Meeting events

Rapid technological advancements in Earth observation (EO) satellites, AI and other technologies are unveiling unprecedented views of our planet.

Join leading EO experts to explore immersive, cutting-edge applications of EO data that proactively monitor and help protect Earth’s fragile ecosystems.

The Congo basin is the last tropical forest system on the planet that absorbs more carbon than it emits and is home to 139 million people.

With nearly two thirds of the forest located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, how can bold policy and foresighted collaboration support conservation, sustainable economic development and peace-building?

Extreme weather events are intensifying in severity and frequency and have become common phenomena globally.

What can business do to manage and mitigate the risks and impacts?

Water systems are reaching a tipping point, with increasing floods and droughts affecting multiple regions globally. In five years, it is estimated that half the world will face water stress, jeopardizing productivity, public health and food security, and threatening $1.6 trillion in assets.

How can we leverage technology, governance and finance innovations to avoid or manage water tipping points?

Over the past 60 years, 40% of intrastate conflicts have a link to natural resources, as nature continues to underpin peace and stability.

This session examines how nature contributes to global security and how to identify new approaches to environmental conservation.

The green transition presents an unprecedented economic opportunity but it is also giving rise to competitive tensions. Countries are looking to protect and develop domestic industries and export their standards around the world.

Can trade cooperation support climate goals and fair industry transition?

The stark realities of our changing planet reveal the urgent need to improve biodiversity, protect water systems and optimize resource use.

This session explores new data to highlight opportunities for businesses to contribute to protecting and restoring nature, sustaining hydrological cycles and securing a just and resilient future for all.

The Global Situation Space combines NASA time-lapse satellite imagery and geospatial and econometric data with predictive modelling.

COP29 marked a significant milestone with the operationalization of a global carbon credit market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These rules will improve transparency and credibility in carbon trading, offering a foundation for a more consistent global pricing framework.

Building on this progress, how can we ensure that the advancements made at COP29 lead to a truly global and effective carbon pricing system that fosters greater government and private sector participation?

For the first time, an analysis of the climate progress of global businesses representing two-thirds of global market capitalization will be presented, assessing the state of private sector action in addressing the nature and climate emergency.

This session will explore the latest scientific findings on planetary health, and how to use them to help drive greater transparency, accountability and comparability on corporate actors’ nature and climate action and commitments.

Industries rely significantly on nature while, at the same time, those resources are declining due to overuse and climate change. With nearly 55% of global GDP highly dependent on natural assets, aligning carbon, water and biodiversity credits can not only unlock financing to protect ecosystems but also support those who manage them.

What policy incentives and business innovation are needed to scale nature markets?

Some 71% of the Earth’s surface is water in the form of oceans and seas that provide invaluable contributions to human health, food security and economies, yet Sustainable Development Goal 14 remains the least funded of all 17 global goals.

Deep-dive into a visual journey of the ocean with multi-awardwinning photographer, marine biologist and environmental activist Cristina Mittermeier who uses art as a platform to showcase to the world that time is running out to conserve and protect the ocean.

Climate change disproportionately displaces vulnerable populations with limited resources to adapt or relocate. Rising sea levels, extreme weather and environmental degradation force millions from their homes, worsening poverty and instability.

How can communities mitigate climate impacts and build resilience to climate change?