Meeting events

A flagship event of London Climate Action Week, the De-Risking Summit 2025 will explore how we can collectively address the climate driven insurability challenge and catalyse insurance for climate action.

The insurance industry stands at a pivotal moment as climate change accelerates more extreme weather events globally. The urgency to adapt and protect, as well as de-risk a just, resilient transition, intensifies.

The Summit, in its second year, will bring together key stakeholders for discussion, thought leadership, networking and high-level announcements.

Join us as we master the challenge and opportunity of insurability.

A conversation with the authors of the new book, ‘Becoming Nature Positive’, that delves into what nature positive means and sets out the journey to secure a safe and just future for people and nature. Come and meet the authors and join the conversation on how we can become a nature-positive society and economy. The presentation of the book will be followed by a conversation between representatives from Financial Institutions who will focus on the opportunity for the Finance sector to help build a nature-positive economy.
Prefaced by André Hoffmann and published by Routledge, the book’s authors include:

• Marco Lambertini of Nature Positive Initiative,
• Joe Bull of University of Oxford,
• Harvey Locke of Yellowstone to Yukon,
• Eva Zabey of Business for Nature,
• Dorothy Maseke of African Natural Capital Alliance,
• Carlos Manuel Rodriguez of Global Environment Facility,

plus more than 20 perspectives from diverse thought leaders from across the global nature positive movement.

Speakers will include:

Book authors:

• Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative;
• Joseph W. Bull, Associate Professor, Climate Change Biology, University of Oxford;
• Harvey Locke, Canadian conservationist, writer and Co-Founder, Yellowstone to Yukon;
• Dorothy Maseke, Africa Lead, Nature Finance and TNFD, and Head of the African Natural Capital Alliance Secretariat;

This exclusive forum, held during London Climate Action Week, will bring together sustainability leaders for an evening of candid discussion on the challenges and opportunities in scaling high-quality carbon removal.

Through thought-provoking panel conversations with the biggest names in CDR and rooftop networking drinks, we’ll explore what it takes to build trust and transparency in the market, the critical role of offtake agreements, and the key steps needed to drive long-term growth.

The event will feature two in-depth panels:
1. Inside a multi-million dollar offtake: A deep dive with Google, Capgemini and Charm Industrial on structuring effective CDR offtake agreements.
2. What does high-quality carbon removal really look like? A conversation with Exomad Green, Puro.earth, and Supercritical.

Set against the backdrop of London’s skyline, this event will offer fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and the chance to engage with those shaping the future of carbon removal.

Join for an in-person briefing to explore how global policy shifts are reshaping transition risk and sustainable financing opportunities for companies, investors and governments.

Bridging net zero implementation gaps amid global policy shifts: the market view

Explore the path to COP30 and why an integrated approach to climate and nature is essential for success.

Agenda

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Registration/Drinks & Canapés

6:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Welcome Remarks by David Craig

6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: Reflections from Beccy Wilebore

6:40 PM – 6:50 PM: Reflections from Dr Nicola Ranger

6:50 PM – 7:00 PM: Closing Remarks

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Drinks & Canapés

Climate Product Circle is hosting a special edition event celebrating women’s leadership in climate products. This event will spotlight inspiring female product leaders across nature tech, the circular economy, and carbon markets, showcasing their work, career journeys, and insights on building impactful climate solutions.

The centrepiece will be a panel discussion, followed by an opportunity for networking and informal conversations.

This in-person event. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from industry experts and network with like-minded product professionals building solutions that will shape our future and solve Earth’s most pressing challenges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are versatile technologies that have drastically lowered the cost of data production and analysis, potentially accelerating global decarbonisation and addressing socioeconomic issues. Nonetheless, concerns persist regarding their environmental impact and the risk of propagating low-quality information, especially with large language models (LLMs).

Like any tool, AI can yield both positive and negative outcomes. As the demand for real-time data increases for the net-zero transition, the Transition Pathway Initiative Centre (TPI Centre) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is navigating this challenge. While AI could help process the necessary data for net zero alignment, unchecked reliance on automation may lead to misinformation and greenwashing, jeopardising sound decision-making. This event will explore the TPI Centre’s pilot programme aimed at automating data collection to evaluate the net-zero progress of companies, banks, and countries. By bringing together academics, researchers, investors and businesses, we hope to foster discussions on the information essential for advancing the net-zero transition.
Our speakers and chair:
– Ali Amin, policy fellow and Research Project Manager, TPI Centre
– Jon Cardoso-Silva, assistant professor, LSE Data Science Institute
– Melissa Chapman, assistant professor, environmental policy, ETH Zürich
– Amy Fisher, Director of Partnerships, Muir AI
– Sylvan Lutz, policy officer, TPI Centre
– David McNeil, Vice President, Global Climate Research & Strategy, PGIM
– Chair: Carmen Nuzzo, Professor in Practice, Executive Director, TPI Centre

This public event is free and open to all. This event will be a hybrid event, with an in-person audience and an online audience.

For the in-person participant: No ticket or pre-registration is required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis.

For the online participant: Register for this event via LSE Live at https://lselive.eckoenterprise.net/events/20250624/login

Sustainable Ocean Alliance UK, In collaboration with the London Business School Sustainability Alumni Club at, is proud to bring the vital role of our ocean to the forefront of climate discussions during London Climate Action Week, hot on the heels of the UN Ocean Conference.

This year presents an unparalleled opportunity to foster integrated ocean and climate solutions, and they are convening a crucial dialogue with trailblazing voices from across conservation, finance, policy, civil society, and technology, including amongst others:

Antoinette Vermilye (Gallifrey Foundation, Fair Carbon, She Changes Climate)
Chris Gorell Barnes (Ocean 14 Capital)
Hugo Tagholm (Oceana UK)
Martin Koehring (United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative)
Nick Hardman-Mountford (Conservation International)
More speakers to be announced.

AGENDA
Opening Keynote
Private Sector – Impact throughout and beyond the value chain
Policy – The UK in a global context
Civil Society – Advocacy, science communication & conservation
AI & Innovation – Applications, potential & opportunities
Networking Drinks

Join this event for a dynamic and solutions-focused masterclass during London Climate Action Week, where we will explore how the net zero economy is evolving—and where the next wave of investment opportunities lies.

Despite mounting global geopolitical challenges, the net zero economy continues to gain momentum. In the UK, it is growing at more than three times the rate of the wider economy. This session will examine what’s driving that growth both locally and globally, and highlight actionable insights for asset owners seeking to align with climate goals while delivering long-term value.

Discussion highlights will include:

Asset Owner Perspectives: The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) will share their approach to aligning with the Paris Aligned Asset Owners Initiative (PAAOI), including how geopolitical turbulence informs their decision-making and supports their increased allocations to environmental solutions.

Private Markets & Natural Capital: SAIL Ventures will provide insights into the power of financial structuring in tackling deforestation and biodiversity loss, the use of directional KPIs to shape company behaviours, and the role of sustainability covenants in ensuring long-term impact.

Top-down & Bottom-up Analysis: Drawing on new research by Isio, we’ll look across asset classes to understand how geopolitical pressures are reshaping sustainability strategies and investor priorities.

Climate Innovation Trends: Pensions for Purpose will share findings from their impact-focused research, showcasing the latest innovations and where they believe the most promising opportunities for climate-aligned investing can be found.

Expect a thought-provoking and forward-looking conversation that brings together asset owners, managers, and sustainability experts committed to advancing the net zero transition through meaningful investment.

Join CUR8 on June 23 for an exclusive half-day summit during London Climate Action Week focused on the commercial value of carbon removals.

​ 📅 Monday, June 23
🕐 1:00–7:30 PM
📍 Central London

They are bringing together senior voices in business, finance, policy, and science to explore how carbon removals can drive business value in a changing political and economic landscape.

​🗓️ Agenda

• ​1:00–2:00 PM | Lunch reception
• ​2:00–5:30 PM | Expert-led panels and fireside chats
• ​5:30–7:30 PM | Cocktail reception

What makes a natural climate solution truly high-quality? This session breaks down the attributes of premium NCS credits and offers guidance on due diligence, pricing, and impact. Industry leaders will share insights on trends, integrity, and responsible sourcing. 

ABOUT: The Nature Climate Solutions Alliance (NCSA) is organizing a series of events during London Climate Action Week, focused on the transformative role of high-quality nature-based solutions in the voluntary carbon market.

Across four days, hosted in collaboration with Abatable, Conservation International, Chloris, ERM, Fauna & Flora, Kita, Revalue, Sylvera, Plan Vivo, and We Are Level – participants will explore practical, science-backed approaches for delivering NCS carbon credits that achieve meaningful climate, biodiversity, and social impact.

These sessions are designed for businesses, investors, and stakeholders committed to high-integrity carbon projects that deliver real climate impact while supporting biodiversity and local communities.