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Scheduled Time/Location Organizer Title / theme / speakers Attachments
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Sonam Khandu
skhandu@unfccc.int
Work of the LEG in supporting the LDCs on adaptation
The LEG will present the updated technical guidelines for the NAP process to the Parties. The LEG will also invite other stakeholders (representatives on gender, Indigenous Peoples etc.) to interact on how countries could implement the guidelines through their perspective.

Speakers: LDC Expert Group members; LCIPP; An expert on gender issues. 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Nuria Aznar
International-Registry@unfccc.int
Information event: International Registry relating to Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Paris Agreement
This event informs Parties and entities on using the International Registry under Article 6 pf the Paris Agreement—covering account access, mitigation outcome tracking, transparency, and next steps—to support effective and secure participation in international carbon markets.

Speakers: UNFCCC Executive Secretary/ Deputy Executive Secretary (TBC), James Grabert, UNFCCC Mitigation Division Director, Perumal Arumugam, UNFCCC Mitigation division Manager, UNFCCC substantive officers 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		Winrock International (WI)
Ms. Lucia Madrid Ramirez
lucia.madrid@winrock.org
+1 571 3312158
DRIS/Desarrollo Rural Sustentable (DRIS)
Mr. Renato Rios
paola.sanchezpacheco@gmail.com
+51 1 992716305 		Amplifying Indigenous Leadership in Jurisdictional REDD+
Indigenous and local community leaders present a new REDD+ cobenefit certification with ART (Architecture for REDD+ Transactions) as well as the world’s first Indigenous Jurisdictional REDD+ program and experiences of IPLC-led initiatives related to JREDD+ in Latin America.

Speakers: Lucia Madrid, Associate Director, Policy, ART Bärbel Henneberger, Acting Director, IPLC Partnerships, EDF Juan Carlos Jintiach, Fermín Chimatani Tayori, President, ANECAP Onel Masardule, Executive Director, FIAY Gustavo Sánchez, President, MOCAF COIAB Speaker (TBD) 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Climate Strategies
Ms. Ana Paola Gonzalez Alonso
ana.ga@climatestrategies.org
+31 6 27923981
Transparency International (TI)
Ms. Mona Monzer
mmonzer@transparency.org
+49 176 65258823
Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. KISHAN KUMARSINGH
anamika_tt@yahoo.com
+1 868 7600885 		Can Just Transitions help rebuild trust in multilateral cooperation?
Trust in multilateral cooperation is eroding amid geopolitical tensions, shifting power dynamics and inequalities. The event will explore whether and how JTs can rebuild trust and the UNFCCC’s role in tackling key issues (e.g. energy and food security, trade wars, accountability, obstructionism).

Speakers: Speakers will discuss Just Transitions’ role in tackling current issues affecting climate cooperation, with perspectives from Trinidad and Tobago, Transparency International, LACLIMA, practitioners and researchers, focusing on Global South voices. 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Monash University
Mr. Matthew Carvalho
matthewpaul.carvalho@monash.edu
+1 508 3177311
GlobalChoices.org (ERA dba GlobalChoices.org)
Ms. Vedika Mandapati
vedika@globalchoices.org
+44 0 7470287653
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Ms. Melissa Low
mel.low@nus.edu.sg
+65 0 90908073 		Governance for Planetary Health: Harmonizing the International Climate Change Legal Regime
This discussion will highlight recent approaches within international courts and intergovernmental fora to defend the planet, including efforts to harmonize environmental negotiations. Participants will identify actions needed to equip future leaders with advocacy skills for robust climate action.

Speakers: The speakers will consist of key scholars and policy advocates in the global governance field, working at the intersection of environmental and planetary health issues. All speakers will offer a particular lens on cross-cutting themes of the UNFCCC and the climate change legal arena 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Stefania D'Annibali
sdannibali@unfccc.int
International cooperation for ETF support: Leaving no country behind
Platform to showcase success stories from international cooperation on ETF implementation & share insights to identify low hanging fruits to ensure more impactful future support. Also, it will launch 2 new international collaborations to enhance scope & impact of ETF support for developing countries

Speakers: ICAT, CBIT-GSP, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Woodwell Climate Research Center, South Korea representatives and Belgium representatives. 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Sousan Torabiparizi
storabiparizi@unfccc.int
Technology Action Plans for Energy Systems Transformation
The Technology Executive Committee will launch the TNA Guidebook on Renewable Energy, developed with UNIDO and UNEP-CCC. Countries will share experiences on the mobilization of finance, technology and capacity-building support for accelerating a sustainable and just energy transformation.

Speakers: Representatives of Parties, UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, UN Agencies and other entities/initiatives supporting technological innovation and integrated solutions in energy systems. 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		14:30—16:00
GIZ premises, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32, 53113 Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Anisha Rana
arana@unfccc.int
Article 6 Capacity Building Side Event
This event will feature presentations on capacity building initiatives from the UNFCCC secretariat and its partners for effective Article 6 implementation. It will also feature a needs assessment and determine support required for successful engagement with Article 6, particularly under the PACM.

Speakers: TBC 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G)
Ms. Eunjung Lee
eunjung.lee@e3g.org
+44 7935 377622
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Ms. Lien Vandamme
lvandamme@ciel.org
+41 22 5967913
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Ms. Camilla More
camilla.more@iied.org
+44 7 7733219993
South Centre
Mr. DANIEL URIBE
uribe@southcentre.int
+41 78 7084143
Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute Uganda (SEATINI)
Ms. Jane Nalunga
info@seatiniuganda.org
+256 772 581849 		Addressing investment treaties to achieve Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement
Investment treaties with investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms protect and encourage finance flows inconsistent with Paris’ goals and reduce states’ capacity to address climate change. This event will discuss the risks ISDS poses to achieving climate goals and actions needed to tackle them.

Speakers: Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights, 2 country representatives (e.g. one from Latin America and the other from Africa), 2 speakers from co-organisers (E3G, IIED, South Center, SEATINI), moderation from CIEL. 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)
Mr. Stefan Thorsell
st@iwgia.org
+45 53 732842
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
sampang.tunga@gmail.com
+977 1 9851069718 		Expectations for COP 30 - Perspectives from Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous representatives invite for a dialogue on expectations for Belém. Will Indigenous leadership and rights be acknowledged? Will decision-makers allow themselves to be guided by Indigenous visions rather than by politics? Will COP 30 finally mark a turning point for the climate crisis?

Speakers: Indigenous representatives from different socio-cultural regions, ensuring diverse representation across gender, age and experience. The session will promote an interactive exchange with the audience to visualise pathways to recognition of Indigenous leadership in the climate negotiations. 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		Red Mexicana de Organizaciones Campesinas Forestales A.C. (RED MOCAF)
Mr. Gustavo Sánchez Valle
redmocaf@prodigy.net.mx
+52 55 56610021
Institute Society, Population and Nature (ISPN)
Mr. Guilherme Eidt Goncalves de Almeida
guilherme@ispn.org.br
+55 61 981307117
Native Amazon Operation (OPAN)
Ms. Andreia Fanzeres
andreia@amazonianativa.org.br
+55 65 981115748 		Comunidades Locales: El reconocimiento de sus derechos y la ruta hacia la COP30.
Organizaciones comunitarias de diferentes países comparten sus perspectivas y propuestas para un avance sustantivo en la COP30 sobre el reconocimiento de sus derechos. Así como sus avances en materia de coordinación y organización a nivel internacional.

Speakers: Representantes de comunidades locales de diversas regiones y géneros, oficiales de gobierno, integrantes del grupo facilitador de la plataforma de pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales de la UNFCCC 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Ms. Ileana-Sinziana PUSCAS
cadhq@iom.int
+41 79 3631097
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Mr. Youssef Jai
youssef.jai@idmc.ch
+33 6 2044822 		Programmatic Approaches to Operationalize Climate Mobility Commitments in UNFCCC Decisions
Operational actors have developed programmes to implement the human mobility commitments in UNFCCC Decisions and the WIM Task Force on Displacement Recommendations. This event will showcase 'good practice' climate mobility programmes and discuss scale-up and community leadership to further advance.

Speakers: Ms. Rania Sharshr, Director of Climate Action, IOM Mr. Youssef Jai, Senior Policy Advisory, Internal Displacement Monitoring Center Mr. Steven Miron, Refugee Law Initiative Mr. Adrián Martínez Blanco, President and Founder of La Ruta Del Clima Government of Kenya 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (Bioversity International)
Ms. Chiara Villani
c.villani@cgiar.org
+39 328 5868725
Biovision - Foundation for Ecological Development (BV)
Mr. Moritz Fegert
moritz.fegert@biovision.ch
+22 510 1578
Instituto Regenera
Mr. Fabrício Muriana
fabricio@institutoregenera.org.br
+55 11 976056457
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV)
Mr. Harko Koster
hkoster@snv.org
+31 6 34734087 		Agroecology as a Non-Market Approach: A Pathway for Climate Action and Sustainable Food Systems
This session explores how agroecology aligns with non-market approaches (NMAs) under Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement. Panelists will discuss key NMA principles and pathways for integrating agroecology into climate action and sustainable food systems beyond carbon markets.

Speakers: Ma. Eliza J. Villarino, F, Philippines Ruthi Tripathi, UK/India Edmundo Barrios, Venezuela Other country reps (tbc) 		 
Monday,
16 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		Third World Network (TWN)
Ms. Yvonne Miller Berlie
ymiller@twngeneva.ch
+41 78 8929203
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Mr. Diego Pacheco Balanza
jallpa@yahoo.com
+591 0 67198345 		An assessment of the Baku outcomes and challenges on the road to Belem
Assess the Baku outcomes and challendes from a developing country prespective

Speakers: speakers from Developing Country tbd 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		Brazil
Mr. VINICIUS GURTLER
vinicius.rosa@cultura.gov.br
+55 61 982731525
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
Ms. Ave Paulus
ave.paulus@icomos.org
+372 52 39404 		Cultural Heritage-based Climate Solutions
Based on the belief that cultural heritage and Indigenous knowledge systems can help envision and realize low-carbon futures, fostering adaptation and resilience, this expert panel will address culture’s value for meaningful and collective climate action.

Speakers: Ernesto Otttone (UNESCO); Eduardo Neves (USP/Brazil); Ave Paulus (Estônia/ICOMOS; Sara Al-Haleeq (Jordan); Erica Smits (Australia). Nikolas Bakirtzis (Cyprus); Eric Kioko (Kenya). Andrew Potts (moderator). 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		Carbon Market Watch (CMW)
Ms. Isa Mulder
isa.mulder@carbonmarketwatch.org
+32 0 472625944
German NGO Forum on Environment and Development
Mr. Juergen Maier
chef@forumue.de
+49 30 678177588
LIFE e.V.
Mx. Pat Bohland
bohland@life-online.de
+49 30 1766194688
Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC)
Ms. Anja Ipp
anja.ipp@ssnc.se
+46 70 904842 		The first cooperative approaches under Article 6.2: a civil society review
As the first carbon market trades under Article 6.2 emerge, it’s crucial to complement the formal review process with a civil society assessment. This event will explore whether the 6.2 framework contains sufficient safeguards to protect human rights and meet our Paris Agreement commitments.

Speakers: NewClimate Institute, Fastenaktion, Namati, local community representatives (tbc) 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		Digo Bikas Institute (DBI)
Mr. Abhishek Shrestha
abhishek.shrestha@digobikas.org
+977 1 9851217237
Samata
Mr. Rebbapragada Ravi
samataindia@gmail.com
+91 891 9848195937 		Climate Finance stories from the grassroots groups in Global South.
Climate Finance, Loss and Damage, Climate Justice

Speakers: Movement leaders from Global South 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Miwa Kato
mkato@unfccc.int
WIM Executive Committee outreach event
The event will highlight how the WIM ExCom is supporting countries in responding to loss and damage, featuring recent technical products and bringing perspectives from governments and other stakeholders. It will also provide an update on the development of the BTRs voluntary guidelines.

Speakers: WIM ExCom members, expert group members, country representatives 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Aiping Chen
achen@unfccc.int
Forging Synergies for People and Planet: Transformative Actions for a Just and Sustainable Future
The event will launch the 2025 Thematic Reports by Climate & SDG Synergies Expert Group and build on 6th Global Synergies Conference outcomes, sharing findings and real-world examples of transformative actions across health, cities, biodiversity, nature, and finance for a just, sustainable future.

Speakers: Members of the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergies, along with technical experts and representatives from Member States, UN agencies, civil society, youth organizations, and the private sector. 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Monica Gavriluta
mgavriluta@unfccc.int
The Role of AI in Multilateral Climate Processes: A Simulation
As Artificial Intelligence and machine learning advance, their role in training negotiators and supporting decision-making at climate negotiations is being explored. This side event highlights how AI can boost preparedness, simulate outcomes, and support real-time strategy in climate diplomacy.

Speakers: UNFCCC (Cecilia Njenga, James Grabert, Christine Adam), COP 30 Presidency, Frontline Associates, Harvard University, Geneva University, CEMUNE 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Debapriya Roy
droy@unfccc.int
SCF flagship reports and 2025 activities
Present the SCF flagship reports in 2024 and discuss data gaps and learnings for future reports as well as in the context of the NCQG. Share information on the 2025 SCF Forum and draft guidance preparations.

Speakers: SCF members and invited experts 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		Care About Climate, Inc
Ms. Julieta Marino Tartaglino
julieta@careaboutclimate.org
+549 3764 279513
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Mr. Venge Nyirongo
venge.nyirongo@unwomen.org
+1 201 6962762 		Driving accountability for youth- and gender-responsive climate action
Amid the ongoing NDCs 3.0, this event will reflect on accountability and ambition in youth- and gender-responsive climate policy, assess efforts on just transitions, climate financing and means of implementation, including CAC’s NDC Equity Tracker and UN-Women’s Gender Equality & Climate Scorecard

Speakers: Hailey Campbell, Care About Climate Laura Turquet/ Seemin Qayum (UN Women) Amanda McKee (NDC Partnership) Fleur Newmann (UNFCCC) GEDA or IUCN Representative Moderator: Care About Climate representative 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		Conectas Human Rights
Ms. Camila Nakaharada
camila.mikie@conectas.org
+55 11 947491954
Institute of Studies on Religion (ISER)
Ms. Isabel Pereira
isabelpereira@iser.org.br
+55 21 988997585
International Education Institute of Brazil (IEB)
Mr. Adriano Maneo
adriano@iieb.org.br
+55 61 999850981 		Global Goal on Adaptation - necessary data on race, gender, and age
Deepen discussions on race, gender, age, and income data for the GGA. Production of territorial data to monitor public policies aimed at African descent, women, indigenous peoples, traditional communities, and children.

Speakers: Black Woman Institute, Institute of Studies on Religion, Black Voices Network for Climate Conectas Human Rights, experts, negociators, chairs, constituency representatives 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Ms. Lea Ranalder
lea.ranalder@un.org
+254 799 859606
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
Ms. Alyssa Chenault
alyssa.chenault@iclei.org
+1 989 2840495
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Ms. Patrizia Gragnani
pgra@iti.sdu.dk
+45 50 282560 		Urban COP30 & beyond: Multilevel action & sustainable urbanization delivering on the Paris Agreement
Cities and regions show climate leadership; yet only 27% of NDCs have strong urban content. With NDCs 3.0 due, this event launches guidelines to strengthen urban content in NDCs, shows how multilevel climate action and exchange can deliver on the Paris Agreement and make Belem an Urban COP3

Speakers: The event brings together national and city leaders, research and UN Agencies to showcase multilevel climate action in practice. Speakers: G. von Begin, ICLEI; N. Tollin, SDU; A. Rossbach, UN-Habitat; J. Filho, Minister of Cities, Brazil; A. Grael, former Mayor of Niteroi and CHAMP endorsers 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		ProVeg e.V.
Ms. Juliette Tronchon
juliette.tronchon@proveg.org
+49 172 8180761
EIT Food ivzw
Ms. Glindys Luciano
glindys.virginia.luciano@eitfood.eu
+39 351 4777532
Physicians Association for Nutrition e.V. (PAN International)
Ms. Nanine Wyma
n.wyma@pan-int.org
+27 27 828785550
The Good Food Institute, Inc.
Ms. Mariana Bernal
marianab@gfi.org
+55 21 99966179 		Future proofing food: Is protein diversification the key to healthier and sustainable food policies?
This event explores how context-based protein shifts drive more sustainable food policies by enhancing food security, supporting human and planetary health, and advancing climate adaptation. It will showcase best practices and highlight solutions that contribute to the UNFCCC agriculture workstream.

Speakers: ProVeg rep, EIT Food rep, GFI rep, PAN Intl rep, member states, FAO and/or UNEP or other UN entity, all TBC 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative (Connected Advocacy)
Mr. Prince Israel Orekha
israel@connectedadvocacy.org.ng
+23 4 8064871447
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Ms. Karen McCabe
k.mccabe@ieee.org
+1 908 2394041
Sikh Human Rights Group (SHRG)
Mr. Jasdev Rai
shrg1984@gmail.com
+44 7956 212343 		World Green Skills Collaborative:Connecting Local Designs With Sustainable climate Action
We can’t go back now! This is a global platform to address the urgent critical need for localizing sustainable Climate action, as US withdrawer from the Paris agreement, an alternative grassroots green skills investment development for efficiency and sustainability to drive bottom top approach skill

Speakers: Prince Israel Orekha Global Director Connected Advocacy,Paul Chukwuma Co-coordinator at the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition & Board member at the Loss and Damage Grant Making Council, DrBonahis OKO Head of ES Cano EMEA UK, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Ms. Karen McCab US 		 
Tuesday,
17 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Ms. Nika Greger
nika.greger@giz.de
+49 6196 797142
Benin
Ms. Rouwedath Taffa
taffa.rouwedath@gmail.com
+228 90 90520000
International Climate Dialogue e.V. (ICD)
Ms. Chido Muzondo
muzondo@perspectives.cc
+49 761 59033823 		How Carbon Markets can unlock high-integrity Carbon Removals
Technical and nature-based carbon removals are critical to achieve long-term climate goals. Important sources of finance for removal projects are carbon markets, which can potentially mobilise large amounts of private finance. How can high-integrity carbon removal credits be generated at scale?

Speakers: EU Task Force on Carbon Pricing and Markets Diplomacy; Öko-Institut; West African Development Bank (BOAD); KfW Development Bank; Potsdaminstitute for Climate Impact Research (PIK); Great Carbon Valley; Perspectives Climate Group; West African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance; GIZ 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Mr. Andrej Mahecic
amahecic@wmo.int
+41 79 7042459 		IPCC Side Event - AR7 WG outlines (TBC)
Scientific content of the agreed outlines of the three Working Group contributions to the Seventh Assessment Report (TBC)

Speakers: IPCC Chair, IPCC WG Co-Chairs 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		Tebtebba Foundation
Ms. Helen Magata
helenmagata@gmail.com
+63 74 4447703
Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development (CIPRED)
Ms. Sharana Sherpa
info@cipred.org.np
+977 1 9849035607
Instituto de Ecología y Antropología de Acción (INFOE)
Ms. Elke Falley-Rothkopf
elke@infoe.de
+49 178 1746966 		From Loss to Resilience: Indigenous Peoples on Climate Impacts and Solutions
This side event explores non-economic impacts of climate change on Indigenous Peoples, highlighting traditional knowledge erosion, negative effects of some solutions, and successful Indigenous-led initiatives globally, emphasizing respect for rights and self-determination.

Speakers: Moderator: Helen Magata Sharana Sherpa, CIPRED Abigail Kitma, Tebtebba Arlen Ribeira, president of FECONAFROPU Eileen Cunningham Mairena, CADPI Elifuraha Laltaika 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Sadia Afreen
safreen@unfccc.int
Turning Ambition into Action: Aligning NDCs and LT-LEDS for Concrete Implementation
Through practical country experience, expert insights, and available tools, this event will showcase how integration between new rounds of NDCs and LT-LEDS can attract investment, support economic development and enable concrete and actionable implementation.

Speakers: UNFCCC; World Bank; 2050 Pathways Platform; 2 country government representatives (TBC initial ideas include Chile, Morocco, Jamaica and Indonesia) 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Maia Tskhvaradze
mtskhvaradze@unfccc.int
Building Tomorrow: Data & Policy Solutions to Finance Climate Tech in Buildings & Infrastructure
The Technoloigy mechanism side event aims to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions, and data experts to explore how policy frameworks and data-driven insights can accelerate the financing and deployment of climate technologies in buildings and infrastructure.

Speakers: "TEC Chair, CTCN, Representative of GlobaABC, Representative Massachusetts Institute of Technology Climate Policy Center, Representative of Financial institution/Private sector, NDE of the Technology Mechanism " 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		European Space Agency (ESA)
Mr. Frank Martin Seifert
frank.martin.seifert@esa.int
+39 337 1413955
Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena)
Mr. Martin Herold
herold@gfz-potsdam.de
+49 174 3286479 		Use of global data sets in national GHG reporting
This event will focus on EO data and derived global information used in countries GHG and NDC reporting and addressing questions related to mitigation. Practical use cases of systematic EO for GHG emissions and removals will be presented.

Speakers: ESA, GFZ, Brazil 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA)
Ms. Ingrid Timboe
itimboe@alliance4water.org
+1 202 8212142
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Ms. Chiara Christina Colombo
c.colombo@cgiar.org
+33 6 24852501
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)
Mr. Ivan Sjögren
ivan.sjogren@siwi.org
+46 73 5615605 		Water as a path for transformational adaptation: creating synergies across the GGA to drive action
Water and healthy freshwater ecosystems are at the heart of climate resilience and are relevant to all GGA targets. The event will explore the interconnected nature of the GGA targets and positive synergies that can be generated across them to avoid siloed responses to climate change.

Speakers: Adonia Ayebare, Chair SBSTA Julia Gardiner, Chair SBI Tom Slaymaker, WHO Åsa Sjöström, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Aditi Mukherji, CGIAR Animesh Kumar, UNDRR UNCBD ICLEI UNESCO GCF GIZ Brazil Denmark AGWA, SWA, WaterAid, IWMI 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Iana Messetchkova
imessetchkova@unfccc.int
Delivering high-integrity: What's next for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism
Focus on what PACM offers: readiness, transparency, high-integrity standards, and safeguards. Deep dive on standards under development, SD tool, and the A&G procedure and how these protect integrity and communities.

Speakers: TBC 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Mr. Henri PAILLERE
h.paillere@iaea.org
+43 0 6991652277
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Mr. Charles Muraya
murayac@un.org
+251 11 5443404 		Towards a Just Transition: Financing Pathways from Coal to Sustainable Energy
The event will explore innovative financing pathways for a Just Transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources in Africa and other emerging regions. Speakers will discuss national best practices for unlocking clean energy, including nuclear energy, to meet urgent development imperatives.

Speakers: The event will bring together experts from IAEA, UNECA and partner institutions, along with national experts, to discuss financing pathways, including assistance needs, and social and economic benefits of transitioning to sustainable energy technologies. 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		Poland
Ms. Eva Morel
eva.morel@quotaclimat.org
+33 1 633408492
Green and Better World (GBW)
Mr. Ambe Michael Ngwa
michaeldianagreen2@gmail.com
+23 7 75167964 		Promoting information integrity on climate change: an essential milestone for the Paris agreement
This side-event aims at raising negotiators’ awareness on the prevalence and shapes of climate disinformation, and at launching a global pledge, carried by the Climate Action against Disinformation, to promote information integrity on climate change and protect it from the disinformation threat.

Speakers: Eva Morel - Secretary general of QuotaClimat (member of Climate Action Against Disinformation) Lou Welgryn - Secretary general of Data For Good Sherri Aldis - Director United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe French Ambassador for Climate / Polish Ambassador for Climate 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Mr. Mario Haaf
marioha@unops.org
+49 178 3173561
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Ms. Colincia Levine
colincia.levine@gov.kn
+1 869 7620409
Uganda
Ms. Irene Chekwoti
chekwoti.irene@gmail.com
+256 414 783301290 		Strengthening sectoral climate action through transparency
With case studies from Uganda and St Kitts & Nevis, this event will feature examples and best practices on the challenges and opportunities of establishing sectoral mitigation action through integrated transparency approaches to inform NDC planning, design and implementation.

Speakers: Speakers will include high-level government officials and experts from countries with experience in setting up integrated transparency approaches and using data-driven climate policies and measures from Uganda and St Kitts & Nevis. Representatives from ICAT will also speak. 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		Climate Policy Radar
Ms. Michal Nachmany
michal@climatepolicyradar.org
+44 0 7775751906
Center for Management and Strategic Studies (CGEE)
Mr. Marcelo Poppe
mpoppe@cgee.org.br
+55 61 99740111
ClimateWorks Foundation
Ms. Hannah Roeyer
hannah.roeyer@climateworks.org
+1 415 9400592 		Bridging the climate policy implementation gap: analytical frameworks and technology acceleration
A session on assessing the climate policy implementation gap, focusing on analytical frameworks and real-world applications enabled by digital tools, showcasing an interactive AI-powered country profile for Brazil.

Speakers: Michal Nachmany, CEO Climate Policy Radar Alina Averchenkova, Distinguished Policy Fellow, LSE Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment André Castro Santos, Director, LACLIMA 		 
Wednesday,
18 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Mr. Bert De Wel
Bert.DeWel@ituc-csi.org
+32 473 820097
ActionAid International Foundation
Ms. Teresa Anderson
teresa.anderson@actionaid.org
+44 7984 932655
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 12435 4915255930
War on Want
Mr. ASAD Rehman
Arehman@waronwant.org
+44 7956 210332 		Just Transition at COP30: Civil Society and trade unions call for urgent action
Justice and fairness are crucial to bring trust to the climate negotiations. How can COP30 contribute to accelerating Just Transition globally, in every country and in specific sectors? Trade unions and CSOs will present guiding principles, different components and concrete outcomes.

Speakers: CSO and trade union leaders from Global South and North. 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Ms. Marie Cosquer
mcosquer@actioncontrelafaim.org
+0 93310 337812884
Brighter Green, Inc.
Ms. Mia MacDonald
macdonald@brightergreen.org
+1 917 6268702
Center for Energy, Environment, and Development (CEED)
Mr. Jefferson Estela
jaestela.ceedph@gmail.com
+63 1870 6399585658
HEDA Resource Centre (HEDA)
Mr. Mayowa Shobo
shobomayowa05@gmail.com
+234 807 6328451
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
Ms. Sophie Scherger
sscherger@iatp.org
+49 0 1515810245
Swiss Lenten Fund (FO) (FO)
Ms. Bettina Duerr
duerr@fastenaktion.ch
+41 41 2275953
World Animal Protection (WAP)
Ms. Angel Flores
eacomms@worldanimalprotection.org
+63 917 8754322 		How the Right to food & agroecology help implement the Rio Conventions and achieve a Just Transition
The Committee on Food Security is organising a High Level Forum on the right to food to fight climate change, biodiversity loss and desertification. The side event will bring its conclusions to Bonn, and dive into examples of agroecological and holistic approaches for adaptation and mitigation.

Speakers: -Committee on world Food Security(TBC) CFS Chairperson -representative of Indigenous Peoples, youth -government representatives (Germany) -Science perspective: Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil (confirmed) 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Ms. Sarah Sharpe
sarah.sharpe@lshtm.ac.uk
+44 0 7795843103
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40)
Ms. Lauren Sellers
lsellers@c40.org
+44 44 7500161358
Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)
Ms. Roshni Nuggehalli
info@yuvaindia.org
+91 22 7506245399
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
Mr. Stefan Stevanovic
stefan.stevanovic@zhaw.ch
+41 0 589345938 		Cities leading the way: advancing healthy and just transitions through urban climate action
Integrating health into climate policies is key to accelerating just urban transitions. This event will highlight the role of urban climate strategies in NDCs and NAPs, and opportunities across sectors to maximise climate and health benefits for cities and urban poor communities worldwide.

Speakers: Representatives from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, C40 Cities, Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, and African Institute for Development Policy, and Mayor or city representative 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		CBM UK (CBM UK)
Mr. Mark Barrell
markb@cbmuk.org.uk
+44 7530 920535
European Disability Forum (EDF)
Mr. Gordon Rattray
gordon.rattray@edf-feph.org
+32 473 848133
International Disability Alliance (IDA)
Mr. Alradi Abdalla
aabdalla@ida-secretariat.org
+49 0 1521724798
International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC)
Ms. Angélique HARDY
coordinator@iddcconsortium.net
+32 0 486175239
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Mr. Animesh Kumar
animesh.kumar@un.org
+49 160 97520806 		Gender just and disability inclusive approaches to the climate crisis - innovative solutions for all
A gender just, inclusive and climate-resilient world requires designing and implementing accessible solutions to bring transformation for all. New research and practical guidance from a disability and gender perspective demonstrate how to break down barriers to create equitable sustainable change.

Speakers: CBM UK/Global Disability Inclusion, European Disability Forum, International Disability Alliance, International Disability and Development Consortium, UN, Government Experts, Experts from Gender, disability, marginalised groups, Persons with disabilities with lived experience of climate impact 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Ms. Elena Cedillo
elena.cedillo@lutheranworld.org
+41 78 9457646
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU)
Mr. Marion Mews
marion.mews@de.brahmakumaris.org
+49 50677 1517081425
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 		Bridging the Gaps: Integrating NELD and Faith-Based Insights into Climate Finance Mechanisms
Climate finance mechanisms like the FRLD struggle to address climate-induced displacement. Excluding NELD risks prioritizing infrastructure over cultural and social losses. Integrating FBO expertise and redefining measurement frameworks are crucial for more just and effective responses.

Speakers: Ms. Elena Cedillo- Lutheran World Federation. Mr. Budi Budi Tjahjono- Franciscans International. Dr. Katherine Braun - Policy Advisor on Migration, Displacement & HR. Task Force on Climate-Induced Displacement.Government representatives from Vanuatu and Madagascar. Ms. Elisa Morgera-SR on CC&HR. 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Carlos Ruiz Sanchez
cruizsanchez@unfccc.int
UAE Consensus: Accelerating NDC implementation through the GST Energy Goals
Assess the current status in terms of achieving the energy goals agreed in the UAE Consensus; highlight the energy goals link to higher ambition levels in upcoming NDCs; and explore the latest developments in innovation, technology and policy that can enable the achievement of these energy targets.

Speakers: UNFCCC/IRENA/UN Energy/IEA (TBC) 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Agung Adhiasto
aadhiasto@unfccc.int
Fostering social dialogue for a just transition to a resilient low-carbon economy
Building on the HSC 2024 Call to Action, the event promotes social dialogue as an enabler of fair, inclusive, and resilient climate action. The objective is to encourage countries to deepen their commitment to social dialogue for a just transition.

Speakers: ILO Officials; Government and social partners representatives from signatory parties to the Call to Action 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Ms. Laura Cramer
l.cramer@cgiar.org
+254 0 715687380
FOUR PAWS International
Ms. Clara Schubert
clara.schubert@vier-pfoten.org
+49 178 2015577
International Dairy Federation (IDF)
Ms. Maria Sanchez Mainar
msanchezmainar@fil-idf.org
+32 0 491712499 		Sustainable and resilient livestock production for food systems transformation and climate action
Livestock production plays a crucial role in food systems and ecosystems, receiving much attention in discussions on climate action in agriculture and land use. This event will showcase climate governance approaches that improve animal welfare, enhance biodiversity and improve food systems.

Speakers: Bernard Kimoro, Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; Bruno Brasil, Brazil Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock; Wendy Zavala Escobar, GIZ; Clara Schubert, Four Paws International; Patrick Karani, AU-IBAR; Laura Cramer, ILRI (moderator) 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		Kyrgyzstan
Ms. Aizada Barieva
climate@mnr.gov.kg
+996 771 412308
Asociación Civil Oikos (OIKOS)
Mr. Adria Verges Aleix
adria.vergesaleix@fao.org
+39 334 7058638
International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
Mr. Borja DE LA PEÑA ESCARDO
bescardo@inbar.int
+86 0 1381144520 		Beyond the peaks: Mobilizing stakeholders for mountain-centred climate action
Within the Mountain Partnership framework, this side event aims to mobilize various stakeholders to continue mainstreaming mountains under the UNFCCC and build upon the outcomes of major global and regional mountain dialogues, processes and platforms.

Speakers: Kyrgyzstan Nepal Andorra Ecuador Colombia Peru INBAR ICIMOD IOM Mountain Partnership Secretariat 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		United Nations University (UNU)
Mr. Michael Zissener
zissener@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
Habitat for Humanity International
Ms. Puja Sawhney
psawhney@habitat.org
+63 916 2666275 		Addressing Loss & Damage in Informal Settlements: Pathways to Resilience and Equity
Informal settlements face growing climate change-related loss and damage. Awaiting urgent finance, downscaled data, and stronger international policy, communities are already demonstrating innovation through localized action. This event will highlight grassroots efforts and broader response needs

Speakers: The event brings together local, national and regional leaders (Solomon Islands and Philippines Secretary, UCLG), community actors and NGOs (Habitat for Humanity, Misereor, YUVA India), researcher (UNU networks, IIED) and UN agencies (UN-Habitat, UNDRR) to showcase multi-level responses to L&D 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Ms. Julia Wolf
Julia.Wolf@fao.org
+39 347 7054419
Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD)
Mr. Vincent BLANFORT
vincent.blanfort@cirad.fr
+33 6 52863718
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Mr. Michael Kühn
michael.kuehn@welthungerhilfe.de
+49 175 9950228 		Scaling investments for climate action via locally-led sustainable agrifood system transformation
Locally-led agrifood system transformation is key to climate action, yet finance falls short. The event shows how smallholder farmers and IPLC in the Amazon struggle with access to finance and misaligned instruments to discuss actionable solutions that improve climate finance for agrifood systems.

Speakers: Marjorie Kauffmann, State Secretary for Environment and Infrastructure of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Felicitas Röhrig, Senior Policy Advisor, BMZ, Germany; Representative of FAST Partnership from the Pacific (tbc); Representative from Africa (tbc); Lucía Palao, DAR Peru; Hervé Rogez UFPA Brazil 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		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 		COP30: a legacy for children and climate negotiations
COP30 could be a framework for guaranteeing children's rights in the UNFCCC negotiations. The purpose of this event is to mobilize and inform actors to ensure progress on the agenda of children's and young people's rights in the climate negotiations.

Speakers: Carolina Maciel - Alana Institute Lova Renee - Children for nature fellowship Amarachi C Nwuneli - Children for nature fellowship Liliam Chagas-Director for Climate Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Teenager Ambassador-Plant for the Planet Vanessa Santini-YOUNGO CRIN UNICEF 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		Stichting Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA)
Mr. Sanjay Vashist
sanjay@cansouthasia.net
+91 99100 96125
Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD)
Mr. Ranga Pallawala
sanjayvashist@gmail.com
+91 99100 96125
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Mr. Abid Suleri
info@cansouthasia.net
+91 99100 96125 		Harnessing Sustainable Consumption and Production in NDC updates in Asia
NDC 3.0 is in process in many countries, for higher ambition aligned to science, SCP and Circular Economy need to be added in the process. Countries from South Asia, Central Asia and Pacific are working towards integration.

Speakers: - SWITCH Asia - Country Delegates - CANSA - IRP - UNFCCC 		 
Thursday,
19 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Ms. Levania Santoso
L.Santoso@cifor-icraf.org
+62 251 8622622
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Mr. Peter Minang
a.minang@cifor-icraf.org
+254 727 492459 		Transparent Monitoring: Enforcing 2030 Zero Deforestation though Accountability
To be discussed at this session: Reaching zero deforestation by 2030 requires bold action and sufficient finance, backed by rigorous transparency that drives accountability. Further to 2035, strengthening transparency will be key for scaling effective forest finance and governance.

Speakers: Hannes Boettcher (Öko-Institut), Christopher Martius (CIFOR), Piter Minang (ICRAF), Pham Thu Thuy (Flinders Uni), Country Reps. 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		09:00—18:00
Stadthaus Town Hall, Berliner Platz 2, 53111 Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Anisha Rana
arana@unfccc.int
Article 6 Capacity Building Training
The A6 Capacity Building Training focuses on 6.4 and provides updates and concrete guidance on key 6.4 substantive areas, including transition from the CDM to the PACM.

Speakers: TBC 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)
Ms. Hanna Plotnykova
hanna.plotnykova@un.org
+41 76 2965966
Arizona State University (ASU)
Ms. Lilian Daphine Lunyolo
llunyolo@asu.edu
+1 602 8138246
Association of Sustainable Ecological Engineering Development (ASEED)
Mr. JUI-WEN CHEN
jw@jwprocess.com.tw
+886 9650 23230
India Water Foundation
Mr. Arvind Kumar
drarvind@indiawaterfoundation.org
+91 11 26349533 		Mainstreaming water into NDCs and NAPs for effective adaptation, mitigation and resilience
Mainstreaming water into NDCs, NAPs and global climate processes enables more efficient adaptation and mitigation. Related tools and experience will be presented. The event contributes to the implementation of Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action and the UN strategy on water and sanitation.

Speakers: Countries will share how they integrate water, ecosystems, water supply and sanitation and transboundary aspects into NDCs and NAPs. Azerbaijan will introduce the Baku Dialogue. UN agencies, other organizations and IFIs will share how they support countries on mainstreaming and future perspectives. 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		Foundation Healthy Planet - Healthy People gGmbH
Ms. Hannah Müller
h.mueller@stiftung-gegm.de
+49 10365 4917684505
Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
Ms. Katre Olmez
katre.olmez@bankimooncentre.org
+43 664 4669552
Institute for Agricultural and Forest Management and Certification (Imaflora)
Ms. Marina Piatto
marina@imaflora.org
+55 19 981770957
Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (IPÊ)
Ms. Simone Tenorio
simone.tenorio@ipe.org.br
+55 12 981230592
International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS)
Mr. Sagar Paudel
vpexternalrelations@iaasworld.org
+31 317 657082784 		Adaptation in Action: Locally-led Climate Action in the Agrifood System
We connect farming realities to UN-policy, linking the needs of both and working to ensure vulnerable communities & producers can adapt to climate change. Stakeholder representatives discuss how on-the-ground lessons learned can inform the development of indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation.

Speakers: Moderator, Policy Expert on Adaptation, Expert on Agriculture, Brazilian Food System Specialist, Youth Agricultural Champion from Africa, Representative of Smallholder Farmers. 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Natural Capitalism Solutions, Inc. (NCS)
Ms. Hunter Lovins
community@copx.global
+31 6 21694135
SEKEM Development Foundation (SDF)
Mr. Ahmed Elshazly
valeria@now.partners
+39 348 9287336
Soil4Climate Incorporated
Mr. Merijn Dols
merijndols@gmail.com
+31 6 21694135 		Scaling Regenerative Agriculture: Global Farmer Networks
A global dialogue. APCNF, Sekem, and partners (Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, Brazil) share success. Focus: farmer-led training, local adaptation via social networks. Connects solution owners, funders, policymakers to accelerate agroecology and regenerative agriculture worldwide.

Speakers: Hunter Lovins (NatCapSolutions), Ahmed Elshazly (Heliopolis University), Renske van Grinsven (Natural Farming Global), Merijn Dols (Future Economy Forum), Walter Link (NOW Partners), Helmy Abouleish (Sekem), Thoraya Raafat Seada (Heliopolis University), 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Monica Echegoyen
mechegoyen@unfccc.int
Institutional Arrangements for Implementable and Investable NDCs
This side event will highlight the need for enhancing sustainable in-country institutional arrangements to enable implementable and investable NDCs while providing an overview of available resources to support ambitious NDCs. Organized in collaboration with NDC Partnership.

Speakers: Country panelists, IDDRI, 2050 Pathways, NDC Partnership - TBC 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Vintura Silva
vsilva@unfccc.int
Making the case for ambitious, implementable and investable NDCs
This event will present the OECD-UNDP report “Investing in Climate for Growth and Development,” which provides a strong economic case for climate ambition and details how this can be delivered through NDCs.

Speakers: TBC 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Sohel Pasha
spasha@unfccc.int
Reviewing Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR): Achievements, Challenges and Lessons Learned
By June 2025, UNFCCC successfully coordinated 32 technical expert reviews of Parties’ BTRs. The first review rounds demonstrated remarkable progress, with broad participation across all regions. This event will discuss review milestones, challenges and lessons learned informing the upcoming rounds.

Speakers: UNFCCC secretariat, UN agencies (TBC), technical expert reviewers (TBC) 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Ms. Kunzang Kunzang
kunzang@icimod.org
+977 1527 5222
Nepal
Mr. Maheshwar Dhakal
maheshwar.dhakal@gmail.com
+977 985 1142405 		Strengthening Mountain Resilience: "Advancing Global Goal on Adaptation Indicators"
Mountain ecosystems, warming nearly twice the global average, face rapid glacier retreat, permafrost thaw, and shifting precipitation, disrupting water, agriculture, and biodiversity. Rising risks include water scarcity, extreme weather, and food insecurity.

Speakers: • Kyrgyzstan • Nepal • Bhutan • Bangladesh • Mountain Research Initiative • ICCI • CONDESAN • ICIMOD • Mountain Partnership Secretariat 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		Kazakhstan
Ms. Saule Sabieva
josefina.kz@mail.ru
+7 10000 7702527989
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
Ms. Oxana Kravtsova
okravtsova@carececo.org
+7 705 1056285 		Acceleration of regional climate action: Towards the 2026 Regional Climate Summit
The Regional Climate Summit aims to launch and consolidate a regional climate process under the auspices of the UN and other international organizations. This initiative is intended to complement and support existing efforts by the both regional countries and partners.

Speakers: Central Asian countries representatives, UNEP EBRD OECD CAREC 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		Corporate Accountability International
Ms. Rachel Rose Jackson
rrjackson@corporateaccountability.org
+44 0 7445351503
ESCR-Net- International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net)
Ms. Patricia Wattimena
pwattimena@escr-net.org
+62 8199 1990901
FIAN FoodFirst Information and Action Network, Germany e.V. (FIAN Germany)
Ms. Sabine Pabst
pabst@fian.org
+49 6221 6530030
Global Forest Coalition (GFC)
Mr. Oliver Munnion
oli.munnion@globalforestcoalition.org
+351 0 963235732
Indigenous Educational Network of Turtle Island (IENTI/IEN) (IEN)
Mr. Alberto Saldamando
alberto@ienearth.org
+1 415 6569198 		Exposing false solutions as barriers to real solutions
False solutions continue to receive policy and financial support from state and corporate actors, forming barriers to gender just, rights based and real solutions. This event will advocate for the removal of these barriers and the strengthening of struggles for real solutions to the climate crisis.

Speakers: Forthcoming 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC)
Ms. Uzoamaka Nwamarah
u.nwamarah@commonwealth.int
Eswatini
Ms. Khangeziwe Mabuza
dudu.swazimet@gmail.com
+268 7606 2825
Seychelles
Mr. Will Michel Agricole
w.agricole@meteo.gov.sc
+248 2 714419 		Commonwealth BTR Review: Advancing Transparency and Capacity for Climate Action
Aligned with SB62 and COP30 priorities, this event showcases country experiences - challenges, opportunities and lessons for enhanced BTR preparation and submission. It will focus on climate finance access and capacity building for systematic and institutionalised reporting under the ETF.

Speakers: Climate Transparency, CBIT-GSP IPCC African Development Bank Ministry Tourism and Environmental Affairs, eSwatini Ministry of Climate Change, Environment & Energy, Maldives Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Seychelles Commonwealth Secretariat 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		Climate Policy Initiative, Inc (CPI)
Ms. Caroline Dreyer
caroline.dreyer@cpiglobal.org
+44 7397 311042
German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval)
Mr. Kevin Moull
kevin.moull@deval.org
+49 177 6904621
I4CE - Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE)
Ms. Sarah Bendahou
sarah.bendahou@i4ce.org
+33 6 76798153
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Ms. Rebecca Carter
rebecca.carter@wri.org
+1 202 7297869 		Advancing the Baku to Belém Roadmap: Mobilizing High-Impact, Transformational Finance in EMDEs
The event will explore climate finance to EMDEs and discuss ways to reach the $300bn and $1.3tn targets via public and private finance for adaptation and mitigation using emerging evaluation methods and more efficient use of finance for impact, alignment, equitable distribution, and transparency.

Speakers: Speakers to be confirmed but expected to include representatives from CPI, WRI, I4CE, DEVal, IDFC, and/or UNEP FI, as well as other non-governmental observer organizations, developed and developing country Parties, public and private financial institutions, and research organizations. 		 
Friday,
20 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		Germany
Mr. Simon Rabaa
405-1-n@diplo.de
+49 30 18176860
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Mr. Stelios Grafakos
stelios.grafakos@gggi.org
+36 30 7514991 		From Pledges to Pathways: Aligning NDCs and LT-LEDS to accelerate global climate action
As countries are working on their NDCs 3.0, aligning short-term climate objectives of new NDCs with long-term climate action of the LT-LEDS is key to ensure Paris Agreement compatibility. The event presents a guide with recommendations and best practices to help governments achieve this alignment.

Speakers: German Government repr. - Opening GGGI presentation of the guide Panelists: -Government of Pakistan, -Government of Tonga, -Government of Mauritius, -IRENA representative. Facilitation by GIZ. 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V. (FES)
Ms. Yvonne Blos
yvonne.blos@fes.de
+49 30 269357470
Community Links and Human Empowerment Initiative (CLHEI)
Ms. Helen Dennis Teghtegh
communitylinks11@gmail.com
+23 703 7724378
Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR)
Ms. Alejandra Lozano
Alejandra@gi-escr.org
+52 55 71957802
ONG CEUS Chile
Mr. Matías Cortés
mcortes@ceuschile.cl
+56 9 87631565
Women Engage for a Common Future - International Foundation (WECF International) (WECF)
Ms. Valeria Pelaez Cardona
valeria.pelaez@wecf.org
+49 89 1573325154 		Gender-transformative approaches to Just Transition in the NDCs, the GAP and beyond
In order to be successful, NDCs need to include gender-transformative just transition approaches. The event will also look at the intersection of gender justice and just transition in global partnerships, the gender action plan and linkages with conservation efforts.

Speakers: Speakers from trade unions, civil society, research institutions and other organisations working on the intersection of gender and just transition with a particular focus on participants from Global South countries Facilitation: Yvonne Blos, FES 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Ms. Milloni Doshi
multilateral@edf.org
+1 845 2457008
Asociacion de Foresteria Comunitaria de Guatemala Utz Che' (Asociación Utz Che')
Mr. Selvyn Fernando Pérez Ajú
selvynperezsolola@gmail.com
+502 502 53068264 		Financial mechanisms to unlock sustainable Indigenous economies
The discussion explores how finance can build resilient, biodiverse local economies at the jurisdictional level. It highlights community-led solutions like agroforestry, indigenous land titling, and COP30’s role in enabling the same.

Speakers: 1. Kleber Karipuna | APIB-GATC, Brazil 2. Marco Grefa | Sello Chakra, Ecuador 3. Ivonne Chavez | Wiñak, Ecuador 4. Juan Carlos Jintiach | GATC, Ecuador 5. Gustavo Sanchez | RedMocaf, Mexico 6. Bärbel Henneberger | EDF Additional speakers: TBD 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		University of Nijmegen (RU)
Mr. Man-san Chan
sander.chan@ru.nl
+31 6 48736535
Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE)
Mr. Pablo Imbach
pablo.imbach@catie.ac.cr
+506 8816 8587
Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration (GVTC)
Mr. Fidele Ruzigandekwe
fruzigandekwe@greatervirunga.org
+250 788 300912
York University
Ms. Idil Boran
iboran@yorku.ca
+1 416 5229609 		Scaling High-Integrity Nature-Based Climate Action: Bridging Research, Practice, and Finance
A dialogue between researchers and practitioners, with insights from the Global South, on scaling high-integrity, nature-based climate action. The focus is on finance, capacity strengthening, and challenges and opportunities for implementation and enhanced coordination across the Rio Conventions.

Speakers: Idil Boran (YorkU) Sander Chan (RU) Fidele Ruzigandekwe (GVTC) Pablo Imbach (CATIE) Dr Joanes Atela (ARIN) Guest speakers from relevant NGOs, including a high-level speaker 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI)
Mr. Julia Paletta
julia.paletta@cebri.org.br
+55 21 999728113
Associação Ambiental YCL - Youth Climate Leaders (YCL)
Mr. André Castro Santos
andre@youthclimateleaders.org
+351 910 705768
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
Ms. Jennifer Huang
huangj@c2es.org
+1 703 5160638
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI)
Ms. Alexandra Deprez
alexandra.deprez@iddri.org
+33 0 768559854
Institute for Climate and Society (ICS)
Ms. Cintya Feitosa Chaves
cintya@climaesociedade.org
+55 11 973970635 		From COP 30 to Belem+10: Shaping the next decade of global climate action
COP30 will be key to assess progress towards the Paris Agreement goals, mobilize resources for climate action, and outline longer-term commitments. This SB62 side event will gather stakeholders to discuss key COP30 deliverables and outline a 'Belem+10' roadmap through 2035, ensuring lasting ambition

Speakers: High-level representatives from UNFCCC; high-level representative from Brazil’s COP 30 Presidency, Izabella Teixeira (CEBRI), Kaveh Guilanpour (C2ES), Marta Torres-Gunfaus (IDDRI), IEA, Chatham House, LA CLIMA. 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Agung Adhiasto
aadhiasto@unfccc.int
Artificial Intelligence and Technological Advancements for Policy Impact Assessment
Building on a KCI publication on emerging industries, the event will feature the launch of a user-friendly modelling interface developed by UNFCCC and provide a space to discuss how Artificial Intelligence and technological advancements can enhance evidence-based climate policy assessment.

Speakers: TBC 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Woodwell Climate Research Center
Ms. Jamie Cummings
jcummings@woodwellclimate.org
+1 828 5451368
Fundación Dom Cabral
Mr. Daniel Franco Parreiras
daniel.parreiras@fdc.org.br
+55 31 991942964 		Forest protection, soil health, and crop diversity-based index for tropical agriculture resilience
This event introduces an index to compare the sustainability of agriculture based on soil health, forests, and diverse crop systems. The index will guide the transition to resilient systems, create financial incentives, and contribute to the UNFCCC target of climate-resilient agriculture by 2030.

Speakers: Ludmila Rattis, IPAM/Woodwell Climate, Brazil/USA; Joseph Malassi, Democratic Republic of Congo; Bruno Brasil, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Brazil; Kathya Fajardo, IICA, Costa Rica; Marcello Brito, FDC, Brazil; Alessandra Fajardo, CEBDS, Brazil; Fabiana Alves, Rabobank, Netherlands 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
Ms. Maria Antonieta Nestor
man58@cam.ac.uk
+44 7758 122063
Legal Response Initiative (LRI)
Ms. Monserrat Madariaga
mmadariaga@legalresponse.org
+44 0 7707937372
Rio Grande do Sul State Chapter of the Brazilian BAR (OAB/RS)
Ms. Alessandra Lehmen
alehmen@alumni.stanford.edu
+55 51 981380008 		It's About the Law: Enhancing legal capacity in climate negotiations, finance and action
Can law drive ambition? Explore legal innovations to enhance climate accountability, finance, and capacity for effective Paris Agreement implementation and SDGs despite geopolitical instability.

Speakers: Prof Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger (CISDL/Canada); Adv Ayman Cherkaoui (Hassan II Intl Center Enviro Training/Morocco); Pascale Bird (Executive Director LRI/UK); Dr Monserrat Madariaga (LRI/Chile); Dr Antoinette Nestor (U-Camb/Chile); Prof Alessandra Lehmen (OAB/Brazil);Adv Caio Borges (FILE/Brazil) 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		Igarapé Institute
Ms. Giovanna Kuele
giovannakuele@igarape.org.br
+1 646 7990695
Arapyaú Institute
Ms. Elidi Inoue
elidi.inoue@arapyau.org.br
+55 11 995137098 		Climate-nature synergies: tropical forests' role in climate action and development
As COP comes to the Amazon, forests will be a central topic. This event will explore solutions to scale up nature finance, driving the debate on forests' role in climate. It will discuss how COP30 can advance a menu of financing options, including through initiatives such as United for Our Forests.

Speakers: Ilona Szabó, President and Co-founder of Igarapé Institute Renata Piazzon, Director General of Arapyaú Institute André Corrêa do Lago, President of COP30 TBI Ana Toni, CEO of COP30 TBI Akim Daouda, Founder & CEO of Mwaana Inc TBI Other speakers from Tropical Forests Countries TBI 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Mr. Benjamin Schachter
benjamin.schachter@un.org
+41 78 7445488
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Mr. Michele Poletto
m.poletto@idea.int
+46 72 2182726
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Ms. Alina Averchenkova
a.averchenkova@lse.ac.uk
+44 0 7799657954 		Advancing human rights, democratic participation, and accountability in a just transition
This event will focus on responding to the climate crisis by fulfilling human rights and ensuring democratic governance. Participants will share experiences on improving accountability, citizen participation, human rights, and gender equality through just transition drawing on HRC resolution 56/8.

Speakers: An international panel of experts active on democracy-climate-human rights nexus, which may include: representatives of OHCHR, ILO, International IDEA, GRI-LSE, UN Women, the Women and Gender Constituency, States, ITUC, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, and the WG on human rights and climate change. 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		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 472084572 		NDC 3.0 transition and implementation: Harnessing aquatic foods for a climate-resilient future
This event will showcase country experiences in integrating aquatic foods into NDCs 3.0 and sectoral NAPs. Charting a course from the UN Ocean Conference to COP30, speakers will share priorities, implementation needs, and opportunities for convergence across climate, food, and ocean agendas.

Speakers: High-level representative on climate outcomes from UNOC Ocean & Climate Dialogue Co-Chairs (TBC) Parties (TBC, e.g. Maldives, Senegal) on integrating aquatic foods into NDC 3.0, sectoral NAPs, and implementation plans IGO/scientists (e.g. FAO, WorldFish, FFA) on resources for implementation 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI)
Ms. Molly White
molly.white@ghginstitute.org
+1 406 3965490
El Salvador
Ms. Claudia Ramírez
claudia.ramirez@ambiente.gob.sv
+503 0 79644738 		Strengthening NDCs through effective tracking frameworks
The event will explore how NDC tracking frameworks can strengthen NDC updates through an integrated approach. Data on NDC implementation is a strong basis for enhancement. Designing NDCs in alignment with transparency frameworks supports monitoring and course-correction for effective implementation.

Speakers: Speakers will include high-level government officials and experts from countries with experience in setting up NDC tracking frameworks and using them to support NDC updates, such as El Salvador, Fiji, South Africa, and Namibia. Representatives from GHGMI and ICAT will also speak. 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		Caritas Internationalis (CI)
Ms. Musamba Mubanga
mubanga@caritas.va
+39 338 5706639
Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF)
Ms. Anne Callaghan
acallaghan@sciaf.org.uk
+44 7905 922701 		Holistic Climate Action: Advancing Agroecology for Food Security in National Plans
The event will showcase the need for holistic approaches in national plans to advance climate action on agriculture and food security. As nations revise their NDCs, the event will highlight how agroecology fosters resilience and sustainability—key to addressing escalating challenges.

Speakers: Key Note Address: Holy See • Panel Discussion  Caritas voice from the grassroots  Faith Voice  Party from the Global South  Part from Global North 		 
Saturday,
21 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Ms. Shreya Wadhawan
shreya.wadhawan@ceew.in
+91 0 9599135938
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Ms. Sirini Jeudy-Hugo
sirini.jeudy-hugo@oecd.org
+33 1 85556820 		Bridging the Global Goal on Adaptation and National Adaptation Efforts
This event will explore key considerations to operationalise GGA targets and forthcoming indicators, align them with NAPs and enhance MEL capacity. Speakers will share perspectives on how to bridge global efforts and national adaptation actions to effectively assess progress towards the GGA.

Speakers: Dr Vishwas Chitale, CEEW; OECD representative; Pradyumna Rana, ICIMOD; Representative from the Government of Nepal; Representative from SIDS; Representative from FAO or CGIAR, UNICEF or IWMI. 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		An Organization for Socio-Economic Development (AOSED)
Mr. Shamim Arfeen
shamimaosed@yahoo.com
+880 1711 840913
Refugees International
Ms. Jocelyn Perry
jperry@refugeesinternational.org
+1 202 9150271
Secours islamique France (SIF)
Ms. Valentina Origoni
origoni@secours-islamique.org
+33 6 626781253 		Addressing Climate Change induced displacement through Loss & Damage and Community-Led Interventions
This panel presents evidence-based insights on Loss and Damage, highlighting the impacts of climate change on displacement and human mobility and the hardships faced by the most vulnerable. It features solutions from affected community members, civil society, international agencies, and governments.

Speakers: Shamim Arfeen, M. Hafizul Islam Khan, Valentina Origoni, Md. Saiduzzaman Khan, Emad Adly, Jocelyn Perry, Meer Rifath Jahan Usha 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		Ghana
Mr. HUBERT NSOH ZAN
zan1hubert@gmail.com
+233 233 242867902
International Institute of Refrigeration (IIF)
Ms. Yosr Allouche
yosr.allouche@iifiir.org
+33 0 142273235 		Adapting to Rising Temperatures: the Role of Sustainable Cooling
Discuss cooling’s role in climate adaptation and how it can advance the UAE–Belém Work Programme. As heatwaves intensify, sustainable cooling is key to adaptation and resilience of people and infrastructure. Experts will discuss how cooling can support parties to develop and implement GGA.

Speakers: Speaker will include representatives from UAE, Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Chile, IPCC , IIR, and UNEP 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
Ms. Rebecca Cole
rebecca.murphy@gndr.org
+44 7800 564388
Shariatpur Development Society (SDS)
Ms. Rabeya Beegum
rabeyabegum224@gmail.com
+88 1754 446907 		Community Resilience: Bridging Sendai and Paris through Local Action
Exploring synergies between disaster risk reduction and climate action through local implementation strategies. This event examines integration points between the Sendai Framework and Paris Agreement, highlighting community-led solutions to resilient adaptation.

Speakers: Mr. Animesh Kumar (Head of Bonn Climate Office, UNDRR) Ms. Ruth Spencer (Advisory Board, UN Women’s Civil Society Group for the Caribbean) Ms. Rebecca Murphy (Head of Policy, GNDR) Mr. Zakir Hossain (Founder, Farmers' Voice) Ms. Mwanahamisi Singano (Director of Policy, WEDO) 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		SouthSouthNorth Projects Africa (SSN Africa)
Ms. Olivia Venter
olivia@southsouthnorth.org
+27 0 717219483
Huairou Commission Women Homes and Community
Ms. Shraddha Pandya
shraddha.pandya@huairou.org
+91 0 9004336140 		Enhancing transparency and accountability in climate finance: Lessons from civil society
On the road to 1.3t, it is imperative to establish robust governance and accountability mechanisms to support the delivery of climate finance and ensure the participation and empowerment of civil society and climate affected communities in funding decisions, particularly in the Global South.

Speakers: Hannah Sack, SouthSouthNorth Naseem Shaikh, Swayam Shikshan Prayog, Huairou Commission Sandra Guzman, GFLAC Mexico Anisur Rahman, WAVE Foundation Bangladesh Sheilla Dourado, Instituto de Estudos Socioeconômicos (INESC) Brazil Abdoulaye Cisse, Enda EcoPop Senegal Gaia Larsen, WRI 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Alejandro Kilpatrick
akilpatrick@unfccc.int
Enhancing Capacity for Synergistic Rio Conventions Implementation
This session will strengthen capacity for implementing the Rio Conventions by fostering synergies among climate, biodiversity, & land agendas. Participants will gain insights into aligning policies, leveraging co-benefits, & scaling up integrated approaches to achieve global sustainability goals.

Speakers: Representatives from Rio conventions’ secretariats, Rio conventions National Focal Points, technical and scientific experts 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Ms. Racine Manning
racine.manning@undp.org
+1 212 9065000
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Ms. Sophie LORAN
sophie.loran@un.org
+33 6 1377917 		Scaling Up Adaptation: Insights, Tools, and Strategies for NDCs 3.0
This session will discuss strategies, tools, and case studies for mainstreaming adaptation into NDC updates and investment planning, promote NAP-NDC alignment providing the audience with concrete guidance in the context of NDCs 3.0.

Speakers: Government Representative: A country revising its NDC with an adaptation focus Technical Expert: A climate adaptation think tank Financial Institution: An entity supporting adaptation finance for NDC implementation CSO: NGO or local entity working on adaptation at the grassroots level 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		Laboratory of the Climate Observatory (OC)
Ms. Stela Herschmann
stela@oc.eco.br
+55 21 987937616
P3 Foundation (P3F)
Mr. David Tong
david@davidtong.co.nz
+64 21 2506375 		The mammoth in the room - how can COP30 kickstart the transition away from fossil fuels
If COP30 aims to focus on implementation we need more concrete guidance to some GST provisions such as the orderly, just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. This side event will discuss why this process needs to start in Belém, how it can be addressed and what key elements are needed.

Speakers: Romain Ioualalen (Oil Change International), Trishant Dev (Centre for Science and Environment), Catherine Abreu (International Climate Politics Hub), COP30 Presidency team representative (TBC), Janet Milongo (Climate Action Network) Moderator: Claudio Angelo (Observatório do Clima) 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
Mr. Michael Zissener
zissener@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
CARE International (CI)
Ms. marlene Achoki
marlene.achoki@care.org
+254 725 564577
Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)
Ms. Chiara Villani
c.villani@cgiar.org
+39 328 5868725
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) (ICSC)
Mr. Angelo Kairos Dela Cruz
kairos@icsc.ngo
+63 63 9178015820 		NAP 3.0+: Leveraging Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) for Adaptation
The widening adaptation finance gap puts LDCs and SIDS at severe risks. This session explores the role of CDRFI in NAP formulation and implementation and considers the importance of multi-stakeholder approaches for enhancing climate resilience

Speakers: Moderator: Serin Oh/Christon Herbert Sara Jane Ahmed Alvaro Rojas Ferriera Danica Marie Supnet Dennis Mombauer Country Representative from SIDS or LDCs 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		Honduras
Mr. Michael MItchell
michael@cfrn.org
+1 646 7614962
University of Exeter
Ms. alissa haward
a.b.haward@exeter.ac.uk
+44 7917 447656 		Standing Trees are Not Dead: A COP30 Roadmap to Reversing Global Deforestation
In 2024 land use CO2 emissions remained high with Brazil, Indonesia, and the DRC contributing about 60% of the total. Deforestation emissions have fallen with strong efforts in countries like Honduras and Belize. How can technology, finance and policy drive action to reverse deforestation by 2030? (

Speakers: Malcolm Stufkens, Deputy Minister of Environment, Government of Honduras Kevin Conrad, ED, Coalition for Rainforest Nations Stephen Sitch, University of Exeter, UK Luiz Aragao, INPE, Brazil Julia Pongratz, LMU, Germany Presentative from ESA’s biomass space mission 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		The Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA)
Ms. Lene Beuchet
ltb@sexogsamfund.dk
+45 26 26200875
Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
Ms. Menka Goundan
menka@arrow.org.my
+6 0 1117682291
Women Deliver
Ms. Eleanor Blomstrom
eblomstrom@womendeliver.org
+1 510 5414189 		Navigating the Climate of Change: A Journey through SRHR and Gender Equality
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is a critical area of development when it comes to gender-responsive climate action. Ensuring the inclusion of comprehensive SRHR is key to the implementation of the extended Lima Work Program and reimagining an inclusive Gender Action Plan.

Speakers: Eleanor Blomstrom Women Deliver Tara Daniel Women’s Environment and Development Organization Lene Terp Buerchet Danish Family Planning Association Menka Goundan, Asian- Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		International Bar Association
Ms. Emily Morison
emily.morison@int-bar.org
+44 7 955429503
Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
Ms. Letícia Perrone Campos Mello
ri@oab.org.br
+55 61 981051588 		Wise counselling in uncertain times: how lawyers can keep the international climate agenda on track
Exploring what climate change & broader sustainability challenges mean for lawyers’ professional roles in a changing geopolitical environment; & practical tools that bar associations, law firms & educational institutions can use to advance climate competence & keep the global climate agenda on track

Speakers: Bar association leaders and legal experts from across the globe 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		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)
Ms. Houda Bouchtia
houda.bouchtia@cgem.ma
+212 6 63872529 		How to bridge the gap between youth-led innovation in Africa and NDCs
Showcasing youth-led initiatives in Africa, bridging the gap between NDCs/climate action through innovation, capacity building, finance access, and regional cooperation. Highlight the Global South’s role in achieving climate goals, especially at COP30, in line with incoming COP30 Presidency's vision

Speakers: Representatives from: Mohammed VI Foundation for environmental protection General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) UNFCCC Secretariat YOUNGO AYICC AGN AYCH Union for the Mediterranean Climate finance and capacity-building experts incoming COP30 Presidency 		 
Monday,
23 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		World Health Organization (WHO)
Ms. Marina Maiero
maierom@who.int
+41 79 2134304
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Ms. Mary Friel
mary.friel@ifrc.org
+44 77 46632727
Médecins Sans Frontières International (MSF)
Ms. Caroline Voute
caroline.voute@london.msf.org
+44 750 7272250 		Building climate resilient health systems: action for health in the global climate agenda
The integration of climate and health has risen up the agenda, what next? The event will reflect on key processes, including ATACH, the development of health indicators under the UAE Belem Framework, Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, and practical actions from cities and national to global level

Speakers: The event will harness a range of perspectives from local to global. The event will hear insights from a range of stakeholders, climate and health experts, UNFCCC Parties, negotiating groups, actors working across climate, health and humanitarian action 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		World Vision International (WVI)
Mr. Ekkehard Forberg
ekkehard.forberg@wveu.org
+49 1511 6205883
Bread for the World (BfdW)
Ms. Sabine Minninger
sabine.minninger@brot-fuer-die-welt.de
+49 30 652111817
Germanwatch
Ms. Laura Schäfer
schaefer@germanwatch.org
+49 228 6049248
Search for Common Ground
Ms. Cândida Silva
csilva@sfcg.org
+351 0 915156618
Universal Peace and Violence Amelioration Centre (UPVAC)
Mr. Ogagaoghene Jesse Itigbri
profjesse@yahoo.com
+234 806 4776827 		Addressing the climate crisis in fragile and conflict affected settings – successful ways forward
The climate crisis is a key threat for human security especially in fragile and conflict affected settings. The most vulnerable communities suffer from climate change and conflict. Their resilience and capacities for adaptation to climate change and addressing L&D is a key to achieve durable peace.

Speakers: Habib Ur Rehman Mayar, g7+-Secretariat, Timor Leste; Sebastian Lesch, BMZ Germany; Rosa T. Perez, IPCC Working Group II, Philippines; Ogagaoghene Jesse Itigbri, UPVAC, Nigeria; Moderation: Laura Schäfer, Germanwatch; Caroline Kruckow, FriEnt 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Ms. Ilaria Crotti
ilaria.crotti@unctad.org
+39 351 8572002
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Ms. Avantika Goswami
avantika.goswami@cseindia.org
+91 72085 8425
Grupo de Cambio Climático para Latinoamérica y el Caribe (GFLAC)
Ms. Nicole Makowski
nmakowski@gflac.org
+54 341 5053175
Stichting Netherlands Institute of International Relations (Clingendael)
Mr. Pieter Pauw
w.p.pauw@tue.nl
+31 6 29590419 		What can we expect from climate finance in 2025? Art. 2.1c, the $1.3T Roadmap and the road to COP30
With the foundation of the NCQG agreed, Parties must now work together to unlock further sources of finance to enable developing countries to deliver ambitious climate plans. What will the Baku to Belém Roadmap to $1.3 Trillion and further progress on Article 2.1c. mean for climate finance at COP30?

Speakers: UNCTAD speaker/Moderator; Avantika Goswami, CSE India; representative, Clingendael; Sandra Guzman, GFLAC; Mohamed Nasr, Egypt, Sharm El-Sheikh Dialogue Co-Chair; Kate Hughes, UK; Liliam Chagas, COP30. 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Mr. Sandeep Sengupta
sandeep.sengupta@iucn.org
+41 22 9990105
BirdLife International (BLI)
Ms. Cathy Yitong Li
CATHY.LI@BIRDLIFE.ORG
+44 7521 158388
Boticário Group Foundation for Nature Protection
Ms. Juliana Ribeiro
ribeiroj@grupoboticario.com.br
+55 41 999146046
Mauritius
Mr. Rajaram Luximon
rluximon@govmu.org
+230 0 54281234 		Strengthening the nature-climate nexus at COP30
COP30 in Belém provides a unique opportunity for leaders on both climate and nature to come together to strengthen integrated and joint-up action. The session will unpack concrete ways in which this can be achieved, including through incorporation of nature in the 2025 NDCs and joint work programmes

Speakers: This session will include policymakers and experts from IUCN's State, NGO and IPO members and partners 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Chile
Ms. Cristina Figueroa
international@klik.ch
+41 44 2246000
Foundation for Climate Protection and Carbon Offset KliK (KliK Foundation)
Ms. Andrea Reiter
international@klik.ch
+41 44 2246059 		National carbon market frameworks, domestic policies, and their key role in implementing Article 6.2
National frameworks for climate protection under Article 6 (PA) are evolving rapidly. They require alignment with domestic policies for effective action as well as private sector engagement. The side event will discuss the experiences of pioneering countries that have started to operationalise A6.2.

Speakers: Mrs Cristina Figueroa, MMA Chile; Mrs Veronika Elgart, FOEN Switzerland (tbc); representatives from different countries using A6.2; private sector representative, Chile (tbc); Mr Joachim Sell, KliK Foundation 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Colectivo VientoSur
Mr. Eduardo Giesen Amtmann
giesen.dcj@gmail.com
+56 9 91630995
Centro Alexander von Humboldt
Mr. Victor Campos
canlacanal@gmail.com
+502 502 42133327
Federation of Organizations for Social and Educational Assistance (FASE)
Ms. Maureen Santos
maureensantos@fase.org.br
+55 21 988695323 		The People's Summit towards to COP30
This event seeks to share with the public attending SB62 the axes of convergence, political approaches and Belem's logistics of the People's Summit towards COP30, a big intersectional space composed of more than 500 social organizations from around the world.

Speakers: Representantives of: Indigenous peoples from Brazil Social movements, trade unions and peasants Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice Climate Action Network Asia or Africa social movements 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Green Economics Institute (GEI)
Ms. Miriam Kennet
greeneconomicsinstitute@yahoo.com
+44 7990 590463
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)
Mr. CHARLES MWANGI
charles.mwangi@pacja.org
+254 720 976405
Senegal
Mr. Ousmane Fall Sarr
secretariat@westafricanalliance.org
+221 0 776576612
Stop Ecocide Foundation
Ms. Francoise Monkhouse
francoise@stopecocide.earth
+44 7798 872200
Universal Versatile Society (UV Society)
Ms. Xinyue (Cataleya) Han
xinyue@uvsociety.org
+61 4 12635304
Women Environmental Programme (WEP)
Ms. Priscilla Achakpa
info@wepnigeria.net
+234 811 7295065
WOMENVAI (WOMENVAI)
Ms. Yvette Ramos
yvette.ramos@womenvai.org
+33 6 64366164
World Future Council (WFC)
Ms. Marlene Dente
lena.dente@worldfuturecouncil.org
+49 40 30709140 		21st century abrupt climate flip- How do we stop it?How can we keep to 1.5 degrees?
Creating public awareness of their real choices to keep the world beautiful and habitable for humans and other species- helping people to feel empowered in a dynamic changing world. Tick tock the climate clock- Overcoming the public's fear and reluctance to change.

Speakers: Professor Graciela Chichilnisky (Argentina and USA), Merem Tahar (Indigenous Chad) Miriam Kennet, Professor Ehtisham Abassi (India and Morocco), Dr Aaron Sternisky (Austria), Anjiwki Mschalbwala.(Nigeria) 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		ACT Alliance - Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance)
Mr. Vincent Ondieki
vincent.ondieki@actalliance.org
+25 723 734468
Christian Aid (CA)
Ms. Mariana Paoli
mpaoli@christian-aid.org
+44 7864 288457
Climate Action Network - Latin America (CAN-LA)
Mr. Alejandro Aleman
aaleman@canla.org
+505 505 88267474
DanChurchAid (DCA and FKN)
Mr. Mattias Söderberg
msd@dca.dk
+45 29 700609 		Amplifying climate ambition: Perspectives on key levers for NDC strengthening
A discussion to enhance NDC ambition and promote civil society engagement in the NDC process, featuring insights from government and non-government representatives. The event will cover best practices, challenges, and collaboration opportunities to strengthen climate action and accountability.

Speakers: 2 government representatives 3 civil societies representatives from both the developed and developing countries 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mr. Keiichi Igarashi
kigarashi@unfccc.int
Focus on forests: Introducing the REDD+ Community of Practice
Highlight the secretariat’s work on forests and REDD+ towards COP 30, including the establishment of a REDD+ Community of Practice to facilitate technical exchanges, assist countries in strengthening their voluntary reporting of national REDD+ activities, strategies and safeguards information.

Speakers: UNFCCC secretariat, REDD+ countries, donors, organizations supporting REDD+ implementation and other REDD+ stakeholders, and REDD+ experts who have experience with technical assessments (TBC) 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		Global Compact Network Brazil
Ms. Danielly Mello Freire
clima@pactoglobal.org.br
+55 11 993670010
Climalab
Ms. Leidy Jhoanna Cifuentes Gómez
jhoanna.cifuentes@climalab.org
+57 314 2565738
Climate Ventures
Ms. Bruna Zampollo Pessoa Consales
bruna@climateventures.co
+55 11 996543006 		Just Transition in the Global South: Business Initiatives and Policies for Sustainable Prosperity
A just transition is essential to driving sustainable socioeconomic prosperity, social equity, and climate resilience. The aim is to stimulate consensus building on the theme in the context of the Global South and show how the Just Transition Hub and Green Wave Platform boost resilience in LATAM.

Speakers: Danielly Mello Freire, UN Global Compact Network Brazil. Bruna Zampollo, Climate Ventures. Carolina Rocha, LACLIMA. Camila Fernández, Climate Champions Team. Edlayan Passos, E+ institute. Natalie Unterstell, Talanoa Institute. Tracy Ledger, Institute PARI. Rodrigo Rollemberg, Brazil Ministry. 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		CGIAR System Organization (CGIAR)
Ms. Aditi Mukherji
unfccc@cgiar.org
+49 176 62545900
University of Minnesota (UMN)
Mr. Nfamara K Dampha
damph002@umn.edu
+1 612 8143930 		Bridging Perspectives: Dialogues for Advancing Transformational Adaptation Efforts
Providing a platform for high-level speakers with diverse regional and technical expertise to explore key lessons, identify existing knowledge gaps and highlight enabling and disabling conditions for scaling transformational adaptation to advance equitable, resilient climate strategies

Speakers: Dr. George Wamukoya, AGNES Mairi Dupar, ODI Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio, UNF Nfamara Dampha, University of Minnesota Dr. Aditi Mukherji, CGIAR Marlene Achoki,CARE International 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		Asociación La Ruta del Clima
Mr. Jennifer Rojas
jennifer.rojas@larutadelclima.org
+506 506 88141088
Amnesty International (AI)
Ms. Ann Harrison
unfccc@amnesty.org
+44 20 74135500
Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR)
Ms. Marianna Leite
mleite@cesr.org
+351 915 202532
Cool Earth
Mr. Martin Simonneau
martin.simonneau@coolearth.org
+44 7 892806570
OXFAM International (OI)
Ms. Nafkote Dabi
nafkote.dabi@oxfam.org
+44 7444 702770 		Climate Reparations – Advancing Justice for Frontline Communities
The climate crisis disproportionately affects communities in the Global South. Loss and damage are deepening social inequalities. The climate reparations remain a fundamental justice issue.In this event we will address from a Latin American perspective the realities lived by frontline communities.

Speakers: [Expert on International Climate Law] – The legal basis for reparations [Economist or Climate Finance Specialist] – Structuring fair financial mechanisms [Frontline Community Representative] – Testimony on loss and damage Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, La Ruta Del Clima, OXFAM 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)
Mr. Joachim Roth
j.roth@worldbenchmarkingalliance.org
+33 6 20057269
CDP Worldwide (CDP)
Ms. Clare Everett
clare.everett@cdp.net
+44 7871135 724
Fédération des travailleurs et des travailleuses du Québec (FTQ)
Mr. Patrick Rondeau
prondeau@ftq.qc.ca
+1 514 7972513
UNEP - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Mr. Aaron Cantrell
aaron.cantrell@un.org
+1 929 9695828 		From Baku to Belem: linking NDCs with credible, robust and just transition plans for companies
This event will show how to link transition plans with credible pathways, net zero policy and transition finance in light of new NDCs and the Baku to Belem Roadmap. It will present work from experts in the field across civil society, financial actors, labour unions and policy makers.

Speakers: Romain Poivet, Joachim Roth (World Benchmarking Alliance), Patrick Rondeau (FTQ), UNEP-FI, CDP, Brazil, UNFCCC and ITPN 		 
Tuesday,
24 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		Republic of Korea
Mr. Byungjun Kang
bjkang95@korea.kr
+82 43 7147514
Green Technology Center Korea (NIGT)
Ms. Ami Woo
ami.woo@nigt.re.kr
+82 2 33933942 		Sharing Experiences from International Cooperation for Supporting Implementation of the ETF
1. Supporting Transparency Capacity in Developing Countries, 2. Sharing International Cooperation Cases, 3. Strengthening Collaboration and Networking

Speakers: 1. Republic of Korea (Consul General) 2. GIR (Don H. Shin) 3. KACCC (Ju Youn Kang) 4. NIGT (Ami Woo) 5. UNFCCC (Tugba Icmeli, Jigme) 6. PATPA (Roziya Wloch) 7. IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (TBD) 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN)
Mr. Torbjørn Gjefsen
torbjorn@rainforest.no
+47 0 97016842
Oro Verde - Tropical Forest Foundation (OroVerde)
Mr. Hugo Rosa da Conceicao
hrosa@oroverde.de
+49 228 2429078
Plant for the Planet Foundation (Plant for the Planet)
Ms. Jule Schnakenberg
jule.schnakenberg@plant-for-the-planet.org
+31 6 647706167
Rights and Resources Institute, Inc. (RRI)
Mr. Alain Frechette
afrechette@rightsandresources.org
+1 514 8047359 		Innovative financing for tropical forests
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) emerges as a new and innovative finance mechanism for conservation of tropical rainforests. This event will present the facility and discuss how countries and civil society can contribute to its success, with a particular focus on supporting IP&LC rights.

Speakers: Julie Frøland (RFN), Deborah Sanchez (CLARIFI), Hugo Rosa (OroVerde), Indigenous leaders, country representatives from tropical forest governments and developed countries 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		cambiaMO s.coop.mad. (CAMBIAMO)
Ms. Floridea Di Ciommo
floridea.diciommo@cambiamo.net
+34 91 1413350
Natural Justice
Ms. Katherine Robinson
katherine@naturaljustice.org
+27 76 2276517 		Ensuring Protection and Participation of Environmental Defenders through a Global People's Assembly.
The event highlights the crucial role of Women Environmental Human Rights Defenders (WEHRDs) in achieving just transition free of the exploitation of care work and transition minerals. We propose a Global People's Assembly for COP30 to amplify grassroots and WEHRDs,involvement for a Just Transition.

Speakers: The event will facilitate a multistakholders’ and rights’holders’ dialogue that is needed to achieve a energy transition that cannot be other than “just”, through the promotion of a Global People's Assembly.Grassroots movements, CSO, governments and UN agencies will engage in recognising the WEHRD. 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
Mr. Nnimmo Bassey
nnimmo@gmail.com
+234 803 7274395
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
Ms. Sara Shaw
sara.shaw@foe.co.uk
+44 7564 842203
Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF)
Ms. Kristin Funke
funke@boell.de
+49 30 28534310 		Halting the Engineering of our Planet
Geoengineering (GE) is portrayed as a solution to climate change and Africa has been targeted by its promoters. Rather than a solution, GE is a hoax to divert attention from real solutions. This event will explore the threats of GE and spotlight the need for precaution.

Speakers: Coraina Plaza Kwami Kpondzo Mfoniso Antia’ Dean Behbeh 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Global Youth Development Institute, Inc. (GYDI)
Mr. Timothy Damon
timothy.damon@globalyouthdev.org
+1 330 2067553
Abibimman Foundation (AF)
Mr. Kenneth Nana Amoateng
amoatengken@gmail.com
+233 24 4023651
Center for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment (CCSE)
Mr. Hussein Kassim
ccseghana@gmail.com
+233 244 182515 		Enhancing ACE Implementation through Policy Coherence and Coordinated Action
This interactive session will foster discussion about the needs, gaps, challenges, opportunities, and solutions for enhancing ACE implementation through the priority areas of Policy Coherence and Coordinated Action, providing key recommendations from multiple perspectives, especially from youth.

Speakers: Timothy Damon (President, GYDI); Hussein Kassim (Ghana ACE FP); speakers (TBC) from youth and civil society, as well as parties. 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Conservation International (CI)
Ms. Shira Lyss-Loren
slyss-loren@conservation.org
+1 206 7472336
Rural Urban Partnership For Africa (RUPFA)
Mr. Justin NGABU DZ'BO
rupfainternational@gmail.com
+24 3 815990216 		Towards climate resilience: Indigenous and community knowledge systems, practices and experiences
We highlight climate positive Indigenous and community practices and knowledge systems, and experiences of the implementation of climate decisions. Expert panelists will discuss how their knowledge systems/experiences support efforts of LCIP, NDCs, and other climate actions for climate resiliency.

Speakers: To be Confirmed: Onel Masardule(Fundación para el Conocimiento Indígena) Elcio Manchinero(COICA/COIAB) Edna Kaptoyo(PCEP) Kittisak Rattanakrajangsri(IP Foundation for Education and Environment) Rodion Sulyandziga(Center for support of indigenous peoples of the North) Lola Cabnal(Aktenamit) 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Sustainalogue e.V.
Mr. Jannik Landwehr
jl@thegreenwerk.net
+49 160 96501324
Belize
Ms. Edalmi Pinelo
coord.cc@environment.gov.bz
+501 636 9027 		NDC 3.0 investment planning - quantifying investment needs and mobilizing climate finance
This event will present methodologies for assessing NDC investment needs and share practical experiences from country applications, offering valuable insights for effective climate finance planning and mobilization.

Speakers: Representatives of Belize, Sustainalogue, Academia and Funding Institutions. 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Ms. Yali Wang
ywang@unfccc.int
Navigating first BTRs: Reviews, CGE & PAICC Support
With the ETF now fully operational, this CGE side event explores CGE support to developing countries and the PAICC engagement in navigating the ETF . It features insights from the CGE, PAICC, national experts and lead reviewers, and invites feedback on future CGE support.

Speakers: TBC: SBI chair, secretariat, PAICC co-chair(s), CGE chair and members, lead reviewers, transparency experts from developing countries 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Berlin 		Fundación Avina (AVINA)
Ms. María Paz González
paz.gonzalez@avina.net
+54 911 56003787
Amigos de la Tierra Asociación Civil (ATAC)
Mr. Laura lopez
llopez@wwf.nl
+31 0 610262985
Arid Lands Information Network (Eastern Africa) (ALIN)
Mr. Bob Aston
baston@alin.net
+254 100 725342537 		NLGF small grant mechanism and finance for locally led climate solutions in marginalised communities
NLGF €3.5M small grant mechanism with 360+ grantees, funded by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, showcases effective, inclusive finance models. Discuss the role of community access in Baku to Belem Roadmap, emphasizing rapid, flexible, and locally driven finance for resilience and disaster response

Speakers: Laura López Torres, Inclusive Conservation Lead & VCA Manager, WWF Beth Chitekwe-Biti Director Shack Dwellers International Charlotte Scott Global Engagement and Learning, SouthSouthNorth Faith Lumonya Economic Justice & Climate Action Lead Akina Mama wa Afrika ALIN- TBC Paz González, Avina 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Bonn 		Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Ms. Kayleigh Crabb
crabb@iges.or.jp
+81 46 8553772
Bangladesh
Mr. Mirza Shawkat Ali
mirzasa1@yahoo.com
+88 2 1720222363
Japan
Ms. Yuka OKAJIMA
YUKA_OKAJIMA@env.go.jp
+81 3 55218246
Project Developer Forum Ltd. (PD-Forum)
Ms. Ritika Tewari
r.tewari@southpole.com
+49 1763 1248077 		Scaling Up Carbon Markets Under Article 6 to Enhance NDC 3.0 Ambition
Share the current status and potential of using carbon markets to promote more mitigation activities in alignment with Article 6 implementation. Explore methods to raise private finance and enhance NDC ambition.

Speakers: Country representatives (2-3 countries, including Japan and Bangladesh), A6IP Center, private sector (South Pole), UNFCCC secretariat (TBC) and others. 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		15:00—16:15
Kaminzimmer 		Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
Ms. Claudia Rubio Giraldo
claudia@wedo.org
+1 809 3997788
Equidad de Género Ciudadanía Trabajo y Familia (Equidad)
Ms. Emilia Reyes
emilia@equidad.org.mx
+52 55 54109398
Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Inc. (FAWCO)
Ms. Ayuska Motha
unrepbonn@fawco.org
+49 179 2144209 		Women and Gender Constituency: Regional Feminist Perspectives
This event will bring forward the voices of the Women and Gender Constituency regional blocks across the world, including from MENA, Africa and Latin America, with the aim of building synergies towards COP30.

Speakers: Members of the Women and Gender Constituency and civil society. 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Berlin 		Transforma
Mr. Edgar Fernandez Fernandez
edgar.fernandez@transforma.global
+33 0 652699540
Corporación Centro de Estudios de Derecho, Justicia y Sociedad (DEJUSTICIA)
Mr. SERGIO CHAPARRO
schaparro@dejusticia.org
+55 9 99953374
Plataforma CIPÓ (CIPÓ)
Ms. Pernille Madsen
pernille@plataformacipo.org
+38 1 659481484 		COP30: Latin America's moment to lead on climate-biodiversity synergies
Considerations on how Latin America is leading on synergistic climate-biodiversity action, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and how can the region take advantage of COP30 to boost its leadership and contribute to increasing policy coherence at the international and domestic level.

Speakers: Sergio Chaparro - Dejusticia Maiara Folly - Plataforma CIPO María Inés Rivadeneira - WWF Latin America Edgar Fernandez - Transforma Juan Monterrey - Panamá Paola Bernal - Colombia 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Bonn 		Ocean Visions
Mr. Leonardo Valenzuela Perez
leonardo@oceanvisions.org
+1 919 9031435
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Mr. Mark Shimamoto
mshimamoto@agu.org
+1 202 7777488
Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO)
Mr. Richard Matey
richard@greenafricayouth.org
+233 24 1582873 		Advancing International Collaboration on Ocean-Based Emerging Climate Mitigation Technologies
This side event explores international collaboration to accelerate research, governance, and responsible scaling of emerging ocean-based climate mitigation technologies. Panelists will discuss frameworks for scientific exchange and equitable innovation, focusing on ongoing Global South initiatives.

Speakers: Brad Ack, CEO Ocean Visions Vida Agyebeng Ayim, Green Africa Youth Organization, Ghana Mariam Mwasaria, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya Catalina Reyes Vargas, Ocean Hub Colombia Benjamin Zaitchik, President AGU 		 
Wednesday,
25 Jun 2025 		16:30—17:45
Kaminzimmer 		IBON International Foundation Inc. (IBON)
Mr. Ivan Phell Enrile
ienrile@iboninternational.org
+63 2 89277061
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation (AIPP)
Mr. Lakpa Nuri Sherpa
nuri@aippnet.org
+66 53 343539
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Mr. Ranjana Giri
ranjana@apwld.org
+977 46600 9779860790
Institute for Socioeconomics Studies (INESC)
Ms. Carolina Alves
carolina@inesc.org.br
+55 21 965105006 		Real Solutions: A system transformation approach to equitable and just transition
Just transition is an opportunity not only to overhaul the fossil fuel-based energy systems but also to transform economic, financial, social, and political structures. The event explores real solutions and alternative pathways for equitable, gender-just and rights-based sustainable development.

Speakers: Speakers will include representatives from climate justice, Indigenous Peoples, feminist, and human rights, and civil society organisations, and advocacy allies from governments and institutions. 		 
Thursday,
26 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Berlin 		Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN)
Mr. Imran Hussain Choudhary Shaik
shaikimran@iycn.in
+91 40 9848758037
True Animal Protein Price Coalition (TAPP Coalition)
Mr. Jeroom Remmers
hwremmers@gmail.com
+31 6 22407712 		Scaling Food System Solutions for 1.5°C -Role of NDCs, Climate Finance & Agri-GHG-Emission Pricing
How NDCs can drive proven and innovative agrifood solutions via climate finance and multi-stakeholder collaboration to meet the 1.5°C goal. The event explores CO2 pricing for livestock in Denmark and Agri-Food Emission Pricing/ETS, showcasing scalable, transformative approaches.

Speakers: YOUNGO (Youth) WFO/Asian Farmers Org (Small holder Farmers) NDC Partnership/WWF (Tools), Standing Committee on Finance (SCF-member; tbc), Denmark, European Union (Valeria Forlin, DG Clima), TAPP Coalition (Jeroom Remmers), SPREP (Pacific Island States; tbc). Moderator from CAN/CABI (tbc) 		 
Thursday,
26 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Bonn 		COBASE, Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base (ECOSOC)
Mr. Stefano Mannacio
cobaseu@gmail.com
+39 339 6938361
Gherush92 Committee for Human Rights (Gherush92)
Ms. Valentina Jappelli
gherush92@gmail.com
+39 338 6787009
Institute of Environmental Well (IBAM)
Mr. Thiago Metzker
thiago@bemambiental.org.br
+55 31 984741320 		Holistic Cities for Energy Efficiency, Urban Agroecology, Animal Welfare,and Climate Adaptation
Developing agroecological parks to create sustainable urban environments promoting biodiversity, climate resilience, SDGs, and plant-based lifestyles. Implementing efficient energy grids, healthy food initiatives, inclusive clean energy access, animal welfare, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Speakers: Stefano Mannacio, Valentina Jappelli, Delfina Piu, Mario Fua 		 
Thursday,
26 Jun 2025 		10:30—11:45
Kaminzimmer 		International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Ms. Sandra Hanni
sandra.hanni@iccwbo.org
+33 7 86355519
Emergent Forest Finance Accelerator, Inc.
Ms. Kathryn Deeg
katie@emergentclimate.com
+34 645 496736
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
Ms. Agustina Cundari
cundari@ieta.org
+54 911 58233001
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Mr. John Verdieck
john.verdieck@tnc.org
+1 303 8839350 		Carbon Markets Post-COP29: What Article 6 and CBAM mean for the Future of Markets?
Robust carbon markets can scale climate finance. ICC Public-Private Roundtable will assess the impact of Article 6 rules and regulations like EU CBAM and other approaches, like REDD+. Experts will explore synergies, challenges, and opportunities to scale carbon markets for critical climate financing

Speakers: Among the guest speakers will be: government representatives leading the UN negotiation process; businesses, investors, project developers, academia, civil society and IPLC representative
Concept Note - Preliminary Programme [154 kb]
Thursday,
26 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Berlin 		Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Mr. Adis Dzebo
adis.dzebo@sei.org
+46 702 543520
German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Ms. Alexia Faus Onbargi
alexia.faus-onbargi@idos-research.de
+49 228 94927223
Polítca y Legislación Ambiental A.C. (POLEA)
Mr. Andrés Ávila Akerberg
diana.r@polea.org.mx
+52 55 5526720769
Real Instituto Elcano (RIE)
Ms. Lara Lázaro Touza
llazaro@rielcano.org
+34 91 917816770 		Bottom-up or top-down? Governance arrangements and coherent policymaking for A Just Transition
How vital are governance arrangements and policy coherence for just transition? This event presents insights from development, design and implementation of just transition frameworks in Mexico, Spain, Germany and Kenya, and discusses implications that could inform a Global Just Transition Framework.

Speakers: Bahareh Seyedi, DESA; Raul Alfaro Pelico, Lancaster University; Andres Avila, POLEA; Alina Averchenkova, GRI (LSE); Just Transition negotiators, Alexia Faus Onbargi (IDOS), Adis Dzebo (SEI), Lara Lazaro (Elcano) 		 
Thursday,
26 Jun 2025 		12:00—13:15
Bonn 		Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
Ms. Bethan Laughlin
bethan.laughlin@zsl.org
+44 44 7463018822
Colombia
Ms. PAOLA BERNAL
pbernal@minambiente.gov.co
+57 314 3827544
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Ms. Melanie Coath
melanie.coath@rspb.org.uk
+44 7904 117274 		Bonn to Belém: Opportunities for strengthened Rio Convention synergies at COP30
2025 is a critical year for global action on climate and nature. This event gathers leading experts to explore the innovative policy instruments and implementation tools that can enable synergistic solutions at the multilateral, regional and national level that work for climate, nature and people.

Speakers: The panel will explore opportunities for Rio Convention synergies and how synergistic actions can be scaled from national to global levels. With speakers from civil society (ZSL, RSPB), the NBSAP accelerator partnership, party representatives from Latin America, and the Rio Convention secretariats. 		 
Thursday,
26 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Berlin 		Mercy Corps
Ms. salome lehtman
slehtman@mercycorps.org
+33 6 21713856
Concern Worldwide
Ms. Sally Tyldesley
sally.tyldesley@concern.net
+44 7949 877024
Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Ms. Laetitia Pettinotti
l.pettinotti@odi.org
+44 7982 964337
Plan International (Plan)
Mr. Stu Solomon
ssolomon@plancanada.ca
+1 647 9570366 		Elevating adaptation finance in the Baku to Belém Roadmap
This event looks at the steps to achieve an ambitious, equitable and fit-for-purpose Baku to Belém roadmap, ensuring it provides reassurance that finance will address developing countries’ needs. Given the adaptation finance gap, the event will discuss how adaptation finance can be scaled up

Speakers: This event will provide a space for developed and developing country negotiators to engage with those working on the frontlines of the climate crisis as well as key stakeholders actively working towards an ambitious Baku to Belém Roadmap to discuss what is needed to scale up adaptation finance 		 
Thursday,
26 Jun 2025 		13:30—14:45
Bonn 		International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Ms. Elina Brutschin
brutschin@iiasa.ac.at
+43 1 4369910167
King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC)
Mr. Puneet Kamboj
puneet.kamboj@kapsarc.org
+966 11 2903168 		Advancing Justice Considerations in Climate Policy - Bridging National and Global Perspectives
This session examines how global and national models integrate justice with climate mitigation, highlighting Global South perspectives and development needs. It unites diverse views to align poverty alleviation, development, and fair energy access with mitigation goals.

Speakers: Keynote by leading justice scholar Harald Winkler (UCT, South Africa); talks by Shonali Pachauri (IIASA) & Puneet Kamboj (KAPSARC); diverse, gender-balanced panel with policymakers & scientists from Brazil, Ghana & India on strengthening fair climate mitigation strategies. 		 
 
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