Events

The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns.

In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress 2025 will take place 9–15 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Powering transformative conservation. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together world leaders and representatives from governments, science, academia, Indigenous peoples’ groups, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and businesses to help address the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will address the following five themes:

• Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
• Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
• Delivering on Equity
• Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
• Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

These themes emphasise the need to accelerate the implementation of the global biodiversity framework, to climate-proof conservation solutions, and to combine ancestral Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge innovation at all levels, from local to global. They also stress the importance of including all voices, from Indigenous peoples to civil society to rangers, shift to nature-positive economies globally, and empower the next generation of leaders.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress 2025 will take place 9–15 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Powering transformative conservation. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together world leaders and representatives from governments, science, academia, Indigenous peoples’ groups, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and businesses to help address the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will address the following five themes:

• Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
• Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
• Delivering on Equity
• Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
• Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

These themes emphasise the need to accelerate the implementation of the global biodiversity framework, to climate-proof conservation solutions, and to combine ancestral Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge innovation at all levels, from local to global. They also stress the importance of including all voices, from Indigenous peoples to civil society to rangers, shift to nature-positive economies globally, and empower the next generation of leaders.

Hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Nature Positive Initiative (NPI), the Summit will bring together global business and finance leaders to showcase credible action, bridge silos and mobilize investment for nature-positive outcomes.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress 2025 will take place 9–15 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Powering transformative conservation. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together world leaders and representatives from governments, science, academia, Indigenous peoples’ groups, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and businesses to help address the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will address the following five themes:

• Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
• Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
• Delivering on Equity
• Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
• Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

These themes emphasise the need to accelerate the implementation of the global biodiversity framework, to climate-proof conservation solutions, and to combine ancestral Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge innovation at all levels, from local to global. They also stress the importance of including all voices, from Indigenous peoples to civil society to rangers, shift to nature-positive economies globally, and empower the next generation of leaders.

Hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Nature Positive Initiative (NPI), the Summit will bring together global business and finance leaders to showcase credible action, bridge silos and mobilize investment for nature-positive outcomes.

This year’s World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) campaign will highlight the need for a healthy coexistence between humans and birds. It will focus on creating and adapting environments that support migratory bird populations across all communities, from bustling cities to smaller towns and communities. There are actions everyone can take to protect our shared spaces with wildlife.

In 2025, WMBD will raise awareness about the many challenges migratory birds face due to human activities and expanding urban development. The campaign will advocate for strategic urban planning and conservation efforts that incorporate bird-friendly practices, making sure that our communities become havens for these remarkable travelers. The 2025 theme encourages action from all sectors, including national and local governments, businesses, community groups, and individuals worldwide.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress 2025 will take place 9–15 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Powering transformative conservation. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together world leaders and representatives from governments, science, academia, Indigenous peoples’ groups, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and businesses to help address the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will address the following five themes:

• Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
• Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
• Delivering on Equity
• Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
• Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

These themes emphasise the need to accelerate the implementation of the global biodiversity framework, to climate-proof conservation solutions, and to combine ancestral Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge innovation at all levels, from local to global. They also stress the importance of including all voices, from Indigenous peoples to civil society to rangers, shift to nature-positive economies globally, and empower the next generation of leaders.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress 2025 will take place 9–15 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Powering transformative conservation. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together world leaders and representatives from governments, science, academia, Indigenous peoples’ groups, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and businesses to help address the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will address the following five themes:

• Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
• Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
• Delivering on Equity
• Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
• Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

These themes emphasise the need to accelerate the implementation of the global biodiversity framework, to climate-proof conservation solutions, and to combine ancestral Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge innovation at all levels, from local to global. They also stress the importance of including all voices, from Indigenous peoples to civil society to rangers, shift to nature-positive economies globally, and empower the next generation of leaders.

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every 13 October, the day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress 2025 will take place 9–15 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Powering transformative conservation. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together world leaders and representatives from governments, science, academia, Indigenous peoples’ groups, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and businesses to help address the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will address the following five themes:

• Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
• Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
• Delivering on Equity
• Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
• Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

These themes emphasise the need to accelerate the implementation of the global biodiversity framework, to climate-proof conservation solutions, and to combine ancestral Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge innovation at all levels, from local to global. They also stress the importance of including all voices, from Indigenous peoples to civil society to rangers, shift to nature-positive economies globally, and empower the next generation of leaders.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation and climate change for the coming decade and beyond.

The IUCN Congress 2025 will take place 9–15 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the slogan Powering transformative conservation. Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together world leaders and representatives from governments, science, academia, Indigenous peoples’ groups, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and businesses to help address the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will address the following five themes:

• Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
• Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
• Delivering on Equity
• Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
• Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

These themes emphasise the need to accelerate the implementation of the global biodiversity framework, to climate-proof conservation solutions, and to combine ancestral Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge innovation at all levels, from local to global. They also stress the importance of including all voices, from Indigenous peoples to civil society to rangers, shift to nature-positive economies globally, and empower the next generation of leaders.

Collective action across 150 countries worldwide, in up to 50 languages, is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, municipalities, businesses, CSOs, the media, the public, even youth. They promote worldwide awareness of hunger and promote action for the future of food, people and the planet.

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 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 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 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 European Business & Nature Summit (EBNS) stands as the foremost European high-level political and technical forum, dedicated to mobilizing the business community towards achieving nature-positive. With each passing year, the EBNS has expanded its reach, establishing itself as the flagship event on business and nature for the European Commission. It has consistently proven to be a pivotal platform for in-depth discussions on pressing issues and emerging trends, elevating the discourse to new heights. By fostering collaboration and engagement, the summit paves the way for transformative action, ensuring that businesses and nature intertwine harmoniously for a sustainable future.

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 European Business & Nature Summit (EBNS) stands as the foremost European high-level political and technical forum, dedicated to mobilizing the business community towards achieving nature-positive. With each passing year, the EBNS has expanded its reach, establishing itself as the flagship event on business and nature for the European Commission. It has consistently proven to be a pivotal platform for in-depth discussions on pressing issues and emerging trends, elevating the discourse to new heights. By fostering collaboration and engagement, the summit paves the way for transformative action, ensuring that businesses and nature intertwine harmoniously for a sustainable future.

The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body where key decisions are made. The general assembly which is traditionally held every three years, brings together leaders and decision makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and many others in FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals who inhabit them.

This year, over 800 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, trade unions, environmental groups, companies, and individuals will come together for the hybrid FSC General Assembly (GA) in Panama from 26-31 October 2025.

Why Attend the General Assembly?

• Drive FSC’s mission by shaping FSC’s policies and priorities to advance responsible forest management worldwide.
• Exercise your voice and cast your vote on decisions that uphold the integrity and resilience of the FSC system.
• Engage with other FSC members from the environmental, social, and economic sectors to share insights and strengthen collaboration.
• Access exclusive discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in responsible forestry.

The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body where key decisions are made. The general assembly which is traditionally held every three years, brings together leaders and decision makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and many others in FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals who inhabit them.

This year, over 800 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, trade unions, environmental groups, companies, and individuals will come together for the hybrid FSC General Assembly (GA) in Panama from 26-31 October 2025.

Why Attend the General Assembly?

• Drive FSC’s mission by shaping FSC’s policies and priorities to advance responsible forest management worldwide.
• Exercise your voice and cast your vote on decisions that uphold the integrity and resilience of the FSC system.
• Engage with other FSC members from the environmental, social, and economic sectors to share insights and strengthen collaboration.
• Access exclusive discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in responsible forestry.

The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body where key decisions are made. The general assembly which is traditionally held every three years, brings together leaders and decision makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and many others in FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals who inhabit them.

This year, over 800 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, trade unions, environmental groups, companies, and individuals will come together for the hybrid FSC General Assembly (GA) in Panama from 26-31 October 2025.

Why Attend the General Assembly?

• Drive FSC’s mission by shaping FSC’s policies and priorities to advance responsible forest management worldwide.
• Exercise your voice and cast your vote on decisions that uphold the integrity and resilience of the FSC system.
• Engage with other FSC members from the environmental, social, and economic sectors to share insights and strengthen collaboration.
• Access exclusive discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in responsible forestry.

With growing momentum for nature, global business leaders and policymakers increasingly recognize the economic risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse. Now is the time to turn awareness into action by addressing these risks, harnessing innovation opportunities, and aligning nature strategies with climate and social priorities.

Over three interactive days, Bloom convenes a vibrant community of leaders and innovators driving cutting-edge tools, business strategies, and partnerships to protect and regenerate nature.

This year, Bloom is part of Trellis Impact 25, giving attendees access to three leading events taking place together — Bloom, VERGE, and GreenFin. Trellis Impact 25 bridges climate and nature strategies with sustainable finance, empowering professionals to accelerate innovative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges.

The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body where key decisions are made. The general assembly which is traditionally held every three years, brings together leaders and decision makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and many others in FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals who inhabit them.

This year, over 800 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, trade unions, environmental groups, companies, and individuals will come together for the hybrid FSC General Assembly (GA) in Panama from 26-31 October 2025.

Why Attend the General Assembly?

• Drive FSC’s mission by shaping FSC’s policies and priorities to advance responsible forest management worldwide.
• Exercise your voice and cast your vote on decisions that uphold the integrity and resilience of the FSC system.
• Engage with other FSC members from the environmental, social, and economic sectors to share insights and strengthen collaboration.
• Access exclusive discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in responsible forestry.

With growing momentum for nature, global business leaders and policymakers increasingly recognize the economic risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse. Now is the time to turn awareness into action by addressing these risks, harnessing innovation opportunities, and aligning nature strategies with climate and social priorities.

Over three interactive days, Bloom convenes a vibrant community of leaders and innovators driving cutting-edge tools, business strategies, and partnerships to protect and regenerate nature.

This year, Bloom is part of Trellis Impact 25, giving attendees access to three leading events taking place together — Bloom, VERGE, and GreenFin. Trellis Impact 25 bridges climate and nature strategies with sustainable finance, empowering professionals to accelerate innovative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges.

The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body where key decisions are made. The general assembly which is traditionally held every three years, brings together leaders and decision makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and many others in FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals who inhabit them.

This year, over 800 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, trade unions, environmental groups, companies, and individuals will come together for the hybrid FSC General Assembly (GA) in Panama from 26-31 October 2025.

Why Attend the General Assembly?

• Drive FSC’s mission by shaping FSC’s policies and priorities to advance responsible forest management worldwide.
• Exercise your voice and cast your vote on decisions that uphold the integrity and resilience of the FSC system.
• Engage with other FSC members from the environmental, social, and economic sectors to share insights and strengthen collaboration.
• Access exclusive discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in responsible forestry.

With growing momentum for nature, global business leaders and policymakers increasingly recognize the economic risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse. Now is the time to turn awareness into action by addressing these risks, harnessing innovation opportunities, and aligning nature strategies with climate and social priorities.

Over three interactive days, Bloom convenes a vibrant community of leaders and innovators driving cutting-edge tools, business strategies, and partnerships to protect and regenerate nature.

This year, Bloom is part of Trellis Impact 25, giving attendees access to three leading events taking place together — Bloom, VERGE, and GreenFin. Trellis Impact 25 bridges climate and nature strategies with sustainable finance, empowering professionals to accelerate innovative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges.

The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body where key decisions are made. The general assembly which is traditionally held every three years, brings together leaders and decision makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and many others in FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals who inhabit them.

This year, over 800 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, trade unions, environmental groups, companies, and individuals will come together for the hybrid FSC General Assembly (GA) in Panama from 26-31 October 2025.

Why Attend the General Assembly?

• Drive FSC’s mission by shaping FSC’s policies and priorities to advance responsible forest management worldwide.
• Exercise your voice and cast your vote on decisions that uphold the integrity and resilience of the FSC system.
• Engage with other FSC members from the environmental, social, and economic sectors to share insights and strengthen collaboration.
• Access exclusive discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions in responsible forestry.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.