Conference events

The World Congress on Agroforestry is an international event that brings together different stakeholders in agroforestry to exchange on the advancement of research and practices in agroforestry systems, natural resource management, and climate change adaptation and mitigation for sustainable and resilient agro-ecosystems.

Under the main theme, Agroforestry for People, Planet & Profit, the 6th World Congress on Agroforestry 2025 will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 – 24 October, 2025, will bring together leading experts to share their latest research, innovations, and practices in the field of agroforestry. And the congress organizer is pleased to inform you that the abstract submission is now open until May 31, 2025.

Farmers, researchers, advisors, policymakers, and representatives from governments, the civil society and the private sector from all over the world are invited to submit their abstract of recent research, development project or innovative field work findings for either a poster or oral presentation to support a free-flowing discussion on cutting-edge agroforestry research and best practices.

This 6th World Congress on Agroforestry will brainstorm impressive conditions on how to use trees to boost the incomes of ever-growing smallholder farmers, as well as bring solutions to numerous ecological, social, and economic needs and challenges in agroforestry.

The FT Climate & Impact Summit Latin America 2025 will bring together business leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore how the region can turn sustainability challenges into economic opportunities. Powered by Moral Money and Climate Capital, the FT’s platforms for climate finance and sustainability insights, the summit will focus on mobilizing private capital, scaling climate technology, and establishing regulatory frameworks to drive meaningful progress. With an emphasis on high-growth industries—agribusiness, energy, and mining—the summit offers a roadmap to accelerate the green transition while maintaining competitiveness, through expert-led discussions and strategic networking.

Kicking off three days of interactive dialogue and problem-solving, the 2025 Summit from 09:00–12:30 on Tuesday, 30 September, will bring together decision-makers from across finance, government, business, and civil society to confront today’s most urgent challenges—and showcase bold financial solutions that deliver real-world impact.

For the first time, the Summit will be open to all registered participants.

Francine Lacqua, Editor-at-Large and Anchor at Bloomberg TV, will serve as Master of Ceremonies, guiding the day’s agenda with her signature clarity and global perspective.

A full agenda will be released closer to the event. Dialogue sessions supported by high-level keynotes will explore how finance is enabling transformation in areas where change is most needed:

• Private Markets: Decisive Capital for the Decisive Decade
• Investment Value Chain – Redefining Stewardship for Impact
• Corporate Transitions for Survival and Success: Tackling the hard-to-abate sectors and what role will investors play?

Convened by the African Union, and the Ethiopian Government, the Second Africa Climate Summit will provide a platform for policymakers, practitioners, businesses and civil society to advance Africa’s climate agenda and sustainable development priorities. The ACS2 will be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 8-10 September, 2025.Pre-summit events and dialogues between 5-7 September 2025 will offer youth, communities and marginalized voices to set the tone and direction for the three-day summit.

ACS-2 is a platform for unifying Africa’s voice and leadership in global climate action, advancing African-led climate solutions and catalyzing bold financial and political commitments.At ACS-2, climate leaders will champion new global financing systems, and accelerate climate adaptation, mitigation, and green growth. The summit also seeks to empower communities, especially youth and indigenous groups—while fostering fair partnerships and multilateral cooperation.ACS-2 aims to position Africa not only as a frontline region of climate impacts, but as a powerhouse of global climate solutions.

Key Themes
ACS-2 will spotlight the shifts needed to drive Africa towards a green, prosperous and climate-resilient future: climate finance, nature-based solutions, renewable energy, sustainable food systems, green cities, e-mobility, and indigenous knowledge.

08 September – Nature and technology-based solutions to drive decarbonisation, green growth, and resilient infrastructure
09 September – Adaptation and resilience, spotlighting Africa’s climate risks and scalable responses.
10 September – Climate finance and African-led solutions, shifting from aid to investment in local innovation.

Expected Outcomes
Key outcomes include a unified African position for COP, new partnerships, innovation showcases, and commitments to climate finance cumulating in the Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change.

PRI in Person plays a unique role in bringing industry leaders together to share knowledge and effect change. This is the world’s leading responsible investment conference, convening more than 1,000 delegates each year to hear the latest developments, discuss best practice and network with delegates from around the globe.

The 2025 conference will be the 17th annual event and their first visit to Latin America in over ten years. The programme will include experts from PRI signatories, policymakers and the wider financial community.

Who will be there?

The audience will be made up of a diverse group of investment industry stakeholders, including asset owners, foundations, investment managers and service providers. Among them will be CEOs, CIOs, directors, portfolio managers and RI specialists.

Now in its third edition, the Brazilian Climate and Carbon Conference, organized by the Brazil NBS Alliance, is established as the leading platform for discussions on climate change and the carbon market in Brazil. Taking place on July 22–23, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil, the conference will bring together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, the scientific community, and financial institutions. This gathering aims to foster dialogue, align strategies, and unlock solutions in light of the regulation of the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE) and the opportunities presented by COP30 being held in Brazil.

More than just an event, it is a strategic moment to align visions, hear diverse perspectives, and promote practical solutions — with Brazil at the heart of global climate solutions dialogue.

Full day event, bringing nature and biodiversity to the heart of London Climate Action Week.

Our actions now affect whether the sea changes for better or worse.

Last June, 6 women working in the fields of nature, climate & sustainability set off to circumnavigate Great Britain in a rowing boat, aiming to tell the story of our coastal seas through scientific data and testimonies of those working to protect critical ecosystems and build strong, resilient economies around our shores.

In this event during London Climate Action Week, we share what we learned through the voices of those who taught us: scientists, conservationists, innovators, policy makers and (most importantly) coastal communities whose lives and livelihoods are intimately entwined with the ocean, and who are best placed to design and deliver solutions.

This is a story of hope and potential: what we heard and witnessed shows that – by working together, empowering the right people, and giving nature a chance to regenerate – we have every opportunity to deliver the sea change that’s needed to restore our coastal ecosystems and create a resilient future for our planet.

The event will culminate with the official launch of the Protected Areas Foundation – a new charity dedicated to supporting and scaling community-led management of MPAs, starting in England and Scotland.

Officially launched in September 2023 by the Global Compact – Rede Brasil and the venture capital manager KPTL, the Bioeconomy Amazon Summit (BAS) aims to expand the discussion around the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Amazon in the global climate change agenda.

Since then, the BAS organization has sought the support of local and national leaders to structure an event in which Amazonian entrepreneurs are the main protagonists of the program. A program that is built through the collaboration of volunteer curators, all with recognized experience in the region’s innovation ecosystem, who meet periodically to discuss BAS themes and names. Currently, the BAS Board of Trustees has around 40 people and discusses themes and programs that should be included in the 2nd edition of BAS, to be held between July 30 and 31, 2025, in Manaus (AM).

THE ROAD TO COP 30: FINANCE, BIOECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

Amazon Week 2025 marks the third edition of a program dedicated to highlighting the critical role of the world’s largest rainforest in maintaining global climate balance, protecting biodiversity and fostering sustainable development.

This year, a series of impactful events in Berlin, Brussels, and Paris will hold heightened significance as they lead up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), set to take place in the Amazonian city of Belém, in November 2025. COP30 represents a historic opportunity to spot the Amazon at the heart of sustainable development discussions, amplifying the voices of its peoples and their needs.

The Amazon Week 2025 will therefore be a key milestone on the road to COP 30, fostering dialogue with European partners and building momentum for ambitious commitments and collaborative frameworks.

The 2025 program is structured around two core pillars:

1. Finance: A robust financial architecture is indispensable for addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. This first pillar will explore pathways to effectively mobilize and allocate resources to the Amazon region and to nature in general, while also discussing means and solutions towards enhancing climate and biodiversity finance and making financial flows consistent with sustainable development.

2. Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development: This pillar emphasizes sustainable and equitable approaches to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, aligning with the G20 High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy, adopted under Brazil’s presidency of G20 in 2024, and the Mercosur-EU trade agreement, which will provide opportunities for interregional cooperation and access to EU markets for a variety of products of the “Socio-Bioeconomy”. This pillar also include the scaling up of initiatives dedicated to renewable energy, sustainable tourism, ecosystem restoration and bio-based technologies, which enhance ecological integrity.

Amazon Week 2025 will feature high-level and technical panels; policy dialogues focused on actionable outcomes; cultural showcases celebrating the Amazon’s heritage; and networking opportunities connecting governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector. As in previous editions, interested partners are invited to contribute to events and initiatives, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive process.

The Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) is excited to announce Treehouse—a dedicated hub for inspiring conversations, collaboration, idea generation and action on nature and natural climate solutions—at Climate Week NYC 2025. DDF launched Treehouse during Climate Week NYC 2024 with nearly 40 events and over 800 participants over the course of the week. To learn more about DDF’s initiatives on Climate-smart Forests and Indigenous-led Conservation, visit the Environment Program’s webpage.  

Invitation only – This Forum is organised in advance of Energy Asia 2025 which is scheduled for 16-18 June, 2025, to enable seamless attendance.

Under the theme of “The energy sector’s role in Nature Positive”, this flagship Forum may be the world’s first event focusing on the nexus of energy and nature. The hosts aim to convene 200 – 300 global leaders from the energy sector alongside government and other relevant organisations to explore themes such as government actions shaping the energy sector’s approach to nature, embedding nature into business decision-making, new energy value chains and nature, accountability frameworks, and engaging Indigenous Peoples in energy infrastructure.

The Forum plenary sessions will be complemented by deep dive sessions held by partner organisations, including WBCSD, Ipieca, and Bursa Malaysia, with additional ones being lined up.