Events

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has found that over the last 60 years, at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts have been linked to the exploitation of natural resources, whether high-value resources such as timber, diamonds, gold and oil, or scarce resources such as fertile land and water. Conflicts involving natural resources have also been found to be twice as likely to relapse.

The United Nations attaches great importance to ensuring that action on the environment is part of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding strategies, because there can be no durable peace if the natural resources that sustain livelihoods and ecosystems are destroyed.

On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (A/RES/56/4).

Project Everyone is excited to announce Nature House Rio – a multi-day activation and programme of curated events bringing together communities working on climate, nature and the ocean ahead of COP30.

Located in the heart of Rio, Nature House Rio will be an inclusive, diverse, and inspiring space in which attendees can learn, challenge, and collaborate, surrounded by one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.

As always, the venue will serve as a platform to showcase the city’s vibrant music, dance and art scene and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. Indigenous wisdom, leadership and communities will be centred throughout.

Provisional dates for Nature House Rio are November 6th– 8th (Thursday-Saturday). Over the course of 3 days, Nature House will host a curated programme of events across different thematic areas.

In its 17th annual edition, the Sustainable Innovation Forum will unite 1,000 global climate leaders to accelerate the innovations, partnerships, and finance needed to meet the moment. With a clear mission to support COP30’s core objectives, climate justice, nature-based solutions, and a just, inclusive transition, this year the Forum will catalyse cross-sector collaboration and showcase actionable solutions that can be rapidly scaled. By aligning business leadership with global climate goals, the 2025 Forum will help support COP30 meet its objectives in Belém turn ambition into tangible progress for a sustainable, resilient future.

The Brazilian government has decided to bring forward the COP30 Heads of State Summit, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which is now scheduled to take place on November 6 and 7, 2025, in Belém, the capital of the state of Pará. The summit is part of the official activities of the conference, which will run from November 10 to 21, and will place Brasil at the center of global discussions on climate change.

Project Everyone is excited to announce Nature House Rio – a multi-day activation and programme of curated events bringing together communities working on climate, nature and the ocean ahead of COP30.

Located in the heart of Rio, Nature House Rio will be an inclusive, diverse, and inspiring space in which attendees can learn, challenge, and collaborate, surrounded by one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.

As always, the venue will serve as a platform to showcase the city’s vibrant music, dance and art scene and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. Indigenous wisdom, leadership and communities will be centred throughout.

Provisional dates for Nature House Rio are November 6th– 8th (Thursday-Saturday). Over the course of 3 days, Nature House will host a curated programme of events across different thematic areas.

In its 17th annual edition, the Sustainable Innovation Forum will unite 1,000 global climate leaders to accelerate the innovations, partnerships, and finance needed to meet the moment. With a clear mission to support COP30’s core objectives, climate justice, nature-based solutions, and a just, inclusive transition, this year the Forum will catalyse cross-sector collaboration and showcase actionable solutions that can be rapidly scaled. By aligning business leadership with global climate goals, the 2025 Forum will help support COP30 meet its objectives in Belém turn ambition into tangible progress for a sustainable, resilient future.

The Brazilian government has decided to bring forward the COP30 Heads of State Summit, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which is now scheduled to take place on November 6 and 7, 2025, in Belém, the capital of the state of Pará. The summit is part of the official activities of the conference, which will run from November 10 to 21, and will place Brasil at the center of global discussions on climate change.

Returning for its 4th edition, the Agri-Food Systems Summit 2025 will take place on 7 November in São Paulo, as a Flagship Forum of the Climate Action Innovation Zone, just days before COP30 official negotiations start in Belém.

This year the Summit is set against the backdrop of a decisive COP for food systems, the Summit convenes 400 global stakeholders from across the agri-food value chain including policymakers, agribusiness executives, investors, producers, agritech innovators, and finance leaders.

As the agriculture sector faces intensifying climate risks and rising demand, this Agri-Food Systems Summit offers a critical platform to align private sector ambition with implementation. Aligned to national and global policy goals, supporting the COP30 Presidency’s call for resilient, equitable, and low-carbon food systems.

Advancing COP30 Objectives Through Agri-Food Leadership

The shared mission is to mobilize capital, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration to transform agri-food systems into climate-smart, investible, and inclusive value chains. By bringing together public and private actors, the Summit will spotlight replicable business models, scalable technologies, and catalytic finance solutions that are central to delivering food security, rural prosperity, and environmental resilience

Project Everyone is excited to announce Nature House Rio – a multi-day activation and programme of curated events bringing together communities working on climate, nature and the ocean ahead of COP30.

Located in the heart of Rio, Nature House Rio will be an inclusive, diverse, and inspiring space in which attendees can learn, challenge, and collaborate, surrounded by one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.

As always, the venue will serve as a platform to showcase the city’s vibrant music, dance and art scene and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. Indigenous wisdom, leadership and communities will be centred throughout.

Provisional dates for Nature House Rio are November 6th– 8th (Thursday-Saturday). Over the course of 3 days, Nature House will host a curated programme of events across different thematic areas.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Climate Action House is an inclusive platform at the heart of COP30 in Belém where real economy actors can co-curate events, convene with purpose, and drive forward the solutions and partnerships needed to deliver the  transition to a low carbon, nature positive future. The stylish house offers flexible event spaces, livestream capabilities, private meeting and roundtable rooms, and first class catering in a professional, intimate environment that is easily accessible from the Blue Zone. 

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

This session explores the interdependence of freshwater, biodiversity, and food systems in the Amazon Basin and how Nature-based Solutions can become adaptation pathways and enhance climate resilience both for communities and biodiversity conservation.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Climate Action House is an inclusive platform at the heart of COP30 in Belém where real economy actors can co-curate events, convene with purpose, and drive forward the solutions and partnerships needed to deliver the  transition to a low carbon, nature positive future. The stylish house offers flexible event spaces, livestream capabilities, private meeting and roundtable rooms, and first class catering in a professional, intimate environment that is easily accessible from the Blue Zone. 

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

Despite delivering significant climate and biodiversity action — often with limited resources — subnational governments continue to face systemic barriers to accessing the finance needed to match their ambition and the urgency of the climate crisis.

This roundtable will bring together governors and subnational leaders from around the world to showcase how states, provinces, and regions are already driving national climate and biodiversity plans, advancing just resilience, biodiversity protection, and sustainable investments through nature-positive approaches.

It will explore how increased financing, recognition, and collaboration can help direct support to where change truly happens — in territories — where the impacts on people, nature, and the planet are most profound.

Birds tell us: climate change exacerbates the biodiversity crisis. Discuss climate research on forest birds and solutions helping nature and people.

This event marks the launch of the program developed by the Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) to advance land demarcation as a climate solution. It will demonstrate how secure Indigenous territories are fundamental to achieving climate and biodiversity targets and will highlight opportunities for scaling Indigenous-led solutions through direct access to climate and forest finance, including the TFFF and FTTG Finance Pledge. The session will showcase Indigenous leadership while engaging governments, donors, and multilateral institutions in building new alliances.

The science is clear: nature is one of our strongest allies in slowing climate change, storing carbon, building resilience, and securing a safe future for everyone. From governments to corporates, investment into Nature-based Solutions is growing, driven by a rising awareness – that the world cannot sustain an economic model that rewards undermining natural resources. 

At COP30, in the heart of the Amazon, this is our moment to move from ambition to implementation –  to usher in a new era: one where climate action moves hand in hand with the protection, management and restoration of nature – and where Nature-based Solutions are understood as not only environmental interventions, but as strategic investments in prosperity, health, and stability. 

The Nature Hub Pavilion hopes to bring together leaders from all walks of life to make a united commitment to embed nature and climate and economic planning. Together, we can send a clear signal to global leaders: growing with nature is not just possible, it’s the pathway to a thriving future for people, businesses, and the planet.

This event will mark the official opening of the Nature Hub Pavilion at COP30. Eleven organisations have united to spotlight cross-sector action to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow — with Nature during two weeks of vibrant programming on the sidelines of the UNFCCC COP30. There are 30 organisations in the Nature4Climate coalition, also engaging in various ways throughout the programme.  

The event will be an invite-only reception, kicking off with short remarks from the speakers before opening up the floor for networking with refreshments. It will be an opportunity for attendees to meet diverse leaders from the front line of nature-based solutions – and to get a sneak preview of the pavilion and exciting programming that will be taking place during the two weeks of COP30.   

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Climate Action House is an inclusive platform at the heart of COP30 in Belém where real economy actors can co-curate events, convene with purpose, and drive forward the solutions and partnerships needed to deliver the  transition to a low carbon, nature positive future. The stylish house offers flexible event spaces, livestream capabilities, private meeting and roundtable rooms, and first class catering in a professional, intimate environment that is easily accessible from the Blue Zone. 

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

This Nature Hub Pavilion session will explore the growing recognition that no single solution can tackle the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and rural livelihoods.

Through discussion of Silvania’s emerging program and the Race to Belém campaign, speakers will examine what a portfolio approach to natural climate solutions looks like in practice—combining jurisdictional REDD+ programs, large-scale restoration, Indigenous-led action, and biodiversity finance to drive durable, real-world impact.

The conversation will unpack why integrating these approaches—rather than treating them as competing priorities—can deliver stronger environmental and social outcomes, de-risk investment, and reinforce market integrity.

The session will bring together voices from government, Indigenous Peoples, science, and the private sector to explore how high-integrity natural climate solutions can mobilize finance at scale while supporting local communities and protecting and restoring ecosystems. Participants will also reflect on the shift from awareness to implementation—and how collaboration between public and private actors can turn global commitments into measurable progress on the ground.

With a focus on beef and soy, two major drivers of land use change, this high-level discussion will highlight how financial innovations and supply chain partnerships can support farmers to produce on already-cleared lands, while protecting forests, savannas, and other critical ecosystems in Latin America. Government, finance, and private sector leaders will share insights from active regional initiatives — including the Pará Sustainable Cattle Program, VISEC and CCAT — to demonstrate how the private sector can support investment and procurement approaches that align with global climate targets, biodiversity goals, and corporate sustainability commitments.

At a time when the credibility of carbon markets faces intense scrutiny, this session places Indigenous Peoples as well as local community leadership at the heart of the conversation. Drawing on lived experience, Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledges, and direct engagement in climate solutions, panellists will reflect on what integrity looks like on the ground – and why rights-based approaches must shape the future of the market.

The session will open with a brief address previewing the Forum’s evolving strategy and spotlighting new forms of leadership, partnership, and accountability.

Join The Nature Conservancy and special guests for a reception highlighting innovations in unlocking finance for the solutions our planet urgently needs. Celebrate a decade of breakthroughs and bold approaches that prove we can tackle climate change, protect nature and strengthen communities at scale.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Climate Action House is an inclusive platform at the heart of COP30 in Belém where real economy actors can co-curate events, convene with purpose, and drive forward the solutions and partnerships needed to deliver the  transition to a low carbon, nature positive future. The stylish house offers flexible event spaces, livestream capabilities, private meeting and roundtable rooms, and first class catering in a professional, intimate environment that is easily accessible from the Blue Zone. 

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

This session will kick off Business Day at the Nature Hub Pavilion, focusing on key challenges and solutions for businesses integrating nature into their broader climate strategies.
Topics will include:

• Addressing nature-related challenges within supply chains
• The role of carbon markets in supporting nature-related investments
• Mobilizing finance through NBSAPs and NDCs
• How policy and regulatory mechanisms have supported nature-related investments

The opening remarks will feature insights from on-the-ground conservation project leads, highlighting the issues they face in scaling solutions and where they need business support.

Introduction and round table discussion on technical and operational challenges and solutions to integrating nature-related challenges into supply chains.

Introductions and roundtable discussion on financial and economic challenges to scaling nature into wider climate strategies.

Introductions and roundtable discussion on policy & regulatory challenges to scaling nature into wider climate strategies.

This event will feature a dialogue among representatives from government agencies, corporations, Indigenous leaders and NGOs on how to drive greater investment for climate and nature impacts via bioeconomy efforts. The participants will discuss their experience and lessons learned from concrete projects that bring together key value chain actors to stimulate a restoration and regenerative production economy that delivers climate outcomes and livelihood benefits for ecosystems and producer communities. It will showcase results from Indigenous peoples, coffee sector and restoration economy initiatives.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Climate Action House is an inclusive platform at the heart of COP30 in Belém where real economy actors can co-curate events, convene with purpose, and drive forward the solutions and partnerships needed to deliver the  transition to a low carbon, nature positive future. The stylish house offers flexible event spaces, livestream capabilities, private meeting and roundtable rooms, and first class catering in a professional, intimate environment that is easily accessible from the Blue Zone. 

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

Carbon market for nature day will bring together leading practitioners, policymakers, and investors to explore how high-integrity carbon markets can accelerate climate ambition, protect and restore nature, and deliver equitable outcomes for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs).

The day will present a coherent narrative across five thematic sessions and one keynote, moving from the scientific and policy foundations of market integrity to practical implementation, equity, and corporate climate leadership. Each session will connect to the overarching portfolio approach — recognizing that diverse tools, geographies, and partnerships are needed to achieve net zero.

A global, practitioner-led discussion on how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) participate as co-designers and compensated partners in market rules, project governance, and benefit sharing — with perspectives from Brazil, Asia, and Africa. 

This high-level session will explore how carbon markets, when designed and implemented with integrity, can accelerate climate ambition, protect tropical forests, and deliver equitable outcomes for IPLCs. It will showcase community-led models from the Asia Pacific, Australia, and Amazon regions, highlighting the dual facets of NCS and Carbon market integrity in delivering meaningful outcomes.

Show how the latest research is strengthening confidence in the effectiveness and integrity of nature-based solutions within carbon markets. This session will move beyond the narrow “permanence debate” to explore the full scientific evidence base – from carbon flux and durability to biodiversity, resilience, and socio-ecological co-benefits.

Through a series of short lightning talks and/or fireside conversations, leading scientists will share what the science actually says – and what it doesn’t – about the role of nature in high-integrity carbon markets. 

Moderated discussion to connect the dots between international and national carbon-market policies, corporate guidance frameworks, and buyer demand. The discussion will show how 2025’s major policy milestones—Article 6.4, UK Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets consultation, SBTi, ISO Net Zero and others – have played out, and preview what’s in store for 2026. Highlight the importance of aligned and coherent policy to unlock demand. 

A reflection on the “integrity shift” that seems to have taken place in the market in 2025, and discussion of what’s in store on this front in 2026. 

Exploring how leading companies are adapting procurement, risk management, and climate strategy in response to integrity reforms.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

The session is designed to bring the topic of Indigenous economic initiatives in forest territories to the fore. Through presentations of existing initiatives from around the world, the potential of these activities to combat climate change will be demonstrated, as well as the AGCT’s GIFT mechanism. 

After an introduction by a national authority (possibly the Minister of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil) on the importance of the Indigenous economy, there will be a presentation of Indigenous economic experiences from different parts of the world (Indonesia, Ecuador, Peru). Finally, the new support mechanism for the Indigenous economy, the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GIFT), which has been working on, will be presented.

Through discussion between farmers organisation, IPLC partners and representatives from key global finance mechanisms, the session aims to: 

• Further highlight the opportunities and needs for enhancing climate finance to shape existing and future climate finance, especially a dedicated farmer fund 

• Strengthen and build partnerships with donors, NGOs, and philanthropic foundations to support key reforms and specific fund development to accelerate climate finance directly to smallholder farmers. 

• Develop initial ideas for the FO-led fund design process for learning and input from IPLCs and other experiences – especially on governance, objectives, fiscal partners, distribution mechanisms, risks mitigation, safeguards, private sector engagement. 

This one-hour event will spotlight frontline Indigenous and local community leaders from across Latin America and Africa who are redefining development through nature-based solutions (NbS) rooted in local knowledge, biodiversity, and inclusive economic models. Hosted by the UNDP Equator Initiative, the session will amplify voices from Equator Prize-winning organizations who are pioneering bioeconomy models that connect conservation, cultural identity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. 

Framed within the COP30 context and aligned with Brazil’s ambition to scale bioeconomy solutions, the session will serve as a platform for dialogue between local leaders, global audiences, and policy actors. The presence of Brazil’s Minister of Indigenous Peoples (TBC) would reinforce national efforts to elevate Indigenous-led bioeconomy initiatives as key pillars of climate and development strategies. 

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

The event will showcase tangible solutions and leadership pathways for Indigenous and grassroots women in climate governance, finance, and delivering nature-based solutions on ground. It will launch a practical action agenda for climate developed by Nature’s Leading Women; a diverse gathering held in Australia late 2024 that centered grassroots women’s leadership across Australia, Pacific Island Nations and Africa.

This panel will share the perspectives of country leaders on Jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+). They will discuss how JREDD+ can support the protection of forests by providing economic incentives that demonstrate the value of conservation, reforestation, and sustainable management of forest ecosystems.

This event is an opportunity to celebrate those countries that demonstrated true climate leadership by presenting 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that are ambitious, comprehensive, and implementable. The reception will provide an opportunity to recognize countries with NDCs that are 1.5C-aligned, and on a credible path towards their respective net zero goals.

One of the defining elements of international climate policy in 2025 is the submission of NDCs with a 2035 target date. The implementation of these national pledges will set the global climate trajectory for the next decade. They represent the last real chance to keep global temperature rise of 1.5C within reach, and avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change.

Though many of the NDCs submitted to date fall short of the ambition needed, a number of countries have stepped forth with ambitious 2035 targets, and are setting clear implementation strategies to achieve the NDC goals. These absolute, economy-wide NDCs demonstrate the bold political leadership and commitment to action needed to put the world on a 1.5C trajectory.

Many of these countries include a strong focus on nature in their NDCs and implementation plans, with forests, grasslands, and wetlands providing critical sequestration to help accelerate progress towards net zero emissions. Some of these countries have already achieved net zero status, with nature capturing more greenhouse gases each year than the country emits.

This reception will celebrate countries that have demonstrated real climate leadership with ambitious 2035 NDCs, and the role nature will play in putting the world on the path to a safer climate future.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

How can we ensure that adaptation solutions maximise benefits for people, biodiversity and climate? How can we turn the locally led adaptation principles into practice?

In this session, we will share lessons and good practices from communities at the forefront of nature-based climate action, and reflect on how these findings can inform adaptation planning and policy. Local actors will present evidence why locally led and ecosystem-based approaches are key to effective, sustainable and just climate adaptation action. They will also share lessons learnt, guidance and tools on how to deliver on the LLA principles in different sectors. We also highlight that cross-sector partnerships – enabling a whole-of-society-approach – and enhancing access to climate finance for local actors are both vital to accelerate the implementation of climate resilience measures.

Discover innovative initiatives delivering biodiversity conservation, climate action, and community-led solutions across the Americas.

This session will share insights and the latest efforts made by various institutions to strengthen direct access for Indigenous peoples and local communities. The panelists will discuss the institutional mechanisms that have been created to support and strengthen Indigenous peoples’ direct access to climate funds. They will share lessons learned and best practices with institutional programs and projects that have strengthened Indigenous peoples’ direct access and reduced intermediation so that more resources reach communities. How can transparent dialogue and connection be facilitated to bridge donor interests linked to global goals and Indigenous peoples’ genuine interest in self-development?

This session will bring together governments, funders, and practitioners to showcase cutting edge approaches to coastal resilience, including the use of the Coastal Resilience Methodology, as a catalyst for scaling investment and meeting adaptation targets.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

COMPOUNDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES ARE RESHAPING OUR WORLD – AND THE GAP BETWEEN CLIMATE RHETORIC AND REALITY HAS NEVER BEEN WIDER.

Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.

In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties), better known as COP 30, is an annual global meeting where world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations and civil society representatives discuss actions to combat climate change. It is considered one of the world’s main events to address this topic.

Host – COP30 represents a historic opportunity for Brazil to reaffirm its leadership in negotiations on climate change and global sustainability. The event will allow the country to showcase its efforts in fields such as renewable energy, biofuels and low-carbon agriculture, and reiterate its historic role in multilateral processes such as Eco-92 and Rio+20. The event will be attended by heads of State, ministers, diplomats, UN representatives, scientists, business leaders, NGOs, activists, and other members of civil society from more than 190 countries.

The Nature Hub arrives in Belém with a two-week programme in the Blue Zone at COP30.
Hosted by 15 international organizations, this year’s Hub will focus on mobilizing diverse sectors to Lead, Invest, Adapt, and Grow WITH NATURE.  Check out the full pavilion lineup below.

The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum of both developing and developed countries which seeks to find solutions to global economic and financial issues.

The G20 comprises 19 countries including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States and two regional bodies, namely the European Union and the African Union.

The G20 members include the world’s major economies, representing 85% of global Gross Domestic Product, over 75% of international trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.

The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum of both developing and developed countries which seeks to find solutions to global economic and financial issues.

The G20 comprises 19 countries including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States and two regional bodies, namely the European Union and the African Union.

The G20 members include the world’s major economies, representing 85% of global Gross Domestic Product, over 75% of international trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.

World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.

An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. Under the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership, FAO has supported the formal establishment of WSD as a global awareness raising platform. The FAO Conference unanimously endorsed World Soil Day in June 2013 and requested its official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly. In December 2013, the UN General Assembly responded by designating 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day.

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet” .

UNEA-7 will be preceded by the seventh meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7) which will be held from 1 to 5 December 2025.

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet” .

UNEA-7 will be preceded by the seventh meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7) which will be held from 1 to 5 December 2025.

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet” .

UNEA-7 will be preceded by the seventh meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7) which will be held from 1 to 5 December 2025.

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet” .

UNEA-7 will be preceded by the seventh meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7) which will be held from 1 to 5 December 2025.

The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is the coordinating agency for the preparation and animation of this celebration and is mandated to lead observance of it at the global level. The Mountain Partnership Secretariat in the FAO Forestry Division is responsible for coordinating this international process.

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet” .

UNEA-7 will be preceded by the seventh meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7) which will be held from 1 to 5 December 2025.

The Paris Agreement was adopted on December 12, 2015, at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris. It was signed on April 22, 2016, at the United Nations headquarters in New York and came into force on November 4, 2016. The agreement’s main objectives are to limit the global average temperature increase to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to strive to keep the temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. These ambitious targets are essential for reducing the severe impacts of climate change and promoting a sustainable future for all.