climate Action: The launch of a UNFCCC Party declaration to elevate the role of wild animals in carbon sink protection and ecosystem resilience, supporting COP30’s biodiversity and food systems axes and advancing synergies across the Rio Conventions.
Speakers: Speakers from signatory countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America will explain why integrating wildlife in UNFCCC discussions is critical. They will present the declaration’s agenda to recognise wild animals as climate allies and promote policy coherence across MEAs.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Iceland
Ms. Pam Pearson
pearsonicci@gmail.com
+46 70 5752257
Climate Policy Center (CPC)
Ms. Pamela 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
pearsonicci@gmail.com
+46 70 5752257
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
Mr. Eoghan Griffin
pearsonicci@gmail.com
+46 70 705752257
The George Washington University (GWU)
Ms. Vera Kuklina
kuklina@gwu.edu
+1 202 6213684
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Cryosphere Tipping Points: Glaciers and Ice Sheets and Sea-level Rise: From Andes to Amazonia
Our heating planet has begun to trigger irreversible changes to ice sheets and glaciers, with increasing damage to coastal and downstream communities: from glaciers to coral reefs, Andes to Amazonia. Science makes clear that emissions reductions cannot delay further: IPCC researchers explain why.
Speakers: Iceland and other polar, mountain, low-lying nations; IPCC AR6 and AR7 authors
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD Initiative)
Mr. Freeman Elohor Oluowo
hallabigfreeman@gmail.com
+234 805 5303634
Sustainable Population Australia Inc. (SPA)
Ms. Jane O'Sullivan
j.osullivan@uq.edu.au
+61 427 420743
Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA)
Mr. Innocent Antoine Houedji
ahouedji@yilaa.org
+229 1 97892095
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UNCCRD: A strategic collaborative bottom-up people-centered approach to climate & delta governance
Stakeholders are advancing a United Nations Convention for Conserving River Deltas (UNCCRD). Climate impacts are increasingly evident on people, devt and environment, including global deltas leading to their disappearance, and livelihood security of millions who live and depend on delta resource
Speakers: African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development (ACCARD), International Union for Conservation of Nature, Deltares, Nigeria Bayelsa State Govt, Living Delta Newcastle University, WWF, University of Vermont, Benington College, US Senate Representative, WorldBank, youth & Community rep
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 2
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Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza (FAN Bolivia)
Ms. Natalia Calderon
ncalderon@fan-bo.org
+591 7 6845978
Tropenbos International (TBI)
Mr. Humberto Gomez
humberto.gomez@tropenbos.org
+591 0 75014649
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From Fire to Water Vulnerability: Science and Policy Responses to Rising Risks in the Amazon
This event examines how forest fires are accelerating water vulnerability in the Amazon. Scientific findings, monitoring tools, and community-led initiatives will be presented to inform climate policy, support NDC implementation, and promote integrated fire–water strategies.
Speakers: Experts from Bolivia, Congo, Colombia; scientists specialized in climate and hydrology; Indigenous and local community leaders; and government representatives advancing NDCs through integrated wildfire and water strategies.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Mr. Amir Hooshang Delju
adelju@wmo.int
+41 22 7308360
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Weather, Water and Climate Information for a Resilient Future
Aligned with COP30’s “Global Chain of Action” vision, this event showcases how WMO delivers weather, water, and climate data to turn science into action — from global observation to local resilience — driving inclusive, impact-based climate solutions.
Speakers: WMO Secretary General or Deputy SG, Senior experts from partner organisations
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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Igarapé Institute
Ms. Giovanna Kuele
giovannakuele@igarape.org.br
+1 646 7990695
International Institute for Sustainability (IIS)
Ms. Bruna Fatiche Pavani
b.pavani@iis-rio.org
+55 11 971092552
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From risk to opportunity: financing high-integrity restoration in Tropical Forests
This event explores how to channel capital into long-term, high-integrity climate and nature-based solutions – such as forest restoration – by combining territorial intelligence, financial innovation, and co-benefits for people and nature.
Speakers: Ilona Szabó (Igarapé Institute, Green Bridge Facility), Bernardo Strassburg (IIS); TBC: Renata Piazzon (Arapyaú Institute), Avinash Persaud (IDB), Rita Mesquita (Brazil Ministry of Environment), Luciana Costa (BNDES), Denis Minev (COP30 Special Envoy), Mariana Sarmiento (Terrasos)
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Fundación Natura (FNC)
Ms. Lorena Franco-Vidal
lfranco@natura.org.co
+57 316 3526830
Asociacion para la Naturaleza y Desarrollo Sostenible (ANDES)
Mr. Alejandro Argumedo
alejandro@andes.org.pe
+51 951 187300
Lund University (LU)
Mr. Fariborz Zelli
fariborz.zelli@svet.lu.se
+46 752 232322
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The Need to Recognise Environmental Defenders in the UNFCCC Process: Voices from Latin America
We discuss (1) the role of environmental defenders in climate action, biocultural diversity and human rights protection in Colombia, Peru and beyond; (2) challenges they face including mining, floods, forest fires, drought or carbon piracy; and (3) gaps of their recognition in the UNFCCC process
Speakers: L. Arciniegas (Nat. Network of Interethnic Women Defenders of the Environment, Colombia); W. Ochavano (Confed. of Recently Contacted Peoples and their Families in Isolation, Peru); L. Franco-Vidal & C. Solano (Fundación Natura, Colombia), C. Ituarte-Lima, J.A. Samper & F. Zelli (Lund Univ, Sweden)
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Build Change
Ms. Ariana Karamallis
ariana@buildchange.org
+27 76 1672484
Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC)
Ms. Basma Eissa
beissa@fidic.org
+44 7776 216024
Habitat for Humanity International
Ms. Rebecca Ochong
rthoensen@habitat.org
+1 202 6772882
World Green Building Council, Inc. (WorldGBC)
Mr. Matthew Black
mblack@worldgbc.org
+44 7415 57193
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Financing Resilient Built Environment: Solutions for Infrastructure, Housing & Informal Settlements
Multi-stakeholder dialogue on securing finance for sustainable and resilient built environment, showcasing policy interventions and scalable solutions. Advancing climate action, nature and resilience to deliver a just transition for people and planet, and achieve the Action Agenda and GST goals.
Speakers: Keynote, e.g Dan Ischope, COP30 HLCC/Nigel Topping, COP26 HLCC; Government reps–Global North & South; MDB/Development Bank; Development Agency; Institutional Investor/Insurer; WFEO young engineer; FIDIC; Build Change; Habitat for Humanity; Slum Dwellers Int'l; Green Building Council Brazil; IIED
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Corporate Accountability International
Ms. Rachel Rose Jackson
rrjackson@corporateaccountability.org
+44 0 7445351503
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE)
Ms. Leah Temper
leah@cape.ca
+1 819 3293513
Corporate Europe Observatory Foundation (CEO)
Mr. Pascoe Sabido
pascoe@corporateeurope.org
+44 7969 665189
Indigenous Educational Network of Turtle Island (IENTI/IEN) (IEN)
Mr. Alberto Saldamando
alberto@ienearth.org
+1 415 6569198
P3 Foundation (P3F)
Mr. David Tong
david@davidtong.co.nz
+64 21 2506375
United Kingdom Youth Climate Coalition Limited (UKYCC)
Ms. Beth Doherty
beth.doherty@ukycc.org
+44 0 0
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Protect, Reform, Deliver: Removing the stumbling blocks blocking progress in climate action
The UNFCCC is three decades old; the Paris Agreement is one decade old. Yet we are lightyears away from the climate action needed. What barriers are the blockers of progress? Which interests are undermining action? More importantly, what can be done about it and how do we know what will work?
Speakers: Speakers will include legal, policy, and public health experts from around the world who have a wealth of experience in good governance and climate action. Speakers will also include Global South, frontline, Indigenous, and youth activists.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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Pakistan
Ms. Nazia Zaib
imrankhanmocc@gmail.com
+92 51 3003819288
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Ms. Kunzang Kunzang
kunzang@icimod.org
+977 1527 5222
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Cryosphere Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction: Lessons Learned and Next Steps for the HKH Region
The session aims to deliberate on cryosphere risks with special focus on local leanings on accelerated glacial melt in the Hindu Kush Karakoram region and formulate unified recommendations for managing risks to communities and economies through grounded adaptation strategies.
Speakers: Keynote Address:
Hon'ble Minister Musadiq Malik, MoCC&EC Pakistan
Regional and Global Heads
Panel Discussion:
Hon'ble Minister Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, Nepal
Hon'ble Minister of State Ms. Shezra Mansab Kharal, Pakistan
Dr Pema Gyamtsho, DG ICIMOD
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement (FM6E)
Ms. Hala Menkari
h.menkari@fm6e.org
+212 66 6245653
Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM)
Mr. Yassine Khalil
yassine.khalil@cgem.ma
+212 6 61978484
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Game On for Climate: Harnessing Youth Innovations for Climate Action
Sports uniquely bridge communities to advance climate action;leveraging the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework, this session mobilizes youth innovation, showcases sustainable practices &cross sector partnerships across Africa, the Mediterranean &Latin America to cut emission&build resilience
Speakers: - Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
- General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises
- Union for the Mediterranean
- COP30 Representative
- UNFCCC Sports for Climate action
- Royal Moroccan Football Federation
- YOUNGO / Youth Representative
- COP30 Presidency Youth Champion
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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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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Ruminant livestock innovation to deliver human nutrition and improved environmental outcomes
A panel discussion on how sustainable livestock grazing and intensive systems balance land use, nutrition and reduce emissions while addressing global food demand, food security and improved food production. Topics include adaptive grazing, silvopasture, soil health, biodiversity and water retention
Speakers: Moderator
Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank, TBC
Speakers
Prof J Gilliland, Sustainable Farms Network.
Prof M Lee, Harper Adams Uni, Deputy Vice Chancellor
M Jones, World Farmers Organisation.
R Madeley-Davies,AHDB Head of Environment
Dr P Hadley,IMS,Secretary General
TBC,IICA,NFU.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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Boston College
Ms. Kaley McCarty
schiller.institute@bc.edu
+1 617 5521391
Institute of Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC)
Ms. Rowena Soriaga
rowenasoriaga@essc.org.ph
+63 2 89279684
Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF)
Mr. Ben Wilson
bwilson@sciaf.org.uk
+44 7586 352531
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Integral Ecology and Climate Justice: Voices in the Struggle for Change
From small islands to forested highlands, this panel unites Indigenous and local voices with academic and faith perspectives, presenting locally-led struggles for resilience and reflecting on the legacy of Pope Francis' Laudato Si
Speakers: Indigenous & Afro-Columbian community leaders, researchers, & collaborators from Brazil, Colombia & Asia
Representatives from the Holy See, Federation of Asian Bishops Conference, SCIAF, & Integral Ecology Research Network
Students & faculty from Boston College, Campion Hall (Oxford), & AUSJAL
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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ProVeg e.V.
Ms. Stephanie Maw
stephanie.maw@proveg.org
+33 75003 3374527765
Compassion in World Farming International (CIWF)
Ms. Andrea Perez
andrea.perez@ciwf.org
+44 7444 74453
Food Tank
Ms. Danielle Nierenberg
kenzie@foodtank.com
+1 661 3402663
Global Feedback Ltd
Ms. Michaela Johnson
caela@foodrise.org.uk
+0 44 7881294602
Humane Society International (HSI)
Ms. Stefanie McRaj
smcraj@humaneworld.org
+1 202 5702326
The Good Food Institute, Inc.
Ms. Mariana Bernal
marianab@gfi.org
+55 21 999661796
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Nourishing Climate Action: Policy Tools for Climate-aligned and Resilient Food Systems
The event will provide a menu of policy measures to support governments to unlock the full transformative potential of integrating food systems in national climate plans (NDCs, NAPs), using practical policy tools like the Diets Toolkit to build more resilient, adaptive and sustainable food systems.
Speakers: Speakers will include a diverse range of representatives from civil society, research bodies and governments alike. This multi-stakeholder approach will highlight barriers and practical solutions that bridge the gap between governments’ agri-food systems strategies and climate action plans.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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IBON International Foundation Inc. (IBON)
Mr. Ivan Phell Enrile
ienrile@iboninternational.org
+63 2 89277061
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Ms. Ranjana Giri
ranjana2@apwld.org
+977 46600 9779860790
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON)
Mr. Vibhuti Joshi
cecoedecon@gmail.com
+91 141 2770330
FIAN FoodFirst Information and Action Network, Germany e.V. (FIAN Germany)
Ms. Sabine Pabst
pabst@fian.org
+49 6221 6530030
Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN)
Ms. Camila Mercure
cmercure@farn.org.ar
+54 11 24045262
Global Forest Coalition (GFC)
Mr. Oliver Munnion
oli.munnion@globalforestcoalition.org
+351 0 963235732
Indigenous Peoples Rights International Inc. (IPRI)
Mr. Raymond de Chavez
rdechavez@protonmail.com
+63 917 5072789
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Prospects and challenges for real, gender just, people-led climate solutions
Frontline communities are forging climate solutions grounded in their lived realities and struggles for rights and justice. Despite their transformative potential, they face systemic barriers. What needs to be done to shift the policy ground for real, gender just, and people-led climate solutions?
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from directly affected communities, Global South movements, and international organisations.
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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ZOI Environment Network (ZOI)
Mr. Viktor Novikov
viktor.novikov@zoinet.org
+41 22 9178278
Bhutan
Mr. Pem Dorji
pdtamang@moenr.gov.bt
+975 777 63673
Consorcio para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Ecorregión Andina (CONDESAN)
Mr. Maria Arguello
maria.arguello@condesan.org
+593 1 999368197
Nepal
Mr. Maheshwar Dhakal
maheshwar.dhakal@gmail.com
+977 985 1142405
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Mountain areas: Interlinkages between the biodiversity and climate change agendas
Mountain ecosystems and the communities downstream are highly vulnerable to climate impacts. This event will explore mountains as critical spaces for integrated climate and biodiversity action, showcasing challenges and adaptation solutions from mountain regions around the world.
Speakers: CONDESAN - Present Cali to Belém Roadmap on mountains, climate change, and biodiversity
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development - solutions from the HKH region
Government representatives from mountainous countries (Bhutan, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Nepal)
UN Mountain Partnership
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Ms. Zoe Brent
zoe.brent@un.org
+33 7 45264171
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Care, climate and the just transition
The session will explore the links between climate change and care to inform work on a just transition. Co-organizers: UN Women, UNCTAD, Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR), Avina Foundation
Speakers: Confirmed agenda to follow.
Speakers will inlcude representatives from: UNRISD, UN Women, WEDO, Global Alliance for Care, Government of Chile (tbc), Brazilian Ministry of the Environment (tbc), IFWY youth representative, Avina Foundation, UNCTAD
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Friday,
14 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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Third World Network (TWN)
Ms. Yvonne Miller Berlie
ymiller@twngeneva.ch
+41 22 788929203
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Mr. Diego Pacheco
jallpa@yahoo.com
+591 0 67198345
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COP 30: WHAT'S AT STAKE:
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES SHARE PERSPECTIVES ON WHAT THE COP MUST DELIVER
COP 30: What's at stake for the Global South Developing country negociators and civil society will share their perspectives on their expectations and challenges on what COP30 must deliver.
Speakers: speakersfrom the South both Negotiators and Civil Society
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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Belize
Ms. Edalmi Pinelo
coord.cc@environment.gov.bz
+501 636 9027
Guyana
Ms. Pradeepa Goberdhan
pbholanath@nre.gov.gy
+592 592 6551104
Sustainalogue e.V.
Mr. Jannik Landwehr
info@thegreenwerk.net
+49 176 62003049
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"Building Climate Resilience in Belize & Guyana: Uniting NDCs & REDD+ for Transparent Partnerships"
Fostering resilient communities in Belize and Guyana by uniting efforts in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and REDD+, promoting transparent partnerships to safeguard ecosystems, support sustainable development, and protect vulnerable populations from climate change impacts
Speakers: Countries Representatives, partners
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
Mr. Borja De La Peña Escardó
bescardo@inbar.int
+86 0 1381144520
World Vision International (WVI)
Ms. Christa Giesecke
christa_giesecke@wvi.org
+44 0 7425114362
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Bamboo for climate change mitigation & adaptation of smallholder & communities in Global South
Bamboo is food,fodder,biomass,timber,plastic substitute,construction material,fiber-lending itself for value addition into low carbon products.Bamboo growing & value addition provide onfarm and off-farm jobs&income improving resilience.This session will showcase development models and lessons learnt
Speakers: INBAR Director of External Relations Ms. Li Lan, UNFCCC Director of Adaptation Youssef Nassef, Mr. Stuart Maniraguha Executive Director NFA Uganda, Mr. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister Environment Panama, Secretary Robert Borje, ED Climate Change Commission of the Philippines.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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Conservation International (CI)
Ms. Elise Steenburgh
esteenburgh@conservation.org
+1 0 2404474827
Emergent Forest Finance Accelerator, Inc.
Ms. Daisy Payne
daisy@emergentclimate.com
+44 7811 52463
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Jurisdictional REDD+ and the New Frontiers for Forest Protection
This event showcases jurisdictional REDD+ programs and stakeholders coming together to deliver positive impacts for people and forests at scale. Hear from: jurisdictional leaders and Indigenous Peoples on high-integrity outcomes; and donors and investors on paths to accelerate capital mobilization.
Speakers: Representatives from the potential partners: Race to Belem, TNC, jurisdictional government leaders and IP&LC representatives
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit Ltd (ECIU)
Ms. Frances Green
frances.green@eciu.net
+44 44 7492748116
University of North Carolina (UNC)
Ms. Angel Hsu
angel.hsu@unc.edu
+1 864 3543499
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Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Nature-Climate Nexus in Global Net Zero Commitments
This event discusses findings from the 2025 Net Zero Stocktake, the widest global review of climate pledges by governments and companies.
It also explores the role of nature in achieving net zero targets, and the growing reliance on nature-based carbon credits.
Speakers: Prof. Thomas Hale, The Blavatnik School, University of Oxford; Prof. Dr. Niklas Höhne, Co-founder, NewClimate Institute; Prof. Angel Hsu, Data-Driven EnviroLab, UNC; Clare Shakya, Global Managing Director of Climate, The Nature Conservancy.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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Winrock International (WI)
Ms. Lucia Madrid
lucia.madrid@winrock.org
+1 571 3312158
DRIS/Desarrollo Rural Sustentable (DRIS)
Mr. Renato Rios Alvarado
paola.sanchezpacheco@gmail.com
+51 1 992716305
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Amplifying the Leadership of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Jurisdictional REDD+
Indigenous and Local Community leaders and ART (Architecture for REDD+ Transactions) share examples of IPLC led initiatives and partnerships advancing jurisdictional REDD+ and serving as models of inclusivity and collaboration within the market.
Speakers: Christina Magerkurth (ART), Pasang Dolma Sherpa (CIPRED), Fermín Chimatani (ANECAP), Onel Masardule, Executive Director (FIAY), Gustavo Sánchez (Red MOCAF), Gracinha Manchineri (COIAB) Basiru Isa (REPALEAC), Jorge Perez (AIDESEP), Oseas Barbaran (CONAP), TBC (MINAM), Renato Rios (DRIS), Andres Huby
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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Global Marshall Plan Foundation
Ms. Maren Daniel
helge.bork@globalmarshallplan.org
+49 40 82290427
Evangelisches Studienwerk
Ms. Silke Bölts
silkeboelts@posteo.de
+0 0 4923047551
International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI Africa)
Mr. Olumide Idowu
climatewednesday@gmail.com
+234 81 33451818
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Climate Empowerment: Achieving Children’s Rights and Youth Leadership for Just Climate Action
To amplify the central role of children and young people as rights-holders and leaders in climate action, and to explore how meaningful empowerment through education, participation, and access to knowledge and resources can accelerate just, effective, and equitable climate solutions.
Speakers: Organising Partners:
Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation NN
UNFPA NN
ChildFund Alliance NN
ICLEI TBC
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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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
Sauvons Le Climat (SLC)
Mr. Stephan Savarese
stephan.savarese@gmail.com
+33 6 78858597
Support Humanity Cameroon (SUHUCAM)
Mr. Sunday Geofrey Mbafoambe
sundayg@suhucam.org
+237 237 674418466
Youth Love Egypt Foundation (YlE foundation)
Mr. Ahmed Fathy
ylefoundation2@gmail.com
+20 10 3358810
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Open Dialogues on Just Transition: Transforming the system without dispute
1.A summary event and presentations of the 2025 Open Dialogues on Climate Change.
2.An interactive open dialogue on different approaches to achieving just transition through cooperation and community work.
3.Discussion with partners and audience on transforming our system while upholding justice.
Speakers: National organizers of the Open Dialogues on Climate Change 2025; Open Dialogues International Foundation team; experts from partner NGOs; active participation from the audience.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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SDSN Association, Inc. (SDSN)
Mr. Daniel Bernstein
daniel.bernstein@unsdsn.org
+1 914 3802813
Met Office Hadley Center
Ms. Katrina Macneill
katrina.macneill@metoffice.gov.uk
+44 7885 705285
University of Exeter
Ms. Alissa Haward
a.b.haward@exeter.ac.uk
+44 7917 447656
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Critical Science for Tropical Forests: Regional and Global Science for Policy and Climate Resilience
Tropical forests are pivotal to Paris Agreement goals, supporting carbon storage, biodiversity, and food and water security. We present new international collaborative science in the Amazon, Borneo and Congo, informing carbon budgets, global partnerships and policy, and science-driven solutions.
Speakers: Keynote speakers from COP30 Presidency and IPLC leaders.
Other speakers: Carlos Nobre, Mazlin Mohktar, Lydie-Stella Koutika (Amazon, Borneo and Congo Science Panel co-chairs); Prof David Lapola (Brazil); Ambassador Stephanie Al-Qaq, Prof Richard Betts (UK); Prof Anja Rammig (Germany)
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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University of Texas at Austin
Ms. Katherine Romanak
katherine.romanak@beg.utexas.edu
+1 512 5653762
Bellona Foundation
Mr. Mark Preston
mark@bellona.org
+32 0 486738206
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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What is the Role of Non-State Actors in Delivering CCS, especially in LATAM Countries?
The COP30 President calls for Non-State Stakeholders to drive large-scale impacts in complex systems. That is exactly what Carbon Capture and Storage does, and what our organisations are doing. We will describe how our combined efforts are advancing CCS to reduce emissions in LATAM countries.
Speakers: UK/Canadian Ministers, Tim Dixon (IEAGHG), Olivia Powis (CCSA), James Fann (ICKC), Jonas Helseth (Bellona), Katherine Romanak (UT Austin), Nathalia Weber (CCS Brasil), Daniel Lopes (FS Brasil), Jazmin Mota (MexicoCCS), Edgar Yañez (ICPET Colombia), Hosein, Boodlal (UTT/UWI), Walcott (Univ Guyana)
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO)
Mr. Richard Matey
richard@greenafricayouth.org
+233 233 241582873
SilverLining, Inc.
Mr. Nicolas Esguerra
nesguerra@silverlining.ngo
+1 703 6264399
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Enhancing Global South Voice in SRM Governance through Equitable Research Capacity
Amplifying Global South voices in SRM governance through equitable research, addressing barriers, showcasing African-led projects, and strengthening science-policy collaboration for inclusive and evidence-based decision-making.
Speakers: Hon. Seidu Issifu, Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Ghana; Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, CEO, EPA Ghana; Dr. Portia Adade, Research Scientist, CSIR Ghana; Chris Lenard, Founder, Africa Climate Interventions Community; Dr. Irene Opoku Nitm, Research Scientist, GAEC
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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HEDA Resource Centre (HEDA)
Mr. Akinmayowa Shobo
shobomayowa05@gmail.com
+234 810 2619637
Noble Delta Women for Peace and Development International (NDWPD)
Ms. Caroline Usikpedo-Oliseowe
nobledeltawomen@gmail.com
+234 805 9387075
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Reimagining Climate Finance in Africa: Accountability, Innovation, and Leadership
The session will be centred on how national, regional and continental-wide institutions, and national governments are redesigning climate finance architecture to align with both Paris goals and domestic development agendas.
Speakers: Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General,
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria
Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Climate Matters,
HEDA Resource Centre (Nigeria),
Oxfam,
Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP),
Natural Justice,
PACJA
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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European Space Agency (ESA)
Mr. Frank Martin Seifert
frank.martin.seifert@esa.int
+39 337 1413955
Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
Ms. Lara Abou Chehade
lara.chehade@cmcc.it
+39 345 7629900
Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Centre for Geosciences (GFZ)
Mr. Martin Herold
herold@gfz-potsdam.de
+49 174 3286479
University of Leicester
Mr. Heiko Balzter
hb91@leicester.ac.uk
+44 116 2523820
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State of the Art Forest Monitoring for the Future of the Amazon
Forest monitoring is central to fight deforestation in the Amazon. The event will discuss advances in forest monitoring systems in Brazil with latest technology developments in space and IT, which are crucial for the implementation of policy instruments to achieve the Paris Agreement goals.
Speakers: Speakers from ESA, INPE, GFZ, University of Leicester, IPAM, CMCC
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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Stop Ecocide Foundation
Ms. Francoise Monkhouse
francoise@stopecocide.earth
+44 77988 72200
Earth Law Center, Inc. (ELC)
Mr. Grant Wilson
gwilson@earthlaw.org
+1 510 5661063
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Legal advances in climate & nature protection: Ecocide Law, Rights of Nature & Advisory Opinions
Exploring how the emerging law of ecocide can protect biodiversity & its Indigenous guardians. With film, music & testimony, we highlight Indigenous leadership, biodiversity in forests, and how ecocide law can prevent severe, widespread & long-term harm to nature.
Speakers: Ms Jojo Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO, Stop Ecocide International
Representative from Republic of Vanuatu
Representative from Democratic Republic of Congo
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (Omega Institute)
Ms. Laura Weiland
Weiland.Laura.e@gmail.com
+1 781 8355478
Global Green Environmental Network (GLOGEN)
Mr. Kweku Amankwah,
kamoateng@gmail.com
+233 24 8031395
Madagascar
Ms. Harisoa Rakotondrazafy
gtcc.madagascar@gmail.com
+261 34 4980370
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From Planning to Implementation: Showcasing Ghana and Madagascar's NAP Process
Highlighting Ghana and Madagascar's journey from planning to action under their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). This side event showcases practical steps, partnerships, and innovations driving climate resilience with a focus on integration, financing, and inclusive implementation.
Speakers: Ghana's EPA Representative, Dr. Antwi Boasiako, National Coordinator for NAP (Ghana), Youth advocate from CCSE, AbibiNsroma Foundation, HBCU Green Fund, 2 representatives from the government of Madagascar
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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Columbia University
Mr. Charlotte Munson
cmm2350@columbia.edu
+1 818 4387389
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Mr. Thomas Kiley
tkiley@mit.edu
+1 617 7152521
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Beyond the Ivory Tower: Academic Partnerships with Implementing Agencies for Climate Solutions
This event showcases innovative partnerships between universities and non-academic actors, including a new Columbia Climate School-UNICEF climate literacy program, to accelerate climate action. Highlighting SDG17, it invites academics and partners to rethink how research can drive real-world impact.
Speakers: Lisa Dale or Jeff Schlegelmilch from Columbia University; Gernot Laganda or George Laryea-Adjei from UNICEF; additional university and partner speakers determined during consolidation period
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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Harvard University
Mr. Jason Chapman
jason_chapman@hks.harvard.edu
+1 617 5717726
Fundación Ecuatoriana de Estudios Ecológicos - EcoCiencia (Fundación EcoCiencia)
Ms. Ana María Acosta
ana.acosta@ecociencia.org
+593 9 87570040
University of Twente (UT)
Ms. Diana Reckien
d.reckien@utwente.nl
+31 53 4874525
University of Zurich (UZH)
Ms. Maria Eitel
eitel@perspectives.cc
+49 176 59033823
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Science-informed strategies to advance climate and biodiversity goals
Integrated assessment of ecosystems using satellite observations, field experiments and biodiversity data can inform science-based strategies and decision making to address the interconnected challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss to enhance ecosystem resilience.
Speakers: Maria J. Santos, University of Zurich, Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Harvard, Xiaojuan Liu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Carmen Josse, Eco Ciencia, Carlos Nombre; Invited: Moses Azong Cho, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa, Ane Alencar, Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazôn
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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HealthforAnimals
Mr. Alexander Rinkus
alex@healthforanimals.org
+1 202 2132556
Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB)
Mr. Ruaraidh Petre
ruaraidh.petre@grsbeef.org
+44 740 8855611
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Animal Health: A Triple Win Solution for Brazil and Beyond
Exploring how improved livestock health supports climate goals by reducing emissions, strengthening food systems, and boosting rural resilience, drawing on Brazil’s experience and global perspectives.
Speakers: Josefina Eisele, Global Roundtable for Sustainable beef
Ana Doralina Menezes, Mesa Brasileira da Pecuaria Sustentavel
Carel du Marchie Sarvaas, HealthforAnimals,
TBD, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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Slovenia
Mr. Simon Poljanšek
simon.poljansek@gov.si
+386 1 4789150
European Forest Institute (EFI)
Mr. Jerker Brolén
jerker.brolen@efi.int
+358 50 4210102
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Slovenian Forestry School: A Model for Enhancing Climate Security and Biodiversity
Slovenian Forestry School – a model of sustainable, close-to-nature, multi-objective forest management, ensuring climate security and biodiversity conservation.
Speakers: dr. Aleš Poljanec (Slovenia Forest Service), dr. Nike Krajnc (Slovenian Forestry Institute), high representative of Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, jointly with speaker from European forests institute (tbc).
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Ms. Wei-Shiuen Ng
wei-shiuen.ng@un.org
+33 6 77850200
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Decarbonizing Transport Systems: From Lifecycle Emissions to National Implementation Action Plans
The side event presents transport decarbonization measures, including reducing automotive carbon footprints, promoting supply chain transparency through harmonized methodology and new tools, while focusing on the closing of technical, institutional and financial gaps and the implementation of NDCs.
Speakers: Representatives from Azerbaijan, Fiji, Indonesia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, the United Kingdom, European Commission will be invited. Non-Party stakeholders will include representatives from ESCAP, UNECE, IMO, ICAO, and industry associations. Gender parity and geographical representation will be ensured.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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International-Lawyers.Org (INTLawyers)
Mr. Curtis Doebbler
cdoebbler@unimak.edu.sl
+41 79 3044654
Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona (ISGlobal) (ISGlobal)
Mr. Kurt Straif
kurt.straif@isglobal.org
+33 6 65488847
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Health Priorities in the Climate Talks: From Rhetoric to Action: A focus on Adaptation
This event moves beyond rhetoric, leveraging recent landmark advisory opinions and State Parties' statements to identify actionable pathways for resourcing health adaptation priorities.
Speakers: A. Moderator: Senior Expert (CC & Health)
B. Speaker 1: Health Leader focusing on critical health adaptation gaps.
C. Speaker 2: State Negotiator/Advisor focusing on State Party priorities.
D. Speaker 3: Legal or international relations expert.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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Climalab
Ms. LEIDY JHOANNA CIFUENTES GÓMEZ
jhoanna.cifuentes@climalab.org
+57 314 2565738
Corporación Movilizatorio
Ms. Rebecca Mort
rebecca.mort@movilizatorio.org
+27 21 763726202
Fundación Sustentabilidad sin Fronteras (SSF)
Mr. Mariano Villares
marianov@sustentabilidadsf.org.ar
+54 11 30595592
Unión de Industriales para Saneamiento Cuencas Matanza Riachuelo y Reconquista (UISCUMARR)
Mr. Mariano Villares
marianovillares25@gmail.com
+54 11 30595592
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Weaving the Future: Latinamerican Youth and Women Facing the Challenges of Climate Scenario
This space aims to highlight the experiences, challenges and lessons among youth and women from Latinamerica, including CLAAC Coalition. Through collective dialogue, we will explore structural barriers, geopolitical inequalities, and strategies to strengthen their advocacy at COP30 and beyond
Speakers: 1 Colombian youth representative, 1 Brazilian youth representative, 1 Central American representative, 1 Argentinian representative, 1 LAC country official delegate.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Global Justice Now
Mr. Nick Dearden
nick.dearden@globaljustice.org.uk
+44 207 8204900
Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute Uganda (SEATINI)
Ms. Jane Nalunga
info@seatiniuganda.org
+256 772 581849
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Exiting ISDS: An initiative to phase out a major obstacle to climate action
Investor State Dispute Settlement is a trade and investment mechanism which is being used to challenge climate action. We will launch an international initiative to phase out ISDS, involving civil society and governments. The initiative will initially run from CoP30 to 31.
Speakers: We are inviting a range of civil society and government representatives from a wide variety of countries including Colombia, Honduras, Uganda, Australia, the UK, and EU.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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Vanderbilt University
Ms. Leah Dundon
leahagregor@gmail.com
+1 615 4280643
Boston University
Ms. Pamela Templer
ptempler@bu.edu
+11 617 2720100
Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech)
Ms. Sarah Green
sgreen@mtu.edu
+1 906 3692131
Tennessee State University (TSU)
Mr. Jianwei Li
jli2@tnstate.edu
+1 919 2188562
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Innovating Environmental Education: Expanding professional development opportunities in higher ed.
This panel will discuss new innovative programs, including the Climate Leaders Academy supported by the National Science Foundation, that provide leadership and professional development opportunities in climate studies, and report on results from a collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Speakers: Dr. Leah A. Dundon-Director of the Vanderbilt University Climate Change Initiative; Dr. Pamela Templer, Chair, Dept of Biology, Boston University; Dr. Sarah Green, Michigan Tech. University; Dr. Jianwei Li, Tennessee State University; graduate and undergrad participating students
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Global Dairy Platform, Inc (GDP)
Mr. Fabio Niespolo
fabio@emergingag.com
+39 333 4257163
Kenya
Mr. Bernard Kimoro
bkimoro@gmail.com
+254 714 101041
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Investing in Adaptation, Mitigation & Sustainable Dairy Systems in East Africa
The event will showcase efforts to adapt to climate change, cut methane intensity and boost nutrition access and socio-economic growth in East Africa’s dairy sector. Various stakeholders will share joint approaches linking climate action with sustainable food systems and transformational development
Speakers: Speakers from GDP, Kenya’s MOALD/TNT/MOECCF, Uganda, other East African countries, FAO, IFAD, GCF, GMH, GAIN, and farmers will present case studies and programs on-going in the region.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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The Changing Markets Foundation
Ms. Caitlin Smith
caitlin.smith@changingmarkets.org
+44 0 7362589758
FOUR PAWS International
Ms. Clara Schubert
clara.schubert@vier-pfoten.org
+49 178 2015577
German NGO Forum on Environment and Development
Mr. Jens Hürdler
huerdler@duh.de
+49 160 96750304
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Cut the Gas: Why tangible action on methane can't wait
A coalition of 22 organisations working on methane mitigation, with 5 years left to meet the Global Methane Pledge, will discuss the urgent need for cross sector methane action to avoid climate tipping points. We must build on the momentum of COP29 to ensure action across the most polluting sectors.
Speakers: Nusa Urbancic, CEO Changing Markets
Anaid Velasco Ramírez, Public Policy and Research, The Mexican Centre for Environmental Law
Rep. German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Home Affairs
Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Executive Director, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH)
Agroecological Farming Network
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 2
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Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Mr. Oliver Camp
ocamp@gainhealth.org
+44 7 789901402
Mercy For Animals
Ms. Amelia Linn
amelial@mercyforanimals.org
+1 850 2945590
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Achieving Food and Nutrition Security, Climate, Nature, and Development Goals through Food Systems
This session will showcase countries’ progress in addressing climate change and enhancing food security and nutrition through food systems transformation, alongside other co-benefits such as protecting and restoring nature and improving socioeconomic outcomes, featuring key supporting initiatives.
Speakers: COP27 Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition
Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation
Healthy Diets Coalition
WWF
Irish Aid
GIZ
Food Systems NDC Scorecard
Brazil, Cambodia, India, Laos, Madagascar, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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Arid Lands Information Network (Eastern Africa) (ALIN)
Mr. Bob Aston
baston@alin.net
+254 100 725342537
Friends of the Environment Fighting Climate Change (FOTEFICC)
Mr. Denis Nyaga
foteficc@gmail.com
+254 718 647376
National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD)
Mr. Kirit Shelat
drkiritshelat@gmail.com
+91 380014 26421580
Purpose Foundation
Mr. Gabriel Medeiros Gomes
gabriel.gomes@purpose.com
+55 11 956056706
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Empowering Youth in Agroecology through Accessible Climate Finance for Sustainable Food System
This side event highlights how empowering youth in agroecology and unlocking climate finance drives inclusive, resilient food systems and advances the Gender Action Plan for a just, sustainable, and low-carbon future in Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Speakers: 1. Salome Owuonda - Africa CSID
2. Willians Santana, (RO)
3. Júlia Cristina Campos (MG)
4. Bob Aston, ALIN
5. Dr. Rajendra Shende,UNEP
6. Dr. Kirit Shelat, Executive Chairman, NCCSD
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK)
Ms. Hannah Fitzpatrick
hannah.fitzpatrick@sos-uk.org
+44 44 7977980858
Earth Day Network (EDN)
Mr. Bryce Coon
coon@earthday.org
+1 616 3406765
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Powering Net Zero: The Case for Climate Education
This event will spotlight the vital role of high-quality, solutions-centred climate education in supporting countries to achieve their net zero commitments. Youth and leaders from diverse countries share learning, challenge the global community, and celebrate progress.
Speakers: Eliška Gooch
Shreya KC
Pervez Ali
Amanullah Porag
Amanda Costa
Achintya Ghosal
Ed Miliband
Kathleen Rogers
Johnny Dabrowski
Monomita Nag-Chowdhury
Jamie Agombar
Quinn Runkle
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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University of Geneva
Mr. Niklas Wagner
niklas.wagner@unige.ch
+49 157 35201351
International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations (ISMUN)
Mr. Oluwole D Oshota
davidoshota@gmail.com
+1 404 4521338
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Mr. Shaurya Patel
shauryapatel29@gmail.com
+91 812 8804738
West African Science service centre on Climate change and Adapted Land use (WASCAL)
Mr. Kwame Hackman
hackman.k@wascal.org
+226 66 829375
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Centering Inclusion, Adaptation, and Loss & Damage in the GST
How can the GST deliver just outcomes across regions? This panel highlights inclusive strategies for adaptation and loss & damage, with a focus on West Africa and the contributions of youth, researchers, and civil society to climate governance
Speakers: Speakers will represent research institutions, civil society organizations (especially youth and Indigenous Peoples), and include one representative from the UNFCCC Secretariat or a Party.
We are committed to inclusive and gender-balanced governance.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Institute of Environmental Well (IBAM)
Mr. Thiago Metzker
thiago@bemambiental.org.br
+55 31 984741320
Association of Sustainable Ecological Engineering Development (ASEED)
Mr. JUI-WEN CHEN
jw@jwprocess.com.tw
+886 9650 23230
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CLIMATE CHANGE ROUTE: EXPLORING URBAN ADAPTATION SOLUTIONS
This SE aims to explore the best urban adaptation practices to climate change in Brazilian cities while documenting irreversible climate impacts in selected locations. As part of a broader IBAM-led initiative, a ourney will collect data, interview experts, and showcase innovative solutions.
Speakers: Thiago Metzker (IBAM/IPCC Reviewer), Sergio Myssior (Urban Sustainability Expert), Representative from CFBIO, CFQ, CAU/BR, Academic Researcher on Resilient Cities, and a Local Community Leader from an impacted region
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
Mr. Alexandre Magat
alexandre.magat@ird.fr
+0 0 3368147265
Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD)
Mr. Vincent BLANFORT
vincent.blanfort@cirad.fr
+33 6 52863718
International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Ms. Ilaria Bottigliero
ibottigliero@idlo.int
+39 6 40403200
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Unlocking climate, biodiversity and food synergies through community-led land actions
Global agendas increasingly call for integrated responses to climate, biodiversity, and food security challenges. However, operationalizing this integration remains a major gap.
Our side-event will focus on land-based solutions that address the nexus between climate, biodiversity, food security.
Speakers: • Madeleine Diouf Sarr Senegalese Climate Negotiator (tbc)
• Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim community leader (tbc)
• FAO OCB (M. Bernoux tbc)
• UNCCD (B.J ORR tbc)
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Ms. Flavia Perusini
f.perusini@ifad.org
+39 331 7956039
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Bridging Water Resilience: Economics of water-related climate adaptation and mitigation
Co-organized by UN-Water, this event highlights water as a high-return climate investment. It explores the economics of water-related adaptation/mitigation, incl. cost-benefit tools to support countries in shaping and implementing NDCs and NAPs.
Speakers: Speakers include leaders from UN-Water, IFAD, WHO, UNECE, UNESCO, OECD, WMO, GCF, GWP, GIZ, INBO, and government reps from Azerbaijan, Brazil, and Ministries of Water/Environment, plus the Amazon Treaty Cooperation Organisation and the Water Convention Secretariat.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Mr. Junichi Fujino
fujino@iges.or.jp
+81 90 26254682
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Mr. Sandeep Sengupta
sandeep.sengupta@iucn.org
+41 22 9990105
Japan
Mr. HIROSHI NAKANE
HIROSHI_NAKANE@env.go.jp
+81 3 55218243
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Ms. Susanne Kat
kat@wbcsd.org
+41 79 3236420
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Advancing Environmental Synergies: Toward UNEA-7 and Beyond
At UNEA-6, Japan proposed a synergy resolution that gained broad support. UNEP is now following up, and the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report will be launched at CED-9, 2026. This event shares updates toward UNEA-7, focusing on synergies in climate, biodiversity, circularity, and desertification.
Speakers: Minister of the Environment, Japan; Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Fiji; Executive Director, UNEP; Executive Secretary, UNFCCC; Director General, IUCN; Executive Secretary, ESCAP; Vice President, ADB; President, IGES; Vice Chancellor, UTM; ICLEI representative; Youth climate leader
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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Club of Rome (CoR)
Ms. Johannah Bernstein
jbernstein@clubofrome.org
+41 78 7464049
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. (RPA)
Mr. Sebastian Schienle
sebastian@globalcommons.org
+1 212 8124330
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Justice and wellbeing within planetary boundaries: Pathways for COP30
Earth4All and the Global Commons Alliance (hosted by RPA) propose a high-level dialogue on the importance of systems-based integrated approaches that deliver high ambition and synergistic action on climate, economic systems change, planetary boundaries along with equity and fairness.
Speakers: Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Johan Rockström, Mary Robinson, Carlos Nobre, Mohamed Nasheed, Jayati Ghosh, Luciana Servo, llona Szabó, Fatima Denton, Joyeeta Gupta, David Obura, Xiye Bastida, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Christiania Figueres, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, José Antonio Ocampo, Laura Pereira
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 3
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International Science Council (ISC)
Ms. Megha Sud
megha.sud@council.science
+33 6 71300963
Science Europe AISBL (SE)
Ms. Diana Potjomkina
diana.potjomkina@scienceeurope.org
+32 2 2260303
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Climate Science: Key takeaways 2025
Latest insights from international collaborative science programmes and partners, highlight new learning and priorities emerging from this work and the pivotal role science plays in enabling countries and the international community to respond to climate change and advance sustainable development.
Speakers: Ambassador Macharia Kamau, representatives of ISC affiliated bodies (e.g. WCRP, GCOS, GOOS, IRDR, SCOR and SCAR) science funders, policy makers, private philanthropies supporting climate science and representatives of our transdisciplinary science missions including from the Jurua basin in Brazil
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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British Standards Institution (BSI)
Ms. Emily Faint
emily.faint@bsigroup.com
+44 44 778014135
Asociación Española para la Economía Energética (aeee)
Ms. Cristina Moral
c.moral@iberdrola.es
+34 6 9435368
Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde (GECV)
Ms. Carmen Navarro Gómez
carmennavarro@grupocrecimientoverde.org
+34 676 513628
University of Cambridge
Mr. Edmund Dickens
edmund.dickens@cisl.cam.ac.uk
+44 754 9458868
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How to leverage international standards to scale climate solutions across the real economy
How can we define what good looks like, scale climate solutions across markets and be confident they're delivering results? For a century, economic cooperation has been underpinned by the development, use and assurance of international standards. Join us to learn how to leverage this system
Speakers: • COP30 UN Climate Champion
• OECD Director
• ISO Secretary-General/Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas
• Business leader
• BSI Director-General (Moderator)
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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University of Vermont (UVM)
Mr. Asim Zia
asim.zia@uvm.edu
+1 802 6564695
Cornell University
Ms. Allison Chatrchyan
amc256@cornell.edu
+1 845 2354765
Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPax)
Mr. Carl Bruch
environmentalpeacebuilding.1@gmail.com
+1 202 2038005
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Leveraging AI augmented Digital Technologies for Climate Security, Adaptation and Mitigation
Share advancements in digital technologies (AI enabled early warning systems, AI for agriculture and forestry adaptation and mitigation, climate diplomacy etc.) & discuss in an interactive panel opportunities and risks posed by AI augmented technologies for building climate resilience and security.
Speakers: High level reps from Ecuador and Pakistan (TBD); Sally Golestan (Chief Digital Officer, UNEP); Nikola Trendov (FAO, Rome); Michael Kigathi (FAO, Nairobi); Aditi Mukherji (CGIAR); Allison Chatrchyan (Cornell); Justin Johnson(UMN); Shashi Shekhar (UMN); Maaz Gardezi (Virginia Tech); Asim Zia (UVM)
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO)
Mr. Shiyu DONG
dongshiyu@cango.org
+86 10 64097888
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Ms. Debora Ley
debbieannley@yahoo.com
+52 55 34422660
Shan Shui Conservation Center (Shan Shui)
Ms. Chunyue Wei
weichunyue@shanshui.org
+86 10 1520163600
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Roots of Resilience: Local Actors, Nature, and the Climate Future
This session explores climate resilient development through the lens of IPCC and IPBES findings, while showcasing community- and nature-based adaptation practices led by local actors, with gender and youth perspectives, to promote inclusive and just climate futures.
Speakers: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU),Shanshui Conservation Center (Shanshui),China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO),IPCC,IPBES,University of Luxembourg,Massey University,CORDIO East Africa,Stockholdm Environment Institute
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Mr. SIMON BENMARRAZE
sbenmarraze@irena.org
+49 172 1523311
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Mr. Trishant Dev
trishant.dev@cseindia.org
+91 8860 802050
Ocean Conservancy (OC)
Ms. Shamini Selvaratnam
sselvaratnam@oceanconservancy.org
+1 416 8191031
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Bridging Plans to Finance for Energy Transitions through the Global Coalition for Energy Planning
Translate national targets into bankable pipelines for green and blue infrastructure and industrialisation needed to achieve the GST goal of tripling renewable energy by 2030. Fosters structured public-private dialogue to reduce investors' uncertainty through transparent & long-term energy planning.
Speakers: Opening Remarks: Min. A. Silveira, Brazil; Com. Jorgensen, EU, DG F. La Camera, IRENA. Scene-setting: L. Albuquerque, MME Brazil. Panel: M. Hackethal, BMWK Germany; Usec. R. Guevara, Philippines; M. Espécie, MME Brazil; D. Papathanasiou, World Bank; Ramus Errboe, CEO Orsted.
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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Corporación Centro de Estudios de Derecho, Justicia y Sociedad (DEJUSTICIA)
Mr. SERGIO CHAPARRO
schaparro@dejusticia.org
+44 0 7479422673
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights e.V. (ECCHR)
Ms. Cristina Hernandez Hurtado
hernandez-hurtado@ecchr.eu
+49 30 40048590
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Food Security & Climate Resilience: State and corporate obligations to protect environmental leaders
Leaders defending land, water, and sustainable food systems face serious threats. Join environmental leaders and accompanying organisations to demand states and corporations to protect rights, end persecution, and ensure participation for food security and climate resilience
Speakers: Moderator: Sergio Chaparro (Dejusticia). Speakers: Rosa Mateus (CAJAR); Environmental leader from Colombia; Representative from Brazil (Terra de Direitos); Representative from ECCHR, Representative from Deutsche Umwelthlife
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Saturday,
15 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
Ms. Oxana Kravtsova
okravtsova@carececo.org
+7 705 1056285
Kyrgyzstan
Ms. Aida Duishenbieva
duishenbieva2022@gmail.com
+996 555 655574
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From Pledges to Progress: Central Asia’s Climate Action through NDC 3.0 and Methane Reduction
The side event will highlight Central Asia’s progress under NDC 3.0 and efforts to reduce methane emissions through stronger MRV systems, regional cooperation, and pilot projects, showcasing national commitments and enhancing transparency in climate action.
Speakers: National UNFCC focal-points from Central Asian countries, UNDP,ICAT,GMH, representatives from Ministries of ecology and relevant agencies
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN)
Mr. Sriram Madhusoodanan
smadhusoodanan@usclimatenetwork.org
+1 857 4136428
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE)
Ms. Cara Cook
cara@envirn.org
+1 585 4692383
Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)
Ms. Anchun Jean Su
jsu@biologicaldiversity.org
+1 415 7703187
Institute for Policy Studies (IPS)
Ms. Feleecia Guillen
feleecia@ips-dc.org
+1 505 3599747
Southeast Climate and Energy Network (SCEN)
Mr. Alex Easdale
alex@scen-us.org
+1 954 6737002
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
Ms. Rachel Cleetus
rcleetus@ucsusa.org
+1 617 7990051
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Justice from the Ground Up: U.S. and Global Activist Voices on Building the Transition We Need
This panel showcases global movements advancing climate justice and fighting fossil fuels from the ground up. Grassroots and elected leaders will join science, health and legal experts to reflect on this moment, the reality of 1.5°C, and how communities are repairing harm and building a just future.
Speakers: Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos, ShiftUS and USCAN; Crystal Cavalier, SCEN; Cara Cook, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments; Rachel Cleetus, Union of Concerned Scientists; Climate Mayors/U.S. Climate Alliance; Fossil fuel phaseout activists in Global North and Global South countries
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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Griha Council
Mr. Manish Kumar 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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The Missing Link: Aligning Policy and Finance with Emerging Science
Emerging scientific insights must inform policy and unlock targeted finance for faster, least-cost climate action. This North-South collaboration will discuss opportunities for inclusive climate finance for pathways integrating science into national/sub-national action on climate pollutants
Speakers: Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Suruchi Bhadwal (TERI);Zerin Osho (IGSD India Program); Sandeep Roy Choudhury (Value Network Ventures); Kofi Boateng (Global Methane Hub) R. Abolafia-Rosenzweig, S. Kamali, M. Tye, C. Shield (UCAR)
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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Women Engage for a Common Future - International Foundation (WECF International) (WECF)
Ms. Valeria Pelaez Cardona
valeria.pelaez@wecf.org
+49 8 1573325154
All India Women's Conference (AIWC)
Ms. Kalyani Raj
president@aiwc.org.in
+91 11 9810053728
Community Links and Human Empowerment Initiative (CLHEI)
Mr. Helen Dennsi Teghtegh
communitylinks11@gmail.com
+234 703 7724378
Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Inc. (FAWCO)
Ms. Ayuska Motha
unrep-bonn@fawco.org
+49 179 2144209
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Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards Ceremony
Celebrating and showcasing local, community-driven climate actions that center on gender justice. These climate-just solutions will demonstrate the transformative power of grassroots initiatives and inspire and inform Parties to integrate gender equality in updated NDCs and NAPs.
Speakers: Valeria Pelaez Cardona, WECF; Ariesta Ningrum, CTCN; Babitha P.S, WGC; Representatives of the Brazilian, Nigerian, Canadian governments; UN Women.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)
Mr. Avijit Paul
avi@cnrs.org.bd
+880 2 222274127
Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB)
Mr. Sheikh Imran Kibria
imran@ccdbbd.org
+88 0 1732299181
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Freshwater provisioning in the coastal ecosystems of Bangladesh: A case of frugal innovation
How freshwater provisioning unfolds as innovative frugal solutions that quietly shape coastal resilience through careful stewardship combining gender & nature-based strategies, LAPA, and co-management resulting in mangroves regeneration, watershed transformation, and community cohesion in Bangladesh
Speakers: National practitioners: Dr. M. Mokhlesur Rahman-Climate Change Expert/Executive Director, Foezullah Talukder- Climate Change Program Head, Rezwana Rahman-Resilience Monitoring, Poroma Shome-Gender Specialist, Avijit Paul-Development & MEL, Rahul Rahman-Communication, Imran Kibria- Planning Head
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Ms. Nika Greger
nika.greger@giz.de
+49 6196 797142
ClimateNet
Ms. Maria Eitel
eitel@perspectives.cc
+49 761 59033823
International Climate Dialogue e.V. (ICD)
Ms. Maria Eitel
eitel@perspectives.cc
+4 176 59033823
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How high-integrity carbon markets can foster climate ambition by incentivizing carbon removals
Carbon removals are becoming increasingly important to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Carbon markets can drive private investment in removal technologies and practices, supported by regulation and finance. A key question is how large-scale deployment can ensure social and environmental integrity?
Speakers: European Commission DG CLIMA; KfW Development Bank; Perspectives Climate Research; GIZ; Negative Emissions Platform, private sector stakeholders such as Great Carbon Valley; government reps from Brazil, Colombia and/or Kenya
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development Inc. (AFA)
Ms. Ma Estrella Banzuela
afaesther@asianfarmers.org
+63 2 9178130689
Stichting Hivos (Humanistisch Instituut voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking) (Hivos)
Mr. Collins Otieno
cotieno@hivos.org
+254 701 355362
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Strengthening Inclusion of Family Farmers' Organizations in Climate Finance Facilities
This event will discuss climate finance needs of family farmers at household and farm levels, and provide recommendations to foster inclusive climate finance policies, particularly Farmers in governance and implementation processes and structures of major climate finance facilities.
Speakers: Representatives from:
Regional Farmers Organizations
Community Leaders
National Government officials
Global intergovernmental organizations
Loss and Damage Fund Board
GCF and GEF Board
COP30 Family Farming Envoy
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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Coshare Environment
Ms. Ying Li
sxkecheng@163.com
+86 186 35649541
Agora Think Tanks gGmbH
Ms. Nora Rauschke
nora.rauschke@agora-industrie.de
+49 10178 4915904359
Rock Institute for Global Decarbonization Progress
Ms. Yanhui Wang
igdpoffice@igdp.cn
+86 10 85323096
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Promote Just Transition: Bring International Experiences on Decarbonization of Coal Industrial Chain
Support an acceleration of just coal transition and the coal industrial chain decarbonization, as well as promote the exchange of best practices on coal transition between China, the EU, and ASEAN.
Speakers: Representatives from governments, international organizations, leading research institutions, and related industries across China, the EU, ASEAN, and other coal-reliant countries.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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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 8862278441
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Resilient Blue Futures: Digital and Sustainable Pathways for Island Climate Action and Prosperity
The event will highlight international partnerships for energy transition, industry upgrades, and climate adaptation through integrated Blue Economy in SIDS. Also will showcase smart technologies, sustainable governance, and partnerships as a model for resilient and inclusive island transformation.
Speakers: High level members of island nations
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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International Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE)
Ms. Emmy Deignan
edeignan@bcse.org
+1 804 3568491
Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
Mr. Jayanta Chaudhuri
jayanta@aeee.in
+91 11 41235600
Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
Mr. Sapna Dowla
sgdowla@ase.org
+1 240 5434566
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Ms. Mary Elise Cox
maryelise@aeecenter.org
+1 770 4475083
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Building Business & Technical Capacity to Reach 2030 Energy Transition Goals
The pace of progress needs to pick up to meet climate goals and meet rising energy demand. Successful partnerships to finance and deploy energy efficiency and clean energy solutions; strategies for capacity building, workforce development and delivering affordable, sustainable energy will be shared.
Speakers: Executives and technical experts from Australia, Europe, India, Middle East and U.S. from clean energy, energy efficiency, utilities, buildings and industry sectors; foundations & philanthropies to be announced.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Mr. Emad Adly
ghada_ahmadein@yahoo.com
+20 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
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Resilient Pathways: Tripling Global Installed Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030
Exploring collaborative strategies to triple global installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, focusing on dvancing the efforts in the Arab Region while discussing financial mechanisms, highlighting challenges and exploring available opportunities on the national, regional and international
Speakers: Dr. Emad Adly, RAED General Coordinator
Dr. Mahmoud Fathalla, LAS
Global Clean Energy Network (GCEN)
RECREEE (tbc)
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Mr. Mauricio Alejandro Vazquez Busnelli
m.vazquez@odi.org
+44 7703 62963
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Ms. Avigail Shai
ashai@icrc.org
+41 76 3994606
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Scaling up climate action in conflict settings
This high-level event will unite global climate and development leaders to align efforts, share progress, and co-develop solutions for scaling climate finance in underserved climate vulnerable settings, with a focus on conflict-affected LDCs, SIDS.
Speakers: Mafalda Duarte, ED GCF, Yemen’s Minister of Water and Environment, Tawfiq Al -Sharsbi; Chad’s Minister of Environment, Hassan Bakhit Djamous; Iraq's Minister of Environment, Timor Leste Climate Envoy; Papua New Guinea's Minister; Dr. Zamir Iqbal,IsDB CFO, ICRC,FRLD ED, DPPA, WFP, UNHCR, IFRC, ODI
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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United Nations University (UNU)
Ms. Serin Oh
oh@ehs.unu.edu
+49 157 33361187
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One UN for multi-level Climate Action: Unlocking
Finance and Implementation for NDCs and NAPs
Co-organized with UN-Habitat, this One UN session explores how aligning NDCs and NAPs with multilevel action can unlock finance and implementation tools, enabling climate policy to deliver real-world outcomes through institutional coherence.
Speakers: Anacláudia Rossbach, LeaRanaldar (UN-Habitat);
Marina Silva (Minister of Environment, Brasil);
Xiaomeng Shen, Sönke Kreft, Simone Sandholz (UNU-EHS);
Andres Mogro (Fundación Avina);
Pablo Vieira Samper (NDC Partnerships);
Alejandro Kilpatrick (UNFCCC);
GCF, UN-HABITAT, UNDP, UNCDF-TBC
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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HATOF Foundation
Mr. Samuel Confidence Dotse
samuel.dotse68@gmail.com
+233 0 505579055
Ghana
Ms. MaryJane Enchill
mjane.enchill@gmail.com
+233 0 246346698
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Leveraging support for climate-health interactions for policy decision-making and the implementation
Showcase SOSCHI-Ghana’s pioneering work in piloting a UN-endorsed climate-health framework and how data innovations can inform climate resilience. It will explore the integration of climate-health insights into Ghana’s NDCs, LTS, NAPs, and TNAs to advance accelerated sustainable development
Speakers: 1. HATOF Foundation
2. Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), University of Ghana
3. Ghana Statistical Service
4. Ghana Health Service
5. Environmental Protection Authority
6. Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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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
California College of the Arts (CCA)
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
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Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis
Grassroots and Indigenous women, alongside global advocates, will present climate justice strategies and solutions, including forest and biodiversity protection and restoration, Indigenous rights, fossil fuel phase-out strategies, just transition campaigns, and support for women land defenders.
Speakers: Taily Terena (Terena Nation/Brazil); Patricia Gualinga (Kichwa/Ecuador); Eriel Deranger (Athabasca/Canada); Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca/USA): Celia Xakriaba (Xakriaba/Brazil); Osprey Orielle Lake (USA); and other international women leaders TBA
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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UNEP - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Ms. Lindsey Doyle
lindsey.doyle@un.org
+1 818 6321528
Adelphi Research (AR)
Mr. Dennis Taenzler
taenzler@adelphi-research.de
+4 179 6460271
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
Ms. Marta Russo Blazek
guilherme.lefevre@fgv.br
+55 11 1195874990
Germany
Mr. Simon Rabaa
405-1@diplo.de
+49 171 9217474
International Accreditation Forum Inc. (IAF)
Ms. Mariluz Quirós
tc@iaf.nu,
+506 7011 9919
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Mr. Andrew Andrea
diaz@iso.org
+41 79 5052747
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Unlocking Climate Finance: From the Baku to Belém Roadmap to Systems Transformation
The Making Finance Work for Climate Coalition—representing 40% of global financial assets and 500+ public development banks in developed and emerging markets —will hold a discussion on scaling up quantity and quality of climate finance for emerging markets and developing economies.
Speakers: N. Picchiottino,IDFC
R. Fischer,UNEPFI
T. Ballard,PRI
G. Pottier,Mainstreaming Climate in FIs
A. Alipour,GCF
T. Rosito,BRA
Y. Rafiyev,AZE
D. George,SA
C. Schneider,GER
E. Riva,IAF
H. Meirovich,IDB Invest
E. Cripton,La Caisse
J. Fideles,Bradesco
G. Lefèvre,FGV
S. Mujica,ISO
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Mr. Nicola Tollin
Nto@iti.sdu.dk
+45 23 439469
Italian Local Agenda 21 Association (CA21L)
Ms. Daniela Luise
coordinamento.agenda21@gmail.com
+39 348 7395867
Iuav University of Venice (Iuav)
Mr. Vittore Negretto
vnegretto@iuav.it
+39 329 765575
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (SSSA)
Mr. Manav Khanna
manav2343@gmail.com
+39 154 3288971454
The University of Sheffield (TUOS)
Mr. Colin Nolden
c.nolden@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 7964 188697
Universal Versatile Society (UV Society)
Ms. Xinyue (Cataleya) Han
xinyue@uvsociety.org
+61 4 12635304
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Multi-level governance for urban climate action
This COP30 side event explores multi-level governance as a driver of urban climate action, fostering dialogue among policymakers, practitioners, and academics to align strategies, share insights, and accelerate climate solutions across governance levels.
Speakers: Sarantuyaa Zandaryaa, UNESCO
Bernhard Barth, UN-Habitat
Ben Jansen, GCoM
Maryke van Staden, ICLEI
national governments
local governments
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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German Council on Foreign Relations e.V. (DGAP)
Mr. Tim Bosch
bosch@dgap.org
+49 30 254231213
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Ms. Katharina Fourier
fourier@daad.de
+55 21 984596605
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Green Skills and Labor Migration: Decision-Making for Impactful and Climate-Just Transition Pathways
The potential of green skills development in climate-vulnerable countries — fostering green growth at home and abroad — is often overlooked in international cooperation and migration schemes. The event discusses policy priorities, funding programs and ways to strengthen global competence networks.
Speakers: Dr. Kira Vinke (DGAP), German Government official (tbd), Representative from V20 country (tbd), Katharina Fourier (DAAD & DWIH São Paulo), Dr. Maximilian Jungmann (Heidelberg University), Dr. Lívia Menezes Pagotto (Instituto Arapyaú), Dr. Mônica Cavalcanti Sá de Abreu (Universidade Federal do Ceará)
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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WOMENVAI (WOMENVAI)
Ms. Lidia Zakowska
lidia@zaq.pl
+48 601 821328
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mr. Gabriel Twose
gtwose@apa.org
+1 202 3365931
German Climate Association (DKK)
Mr. Tilman Santarius
info@klima-konsortium.de
+49 30 767718690
World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA)
Ms. Hannah Marcus
hannahmarcus6@hotmail.com
+1 647 3813354
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Addressing Climate Change, Age, Gender, and Social Inequities. Urban Planning & sustainable mobility
This study applies an intersectional lens to urban planning, integrating climate resilience, equity, gender, and health. Analyzing transport policies and case studies, we propose universal‑design mobility strategies for inclusive and sustainable cities.T
Speakers: Prof Elisabetta Venezia UNIBARI Italy; Prof Lidia Zakowska CUT Poland; Eng. Lylian Coelho WOMENVAI Brazil; Eng. Yvette Ramos, President WOMENVAI, EPF Engineering France, UL Portugal, SwissEng_Geneva; Gabe Twose APA USA; Sissi Knispel ECRA Belgium; DKK Germany; Hannah Marcus WFPHA Switzerland
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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European Nuclear Society (ENS)
Ms. Jadwiga Najder
jadwiga.najder@euronuclear.org
+33 0 761794074
American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Mr. Andrew Smith
outreach@ans.org
+1 202 9960474
Generation Atomic (Gen A)
Ms. Gayatri Karnik
gayatri@generationatomic.org
+44 0 7818952382
Les Voix du Nucléaire
Mr. Paul Ségalard
paul.segalard@voixdunucleaire.org
+33 0 621600952
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Clean Energy Pathways in NDCs: Nuclear, Hydro, Solar & Wind in Latin America and Beyond
The event will showcase diverse and evolving clean energy portfolio of Latin America and other regions, highlighting how countries are integrating nuclear energy alongside renewable and emerging technologies to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and achieve energy independence.
Speakers: Experts representing clean energy solutions from different regions, genders and backgrounds. Panellists will represent IGOs, NGOs, policy, civil society and industry.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Ms. Dunja Krause
dunja.krause@welthungerhilfe.de
+49 178 7337941
Cesvi
Ms. Valeria Emmi
valeriaemmi@cesvi.org
+39 39 3493967483
Choices Institute (Escolhas)
Ms. Juliana Luiz
cop@escolhas.org
+55 21 981231393
Oro Verde - Tropical Forest Foundation (OroVerde)
Mr. Hugo Rosa
internationals@oroverde.de
+49 228 242900
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Achieving equitable finance for food systems transformation and rights-based climate action
Locally-led food systems transformation is a climate solution that delivers on the right to food, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. Innovative solutions from Asia and Latin America will show that finance needs to be accessible and organized fairly along the entire value chain.
Speakers: Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, COMSATS Pakistan; Alvaro Rojas Ferreira, UNU-EHS; Juliana Luiz, Escolhas; members of Alliance2015 (Cesvi Pakistan, Welthungerhilfe); N.N., Fundación Defensores de la Naturaleza, Guatemala/N.N., Pronatura Sur, Mexico
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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India Water Foundation
Mr. Arvind Kumar
drarvind@indiawaterfoundation.org
+91 11 26349533
ARTPORT_making waves (ARTPORT)
Ms. Anne-Marie Melster
anne-marie.melster@artport-project.org
+49 177 5403881
BAIF Development Research Foundation (BAIF)
Mr. BHARAT KAKADE
bkkakade@baif.org.in
+91 411058 2025231661
Ca' Foscari University, Venice (UNIVE)
Ms. Monica Billio
billio@unive.it
+39 335 8006409
Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD)
Mr. Md Shamsuddoha
doha@cprdbd.org
+88 0 1729259491
Pulse Canada
Ms. LARA GILMOUR
lara@globalpulses.com
+351 912 737887
South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP)
Ms. priyankari Alexander
priyankari.alexander@sacep.org
+94 1 719921241
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Multistakeholder partnerships for accelerating climate action through Water Transversality
Water transversality, recognizes water as a connector across sectors, scales, and stakeholders. Multistakeholder partnerships catalyze this shift by integrating water into climate adaptation, and resilience strategies and collaboration across sectors to embrace water’s cross-cutting role.
Speakers: Minister of Water Resources
Secretary Ministry of Environemnt
Dr. Arvind Kumar
Shweta Tyagi
Satya Tripathi
Sonja Koepple
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Taiwan Research Institute (TRI)
Ms. Yu-hsuan Chang
yuhsuan.chang@tri.org.tw
+886 886 910119679
Association des Scientifiques Environnementalistes pour un Développement Intégré (ASEDI)
Mr. Mohamed-Awali Ouro-Djeri Djobo
ong.asedi@gmail.com
+228 98 317811
Benin
Mr. Wilfried BIAO MONGAZI
wilmongazi@yahoo.fr
+229 229 166014474
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)
Ms. Nicole Serrij
ns@rtcc.org
+44 7526 797236
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Accelerating Green Growth: Finance, Innovation, and Governance
Green growth has emerged as key strategy for many countries to pursue economic development while ensuring environmental sustainability.This event will explore strategies for green development, covering carbon pricing, green finance, innovation mechanisms, green talent and inclusive transition.
Speakers: Experts will be invited to share their research findings, policy measures, and best practices, providing innovative solutions for resilient and low-carbon economies.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Ms. Sung-Ah Kyun
kyuns@ebrd.com
+44 77 41240337
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Mr. Xing Zhang
xing.zhang@aiib.org
+86 10 83580638
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Ms. Ambroise Fayolle
eib-cop@eib.org
+0 352 621362505
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Ms. Anne Schulthess
anne.schulthess@iied.org
+44 20 34637399
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Private sector mobilisation through country platforms
Mobilising private climate finance is key to achieving the Paris Agreement goals and delivering on NCQG and Baku to Belem Roadmap. This event convenes countries, MDBs, and the private sector to explore how country platforms can mobilise capital to accelerate green transition and green growth.
Speakers: Ministerial and senior management level representatives of developing countries, MDBs and private sector actors.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Water Climate Trust (WCT)
Mr. Konrad Fisher
k@waterclimate.org
+1 530 9219660
International Rivers Network
Mr. Joshua Klemm
jklemm@internationalrivers.org
+1 202 4928904
Rios to Rivers
Ms. Hayley Stuart
hayley.stuart@riostorivers.org
+1 914 3107640
Waterkeeper Alliance
Ms. Jacqueline Esposito
jesposito@waterkeeper.org
+1 347 4172866
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Hydropower is a False Climate Solution that Produces Counterfeit Carbon Credits
The U.N. allows hydropower projects to sell emission offset credits without accounting for methane emissions, ecosystem impacts, and violations of the UNDRIP. We will examine accurate emission accounting, dam removal as a climate solution, and the global movement for free-flowing rivers.
Speakers: Brook M Thompson, Yurok Tribal Member, Water Engineer & River Activist.
Mark Easter, Tell the Dam Truth Campaign, ecologist, and greenhouse gas accountant.
Konrad Fisher, Director, Water Climate Trust.
Hayley Stuart, Director of Global Campaigns, Rios to Rivers.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Mr. Bradley Hiller
BTHiller@isdb.org
+966 53 7155438
Global Ethical Finance Initiative Limited (GEFI)
Mr. Angus Clelland
angus@globalethicalfinance.org
+44 7484 679936
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Just Land Transition: Harmonizing People and Planet
Just Transition is often associated with energy, but the land sector – vital for climate, nature, and livelihoods – receives less attention. The Just Land Transition concept, introduced at Brasil T20 and highlighted at UNCCD COP16, aims to address this gap. This event convenes active stakeholders.
Speakers: - Exec. Sec./Dep. Exec. Sec., UNCCD
- Vice Minister, Min. Envt., Water & Ag., Saudi Arabia
- Dir. Gen./Dep. Dir. Gen., ILO
- CEO, Global Environment Facility
- High-Level Country Representative (e.g. Brazil)
- MDB Rep.
- Indigenous Peoples Rep.
- President/V.P., IsDB (Speakers tbc)
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 2
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Centro de Investigación Ecológica y Aplicaciones Forestales (CREAF)
Ms. Alicia Perez-Porro
a.perezporro@creaf.uab.cat
+34 93 5811312
Alfred Wegener Institute - Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)
Ms. Ute Jacob
ute.jacob@hifmb.de
+49 40 1766229577
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Science-policy for biodiversity & climate: experiences from Europe, Latin America & Africa.
The event will highlight biodiversity-climate science-policy interfaces from the perspectives of EU-funded projects RESPIN, COOP4CBD and BioAgora share regional experiences, and present tools to support the integration of biodiversity knowledge and climate action.
Speakers: C. Laureau (FRB/COOP4CBD), M. Ngoy Shutcha (Univ. Lubumbashi/RESPIN), A. Carles (CREAF/RESPIN), C. Hernandez (Instituto Humboldt/RESPIN), U. Jacob (AWI/HIFMB/BioAgora). Moderator: S. König (FOEN)
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 3
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Power Shift Africa (PSA)
Mr. Colin Besaans
cbesaans@powershiftafrica.org
+44 7708 845431
Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
Ms. Francesca de Gasparis
Francesca@safcei.org.za
+27 78 7395272
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African Energy Leadership - The Case For 100% Renewable Energy
This event will present a flagship report modelling a 100% renewable energy pathway for Africa. We will cover:
1) The technical feasibility of 100% renewable energy
2) The economic and development case (investments & savings)
3) The policy pathways to making 100% renewable energy a reality
Speakers: Mohamed Adow - Power Shift Africa;
Ali Mohamed - Kenya Climate Envoy;
Fatuma Hussein - Africa Group of Negotiators;
Tasneem Essop - CAN International;
Youba Sokona - Fmr IPCC Vice Chair;
Sven Teske - Institute for Sustainable Futures
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
Mr. Shu Dong
dongshu@sml-zhuhai.cn
+86 519000 1852025382
Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science (IESEA CAAS)
Ms. Yingchun Li
liyingchun1980@126.com
+86 10 82105985
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Opportunity for Climate Action in the A.I. Acceleration Era
Science basis for climate change and mitigation process;Future of clean energy in climate change;AI supervises/promotes climate change adaption;Potential of blue economy in combating climate change;Navigating geopolitical challenge to safeguard climate goal;Cryosphere digital twin for climate action
Speakers: Wenjie Dong,Yan Xinping, Deborah Burton,Hui Su,Steve Yim ,Laibao Liu.Vahid Nik.Yoo-Geun Ham,Yue Qin.Yang Ou,Tong Jiang,Yin Chen,Tianiun Zhou, June-yi lee,Sarh Kang,Colette L. Heald,Liu Daizong,Yan Xinping ,Yue Qin,Guanqiong Ye,Tong Zhu, Xiaofeng Xu,Qianggong Zhang,Jason Blake Cohen, Dong-Gill Kim,
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Asociación La Ruta del Clima
Ms. Jennifer Rojas
jennifer.rojas@larutadelclima.org
+506 506 88141088
African Women's Organization Limited (by guarantee) (AMwA)
Mr. Juliet Nangamba
nangamba@akinamamawaafrika.org
+260 977 441541
Amnesty International (AI)
Ms. Ann Harrison
unfccc@amnesty.org
+44 20 74135500
Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR)
Ms. Peninnah Mbabazi
pmbabazi@cesr.org
+256 256 777183584
ESCR-Net- International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net)
Ms. Patricia Wattimena
pwattimena@escr-net.org
+62 8199 1990901
Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
Ms. Rebecca Murphy Cole
rebecca.murphy@gndr.org
+44 7800 564388
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
Ms. Salote Soqo
ssoqo@uusc.org
+1 707 5086731
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Climate Reparations and the Power of Advisory Opinions
Affirm the right of frontline communities to demand climate reparations. Highlight advisory opinions as tools for justice. Amplify community visions of fair repair. Bridge legal and financial frameworks to connect rights-based climate obligations with accessible funding.
Speakers: Expert in damages and losses
Expert in Human Rights
Expert in Climate Finance
United Nations rapporteur
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V. (FES)
Ms. Yvonne Blos
info.sustainability@fes.de
+49 162 2757056
Climate Action Network South-East Asia (CANSEA)
Mr. Nithiyananthan Nesadurai
nithiya@pc.jaring.asia
+60 17 7079313
ONG CEUS Chile
Mr. Matías Cortés
mcortes@ceuschile.cl
+56 9 87631565
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
Mr. Wolfgang Obergassel
wolfgang.obergassel@wupperinst.org
+49 202 2492149
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Global Transformation Partnerships for ambitious climate action and just transition
New types of partnerships will need to be forged in a growing coalition of the willing for ambitious climate action. What is needed to make such partnerships truly successful, based on the principles of just transition and climate justice? Which lessons can be drawn from existing partnerships?
Speakers: Speakers from co-organizers and partner organizations (Wuppertal Institute, CAN SEA, CEUS, FES) as well as additional civil society and trade union representatives
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)
Mr. Roel Janssens
roel.janssens@un.org
+41 22 9173460
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Building climate-resilient transport systems: Empowered by geospatial data
The event explores climate-resilient transport systems and the integration of inland transport into NDCs, featuring geospatial risk analysis tools and national initiatives to reduce disruption and enhance adaptation, addressing not only mitigation but also adaptation, an aspect often absent in NDCs.
Speakers: Executive Secretary, ECE
Representative, ECLAC
Representative, ESCAP/ESCWA
Representative, UNDP/UNCTAD
Government representative, COP29 Presidency (tbc)
Government representatives, UNECE region
Government representatives, UNECLAC region
Representative, IDB
Representative, CETMO
Academia
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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Academy for Mountain Environics (AME)
Mr. Ashwin Parthasarathy
ashwin.parthasarathy19@gmail.com
+91 98194 9819420775
Gansu "Green Camel Bell" Environment and Development Center (Green Camel Bell)
Mr. Zhong Zhao
zzhongcn@gmail.com
+86 139 19244430
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Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition: Centering Rights, Justice, and Equity
This event examines the rising demand for critical minerals in the shift to renewables. Global South communities confront extractivism, corporate capture, and neo-colonial supply chains—demanding transitions that are not only fossil-free, but fair, democratic, and anti-extractive.
Speakers: Representatives of social movements from both the Global North and Global South
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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Wetlands International
Ms. Cinthia Soto
cinthia.soto@wetlands.org
+31 6 23342827
German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)
Mr. Fabian Deffner
f.deffner@dbu.de
+49 541 9633512
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
Ms. Siew Yan Lew
serena@gec.org.my
+60 47300 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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PEATLAND BREAKTHROUGH: a Global Call to Unlock the Power of Peatlands
A Global Call to Unlock the Power of Peatlands for Climate, Nature and People
This session will explore how the Peatland Breakthrough is catalyzing global action, uniting countries, communities, and companies to restore and protect the world’s most carbon-dense ecosystems.
Speakers: Champion Countries (1 or 2 per region), and representatives from Wetlands International, Succow Foundation / GMC, UNEP/GPI, FAO, GEC, Ramsar Secretariat, LFL, as well as key stakeholders representing farmers, business sector, finance, philanthropy, among others.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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Renmin University of China (RUC)
Ms. Shihui Zhang
shihuizhang9414@ruc.edu.cn
+86 10 1881066915
Association Actions Vitales Pour Le Développement Durable (AVD)
Mr. Jean Paul Brice Affana Affana
jeanpaulaffana@yahoo.fr
+49 0 1745741098
China Meteological Service Association
Mr. Jiachen Ding
dingjiachen@chinamsa.org
+86 10 58994012
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Toward Transparency: Building Open Climate Data Infrastructure for Global Carbon Neutrality Progress
This event brings together leading institutions tracking carbon neutrality to promote transparent data systems for fair assessment and just transitions. It also amplifies voices from LDCs, SIDS, and vulnerable countries on their data needs and priorities for the Global Stocktake.
Speakers: Vice Minister Li Gao (MEE, China); Patricia Espinosa (former UNFCCC secretary); Erik Solheim (former UNEP Executive Director); Piers Forster (UK CCC interim Chair); Xiaofeng Xu (CMSA President); Can Wang(THU Dean), Ke Wang and Shihui Zhang (RUC); experts from WRI and invited speakers from LDCs, SIDS
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 3
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Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Ms. Emmy Deignan
edeignan@bcse.org
+1 20005 2027850507
Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
Ms. Anna McGinn
amcginn@eesi.org
+1 202 662885
Georgetown University
Ms. Joanna Lewis
Joanna.Lewis@georgetown.edu
+1 202 7584256
The Climate Registry (TCR)
Ms. Amy Holm
aholm@theclimateregistry.org
+1 310 2454268
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Ms. Elizabeth Beardsley
ebeardsley@usgbc.org
+1 571 9707916
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U.S. Subnational Leaders: Engaging and Partnering to Deliver Climate Ambition
State & local officials, businesses & institutions are essential to decarbonization & resilience. Working together to build climate-smart infrastructure & systems, leaders will share policy, finance & implementation strategies to reduce emissions, protect communities & create economic opportunities.
Speakers: U.S. governors and state officials, business executives and global leaders to be announced
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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Human Rights Watch, Inc. (HRW)
Ms. Myrto Tilianaki
tilianm@hrw.org
+1 1 6466273545
Center of Life Institute (ICV)
Ms. Alice Thuault
alice@icv.org.br
+55 65 993122491
FERN
Ms. Nicole Polsterer
nicole@fern.org
+32 497 277284
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Deforestation, Trade and Climate Justice: Centering Rights in Global Sustainability Efforts at COP30
At the intersection of trade, climate, and human rights, reducing deforestation is key to global sustainability. This panel will explore how emerging policies like the EUDR can support forest protection while safeguarding the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Speakers: Researchers from Brazilian, European and Chinese Civil Society organizations, Brazilian producers and representatives of the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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Research Centre for Sustainable Development (RCSD)
Ms. Xiang Yu
sophie.yu.xiang@gmail.com
+86 10 65265958
Institute for Environment and Sustainable Development (IESD)
Ms. Hongxia Duan
hongxia_duan@163.com
+86 951 1381022991
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Global Green Actions led Net-zero Emission Transition
This event will explore the type of actions, and their efficiencies in promoting net-zero transitions at firms, cities and national levels. We will discuss the stimuli, mechanisms and policy portfolios in facilitating the implementations of combating climate change, and achieving greener future.
Speakers: This side event will invite speakers from government officials, academic researchers, representative of business and practitioners to share their experience in acting green and addressing climate change.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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Zhenjiang Green Sanshan Environmental Public Welfare Service Center
Mr. Ming Zhu
2298617348@qq.com
+8 511 1526299490
Beijing Forestry Society (BFS)
Ms. Yirong Hao
bjfs@bjfs.org.cn
+86 10 1360129657
China New Energy Chamber of Commerce (CNECC)
Ms. Dan Wu
wudan@cnecc.org.cn
+86 10 63107499
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Chinese Practices in Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Transition
discuss the risks, barriers and solutions of renewable energy and low carbon transition with multi-stakeholders and sharing concrete cases and experiences from China.
Speakers: Representatives from governments, international and national energy enterprises, think tanks, universities and NGOs from China ,Brazil and other developing countries.
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
Ms. Maria Antonieta Nestor
man58@cam.ac.uk
+44 7758 122063
Centre for Human Rights and Climate Change Research (C4HR&CCR)
Ms. Omoyemen Lucia Odigie-Emmanuel
rightsandclimatechangeresearch@gmail.com
+234 234 8135255040
GlobalChoices.org (ERA dba GlobalChoices.org)
Ms. Vedika Mandapati
vedika@globalchoices.org
+44 0 7470287653
Rio Grande do Sul State Chapter of the Brazilian BAR (OAB/RS)
Ms. Alessandra Lehmen
alehmen@alumni.stanford.edu
+55 51 981380008
University of Oslo (UiO)
Mr. FABIANO DE ANDRADE CORREA
FABIANO.DEANDRADE@EUI.EU
+1 202 5282343
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Climate Law & Governance Capacity: Delivering Climate Justice from Baku to Belém
Explore innovative measures implementing climate obligations- across finance, forests, adaptation and accountability through intergenerational equity and sustainable development as per ICJ, ITLOS, IACtHR, and AfCHPR.
Speakers: Prof Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger (CISDL/Canada); Adv Ayman Cherkaoui (Hassan II Intl Center Enviro Training/Morocco); Prof Alessandra Lehmen (OAB/Brazil); Mr Hafij Khan (Centre for Climate Justice/Bangladesh); Prof Leonardo de Camargo Subtil, Univ de Caxias do Sul/Brazil)
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC)
Ms. Emily Robinson
secretary@checinternational.org
+44 7984 674150
Amazon Association (AA)
Ms. Lia Kajiki
info@amazoncharitabletrust.org
+44 20 73180810
University of Birmingham
Ms. Liza Jabbour
l.jabbour@bham.ac.uk
+44 7557 129098
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Amplifying Youth, Women & Indigenous Voices: Equitable Climate Justice Initiatives
Research collaborations are key to addressing climate change by accelerating innovation, building capacity, and empowering youth, women, and traditional communities. We’ll discuss how equitable collaboration drives climate solutions rooted in local knowledge, enabling a just transition
Speakers: CSET Youth Lead: Youth mobilisation
CHEC Youth Lead: Community-led grassroots projects
Community/Local/Indigenous Representative: Challenges in communities and minorities
University Representative: Cross-region research and application collaboration
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Monday,
17 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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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 2374262
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 80 33802868
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Meeting the growing demand for clean electricity and heat with nuclear energy
Electricity demand is rising to support sustainable growth, to power AI data centres and to electrify transport and industry. Nuclear energy is supporting this transition to a clean energy mix and is also contributing to local economic development and a just transition from fossil fuels.
Speakers: Speakers will include:
Heads of nuclear associations
Industry experts
Young nuclear activists
Energy intensive users
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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Emory University
Ms. Eri Saikawa
eri.saikawa@emory.edu
+1 404 7270487
Instituto Andino de Montaña (IDM)
Ms. Julia Klein
jklein.csu@gmail.com
+1 970 2141358
National Academy of Sciences
Ms. Amanda Staudt
astaudt@nas.edu
+1 202 3341245
The University of Arizona
Ms. Rachel Gallery
rgallery@arizona.edu
+1 520 9714869
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Amplifying Global South Voices for Evidence-Based Policymaking
We are interested in facilitating a discussion on how we might better conduct research that would lead to evidence-based policymaking. We will focus on mechanisms to enhance global collaboration and how we uplift the Global South researchers, especially in Latin America.
Speakers: TBD
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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Stiftung Mercator Foundation
Ms. Janna Hoppmann
janna.hoppmann@climatemind.de
+49 159 3516095
Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
Ms. Salote Soqo
ssoqo@uusc.org
+1 707 5086731
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Global Stories of Non-Economic Loss and Damage: A Transcontinental Film & Dialogue Session
This session showcases a short documentary on the psychology of non-economic Loss and Damage (NELD) across Tuvalu, Fiji, Germany and Brazil – followed by a panel with protagonists and co-creators. It highlights lived experience, climate grief, and emotional truth as levers for policy change.
Speakers: Gitty Yee (Tuvalu Climate Action Network), Lily Teafa (Tuvalu), Pasha Carruthers (SPC), Sailosi Ramatu (Vunidogoloa, Fiji), Ahrtal flood survivor (Germany), Janna Hoppmann (ClimateMind) – Gitty and Janna also co-moderate the session.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
Ms. Eira Bergman
ebergman@eiti.org
+47 222 800
International Council for Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Ms. Viviana Huerta
viviana.huerta@icmm.com
+56 9 98955663
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Building mineral supply chains for a just transition: the need for transparency
There is growing awareness of the need for a sustainable supply of minerals to support renewable energy expansion. This event will explore the role of transparency in ensuring equitable benefits for actors across the supply chain, including local communities and populations of producer countries.
Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from government, the mining industry, renewable energy companies, battery- and EV manufacturers, civil society and communities.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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An Organization for Socio-Economic Development (AOSED)
Mr. Shamim Arfeen
shamimaosed@yahoo.com
+88 17 1840913
Arab Office for Youth and Environment - AOYE (AOYE)
Ms. Ghada Ahmadein
ghada_ahmadein@yahoo.com
+20 2 1001437405
Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO)
Mr. Jorge Forero
jforerofl@flacso.edu.ec
+59 3 983127905
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Mr. Youssef Jai
youssef.jai@idmc.ch
+41 79 1949029
Refugees International
Ms. Jocelyn Perry
jperry@refugeesinternational.org
+1 202 9150271
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Loss and Damage Finance in a Warmer Earth
Reviews progress on the ‘Loss‑and‑Damage Fund’, prioritizing the accessibility for vulnerable states availing FRLD funding, legally-binding compensation from high‑emission states and corporations in adaptation and loss‑and‑damage funds, and safeguards to keep funds growing as warming intensifies.
Speakers: Shamim Arfeen, Jocelyn Perry, Alice Baillat, Emad Adly, Nurul Alam Masud, and TBA.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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Université Sorbonne Paris Cité (USPC)
Ms. Anneliese Depoux
anneliese.depoux@uspc.fr
+0 33 661820817
University of Heidelberg
Ms. Julia Feriato Corvetto
julia.corvetto@uni-heidelberg.de
+49 1512 9150755
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Burden by Degrees: From Health Impact Data to Climate Justice Action
Health systems at all levels must adapt to the added burden fromclimate change: ccBoD. We showcase an innovative approach to quantify ccBoD by using existing 90+ health population cohorts in LMICs, with a special focus on NCDs. We show, how to use cc-BoD for adaptation, L&D and climate policy.
Speakers: Prof Jouven, Dr Depoux -Univ. Paris Cité; Prof Diop -UCAD, Senegal; Prof N’Guetta -Univ. Abidjan; Dr Sié -Ouagadougou Univ.; Prof Sauerborn, Dr. Barteit, Dr Jungmann -Heidelberg Univ.; Dr C. Halpern -Sciences Po; Prof Tin Tin Su (Malaysia), Dr Corvetto -Brasil, Dr Setzer -LSE,UK; Prof. Janabi -WHO
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Mr. Santiago Lorenzo
santiago.lorenzo@cepal.org
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A virtuous cycle for climate and nature? Fix the sovereign debt challenge.
Healthy Debt on a Healthy Planet: Towards a virtuous circle of sovereign debt, nature and climate resilience
Sovereign debt, climate and nature action are strongly related and there is an imperative to improve the debt management capacities with this understanding. ECLAC ESCWA, ECA, ESCAP, UNCTAD
Speakers: José Manuel Salazar Xirinachs, ECLAC
Vera Songwe, Co-chair Expert Group
Rola Dashti, ESCWA
Claver Gatete, ECA
Armida Alisjahbana, ESCAP
Germán Ávila Plazas, Min. Finance - Colombia (tbc)
Ritu Bharadwaj, IIED
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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All China Environment Federation (ACEF)
Ms. Hongyi Li
acefgjb@sina.com
+86 10 1336679286
China Environmental Protection Foundation (CEPF)
Ms. Yinong Jiang
jiangyinong@cepf.org.cn
+86 10 1300113659
Green Inclusive Carbon Neutrality Center (GIC)
Ms. Lan Tao
renjingzhe@lvpuhui.com
+86 10 1391009692
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Justice Transition and Green Trade——Perspectives and Solutions from Developing Countries
This event aims to establish an open and action-oriented dialogue platform, bringing together key stakeholders from emerging economies like China and Brazil,focusing on core issues such as climate philanthropy,green trade rules, sustainable supply chain and collaborative governance.
Speakers: Our speakers represent pivotal forces advancing sustainable trade and climate justice globally. Hailing from governments, pioneering businesses, leading research institutions, and advocacy groups, they bring actionable insights from the frontline of green transition.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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Singapore
Mr. Shao Hua Ng
Ng_shao_hua@pmo.gov.sg
+65 65 97659202
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Ms. Sandra Hanni
sandra.hanni@iccwbo.org
+33 7 86355519
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Launch of Shared Government Principles to Grow Carbon Markets
This event will launch government-endorsed Shared Principles on the use of high-integrity carbon credits to boost finance for ambitious climate action and COP30 priorities. The Principles are the work of The Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, launched by the Governments of Kenya, Singapore, and UK.
Speakers: Ministerial-level speakers from Co-Chair and Member governments of the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets (France, Kenya, Panama, Singapore, UK, etc.) and CEO-level speakers from leading global businesses committed to advancing climate action through the high-integrity use of carbon credits.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Mr. Konan 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 90 90144952
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Supporting NDCs implementation in West Africa: Experiences of regional institutions
All West African countries submitted NDC2.0 with different stages of implementation with support from diverse technical and financial partners including regional institutions. The same support is also being provided to them for their current NDC3.0.
These experiences will be shared.
Speakers: 1. Commissioner for Economic Affairs & Agriculture, ECOWAS Commission
2. Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Water Resources and Environment, UEMOA
3. Executive Secretary, CILSS
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
Ms. Agustina Cundari
cundari@ieta.org
+54 911 58233001
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Mr. Vikram Kotru
vikram.kotru@ficci.com
+91 11 9717840606
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Mr. Pedro de la Fuente
delafuep@iata.org
+1 305 7139341
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Unlocking Article 6 through CORSIA: Demand, Nature, and Scale
Article 6 and CORSIA are shaping the future of carbon markets. This session explores how strong demand signals, integrity standards, and nature-based solutions can unlock large-scale, high-impact projects and enable long-term carbon finance through offtake agreements
Speakers: The panel will feature key actors from government, private sector, the international aviation industry, and non-party stakeholders
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA)
Ms. Ingrid Timboe
itimboe@alliance4water.org
+1 202 8212142
CDP Worldwide (CDP)
Ms. Clare Everett
clare.everett@cdp.net
+44 7871135 724
We Mean Business Coalition (WMB Coalition)
Mr. DOMINIC Dominic
dgogol@wmbcoalition.org
+44 7903 815527
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Mobilizing Public and Private Funding for NDCs and NAPs: From policies to solutions
Realising the ambition of the new NDCs & NAPs requires an exceptional mobilization of capital, policies, and regulatory frameworks for investment in systems-level resilience and decarbonization. We feature governments, companies, investors, & civil society inspiring us to go farther, faster together.
Speakers: IDB, ADB, World Bank,
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the UK (FCDO),
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Brazil,
German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ),
Government of Nepal,
Diageo,
Astra Zeneca,
SABESP,
IWMI, Arup, Deltares
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Nigar Mammadova
nmammadova@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151814
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UNFCCC: Advancing Carbon Pricing and Article 6 Implementation through the CiACA Initiative
Various Parties, supported by the Collaborative Instruments for Ambitious Climate Action (CiACA) funded by the Government of Germany, will share their experiences and lessons learned in exploring and implementing carbon pricing instruments and Article 6 to achieve their climate commitments.
Speakers: UNFCCC, Government of Germany, CiACA Partner Countries
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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European University Institute (EUI)
Ms. Lea Heinrich
lea.heinrich@eui.eu
+39 353 4602722
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
Mr. Robert Tippmann
tippmann@bvek.de
+49 30 78951956
Seoul International Law Academy (SILA)
Mr. Suh-Yong Chung
jh.yoon.25ta@gmail.com
+82 10 21698124
Tsinghua University, Global Climate Change Institute (GCCI)
Ms. Alun Gu
gal@tsinghua.edu.cn
+86 10 1891002356
World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (WUSME)
Ms. Maria Valeria Pasquini
info@wusme.org
+39 335 7347947
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Towards a global carbon market: how to ensure integrity and cooperation
Many jurisdictions plan to use domestic and international credits to reach NDC targets. This new impetus could lead to a more integrated global carbon market. As preconditions, carbon credits must be of high quality and international cooperation mechanisms credible.
Speakers: Simone Borghesi (EUI), Representative BVEK, Suh-Yong Chung (SILA), Stefano De Clara (ICAP), Jos Delbeke (EUI), Bianca Gianchi (VCMI), Barbara Terenzi (WUSME), Xiliang Zhang (Tsinghua University)
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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Regions4 Sustainable Development (Regions4)
Ms. Heloise chicou
climate@regions4.org
+44 7729 389051
The Climate Group (TCG)
Ms. Ellisha Lindo
elindo@climategroup.org
+44 0 7956479528
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Governors’ Roundtable on Regional Leadership for Climate and Nature
The Governors’ Roundtable at COP30 will unite global subnational leaders to showcase states’ and regions’ key role in climate and nature goals. It will highlight innovative, inclusive action, nature-based solutions, and finance for adaptation, aligning with COP30 and broader regional agendas
Speakers: Governors from leading states and regions including Para, California, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, Gauteng, Rabat, and heads of leading organizations such as Bloomberg, Climate Works, Committee of European Regions, GCF, Under2 Coalition, Abema and Regions4.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC)
Ms. Lekshmi Nair
lekshmis@anrpc.org
+60 3 21611900
American Forest Foundation (AFF)
Ms. Christine Cadigan
ccadigan@forestfoundation.org
+1 804 9286904
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Promoting Smallholder Projects for Net-Zero and Beyond
Natural rubber production systems and Agroforestry plays a key role in adapting to and mitigating climate change. The side event aims to facilitate an exchange of views on low-carbon growth that supports smallholder livelihood.
Speakers: Green Economy Growth: Ministry Representatives;
Natural Rubber Supply Chain Towards Net-Zero: Tyre Industry Representative
Panel Session: Pathways Towards Transition to Green Economy and Resilient Growth;
Short Video: ‘Rubber: Roots of Resilience’
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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Korea Research Institute on Climate Change (KRIC)
Ms. Bonn Choi
bonn@kric.re.kr
+82 33 2590135
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
Mr. Pinaki Dasgupta
pinaki.dasgupta@assocham.com
+91 98739 35480
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Exploring International Cooperation Mechanisms for GHG Reduction under the Paris Agreement
Nepal, India, and Korea will share GHG reduction plans and cooperation strategies, promoting means of implementation (e.g., Article 6 and technology). UNDP will present AI as a catalyst for accelerating GHG reduction, and InnoCSR will introduce emission reduction technologies in brick manufacturing.
Speakers: 1. Government of Nepal (Ministry of Forests and Environment), 2. The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, 3. Government of the Republic of Korea (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport), 4. UNDP Accelerator Labs, 5. InnoCSR (producer of “Good Bricks” non-fired bricks)
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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C Team
Ms. hongchao li
lihongchao@cteam.org
+86 86 1851905181
China Chain Store & Franchise Association
Ms. Qinhua Guo
gqh@ccfa.org.cn
+86 10 1861242041
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Rooted in Real-Life Scenarios, Partnerships Spark Climate Action Momentum
It explores cooperative approaches to create a climate action ecosystem, deeply rooted in life scenarios. It will discuss how to drive change through capacity building for individuals, communities and chain-stores. Practices on sustainable agri-food supply chain and waste reduction will be shared.
Speakers: Repts from UNEP;China Association of Building Energy Efficiency; Phoenix TV；igreen.org；Onewo Space Tech；China Chain Store & Franchise Association；SynTao Co., Ltd.；IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute；WRI China；Walmart (China);Green Sunshine Foundation;
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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Ukraine
Mr. Lennard de Klerk
lennard@warbon.org
+36 30 3662983
NGO Centre of Environmental Initiatives "Ecoaction" (NGO "Ecoaction")
Ms. Vasylyna Belo
vb@ecoaction.org.ua
+38 93 7181645
NGO Ukrainian Ecological Club "Green Wave" (Green Wave)
Mr. Mykola Shlapak
m.shlapak.ua@gmail.com
+38 66 9529735
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Climate Policy during Times of War
Despite the ongoing armed-conflict, Ukraine is implementing an effective climate policy: A more ambitious NDC, a Green Recovery Law and an ETS are being developed. Speakers will discuss concrete steps towards a green reconstruction and how Climate Damage can be accounted for in an armed-conflict.
Speakers: - Olga Yukhymchuk, Ministry of Economy, Environement and Agriculture of Ukraine
- Oleksii Ryabchyn, Advisor to the vice-PM of Ukraine
- Lennard de Klerk, Initiative on GHG Accounting of War
- Vasylyna Belo, Center for Environmental Initiatives Ecoaction
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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University of Toronto
Ms. Kristy Faccer
k.faccer@utoronto.ca
+1 437 9992935
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits)
Mr. Imraan Valodia
Imraan.Valodia@wits.ac.za
+27 11 7171373
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Global Action and Agents of Care: Connecting Communities and Academia to the Climate Agenda
This panel will explore the interplay of climate, care and change agents at multiple levels. Featuring speakers from four continents, attendees will hear how experiences in research, university action and community transition collaboratives tackle questions of agency in the global climate agenda
Speakers: Imraan Valodia, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Univ. of Witswatersrand
Carolina Robino, Snr Program Officer, IDRC
Ito Peng, Director, Centre for Global Social Policy, Univ. of Toronto
Julie Newman, Director of Sustainability, MIT
Kristy Faccer, Director CECCS and Co-Convenor, Network of Networks
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Ms. Christine Moffett
christine.moffett@elca.org
+1 832 4549179
Bread for the World Institute
Ms. Jordan Jacobs
jteague@bread.org
+1 202 6881134
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers (CFMSA)
Ms. Elisabeth Sullivan
lsullivan@maryknollogc.org
+1 571 5876851
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Faith-based Partnerships Advancing the Paris Agreement in the United States with Global Solidarity
We will explore how faith-rooted values of stewardship, justice, and global solidarity are guiding effective climate action locally and through partnerships. Across the US and globally, faith communities and civil society are working together to address mitigation, adaptation and climate finance.
Speakers: U.S. faith organization implementer of local mitigation efforts
Faith leader on moral call to climate action
Jubilee Debt Relief for Climate Justice initiative
Global South voice on partnership
Indigenous leader on community-led adaptation
U.S. subnational government representative
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA)
Mr. Simon Peter Bukenya
simon.bukenya@afsafrica.org
+256 759 832922
Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement (JVE)
Mr. Sena ALOUKA
yvetogo@gmail.com
+228 90 216740
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Institutionalizing and financing Agroecology for climate change adaptation in Africa
Agroecology as a holistic approach for resilience
Speakers: Dr. Million Belay
Ms. Anne Maina
Mr. Stephen Muwaya
Mr. Oliver Oliveros
Dr. Susan Chomba
Ms. Melissa Murwira
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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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
Resilience First
Ms. Katie Momber
katie.momber@sustainability-coalition.org
+44 7 935705313
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET)
Ms. Alice Myles
alicemyles@theiet.org
+44 7710 827511
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Engineering for climate resilience: water planning, energy transition, biodiversity gain.
Exploring critical infrastructure resilience to changing climate. Discussion on public tools for hydrological projections in water-stressed islands; energy transition through electrification, distributed energy resources and digital access; regenerative design for nature and community resilience.
Speakers: - Davide Stronati, WFEO
- Prof. Juan Carlos Santamarta, Universidad de La Laguna;
- Darrel Danyluk, EIC
- Prof. Saifur Rahman, Virginia Tech and IEEE
- Savina Carluccio, ICSI
- Panel with representatives from underrepresented groups
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Global Compact Network Brazil
Ms. Danielly Mello Freire
clima@pactoglobal.org.br
+55 11 966112629
Climate Ventures
Ms. Bruna Zampollo Pessoa Consales
bruna@climateventures.co
+55 11 996543006
Instituto Ethos de Empresas e Responsabilidade Social (Ethos)
Mr. Caio Magri
caio.magri@ethos.org.br
+55 11 988955773
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Unlocking Climate Action through Partnerships, Socio-Environmental Integrity and Innovation
Partnerships, socioenvironmental integrity and innovation are key to advancing effective climate solutions. By aligning governance, ESG commitments, investment and local knowledge, we accelerate scalable just transitions rooted in regional realities, collective action, and long-term climate ambition
Speakers: UN Global Compact Network Brazil; Ethos Institute; Climate Ventures.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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Natural Capitalism Solutions, Inc. (NCS)
Mr. Merijn Dols
mdols@natcapsolutions.org
+31 6 21694135
SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF)
Mr. Ahmed Elshazly
valeria@now.partners
+39 348 9287336
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Regenerative Solutions at a Global Scale: Agriculture, Innovative Finance and Community
This session highlights such scalable climate solutions as regenerative farming/agroforestry, South-South cooperation, and community models. It addresses innovative finance mechanisms needed for transition: AI innovations, blended finance, carbon credits, and public-private partnerships.
Speakers: Walter Link (NOW Partners), Hunter Lovins (NatCapSolutions), Ahmed Elshazly (Heliopolis University), Laura Santucci and Merijn Dols (Future Economy Forum), Helmy Abouleish (Sekem), Thoraya Raafat Seada (Heliopolis University), Ligia Leite (Itaipu), Million Belay (AFSA)
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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U.S. Farming and Ranching Foundation (USFRA)
Mr. Kevin Burkum
kburkum@usfraonline.org
+1 847 6500998
Animal Agriculture Alliance
Ms. Abby Kornegay
melissa.sanmiguel@redflag.global
+1 614 8132605
Corn Refiners Association, Inc. (CRA)
Ms. Jamaica Gayle
jgayle@corn.org
+1 763 2915538
North American Meat Institute
Mr. Eric Mittenthal
eric.mittenthal@meatinstitute.org
+1 614 8132605
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How Agriculture is Increasing Resilience, Mitigating Emissions and Improving Farm Productivity
New research, case studies & practical solutions from production systems around the world will demonstrate how agriculture is adopting practices that reduce emissions, improve environmental outcomes, increase farm productivity & meet the growing need for renewable materials and nutrient-dense food.
Speakers: Dr. Jerry Hatfield, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Research Service; Ana Carolina Zimmermann, Brazil Farmer; Marilyn Hershey, U.S. Farmer; Delegate of of Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture; Delegate of International Livestock Research Institute; Delegate of Government of Ireland.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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Professional Government Association (PGA)
Ms. Marta Trofimova
trofimova.marta@gmail.com
+380 97 9886332
EcoClub
Ms. Nataliia Kholodova
natalia@ecoclubrivne.org
+38 98 7874054
Ground Truth Solutions - Organisation for Strengthening Accountability in Humanitarian Aid
Ms. Elisa Schmidt
elisa@groundtruthsolutions.org
+43 0 6766944731
Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility - Law, Economics and Policy e.V. (IKEM)
Mr. Michael Kalis
michael.kalis@ikem.de
+30 49 408187025
Solon Center
Mr. Naweed Kawusi
staff@eopa.org
+1 301 2591272
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Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation for Agriculture in Conflict-Affected Countries
Advancing the Sharm el-Sheikh joint work on agriculture and food security in conflict-affected countries through intersectional approaches, e.g. case studies of legal/policy avenues for soil protection; humanitarian demining to enable soil remediation; and locally led adaptation and health impacts.
Speakers: Rep. of Ministry of Economy of Ukraine;
Rep. of Mine Action Office, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine;
Rep. of Tony Blair Institute;
Rep. of Agricultural producers;
Rep. of EBRD;
Rep. of FAO;
Rep. of Academia & Climate Policy;
Experts on Volunatry Carbon Markets;
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 2
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CGIAR System Organization (CGIAR)
Ms. Aditi Mukherji
unfccc@cgiar.org
+49 176 2545900
Biovision - Foundation for Ecological Development (BV)
Mr. Moritz Fegert
m.fegert@biovision.ch
+41 22 5101578
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Ms. Claire McConnell
cmcconnell@iisd.org
+49 1511 7857182
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Mobilizing Finance to Deliver on Global Goal on Adaptation: Pathways and Partnerships
This event explores strategies to unlock and align finance with the Global Goal on Adaptation, highlighting approaches such as transformational adaptation as a guiding approach to reshape investments, partnerships, and country experiences to drive investment for climate resilience.
Speakers: Ismahane Elouafi - CGIAR;
Oluyede Clif Ajayi - GCA;
Mokoena France – LEG or Motsomi Maletjane, UNFCCC;
NDC partnership (tbc);
African Development Bank (tbc);
Biovision/Agroecology Coalition;
George Wamukoya, AGNES(tbc);
Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio, UN Foundation(tbc).
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 3
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Paraguay
Ms. Cielito Lezcano
cielitolezcano2@gmail.com
+595 21 2879000
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Mr. Chen-An Lien
CALien@itri.org.tw
+886 937 182786
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Transition towards a low-emission and more climate-resilient economy
This event will explore how international cooperation can accelerate the transition towards a low-emission and more climate-resilient economy.
Speakers: Ethel Estigarribia - National Director of Climate Change, Gilda Torres - Director General of Air, Antonella Piacentini - Head of the Mitigation Department, Belén Acosta - GHG Inventory Compiler of IPPU sector, Cielito Lezcano - GHG Inventory Compiler, Waste sector
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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Grassroots Global Justice Alliance (GGJ)
Mr. Adrien Salazar
adrien@ggjalliance.org
+1 408 3483941
Just Transition Alliance (JTA)
Ms. Sabina Borbon
sabina@jtalliance.org
+1 619 7969753
National Farmers Union (NFU)
Ms. Terran Lee Giacomini
ipccoordinator@nfu.ca
+1 905 5050171
The Landworkers' Alliance (LWA)
Ms. Jyoti Fernandes
jyoti.fernandes@landworkersalliance.org.uk
+44 7875 849754
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Decolonization and Demilitarization at the Heart of Climate Justice
Colonial extraction of resources and fossil fuels are the engine of climate crisis. War, conflict and military activity contributes a massive proportion to global climate pollution. Hear from climate-impacted peoples speak on demilitarization and decolonization as a path to reversing climate chaos.
Speakers: Moñeka de Oro, Micronesia Climate Change Alliance, Guam
Kali Akuno, Cooperation Jackson, U.S.
Jesus Vazquez, Organización Boricuá de Agricultura Ecológica
Ana Liza “AL” Caballes, Desis Rising Up and Moving
Miguel Izaga, La Via Campesina
Moderator: Adrien Salazar, Grassroots Global Justice
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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International Dairy Federation (IDF)
Ms. Laurence Rycken
dg@fil-idf.org
+32 2 3256740
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)
Ms. Fiona McNeill-Knowles
fiona.mcneillknowles@dfc-plc.ca
+1 250 6344823
European Dairy Association (EDA)
Mr. Alberto Babolin
ababolin@euromilk.org
+32 499 374333
Office International de la Viande (IMS)
Mr. Phil Hadley
phil.hadley@meat-ims.org
+0 44 7779304185
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Boosting cattle health and innovative farming practices for climate mitigation
The event will provide guidance on animal health, farming, heat stress management, udder health, & cattle breeding for climate adaptation, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance environmental sustainability, to reduce economic losses, enhance animal welfare, and mitigate climate impact.
Speakers: Chaired by IDF President, featuring Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) farmer, speaker from IDF, Environmental Defense Fund speaker, speaker from the European Dairy Association, Indian Dairy Farmer (NDDB), speaker from International Meat Secretariat, speaker from FEPALE, and speaker from IICA.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Ms. Xenya Scanlon
xscanlon@unccd.int
+49 152 54540492
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From Rio to Belém: Synergistic action for ecosystem restoration and climate resilience
Recognizing the interconnected nature of the Rio Conventions (CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC) and building on the ongoing efforts of their COP Presidencies, Parties and secretariats, the side event will highlight country-led, synergistic actions to advance the climate, biodiversity and land agendas.
Speakers: Rio conventions Presidencies: Armenia (CBD COP17); Brazil (UNFCCC COP30); Colombia (CBD COP16); Mongolia (UNCCD COP17); Saudi Arabia (UNCCD COP16)
Parties showcasing integrated approaches, e.g. EU, Germany, Kenya, Panama, Rwanda, Türkiye, Uzbekistan
Stakeholders, e.g. local governments, UN, etc.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Ms. Wenxin Li
wenxinli@thegef.org
+1 202 3904337
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Primary Forests at Risk: Inclusive Global Action for Climate and Nature
Tropical primary forests are vital for climate stability and biodiversity. Yet they’re vanishing fast. Urgent global action is needed to protect them, with IPLCs leading stewardship and equitable, inclusive solutions - building on GEF’s 30 years of forest conservation experience.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Finland
Ms. Hanna Kola
finunfccc.ym@gov.fi
+358 50 9116056
Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM)
Ms. Trine Grønlund
trigro@norden.org
+45 27 109431
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Sharing Solutions for Resilient Food Systems and a Circular Bioeconomy
A resilient and sustainable food system and circular bioeconomy is a prerequisite for climate action. Sharing knowledge and experiences is vital for a just transition with cross-sector innovation and global cooperation. Upholding multilateralism is key to lasting and inclusive transformation.
Speakers: Finland’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and/or Minister of Climate and the Environment; Minister participation from Global South partner; Minister for Food Denmark; SG, Nordic Council of Ministers; Director UN Food Systems Coordination Hub; Civil Society rep.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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Mexico
Ms. Norma Munguia
focalpointmexico@sre.gob.mx
+52 55 43589252
Iniciativa Climática de Mexico (ICM)
Ms. Mariana Castillo
mariana.castillo@iniciativaclimatica.org
+52 55 48227737
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Update of Mexico's NDC and progress on the National Adaptation Policy
Present the updated NDC of Mexico (NDC 3.0) in compliance with Article 4.9 of the Paris Agreement to reflect the structural transformation toward a greener and more sustainable model. In addition,it will be presented the progress on the National Adaptation Policy (NAP), developed with support of GCF
Speakers: Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (TBC)
José Luis Samaniego Leyva, Undersecretary of Sustainable Development and Circular Economy
Representative of civil society (TBC)
Representative of the private sector (TBC)
Representative of cooperating organizations
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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United Republic of Tanzania
Ms. Evansia Shirima
evansiashirima@gmail.com
+255 752 226211
WaterAid
Ms. MANKA KWAY
MankaKway@wateraid.org
+255 755 907920
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Building Tanzania’s National Water Grid:Enhancing WASH,Climate Resilience& Livelihood Transformation
The Tanzania National Water Grid aims to ensure climate-resilient, multi-use water access by interconnecting basins. It supports WASH, agriculture, energy, and livelihoods while enhancing equity, resilience, and SDG 6 alignment through inclusive partnerships and investments.
Speakers: Head of States, Ministers, Development Partners: WaterAid, UNICEF, FAO, WB, AfDB, AUC, WFP, AWF, LVBC, NDC Partnership, EU, WHO, UNDP
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Ms. Julia Wolf
Julia.Wolf@fao.org
+39 6 52096
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Unlocking Climate Finance for Agrifood Transformation and Climate Action
Agrifood system transformation holds great climate action potential, yet climate finance gaps lead to lost opportunities. The event will explore how climate finance - capital & carbon markets, optimized national investments & subsidies - can trigger scaled-up action for achieving the Paris Agreement
Speakers: Speakers include ministers from Brazil, Australia, South Africa, and Germany, alongside leaders from the World Bank, UNEP FI, Rabobank, Solidaridad, Brazil’s Development Bank, and FAO.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Mr. Manish Kumar Shrivastava
manish.shrivastava@teri.res.in
+91 98918 84894
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Mr. Simon Ravelli
simon.ravelli@pik-potsdam.de
+49 176 47104609
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The Climate-Development Nexus: Equity, Development, and Finance in Net-Zero Pathways
This event presents insights from the ELEVATE and NEWPATHWAYS projects, exploring embedded development objectives, equity implications, and the need and strategies for mobilizing finance in the net-zero strategies and next-generation transformation pathways ahead of the 2028 Global Stocktake
Speakers: Elmar Kriegler-PIK, Germany, Ritu Mathur/ Manish Shrivastava-TERI, India, Joana Portugal/ Rebecca Draeger-Coppe, Brazil, Vaibhav Chaturvedi-CEEW, India, Bjarne Steffen-ETH Zürich, Switzerland, Isabela Tagomori/ Detlef van Vuuren-PBL, Netherlands, Saritha Sudharmma Vishwanathan-IIMA, India
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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Colectivo VientoSur
Mr. Eduardo Giesen Amtmann
giesen.dcj@gmail.com
+56 9 91630995
Federation of Organizations for Social and Educational Assistance (FASE)
Ms. Maureen Santos
maureensantos@fase.org.br
+55 21 988695323
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
Ms. Sara Shaw
sara.shaw@foe.co.uk
+44 7974 8270
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The Real Leaders of Climate Action: Frontline Movements Rising for Climate and Social Justice
This event will bring the voices and demands of frontline communities, Indigenous Peoples, feminist movements, afro-descendants, trade unions, and grassroots Global South movements, sharing grounded analysis of the climate crisis and bold demands for just transition, real solutions and system change
Speakers: Intersectional panel from different regions.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI)
Ms. Molly White
molly.white@ghginstitute.org
+1 406 3965490
Bahamas
Mr. Nikita Charles Hamilton
charleshamilton@bahamas.gov.bs
+1 242 4573755
Tajikistan
Mr. Muzaffar Shodmonov
mshodmonov@gmail.com
+992 93 5030090
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A Huddle of Hubs – How regional transparency hubs are transforming MRV system success
Join transparency leaders from Central Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and East Africa as they share their regional transparency hub successes. Witness a collaborative conversation in a dynamic huddle format.
Speakers: Speakers include high-level government officials and national experts from Tajikistan, Belize, Panama, Saint Lucia; and representatives from ICAT, GHGMI, CCMRVH, CAREC, ECCAS, and SICA.
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Tuesday,
18 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Ms. Annika Bremvåg
annika.bremvag@ntnu.no
+47 48 310230
SINTEF Foundation (SINTEF)
Ms. Anne Steenstrup-Duch
anne.steenstrup-duch@sintef.no
+47 900 96296
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Hard-to-abate industries: Cutting emissions and improving energy efficiency – at the same time?
Decarbonising energy-intensive industry is urgent but complex. This event presents real-world innovations that enable emission cuts and energy efficiency improvements in hard-to-abate sectors. Implementation also in LMIC and UMIC countries will be important, and how Art 6 of the PA can be utilized.
Speakers: Experts from SINTEF, NTNU, important industry representatives, such as the aluminum and renewable energy company Hydro, and institutions from LMIC and UMIC countries share solutions, including CCS, high-temp heat pumps, carbon-free aluminum, industrial clusters, and smarter off-gas management.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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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 2635662
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Ms. Melissa Low
mel.low@nus.edu.sg
+65 0 90908073
World Ocean Network (WON)
Mr. Guillaume Lheureux
secretariat@worldoceannetwork.org
+33 6 75700255
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Strengthening capacities to enable beneficial interplay among climate, nature, and human systems
This side event spotlights innovative conservation and sustainable use efforts that: 1) address climate change and biodiversity loss through capacity building and harmonization of governance frameworks; and 2) strengthen the contribution of ocean ecosystems to climate change mitigation & adaptation.
Speakers: Speakers from small island and other developing States, youth groups, Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense, Global Ocean Forum, Urban Coast Institute-Monmouth University, and National University of Singapore
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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Fédération Française de l'Assurance (FFA)
Ms. Rachel SADJI
r.sadji@franceassureurs.fr
+250 75008 787839764
Paris EUROPLACE, dba Institut de la Finance Durable (IFD)
Mr. Omer Kirac
o.kirac@ifd-paris.com
+33 7 49787946
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Climate and biodiversity challenges: how can the financial sector respond?
This event will explore how financial institutions incorporate biodiversity considerations and ecosystem protection into their climate strategies and investment decisions through innovative risk assessment policies and nature positive investment strategies.
Speakers: Stakeholders from the public sector (World Bank, NGOs, OECD, etc.) and the private sector (insurance companies, banks, asset managers, federations)
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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CorpsAfrica
Mr. Malamine Badiane
mbadiane@corpsafrica.org
+221 77 1299949
La Fresque du Climat (The Climate Fresk)
Mr. Marcial Diaz Mejia
cop30@climatefresk.org
+33 0 769034021
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Building Community Resilience to Climate through The CorpsAfrica Model: One Village at a Time across
This side event explores how CorpsAfrica empowers youth Volunteers to be part of the solution in 11 countries across Africa, designing and implementing climate-resilient actions with rural communities, bridging local leadership, adaptation, and climate finance.
Speakers: Mareme Ndour, Director of Program Delivery and Policy, Malamine Badiane, CorpsAfrica Green Coordinator, CorpsAfrica Volunteer from South Africa, local partners representatives (Res4Africa), Senegal in-country focal point, and a member from the Tedx Team.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Mr. Freddie Stoker
freddie.stoker@riba.org
+44 44 7922702806
Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (FFLA)
Ms. Paola Zavala
paola.zavala@ffla.net
+1 786 3818759
International Code Council
Ms. Judy Zakreski
jzakreski@iccsafe.org
+1 703 8509016
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Mr. Anil Sawhney
asawhney@rics.org
+1 646 5889972
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Mr. Derek Washam
derekwasham@aia.org
+1 202 9240137
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Designing for the future - embedding sustainability in the built environment
The journey to net zero starts with reimagining our built environment. From innovative design to sustainable construction practices, scaling this vision requires action at every level. What roles must governments, clients, and the construction industry play to turn ambition into reality?
Speakers: Leaders from the built environment will come together to explore how sustainable building design can be implemented and embedded across the sector. The conversation will focus on creating solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but also serve the needs of future generations.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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European Union
Ms. Caroline Verhelst
caroline.verhelst@eesc.europa.eu
+32 476 527369
European Youth Forum (YFJ)
Ms. Assia Oulkadi
assia.oulkadi@youthforum.org
+32 4 95492588
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Defending the Right to a Healthy Environment: Voices for Climate and Justice
This event explores the right to a healthy environment, vital to the wellbeing of people and planet, through global frameworks, recent rulings and UN recognition. It highlights civil society and youth efforts to advance the right to a healthy environment, and rethink growth-centred economic models.
Speakers: Stephanny Ulivieri, Project Lead and COP30 Coordinator
Samira Ben Ali, EESC Youth Delegate to COP
Caillum Hedderman, Board member European youth forum
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Mr. Camille Bourgeon
cbourgeo@imo.org
+44 20 75873116
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Charting the course to the energy transition in global shipping
In 2023 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set out a net-zero future pathway for global shipping. This event highlights key features of the IMO Net-Zero Framework, adopted in October 2025, which will ensure that the shipping industry will meet its decarbonization targets.
Speakers: IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez
UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan
Shipping industry representative - TBC
Renewable energy production representative - TBC
Port representative - TBC
Member States perspectives - TBC
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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Nurses Across the Borders (NAB)
Mr. Peters OMORAGBON
petersomoragbon@nursesacrosstheborders.org
+44 75 80081195
Green Mobilisation Initiative
Mr. Gabriel Aborele
greenmobilisationinitiative@yahoo.com
+234 80 28192355
SeaTrust Institute
Ms. Lynn Wilson
lwilson@seatrustinstitute.org
+1 360 9613363
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Healing Our Planet, Healing Our People: Integrated Policies for Health, Climate, & Ocean Resilience
The tide of climate and ocean degradation is rising. But as demonstrated at the UNOC 2025, so too is the resolve of those on the front lines. NABHI remains steadfast in its commitment to transforming policy, empowering communities, and healing both our planet and our people the goal of our event
Speakers: Ministers of Health and Environment, Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Nurses Across the Borders, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Centre for Sustainable Development, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Sea trust Institut
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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Perspectives Climate Research gGmbH (PCR)
Ms. Maria Eitel
eitel@perspectives.cc
+4 761 59033823
German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval)
Mr. Kevin Moull
CoPobserver@deval.org
+49 177 6904621
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Accelerating ASEAN’s Inclusive Low-Carbon Transition: Strengthening NDCs for Transformative Change
This event highlights strategies to enhance NDC ambition in ASEAN, focusing on mitigation actions (incl. donor alignment), targeting renewable energy, nature-based solutions and the climate-land-ocean nexus, while fostering dialogue on multi-level governance and carbon finance incl. carbon options.
Speakers: TBC - ASEAN government representatives; ASEAN Secretariat representative; climate finance and carbon market experts in Southeast Asia; international organisations engaged in the region with active interventions on enabling climate finance flow
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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Rainforest Nations Conservation Alliance (RNCA)
Mr. Michael Mitchell
michael@cfrn.org
+1 646 7614962
Honduras
Mr. Michael Mitchell
michael@cfrn.org
+1 646 7614962
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Financing the reverse of global deforestation by 2030 : Implementing Paragraph 34 of the GST
Mobilizing the private sector to help power the Paris Agreement, reverse global deforestation while supporting climate and biodiversity goals. This side event will highlight public - private partnerships seeking to scale solutions.
Speakers: Minister Barreto Acha of Paraguay, Minister Bazaiba Masudi of DRC, Minister Habet of Belize, Minister Daouda NGOM of Senegal, Minister Lucky Medina of Honduras, Minister Navarro or Panama, Minister Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo of Liberia
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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Resources for the Future (RFF)
Ms. Kristin Hayes
hayes@rff.org
+1 202 3285033
Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V (DIN)
Mr. Jörg Megow
joerg.megow@din.de
+49 30 1762266651
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New political economy of climate-and-trade: carbon border policies & emissions, trade, and industry
This event will explore how different carbon border policy designs differ in impact on emissions, trade, and industry—drawing on new modeling, comparison of methods for measuring carbon footprints, and implications for exporters in the Global South.
Speakers: - CBAM experts from Europe and Asia-Pacific region
- Speaker from emerging economy (Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa) on trade policy impacts in Global South
- International bodies working on carbon accounting
- Academic experts on climate and trade
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
Ms. Bianca Cantoni
bianca.cantoni@iclei.org
+55 11 50843079
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Ms. Mary Friel
mary.friel@ifrc.org
+41 79 2173355
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (LILP)
Mr. Patrick Welch
pwelch@lincolninst.edu
+1 617 6613016
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Local Leadership for Global Adaptation: connecting ambition, action and resilience
COP30 success relies on implementation. This session focuses on highlighting good practices related to climate adaptation in urban centers and initiatives that showcase inspiring local-oriented and led solutions towards resilient territories, bringing global sustainable agendas to the ground.
Speakers: N.N, ICLEI South America
N.N. International Federation of Red Cross
N.N. Lincoln Institute
N.N, Local or Regional Government
N.N, TBC
N.N, TBC
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Mr. Angus Mackay
angus.mackay@unitar.org
+41 79 8700144
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Climate Change Jobs for the Public Sector: Building a recurrent supply of skilled experts for NDCs
Countries need a recurrent supply of knowledgeable and skilled officials to coordinate and drive NDC implementation. This event focuses on what the UN system can do to put in place a systematic approach to building country expertise at scale to address this issue.
Speakers: Convener: Mr Angus Mackay, Director, Division for Planet at UNITAR. Speakers from three countries drawn from Climate Ministries together with representatives from FAO, UNICEF, UNFCCC, UNESCO, UNDP, UNEP.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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Both ENDS Foundation (BE)
Mr. Daan Robben
d.robben@bothends.org
+31 6 644207373
Environnement et Developpement du Tiers-Monde (ENDA-TM)
Ms. Nathalie koffi
koffi.nathalie@gmail.com
+221 0 775740958
Sudanese Environment Conservation Society (SECS)
Ms. Eilaf Bashir
eilafbashir96@gmail.com
+39 351 3087598
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Scaling Locally-Led Land Restoration for Climate, Community and Food System Resilience in the Sahel
This event showcases how community-led land restoration contributes to healthy landscapes, resilient food systems, and climate adaptation. It highlights experiences from the Sahel, FMNR/agroecology, local access to finance and scaling locally-led solutions in line with COP30 priorities.
Speakers: Speakers include local partners from the Communities Regreen the Sahel programme, Sahelian government representatives, and international donors and policymakers engaged in land restoration and climate finance, sharing insights and recommendations for scaling local solutions.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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Socio-Environmental Institute of the Upper Paraguay River Basin SOS Pantanal * (SOS Pantanal)
Mr. Gabriel Rodrigues
gabriel@sospantanal.org.br
+55 67 999485148
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
Ms. Melissa Allan
melall@ceh.ac.uk
+44 7523 64307
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Building Resilience through Integrated Fire Management: Policies, Early Warning & Safeguards
This session explores how Integrated Fire Management policies, early warning systems, attribution science, and local knowledge can conserve biodiversity, cut climate risks, and secure equitable access to L&D funds, mobilising finance to boost resilience and safeguard ecosystems in fire-prone areas.
Speakers: Leonardo Gomes, SOS Pantanal André Lima, MMA Ane Alencar & Jarlene Viana, IPAM Luciana Leite, EJF Annalisa Corrado, European Parliament Maria Barbosa & Doug Kelley, UKCEH Matthew Jones, UE Renata Veiga & Renata Libonati, UFRJ Victoria Matuse, Avina
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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LDC Watch
Mr. Sugat Bhattarai
sgbhtri@gmail.com
+977 1 4004976
Fondation pour les Etudes et Recherches sur le Développement International (Ferdi)
Mr. Matthieu BOUSSICHAS
matthieu.boussichas@ferdi.fr
+33 6 50765299
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Ensuring Climate Finance for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS: Challenges in the Global South
This side event explores the persistent challenges faced by Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in accessing fair, adequate, and predictable climate finance to support urgent adaptation and resilience needs.
Speakers: Representatives of social movements from both the Global North and Global South
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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Ashden Climate Solutions
Ms. Dawn Stevenson
dawn.stevenson@ashden.org
+44 0 7303300723
Student Energy
Ms. Helen Watts
helen@studentenergy.org
+1 604 3411720
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Solutions from the Frontlines: Scaling Innovation from the Most Affected People and Areas
This session spotlights frontline climate solutions led by Most Affected People and Areas - from Indigenous community-led forest protection to refugee-led energy access. We’ll explore how to support, scale and finance this work to unlock the power of local innovation to scale global impact.
Speakers: Speakers including Ashden-supported climate leaders from the Global South (incl. Indigenous, refugee-led and women-led orgs), Student Energy (event partner), DESNZ (UK gov't), and moderation by a high-profile journalist.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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China Green Carbon Foundation (CGCF)
Mr. ZHANG ZHIMING
zhangzhiming@thjj.org
+0 86 84239412
Shenzhen Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation (MCF)
Ms. huan cao
caohuan@mcf.org.cn
+86 189 38923966
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Finance to Support Forestry Actions & Generate Real Carbon Removal Credits for Carbon Neutral Goals.
NbS, especially forest actions need more global finance and private sectors' actions. The event will review 20 years global market and non-market cooperative approaches on forest carbon. Hope to discuss and find new solutions and to encourage investors take actions now.
Speakers: YANG Chao,Chairman, CGCF.
HE Yu, Deputy Secretary General, CGCF.
Dr. WU Shuhong, Professor, BFU.
Amanda Maxwell Senior Director of Global Division, NRDC.
Charles KARANGWA Resume, Head of NbS Management Hub, IUCN.
John Verdieck,Director of international Climate Policy,TNC.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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The Northern Forum (NF)
Mr. Vladimir Vasilev
vnvasilev@inbox.ru
+7 914 2209789
Krasnoyarsk Regional Public Ecological Movement "Friends of the Siberian Forests" (FSF)
Mr. Andrey Laletin
laletin3@gmail.com
+7 950 4351945
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Science and Climate: Prospects of International Cooperation of the BRICS countries
Taking into account the changes of the modern world order, the issues of effective process governance tools in the Arctic region and the joint efforts of countries in the field of climate change in current geopolitical realities retain their relevance.
Speakers: Anton Vasilev, Ambassador, Polar Explorers Association, Russia; Glen Disen, Southeastern University of Norway; Irina Strelnikova, High School of Economics, Russia; Alexander Makarov, Arctic & Antarctic Research Institute, Russia; Jefferson Cardia Simoes, Antarctic Scientific Committee, Brazil
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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Climate Leadership Coalition (CLC)
Ms. Tuuli Kaskinen
tuuli.kaskinen@clc.fi
+358 50 5149752
Future Cleantech Architects (FCA)
Ms. Leonie Sophie Brand
leonie.brand@fcarchitects.org
+49 2191 4921914698
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Who takes the global Leadership in Near Zero Emissions Steel ecosystem?
Accelerating steel decarbonization is vital for global climate goals. Coordinated action across sectors, policies, and universal steel classification standards and certificates is essential to enable near-zero emissions and build resilient, competitive steel ecosystems.
Speakers: Ambika Prasad Nanda, Head of CSR, Tata Steel
Kati ter Horst, CEO, Outokumpu
Martin Pei, CTO, SSAB
Magnolia Towar, Director Technologies & Impact,
FCA
Annie Heaton, CEO, Responsible Steel
Moderator: Tuuli Kaskinen, CEO, CLC
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Mr. Shravan Prabhu
shravan.prabhu@ceew.in
+91 110070 9511636838
Atlantic Council
Ms. Nidhi Upadhyaya
nupadhyaya@atlanticcouncil.org
+1 202 6297568
Climate Central, Inc.
Ms. Bernadette Woods Placky
bplacky@climatecentral.org
+840 443 2043778
Imperial College London
Mr. Neil Jennings
neil.jennings@imperial.ac.uk
+44 7734 965465
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From Science to Solutions: Advancing Equitable Heat Resilience in a Warming World
This event links science with action to tackle worsening extreme heat. It highlights how the Paris Agreement can shape the future of extreme heat and how communities are responding through inclusive EWS, local heat action plans, and adaptation finance in the most vulnerable regions.
Speakers: Vishwas Chitale, CEEW;Claudia Celli, Rede Paranaense de Comunicação; Jorge Gastelumendi, Atlantic Council; Bernadette Woods-Placky, Climate Central; Joyce Kimutai, World Weather Attribution, Imperial College London; Representative, GHHIN
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
Ms. Sheam Satkuru
oed@itto.int
+81 45 2231110
Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI)
Mr. Gen Totani
climate@ffpri.affrc.go.jp
+81 29 8198110
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Sustainable wood, forests and livelihoods’ contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation
The use of sustainable wood provides income and livelihoods to forest communities, contributes to their wellbeing, the sustainable conservation of the resource base while simultaneously sequesters/locks carbon in both tropical forests and in wood products. Successes/lessons learnt will be shared.
Speakers: Sheam Satkuru (E. Director-ITTO); Thorsten Arndt (Head Advocacy-PEFC); Yasumasa Hirata (Director, FFPRI-Japan); Juan Vazquez (E. Director, FEDEMADERAS-Colombia); Lucas Mazzei (Embrapa-Brazil); Paiboolya Gavinlertvatana (M. Director-Thai Orchid Labs); Cécile Ndjebet, (President-REFACOF-Africa).
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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Carre Geo & Environnement (CGE)
Mr. Ibrahim MBAMOKO
ibamoko@gmail.com
+0 33 758779973
Just Atonement Inc. (JAI)
Ms. Gabriela Nagle Alverio
gabnagle@gmail.com
+1 352 5989658
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Political issues of environmental migration in the era of the rise of extremist parties
The event aims to build a multi-stakeholder strategy beyond any racial, religious, political and border considerations, for the protection of environmentally displaced people.
Speakers: Ibrahim MBAMOKO,Carré Géo & Environnement
Gabriela NagleAlverio, Duke University
Yumna Kamel, EarthRefuge
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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African Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access (ACSEA)
Mr. Eugene Nforngwa
eugene@acsea54.org
+237 6 75114396
World Future Council (WFC)
Ms. Marlene Dente
lena.dente@worldfuturecouncil.org
+49 40 30709140
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Mobilising Youth Power to Increase Adaptation Finance for a Climate-Resilient Africa
This side event will spotlight how youth-led advocacy, through the Youth for Adaptation Finance in Africa Initiative, is shaping policies, demanding justice, and unlocking adaptation finance to secure Africa’s future in a changing climate.
Speakers: Speakers will include five youth activists and thought leaders from across Africa and the global south
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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Reevaluation Foundation
Ms. Janet Kabue
sal@rc.org
+254 254 748484175
Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (DDMBA)
Ms. Tan Yee Wong
cjis@ddmba.org
+1 914 3309842
Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW)
Ms. Marianne Marstrand
marstrandm@gpiw.org
+1 917 4129587
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Tools for Climate Organizing
To tackle the climate emergency, we need a strong movement. We need to be able to address difficulties in our relationships as they arise, resolve them and move forward together. In the event, we will share the tools, knowledge and practices we use to sustain ourselves and build a powerful movement.
Speakers: Hauwa Musa,
Daniel Vela,
Venerable Chang Ji,
Abigail Quic,
Liliana Moreno,
and
Anil Bakshi
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Keren Kayemet LeIsrael/The Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)
Ms. Karine Bolton
karineb@kkl.org.il
+972 50 7255737
Israel
Mr. Adam Schalimtzek
adams@sviva.gov.il
+972 50 6233136
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Revealing the Secrets of Dryland Soil: From Low-Tech Strategies to Cutting-Edge Research
This side-event will unite experts from the Israel Forest Service (KKL-JNF), Israel’s MoEP, BGU, UNCCD, and OECD to address desertification. Together, they will explore strategies for resilient ecosystems, soil rehabilitation, and watershed management to adapt to climate change.
Speakers: Prof. Yaron Ziv, BGU
Dr. Shaily Dor-Haim, KKL-JNF
TBD UNCCD and OECD
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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New Zealand
Ms. Rachel Liao
rachel.liao@mfat.govt.nz
+64 21 769397
University of Canterbury (UC)
Ms. Dalila Gharbaoui
dalila.gharbaoui@canterbury.ac.nz
+64 22 6795320
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Adaptation Futures 2025: Lessons for policymakers and communities
The World Adaptation Science Programme's 2025 Adaptation Futures Conference brought together researchers, indigenous leaders, communities, businesses and policy-makers.
This side-event explores key lessons from this conference for policymakers and communities.
Speakers: Conference organisers, Academics, Indigenous Leaders, Pacific Representatives.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 2
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Clean Air Task Force (CATF)
Mr. Jonathan Banks
jbanks@catf.us
+1 207 606
Corporación Fiscalía del Medio Ambiente (FIMA)
Mr. Felipe Pino
pino@fima.cl
+1 202 8486076
Greener Impact International (GII)
Mr. Mawuena Evamenam Goka
info@greenerimpactint.org
+233 24 4967340
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Global Methane Pledge Ministerial
The GMP is catalyzing methane action across the energy, waste and agricultural sectors. The Ministerial will provide a platform for high profile announcements and review of progress to date, including the release of the Global Methane Status report.
Speakers: High level representatives from Canada and the European Commission (the co-leads of the GMP), Inger Anderson, Executive Director UNEP, Ministers from Global Methane Pledge countries, civil society, the private sector, and philanthropy.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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Yale Student Environmental Coalition (YSEC)
Ms. Camila Young
camila.young@yale.edu
+1 305 3332127
Duke University
Ms. Gabriela Nagle Alverio
gen4@duke.edu
+1 352 5989658
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Advancing Climate Justice: Legal, Artistic, and Community Responses to Climate-Displacement
Explore climate justice through legal frameworks, storytelling, and art. Advancing protections for climate-displaced populations and support diverse responses to displacement, biodiversity loss, and community resilience through research and community engagement.
Speakers: A dynamic coalition of climate artists, youth activists, community leaders, and top legal and research experts from the world’s foremost research institutions. This panel highlights Global South, islander, and women’s perspectives.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
Mr. Carel Cronenberg
carel.cronenberg@coebank.org
+33 7 87702245
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)
Mr. Arild Moen
arild.moen@nib.int
+358 50 5680420
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Net-Zero Finance: Productivity and Social Impact
Achieving the net-zero transition requires a fundamental shift in finance. Furthermore, for climate policies to be successfully implemented, they must be effective and publicly accepted.
Speakers: MDB reps, country/EU reps, CoE rep, national and local authorities, NGOs.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Italy
Ms. Paola Geronzi
geronzi.paola@mase.gov.it
+39 346 8419596
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Mr. Ignacio Martinez
brendan.reidenbach@iea.org
+33 6 98692014
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3DEN Initiative: implementing tomorrow’s smart power systems
The 3DEN initiative, led by Italy’s Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security, IEA, and UNEP, drives digital innovation in energy systems. This event will showcase pilot successes in Africa and Brazil
Speakers: Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italian Minister of Environment and Energy Security
Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA
Martin Krause, Director Climate Change Division, UNEP
Adalberto Maluf Filho, National secretary of urban environment and environment, Brazil
3 High-level experts-Brazil/Africa
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)
Ms. Thecla Keizer
tke@pml.ac.uk
+44 7795 692762
Delta Electronics Foundation
Ms. Lun Lee
lun.lee@deltaww.com
+886 2 87972088
Fondation BNP Paribas (Fondation BNP Paribas)
Ms. Delphine Grosman
delphine.gluzman@bnpparibas.com
+999 33 666192269
International Coral Reef Society (ICRS)
Ms. Raquel Peixoto
raquel.peixoto@kaust.edu.sa
+966 54 4700498
Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean Society (POGO)
Ms. Fiona Beckman
fbe@pml.ac.uk
+44 1752 633424
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How to be SMART in meeting ocean-climate-societal challenges in a changing landscape
As planetary boundaries are breached the ocean & society are increasingly impacted & there is an urgent need for climate-smart scientific solutions, policy & enabling conditions. Speakers will share adaptation, governance & finance examples to address challenges in this dynamic landscape.
Speakers: Proposed Ocean & Climate Change Dialogue co-facilitator, COP30 Special Ocean Envoy, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Delta Electronics Foundation, Fondation BNP Paribas, International Coral Reef Society, Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean Society, National Institute for Ocean Research (INPO)
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Casa Socio-Environmental Fund (Casa Fund)
Ms. Vanessa Purper
vanessa@casa.org.br
+55 51 999179383
Grupo de Trabalho Amazonico (GTA)
Ms. Vanessa Purper
vanessa@casa.org.br
+55 51 999179383
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Territórios que Sustentam o Clima: Fundos Locais escalam SbN e Adaptação nas Florestas do Planeta
Este painel reúne lideranças de fundos ativistas, comunitários e territoriais das principais bacias florestais mais importantes do planeta para compartilhar experiências concretas de apoio direto a soluções baseadas na natureza lideradas por comunidades locais.
Speakers: Fundo Casa Socioambiental/BR Maria Amália Souza
Fundación Semilla/BO TBC
Fondo Emerger/COL TBC
Samdhana Institute?Indonesia TBC
Fundo Puxirum/Fundo Territorial Brasileiro
GTA - Grupo de Trabalho Amazônico
Representante do Congo/África Ocidental
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
Mr. R S Rawat
rawatrs@icfre.org
+91 135 2224803
Vasudha Foundation
Mr. Srinivas Krishnaswamy
srinivas@vasudhaindia.org
+91 984 5112130
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Forest Landscape Restoration for Climate Change Mitigation: Technical Pathways to Net-Zero
India’s diverse forests are key to global climate goals and committed to restore 26 mha of forest landscapes for climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation and enhancement in livelihoods. This event showcases FLR strategies, driving policy, finance, best practices and community actions.
Speakers: ICFRE: Ms Kanchan Devi, DG, Dr Rajesh Sharma, DDG, Dr R S Rawat, Scientist, Dr Shilpa Gautam, Scientist, GIZ: Dr Alejandro von Bertrab, Mr Kundan Burnwal, ICIMOD: Dr Sunita Chaudhary,
IUCN: Dr Archana Chatterjee, TERI: Dr JV Sharma,
Mr. Srinivas Krishnaswamy and others from Vasudha Foundation
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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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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NGO–Business Partnerships in Climate Action
Effective collaboration between non-governmental organizations and businesses are powerful catalysts for climate action. This event will examine best practices and frameworks that facilitate robust NGO-business partnerships, with a focus on advancing emission reductions and mitigation efforts.
Speakers: LIU Mingda, SEE Foundation
YANG Biao, SEE Foundation
LIU Chunlei, Shanghai Minhang District Environmental Protection IT Service Center (SMDEPITSC)
TBC, HSBC
TBC, Alibaba Foundation
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Mr. Nicolas Maennling
n.maennling@unido.org
+43 677 63166504
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Powering a Just Energy Transition from Mine to Market
Critical minerals are needed to achieve the energy transition, and meet global climate objectives. This event will discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing responsible mineral value chains and add valuue in developing countries.
Sup. orgs: UNCTAD,UNEP,UNDP,ECA,ECLAC,ECE,ESCAP,ESCWA
Speakers: -Julevania Alves Olegário, Director Dep, Sustainable Dev. in Mining, Brazil
-José Manuel Salazar Xirinachs, ECLAC
-Suneeta Kaimal, NRGI
-Rep. from mining impacted community, Mongolia
-Marit Kitaw, UNECA
-Izabella Teixeira, Int. Resource Panel
-Ruth Zugman do Coutto, UNEP
-Sascha Raabe, UNIDO
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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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
+20 0 1501333229
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Mr. Chunyu Pan
darthpan@student.ubc.ca
+1 778 5223517
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Forests & Watersheds: High-Integrity NbS Driving Carbon Markets, Finance, and NDCs under Article 6
Showcases forests and watersheds as high-integrity NbS generating quality carbon credits, mobilizing finance, and enabling Article 6 cooperation. Highlights climate, water, biodiversity, and non-CO₂ GHG benefits while supporting industry, trade, and sustainable economic transitions to advance NDCs.
Speakers: Dan Morrell, CEO, Balance; Dhirendra Kumar, Manager, UNFCCC; Guangyu Wang, Professor, UBC; Guomo Zhou, Professor, ZAFU; Jayaraman Durai, Director, Global Programme, INBAR; Jorge Matallana, Manager, Climate & Ecosystem Services, FSC; Nuyun Li, President, CIGC; experts from Verra, Gold Standard, etc.
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 5
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Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute Ltd
Mr. RG Gebremedhin)
ruth.gebremedhin@globalccsinstitute.com
+44 7950 278261
Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)
Ms. Lyndy Groom
lgroom@cleanresourceinnovation.com
+1 403 8072349
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Low Emission Technologies in Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Aligning Regional Policies for Climate Impact
This event showcases policy leadership across Europe, South America, North America, and MEA that's advancing CCUS in hard-to-abate sectors, driving climate ambition while navigating global response measures such as CBAM.
Speakers: 1. Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)
2. CCS Brasil
3. UK Government - Department of Energy Security and Net Zero
4. Global Cement and Concrete Association
5. Indonesia CCS Center
6. Heidelberg Materials
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Ms. Georgina Kemp
gkemp@idrc.ca
+1 613 4064882
Appui Solidarité pour le Renforcement de l'Aide au Développement (ASRAD)
Mr. KABINE DOUMBIA
coordinator@ongasrad.org
+223 73 671886
Voluntary Association of Agriculture, General Development Health & Reconstruction Alliance (VAAGDHARA)
Mr. Jayesh Joshi
jjoshi@vaagdhara.org
+91 327001 9414102643
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Justice-centered adaptation: Locally-led climate action across knowledge systems and generations
This session explores justice-centred adaptation by bridging Indigenous knowledge, youth leadership, rights, finance, creativity, and policy. It offers concrete examples to demonstrate how equitable, context-aware solutions can transform how we plan, fund, and implement adaptation.
Speakers: Maritza Paredes, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú;
Jayesh Joshi, VAAGDHARA, India;
Karen Hildahl, FFLA, Ecuador;
Toini Amutenya, Namibia Delegation; Ricardo Safra De Campos, Uni Exeter, UK;
Olivia Almeida, Uni Victoria, Canada;
Mr. Kabine Doumbia, ASRAD, Mali; Federico Burone, IDRC
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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Planète Amazone
Mr. Gert-Peter Bruch
info@planeteamazone.org
+33 7 81239291
Action Solidarité Tiers Monde (ASTM)
Mr. Raymond Klein
raymond.klein@astm.lu
+352 691 993568
Climate Alliance (Klima-Bündnis)
Ms. Silke Lunnebach
s.lunnebach@climatealliance.org
+49 69 7171390
Global Justice Ecology Project, Inc. (GJEP)
Ms. Heather Lee
heather@globaljusticeecology.org
+1 716 3641188
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The Amazon Is Not for Sale: Funding Indigenous-Led Protection as an Alternative to Green Colonialism
Indigenous Peoples lack climate finance access, while REDD+ and carbon markets spread without FPIC. This event exposes green colonialism and promotes Indigenous-led protection and non-market finance through testimonies and expert input.
Speakers: Ninawa Huni Kui, Alessandra Korap Munduruku (TBC), Tom Goldtooth (IEN, TBC), Luis Ventura (CIMI), Climate Alliance rep. (TBC), Gert-Peter Bruch (Planète Amazone), Esmeralda from Belgium
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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Fundación Avina (AVINA)
Ms. Paz González
paz.gonzalez@avina.net
+54 911 56003787
SouthSouthNorth Projects Africa (SSN Africa)
Ms. Olivia Venter
olivia@southsouthnorth.org
+27 0 717219483
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Climate Mutirão: Climate Action is Alive in theTerritories
Climate action is alive across the territories. This event will celebrate locally led climate solutions as forms of active hope. Inspired by the vision of Mutirão, we will showcase experiences that contribute to a just transition and redefine global climate governance from the local to the global
Speakers: Fundación Avina – Emerging trends and solutions from Latin America.
Representative from Marajó GCF Project.
High-level international voice with a focus on active hope and climate justice.
Local Voice of climate activism.
NLGF fund managers
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Wednesday,
19 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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European Federation of Transport and Environment (T&E)
Mr. Cian Delaney
cian.delaney@transportenvironment.org
+32 490 165199
Fundación Ecología y Desarrollo (ECODES)
Ms. Philippine Ménager
philippine.menager@ecodes.org
+34 611 793940
ZERO - Association for the Sustainability of the Earth System
Mr. Nuno Forner
nuno.forner@zero.ong
+0 351 911507704
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Beyond Biofuels: Analysing the risks biofuels can pose to the climate, land use and human rights
As countries around the world adopt increasingly ambitious biofuels policies to decarbonise transport, new research from T&E assesses the risks an uninhibited growth in biofuels demand can create for the environment and human rights violations, particularly in producer countries in the Global South.
Speakers: Cian Delaney - T&E;
Agung Sudrajat - Madani Berkelanjutan;
Andre Campos - Reporter Brasil;
Julie Bos - Oxfam;
Tim Searchinger - World Resources Institute;
Sarah Galeran - ECODES
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 1
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YES-Europe (Young leaders in Energy and Sustainability)
Ms. Caterina Bittendorf
caterina.bittendorf@yeseurope.org
+49 176 34435455
Care About Climate, Inc
Ms. Julieta Marino Tartaglino
julieta@careaboutclimate.org
+54 9376 4279513
PUSH Sweden
Ms. Sofie Ohlsson
internationell@pushsverige.se
+46 72 7110702
Youth for Sustainable Travel (YfST)
Mr. Lukas Kiefer
lukaskiefer@posteo.de
+49 1577 5442998
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Bridging Equity and Evidence: Inclusive, Science-Driven NDCs that Keep 1.5 Within Reach
Join us for a dynamic discussion on advancing inclusive, equitable and science-based climate futures. This event will feature case studies, tools, and policy levers for intergenerational and gender just climate action in NDCs, and present new pathways that show 1.5°C is still within reach.
Speakers: Opening - LAYCS Scholar
Speakers - Chiagozie Udeh (UNFPA), UN Women, Genaro Godoy Gonzalez (International Equity Research Team & Chilean Finance Negotiator), Hailey Campbell (Care About Climate), Caterina Bittendorf (German Youth Delegate & Nordic YCCC)
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 2
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The Gold Standard Foundation (GSF)
Mr. Hugh Salway
hugh.salway@goldstandard.org
+44 7972 595777
Climate Change Center (CCC)
Ms. Jiwon Choi
jiwon@climatechangecenter.kr
+82 10 87654877
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Delivering for people and nature under Article 6 and new markets
To deliver benefits for people and nature, market mechanisms need more than environmental integrity. This event will explore opportunities to reshape carbon markets under the Paris Agreement, through benefit-sharing, climate justice, SDG impacts and designing for both adaptation and mitigation.
Speakers: Mrs. Margaret Kim, CEO, Gold Standard
Mr. CHOI Jai-chul, Chairman, Climate Change Center (CCC)
Government of Ghana (to be invited)
Government of Rwanda (to be invited)
WWF (to be invited)
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 3
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International Bar Association
Ms. Emily Morison
emily.morison@int-bar.org
+44 7 955429503
American Bar Association (ABA)
Mr. Tracy Hester
tdheste2@central.uh.edu
+1 713 7431152
Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
Mr. José Alberto Simonetti
ri@oab.org.br
+55 61 81051588
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Practitioners of law advancing climate mitigation & adaptation through pro bono & beyond
Explore how law firms, law associations & others can advance effective implementation of government & corporate climate mitigation & adaptation goals; the roles of pro bono & strategic litigation in advancing accountability; challenges facing lawyers representing climate-affected communities; & more
Speakers: Leaders from bar associations, commercial law firms, communities and legal civil society organisations.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 4
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Climatepolicy.net e.V.
Ms. Anna Valvanne
info@newclimate.org
+49 221 99983300
National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Mr. Ioannis Dafnomilis
ioannis.dafnomilis@pbl.nl
+31 6 15863916
University of Maryland (UMCP)
Ms. Michelle Faggert
mfaggert@umd.edu
+1 757 3779075
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All hands on deck: opportunities for global cooperation
Echoing the call for a Global Mutirão, this event presents and discusses opportunities for different actors – from businesses to cities to national governments – building a path to a "globally determined contribution" reflecting (sub)national actions through ambitious and implementable NDCs.
Speakers: Potential speakers include Niklas Hoehne (NewClimate Institute), Maria Jose de Villafranca Casas (NewClimate), Michel den Elzen (PBL), Isabela Schmidt Tagomori (PBL), Ritu Mathur (TERI), Manish Kumar Shrivastava (TERI), Nate Hultman (UMD), and Ryna Cui (UMD)
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 5
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Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey)
Ms. Gladis Valeria Soto Inzunza
valeriasoto@tec.mx
+52 1 6673318051
Australian National University (ANU)
Ms. Kate Lawrence
engagement.iceds@anu.edu.au
+61 449 591607
Colorado State University
Ms. Aleta Weller
aleta.weller@colostate.edu
+1 970 2139348
Ecole polytechnique (X)
Ms. Patricia Crifo
patricia.crifo@polytechnique.edu
+33 6 63656783
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
Mr. Rajendra Shende
shende.rajendra@gmail.com
+91 20 8975657235
Northwestern University (NU)
Ms. Samantha Nissen
samantha.nissen@Northwestern.edu
+1 319 3218004
Second Nature
Mr. Timothy Carter
tcarter@secondnature.org
+1 706 6142253
Universite Cote d'Azur (UCA)
Ms. Saranne Comel
sara-anne.comel@univ-cotedazur.fr
+0 33 678988620
Université Laval (Institut EDS)
Mr. Jason Fournier
Jason.Fournier-ieds@ulaval.ca
+1 418 8735545
University of Edinburgh
Ms. Tessa Bell
global.partnerships@ed.ac.uk
+44 131 6501000
University of Mannheim
Ms. Ursula Schlichter
ursula.schlichter@uni-mannheim.de
+276 68131 4962118111
Yale University
Ms. Sara Smiley Smith
sara.smileysmith@yale.edu
+1 203 5002496
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Higher Education as a Critical Global Partner for Enabling and Accelerating Climate Action
COP30’s sixth axis for action includes unleashing actors and enablers, and the global higher education sector is delivering on this agenda. This panel explores how higher education can build capacity across geographies and scales, directly benefiting their local, regional, and national communities.
Speakers: This panel will feature representatives from higher education networks and institutions around the world.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 6
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King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC)
Mr. Joachim Monkelbaan
joachim.monkelbaan@kapsarc.org
+966 54 6961072
Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
Mr. Takahiko Tagami
tagami@tky.ieej.or.jp
+81 70 87007946
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The Role of AI in Scaling Up Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
While there is a need to manage potential emission impacts of Artificial Intelligence use, there are already concrete ways in which AI technology can help reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. This session highlights AI tools for scaling up energy transition, resilience and climate action.
Speakers: 1) KAPSARC: Setting stage/Overview and linkages between AI and climate change/energy transition; 2) IEEJ: Energy transition and AI; 3) ADB/ADBI: Emerging economies, climate action, and AI; 4) ICAIRE: Governance and ethics for AI and energy transition; 5) CEEW: AI for climate resilience.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 7
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Switzerland
Ms. Lydie-Line Paroz
lydie-line.paroz@bafu.admin.ch
+41 79 7498250
Association Swiss Youth for Climate * (SYFC)
Ms. Lydia Dai
lydiatw.dai@gmail.com
+41 79 3291625
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Coalition for Additional Ambition Through Article 6
Presentation of a coalition of governments and private companies that invest in Article 6 beyond NDCs
Speakers: ● Representatives from other participating delegations and organizations
● Representatives from youth organizations
● Representatives from other selected organizations
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 8
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Brazilian Institute for Consumer Defense (Idec)
Mr. Igor Rodrigues Britto
projetos@idec.org.br
+55 11 38742150
Fashion Revolution
Ms. Olivia Simpliciano
liv@fashionrevolution.org
+44 0 7732565611
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Green Claims, Real Harms: Regulating Greenwashing in the Face of the Climate Crisis
This event will discuss how greenwashing undermines climate action and delays compliance with the Paris Agreement. Starting from Latin America, it will bring together global voices to share legal, policy, and advocacy strategies to regulate greenwashing and promote climate transparency and justice.
Speakers: Idec (Brazil)
Secom / Government of Brazil
Senacon /Government of Brazil
SERNAC / Government of Chile
Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio / Government of Colombia
Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) / Netherlands
Fashion Revolution (Brazil)
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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11:30—13:00
Side Event Room 9
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Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung - Gesellschaftsanalye und Politische Bildung e.V. (RLS)
Ms. Katja Voigt
katja.voigt@rosalux.org
+49 30 44310489
Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR)
Ms. Magdalena Belén Rochi Monagas
maggie@gi-escr.org
+54 911 30465455
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Towards and Beyond $1.3 Trillion: Innovative Solutions to Address the Finance Gap
The Global South demands adequate, predictable, non-debt-creating climate finance. The Baku to Belem Roadmap must identify innovative solutions to reach and go beyond $1.3 trillion annually. Tax cooperation through the UNFCITC offers a critical pathway to bridge the gap.
Speakers: At least one country delegate from the Global South, potentially a negotiator from Brazil. TBC the specific speakers from the following organisations: GI-ESCR, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, GFLAC.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 1
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Ms. Brianna Lazerwitz
B.Lazerwitz@iaea.org
+43 664 1578751
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Financing Strategies for Low Carbon Energy Sources
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
International Labour Organization (ILO) – to be confirmed
Speakers: We expect to have speakers from IAEA Member States (for example, from Brazil as the COP30 host and South Africa as the G20 Presidency), representatives from multilateral development banks such as the World Bank, alongside other UN agencies
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 2
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Suedwind - Association for Development Policy and Global Justice (SUDWIND)
Mr. Stefan Grasgruber-Kerl
stefan.grasgruber-kerl@suedwind.at
+43 1 4055515303
Alliance européenne de recherche dans le domaine de l'énergie aisbl (EERA)
Ms. Maria Luisa Fernández Vanoni
ml.fernandez@eera-set.eu
+32 492 966236
Spring of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SASAL)
Ms. Manasiti Omar
Manasitiomar92@gmail.com
+254 740 555167
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Local communities advocating for climate justice and Agenda 2030
Discussing the crucial importance of local and indigenous communities in the fight for climate justice; working on local level and connecting internationally. Networking between sustainable municipalities and cities, local + indigenous communities on energy and transition for the SDGs.
Speakers: Angelika Derfler SUBLIME project of municipalities for SDGs, Austria
Manasiti Omar, Spring of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SASAL)
Adel El Gammal, Secretary General of European Energy Research Alliance (EERA)
N.N. Youth representative, AMREF Uganda
N.N. Border Town Network
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 3
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Colorado College
Ms. Sarah Hautzinger
SHAUTZINGER@gmail.com
+1 719 3896359
Brandeis University
Ms. Colleen Hitchcock
hitchcock@brandeis.edu
+1 617 8404029
Monash University
Ms. Susie Ho
susie.ho@monash.edu
+61 402 353470
Moravian University
Ms. Diane Husic
husicd@moravian.edu
+1 570 8077271
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Higher Education Climate Bridges: Building Community Connections, Place-Based Knowledge & Resilience
How can higher-education institutions facilitate intergenerational partnerships to address climate change? We emphasize intergenerational collaborations grounded in place-based knowledge and learning, creating opportunities for youth leadership and reciprocal sharing, innovation and lasting impact.
Speakers: Delegates from Colorado College, U Connecticutt, Brandeis U, Instituto de Montana, Colorado State U.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 4
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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 2 490366063
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Delivering on the COP30 Action Agenda and Global Stocktake through aquatic blue foods
High-level dialogue to integrate aquatic foods into climate and food systems policy. We aim to break silos & spotlight opportunities for aquatic foods in the COP30 Action Agenda to support implementation of GST outcomes, including NDCs, Sharm el-Sheikh Joint Work, and the Global Goal on Adaptation.
Speakers: High-level government speakers (including from the Brazil MPA), UN agency staff, research experts, and NGO representatives who are advancing the integration of aquatic foods into NDCs, climate adaptation, and sustainable food systems planning.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 5
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BusinessEurope
Ms. Matilda Lindblad
m.lindblad@businesseurope.eu
+32 49 3230899
Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE)
Ms. Nerea Sánchez
nsanchez@ceoe.es
+34 0 915663441
Federation of German Industries (BDI)
Mr. Marc Oppermann
m.oppermann@bdi.eu
+49 151 53311328
Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD)
Ms. Nurşen Numanoğlu
numanoglu@tusiad.org
+90 212 5529800732
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Ensuring effective implementation of NDCs 3.0: policy options and business solutions
In view of Parties’ submissions of NDCs 3.0 ahead of COP30, the panel will take stock of global climate commitments and discuss business solutions as well as policy options to ensure effective implementation of the updated NDCs
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,
20 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 6
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ACT Alliance - Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance)
Mr. Vincent Ondieki
vincent.ondieki@actalliance.org
+254 200 723734468
Bread for the World (BfdW)
Ms. Sabine Minninger
sabine.minninger@brot-fuer-die-welt.de
+49 1522 2701676
Church of Sweden
Ms. Margareta Koltai
margareta.koltai@svenskakyrkan.se
+46 70 2073149
DanChurchAid (DCA and FKN)
Mr. Mattias Söderberg
msd@dca.dk
+45 29 700609
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A climate resilient transition: Why adaptation and resilience pathways must be funde
Finance must support just transitions encompassing people-centered need of adapting to climate impacts, building resilience, such as via renewables, and driving sustainable development. Accountability in the Glasgow doubling adaptation finance goal is needed and a new goal must be needs-based.
Speakers: Developed countries representative (negotiator)
Developing countries representative (negotiator)
Speaker on Adaptation finance tracking and the Adaptation Finance Index 2025
Expert on UAE-Belem work programme (GGA indicator process)
Expert on Just energy transition role in resilience building
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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13:15—14:45
Side Event Room 9
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University of Melbourne
Ms. Kate Dooley
kate.dooley@unimelb.edu.au
+61 0 412619958
Climate Justice Program (ACJP)
Mr. Stephen Leonard
stephen.v.leonard@gmail.com
+62 815 29450250
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
Ms. Sophie Scherger
sscherger@iatp.org
+0 49 1515810245
Rainforest Action Network (RAN)
Ms. Merel van der Mark
merel@ran.org
+31 6 15246067
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Reliance on land in NDCS: 2025 Land Gap report
Analysis of NDCs and 2050 pledges reveals an over-reliance on land-based carbon dioxide removal that far exceeds what is realistic or sustainable. We will highlight the need to develop Just Transition frameworks for forest, biodiversity and people.
Speakers: Kate Dooley, University of Melbourne; Sophia Murphy, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy; Stephen Leonard, Climate Justice Project; others tbd.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 1
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European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)
Mr. Kolja Kuse
kolja.kuse@e5.org
+49 177 9330369
Africa Youths International Development Foundation (AFYIDEF)
Mr. Tunji John Asaolu
asaolutj@yahoo.com
+234 9 8037319116
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Scalable CDR through Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) using Gabbro and Basalt Stones at Gt-scale
ERW is emerging as a recognized method to scale CDR. The side event will highlight new findings on gabbro stones from global south like Africa and India as source for building materials, while its stone dust is used for ERW on agricultural and agroforestry soil by help of youth in the global south.
Speakers: qualified Speakers from Youth of the global south, European research and science, industry and global CDR initiatives, especially from Africa and India
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 2
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Clean Energy Nepal (CEN)
Ms. Rushati Das
rushati@cansouthasia.net
+91 98744 58868
Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR)
Mr. Ramesh Babu Mangalapudi
rameshbabu@eficor.org
+91 11 9910398601
Shariatpur Development Society (SDS)
Ms. Rabeya Beegum
sds.shariatpur@gmail.com
+88 1754 446907
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Mr. Khalid Waleed
Khalidwaleed@sdpi.org
+92 300 5481288
Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)
Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan
mshahjahan.ypsa@gmail.com
+880 2334 470257
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Demystifying Non-Economic Losses and Damage in South Asia
Key focus of NELD Side Event would be:
- Discussing Impacts: Exploring how NELD affects vulnerable communities in South Asia facing climate-induced displacement, migration, and disasters like floods and heatwaves.
-Sharing Experiences among civil societies: Panellists will share stories of NELD.
Speakers: - Md. Shahjahan (YPSA)
- Rabeya Begum (SDS)
- Prakash Lama (CEN)
- Rushati Das (CANSA)
- Jayanta Basu (EnGIO)
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 3
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SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV)
Mr. Juan Pablo Solis Viquez
jsolis@snv.org
+31 6 27245234
Commonland Foundation
Ms. Victoria Gutierrez
victoria.gutierrez@commonland.com
+31 6 43404703
EcoAgriculture Partners
Ms. Shannon Sutherland
info@ecoagriculture.org
+1 203 7703553
Rainforest Alliance (RA)
Ms. Virginia Foster
vfoster@ra.org
+1 212 6771900
The Proforest Initiative
Ms. Alison Merifield
ali.merifield@proforest.net
+44 44 7863346148
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Connecting the Rio Conventions through Landscape Action: Governance and Finance in practice
Explore how integrated governance and landscape finance drive inclusive, climate-positive development. Grounded in the 3 Rio Conventions, the session share tools and strategies for transforming territories through collaboration, investment, and policy coherence.
Speakers: The speaker lineup will feature practitioners from the 1000 Landscapes initiative, including SNV, EcoAgriculture Partners, Commonland, Collaborating for Resilience, Proforest, Rainforest Alliance/LandScale, WRI, KenLap, and CDP.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 4
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Plant Technology Alliance (PTA)
Mr. Zhengyi Tian
joey.tian@pta.eco
+86 28 1888456209
Animal Protection Organization of Nigeria (APON)
Mr. Joseph Odika
info@aponwelfare.org
+234 0 8103891171
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Sparking Climate Innovation: Cross-Sector Pathways to Action
This side event will explore climate innovations across NGOs, business and academia, focusing on policy, technology, and education. It will highlight the role of young leaders and Global South perspectives in addressing urgent climate challenges and driving scalable, sustainable change.
Speakers: Honourable Minister of Environment, Hon. Balarabe Abbas Lawal
DG, National Council on Climate Change, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe
Qu Ya, Secretary-General of CMSA
Cathy Xing, Co-founder of Nature Magic Wand Initiative
Chen Jiaxuan, Founder and CEO of Zheshengyuan Biotech
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 5
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The British Council
Ms. Dilara Ibrahimova
Ibrahimova.DilaraEldar@britishcouncil.org
+994 50 2501518
International National Trusts Organisation (INTO)
Ms. Catherine Leonard
info@into.org
+44 7920 270415
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Culture at the Heart of Climate Policy and Action - A Collective Effort ('Mutirao')
Policymakers, cultural leaders, and key networks and institutions will come together to share learning and evidence of impact, platform diverse voices, and build a global movement to advance culture, arts and heritage in climate policies and take collective action to tackle the climate emergency.
Speakers: HRH Princess Dana Firas, Jordan
Monomita Nag-Chowdhury British Council
Alison Tickell, Julie’s Bicycle
Mahnaz Anwar Fancy Ministry of Culture UAE
Ursula Vidal Secretary of Culture, Para
Maria Augusta Aruuda COP30(TBC)
Emmanuelle Roberts UNESCO (TBC)
Anders Hentze Danish Cultural Inst
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 6
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Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)
Mr. Golam Rabbani
golam.rabbani72@gmail.com
+880 1713 248362
Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (COAST Trust)
Mr. Aminul Hoque
aminul.coast@gmail.com
+88 1 713328815
Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society (LEDARS)
Mr. Mohon Kumar Mondal
ledars.bd@gmail.com
+880 1713 462821
Nature Conservation Management (NACOM)
Mr. MUNJURUL KHAN
munjurulkhan@gmail.com
+880 1713 443179
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Sustainable and innovative financing for climate actions in vulnerable countries
Climate Change impacts and adaptation are long term issue. Therefore, innovative and sustainable financing is extremely important to address adverse impacts of climate change. Context specific but predictable finance will sustainably help poor and vulnerable to overcome climate challenges.
Speakers: Speakers: A high level panel would include the following representatives: Chair: Dr. Atiq Rahman, BCAS 1. Saqib Huq, International Centre for Climate Change and Development 2. Sanjay Vashist, Director, CANSA, India 3. Dr. Md. Golam Rabbani, BRAC, Bangladesh 4. Raju Chetri, Nepal 5. Dr. Sumaiya, Suda
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 7
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Médecins Sans Frontières International (MSF)
Ms. Amanda Longhi
amanda.longhi@rio.msf.org
+55 21 985549199
Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA)
Ms. Kimberlyl Humphrey
khumph82@gmail.com
+61 40 2217037
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Climate Realities on the Frontlines: Voices from Affected Communities and Humanitarian Responders
This high-level event will highlight how climate change is impacting frontline communities, and how the intersection of humanitarian action and community leadership can support adaptation and responses strategies grounded in climate justice and be featured in the GGA and L&D funding discussion
Speakers: Speakers include Indigenous and community leaders from the Amazon, Sahel, and Southeast Asia, alongside representatives from MSF, another humanitarian organization, and traditional communities, bringing frontline perspectives on health, climate justice, and humanitarian action.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 8
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International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Ms. Elin Westerling
e.westerling@idea.int
+46 70 9947545
Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental (SPDA)
Ms. Carol Mora
cmora@spda.org.pe
+51 1 94763006
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The importance of citizen participation in climate adaptation: Lessons from the Amazon region
Achieving a just transition requires governments to guarantee human rights, including citizen participation. The event focuses on how to build robust and inclusive governance systems in climate-vulnerable communities, highlighting experiences from two Amazonian countries, Brazil and Peru.
Speakers: A panel of local and international experts on climate change and participatory governance International IDEA, SPDA, Delibera Brasil, Agence Francaise de Developpement, and Transparency International.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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15:00—16:30
Side Event Room 9
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Sustainable Finance Observatory
Mr. Raphaël Lebel
admin@sf-observatory.org
+33 33 651640678
Association Climate-KIC (CKIC)
Ms. Lais Rio
lais.rio-cardoso@climate-kic.org
+45 50 308715
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Finance for the new economy: unlocking the power of cities to create lead markets for sustainable so
Explores what can happen when bringing together cities, industry, and financial institutions to create ‘lead markets’ for sustainable solutions. Focus on the role of financial engineering, showcasing approaches from the Global North and South to unlock private investment for mitigation and adaptatio
Speakers: Agnes Pannier Runacher-French Minister, Barbara Samuels-GlobalDF, Sean Kidney-CBI, Lin O’Grady EBRD, Thomas Melonio-AFD, Bertrand Badré-Blue like an Orange, François Gemenne-IPCC, Timo Busch Hamburg University, Vicky Sins-WBA, Daniela Rizzi ICLEI, Emilie Maehara-SFO, WBCSD, ICLEI, C40, GCOM, Resilie
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 1
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Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Mr. Pravir Deshmukh
pravir.deshmukh@cii.in
+91 11 9717611977
Asia Society
Ms. Betty Wang
bywang@asiasociety.org
+1 646 7052890
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Accelerating Climate Finance for Equitable, Tech-Driven Transition
Driving equitable, tech-enabled climate transitions in the Global South requires proactive policies like carbon pricing for decarbonization. With innovative governance structures and strong cooperation across finance, technology & capacity-building, these efforts will empower resilient economies.
Speakers: N Venkatram, Chair, CDPQ India Private Limited, S Sivakumar, Group Head of Agri & IT Businesses, ITC Limited, Alistair Ritchie, Director of Asia-Pacific Sustainability, Asia Society Policy Institute, Confederation of National Industries (CNI) Brazil, International Organisation of Employers (IOE)
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 4
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Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement (BOAD)
Ms. Rouwedath Taffa
taffa.rouwedath@gmail.com
+228 228 90520000
AbibiNsroma Foundation (ANF)
Mr. Robert Tettey Kwami Amiteye Amiteye
abibinsromafoundation@gmail.com
+233 579 113636
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Cross-Perspectives on Blue Economy Finance in West Africa
Financing a Sustainable Blue Economy in West Africa: Investment Opportunities, Financial Innovation, and Partnerships for Climate-Resilient Growth.
Speakers: BOAD,AFD,FVC,GEF,OceanHub,Katapult,Pays
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 5
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Mr. Jorge Alison Santos da Silva
jorge.alison@adc.coppe.ufrj.br
+55 21 987653130
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Ms. Elina Brutschin
brutschin@iiasa.ac.at
+43 2236 8070
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Overshoot, justice and multilateral sovereign guarantee mechanisms in climate policy and finance
Latest scenarios by different modelling teams show that overshooting causes irreversible impacts, limits to adaptation, and loss and damage. Just transition policies can include a multilateral sovereign guarantee mechanism allowing for development and financial benefits in developing countries.
Speakers: K. Riahi (IIASA); A. Santos,E. La Rovere (UFRJ, Brazil), F. Denton (UNU-INRA, Ghana), C. Rosenzweig (Columbia Univ., USA), B. Hare (Climate Analytics), J.C. Hourcade (CIRED, France), D. Dasgupta (TERI, India), M. Netto (iCS, Brazil), H. C. De Coninck (Eindhoven Univ.), M. Grubb (Univ. College London
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 6
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Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)
Ms. Masoumeh Moradzadeh
Masoumeh.moradzadeh@gecf.org
+974 6604 66045636
Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development (ABHA International Foundation)
Mr. Colman Hands
chands@abhafoundation.org
+974 974 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, ERIA, and OLADE.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 7
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Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
Ms. Katharina Rose
info@ganhri.org
+41 76 2174057
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI)
Ms. Windi Imam
windi.arini@rwi.lu.se
+62 812 86956023
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Advancing Rights-Based Climate Action&Climate Justice:The Role of National Human Rights Institutions
This event will explore NHRIs' roles in advancing climate action that is inclusive, accountable, & grounded in human rights. It will discuss how Advisory Opinions can clarify State obligations, & highlight NHRIs' strategies to translate international legal advances into domestic rights based action
Speakers: - UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change/SR Environmental Defenders (Opening remarks)
- Amina Bouayach, Chair of GANHRI & President of NHRI Morocco
- NHRI speakers incl from Latin America, Asia-Pacific / small island states (via GANHRI)
- RWI representative
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 8
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Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI)
Mr. GREGG WALKER
commwalk@gmail.com
+1 541 7404050
International Environmental Communication Association (IECA)
Mr. Gregg Walker
gwalker@oregonstate.edu
+1 541 7404050
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Mr. Thomas Ritzer
thomas.ritzer@osce.org
+43 676 3012911
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Capacity Building, Adaptation, & Just Transition: Conflict, Communication, Cross-Border Cooperation
Implementing climate policies and actions needs clear communication, inclusive governance, and the management of conflict. This session shares good practices for fostering domestic and cross-border cooperation in these areas to build trust, support NDCs and NAPs, and advance a just transition.
Speakers: Liiania Pimentel, MBBI
Maria Advenita, IECA
Gregg Walker, MBBI and IECA
Thomas Ritzer, OSCE
Sara Manuelli, Mountain Partnership/FAO
Yasmine Fouad, UNCCD
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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16:45—18:15
Side Event Room 9
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Mercy Corps
Ms. Barbara Rosen Jacobson
bjacobson@mercycorps.org
+31 6 82512380
Concern Worldwide
Ms. Sally Tyldesley
sally.tyldesley@concern.net
+44 7949 877024
Plan International (Plan)
Mr. Stu Solomon
ssolomon@plancanada.ca
+1 647 9570366
Practical Action
Ms. Demet Intepe
demet.intepe@practicalaction.org.uk
+44 7 470218499
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Bridging the funding gap: Scaling finance for climate adaptation in developing countries
Adaptation remains underfunded. With the Glasgow Commitment sunsetting this year, COP30 needs to put adaptation finance as a political and urgent priority and leaders should elevate adaptation finance in all forums. The event will evaluate progress made and explore how to deliver on adaptation.
Speakers: This session will bring together key voices in this debate – including negotiators, NGOs and thought leaders – to discuss the role of the Baku to Belém Roadmap, the Baku Adaptation Roadmap and other critical processes in delivering adaptation finance, and identify what is required to make progress.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 1
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The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Ms. elena cedillo vargas
elena.cedillo@lutheranworld.org
+41 78 9457646
All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC)
Mr. Tinashe Gumbo
tinashe@aacc-ceta.org
+254 100 724253354
Anglican Consultative Council (ACC)
Ms. Martha Jarvis
martha.jarvis@anglicancommunion.org
+44 0 7919356249
Franciscans International (FI)
Mr. Antonius Budi Tjahjono
b.tjahjono@franciscansinternational.org
+41 22 7794010
World Council of Churches (WCC)
Mr. Henrik Grape
hgr@wcc-coe.org
+46 73 9905505
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Driving Inclusive and Equitable Climate Action for a Just Transition
This event will explore how a just transition can drive inclusive climate action, ensuring that no one is left behind. A variety of voices will share experiences and policies that prioritise equity, participation and human rights in the transition to low-carbon, resilient societies.
Speakers: Jocabed Solano, government representative Panama, Elena Cedillo/ Budi Tjahjono - Findings of the Just transition research, Representative from Madagascar, UN Special Rapporteur, Rodrigo Peret, Thematic Social Forum on Extractivism, Gerry Aranches -Save Verde Islands Campaign, Tinashe Gumbo- AACC
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 2
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York University
Ms. Idil Boran
iboran@yorku.ca
+1 416 5229609
Boticário Group Foundation for Nature Protection
Ms. Juliana Ribeiro
ribeiroj@grupoboticario.com.br
+55 41 999146046
Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE)
Mr. Pablo Imbach
pablo.imbach@catie.ac.cr
+506 8816 8587
Sitawi
Mr. Fernando Campos
fcampos@sitawi.net
+55 41 996320909
Stockholm University
Ms. Karin Backstrand
karin.backstrand@statsvet.su.se
+46 70 705659697
University of Eastern Finland (UEF)
Mr. Lauri Peterson
lauri.peterson@uef.fi
+372 50 36280
University of Nijmegen (RU)
Mr. Mansan Chan
sander.chan@ru.nl
+31 6 48736535
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Climate, Nature & People: Advancing the Global Mutirão Vision
A diverse panel shares how high-integrity climate actions can simultaneously advance climate adaptation, resilience, biodiversity, and social justice goals. With global and local insights, the event supports the COP30 “Global Mutirão” vision and deeper collaboration across the Rio Conventions.
Speakers: I. Boran, York Univ.; Sander Chan, Radboud Univ.; Juliana Ribeiro, Boticário Group Foundation-Brazil; Fernando Campos, Sitawi-Brazil; Pablo Imbach, CATIE-Costa Rica; Karin Bäckstrand, Stockholm Univ.; Lauri Peterson, Univ. Eastern Finland; Joanes Atela, ARIN-Kenya; High-level Champions Team (TBC).
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 4
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Council of Europe (COE)
Ms. Nino Latsabidze
nino.latsabidze@coe.int
+33 3 390215044
Youth and Environment Europe (YEE)
Ms. Stephanny Ferreira de Araujo Ulivieri
stephanny@yeenet.eu
+39 0 3517172714
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Human Rights and Climate Disinformation: responding to youth
This high-level event will address climate disinformation as a human rights issue, promoting access to reliable environmental information, especially for youth. It will explore joint actions to safeguard information integrity and empower informed climate participation.
Speakers: Mr. Alain Berset, Council of Europe Secretary General. Head(s) of State/government. Ms Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change. Ms Stephanny Ulivieri,Youth and Environment Europe
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 6
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United Nations of Youth Network (UNOY)
Mr. Prince Goodluck OBI
gadylp@yahoo.co.in
+234 0 8032496411
Global Alert for Defence of Youth and the Less Privileged (GADYLP)
Mr. Christian Ezedinbu
kennedyezedinbu@yahoo.com
+234 0 8056212653
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CHILDREN,YOUTH and YOUNGO PARTNER IMO STATE, NIGERIA IN TREE PLANTING.
There's a growing focus on youth engagement in tree planting initiatives as part of broader efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable development.These initiatives by YOUNGO members partnering with IMO STATE are driven by the fact that forests are vital in mitigating climate change
Speakers: HRM KING DR.GOODLUCK OBI , CONVENER UNOY NIGERIA ,H.E Gov.Hope Uzodimma CON ,Commissioner for youth EMEKA MANDELA , Representative of Young People from both Global South and North.etc
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 7
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Réseau des Femmes Africaines pour la Gestion Communautaire des Forêts (REFACOF)
Ms. Cecile NGO NTAMAG EPSE NDJEBET
cecilendjebet28@gmail.com
+237 6 77863599
Asociación para el Desarrollo Foro Rural Mundial
Mr. Cristian Barrazueta
wrfsecretary@ruralforum.org
+34 687 265631
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Ms. Milloni Sapan Doshi
multilateral@edf.org
+1 845 2457008
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Ms. Sana Kasskass
s.kasskass@fsc.org
+49 228 36766036
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Mr. Carrick Reddin
CARRICK.REDDIN@WRI.ORG
+1 949 2412562
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Community-Led Forest Economies: Shifting Policy and Finance for People, Nature, and Climate
This session brings together community leaders, scientists, and partners to explore how policy and finance can scale equitable forest economies. Speakers will share real-world CLFE examples, including from the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Asia, centering Indigenous, women, and local leadership.
Speakers: Hosts: Cécile Ndjebet, REFACOF; Wanjira Mathai, WRI; Speakers will include community, science and economic leaders from across tropical forest countries, as well as their regional and global partners.
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 8
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World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Ms. Roxana Ashtari
irp@untourism.int
+34 620 810596
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Unlocking climate action in tourism: enhancing governance & alliances for sector-wide transformation
This event will showcase tourism solutions across COP30 Action Agenda axes, highlighting governance mechanisms, industry innovation, financing, sector-wide commitments, concrete implementation strategies and progress achieved to advance low-carbon, climate-resilient and inclusive tourism development
Speakers: UN Tourism
UNFCCC
UNCDF
Brazil
Republic of Azerbaijan
United Arab Emirates
Republic of Costa Rica
Republic of the Maldives
Republic of Indonesia
Caribbean Tourism Organization
Iberostar Group
Travalyst
Easyjet Holidays
University of Cambridge
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Thursday,
20 Nov 2025
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18:30—20:00
Side Event Room 9
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International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
Mr. Philip Turner
philip.turner@uitp.org
+32 477 588
Asociación Civil Sustentar para el Desarrollo Sostenible (Sustentar)
Ms. Carolina Chantrill
cchantrill@asociacionsustentar.org
+54 911 36692186
European Cyclists' Federation (ECF)
Ms. Froso Christofides
f.christofides@ecf.com
+357 96 749230
International Union of Railways (UIC)
Ms. Joo Hyun Ha
ha@uic.org
+33 6 64744954
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Unlocking Finance for Low-Carbon Transport
The event will examine how climate finance under Article 6 can enable sustainable, cost-effective transport solutions essential for achieving global climate targets, advancing inclusive urban development, and fulfilling commitments under NDC 3.0, driving resilient and low-carbon mobility worldwide.
Speakers: A diverse panel of policy makers, international financial and sustainable transport experts and the private sector, with a focus on Low and Middle Income countries. Speakers will represent diverse voices with a gender balanced panel.
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