This event is invite-only.
If you are interested in attending this event, please register your interest via this form, and if there is availability, we will send you a registration link.
Countdown to COP30 : Strengthening Climate Action in an Era of Global Instability
Co-hosted by the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment and the Delegation of the European Union to the UK
In a world grappling with rising geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and regional conflicts, the climate crisis continues to unfold as a compounding threat—deepening vulnerabilities, straining resources and amplifying the risks already faced by communities and nations.
Against this backdrop, the upcoming COP30 in Belem this November provides a crucial opportunity to revitalise momentum in the international climate agenda and deliver on the Paris Agreement. It offers a chance to bridge divides, foster collaboration to deliver real world climate action and reaffirm the global commitment to securing a safer, more resilient and equitable future.
Taking place midway between COP29 and COP30, this event will bring together political leaders, policy experts and scientists to discuss how global leaders can rise to the moment. Discussions will explore what steps are needed across sectors to deliver on science-based targets and what key issues need to be addressed in Belem to unlock action to limit global temperature rise and to address the impacts of a changing climate.
The event will feature a panel debate followed by a networking reception, providing an opportunity for further discussions on climate action.
Please note the event has been extended from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. Talks are from 4:30PM until 6:15PM, followed by a drinks reception.
Speakers
- HE Pedro Serrano, European Union Ambassador to the United Kingdom
- Alice Amorim, Program Director, COP30 Executive Secretariat
- Benoît Faraco, Climate Ambassador, France
- Diana Acconcia, Director for International Affairs and Climate Finance, DG CLIMA, European Commission
- Prof. Christina Voigt, Professor of Law, University of Oslo
- Secretary Yana Garcia, California Secretary for Environmental Protection
- Luísa Franco Machado, Brazilian Digital Rights Activist, SDG Young Leader, Founder- EquiLabs
- Nancy Gillis, Lead, Innovation & Strategy, Scope 3 Peer Group
- Dr Friederike Otto, Associate Professor in Climate Science, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London
- Prof Joeri Rogelj, Director of Research, Grantham Institute, and Senior Lecturer in Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London
- Prof Sir Brian Hoskins, Chair, Grantham Institute, Imperial College London
- Caterina Brandmayr, Director of Policy and Translation, Grantham Institute, Imperial College London
This invite-only event is hosted by the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment and the Delegation of the European Union to the UK.
If you are interested in attending this event, please register your interest via this form, and if there is availability, we will send you a registration link.
London Climate Action Week 2025
This event is part of London Climate Action Week 2025. #LCAW2025