Brazil–UK Pre-COP30 Dialogue: From Science to Policy
In the lead-up to COP30, the Brazil–UK Pre-COP30 Dialogue: From Science to Policy will convene leading experts, researchers, policymakers, business representatives, and civil society actors from both countries to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange on climate action. This event aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and policymaking, supporting ambitious, just, equitable and and effective climate action ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Conference.
Agenda
| Day 1 | Wednesday 22 October 2025 |
| 9:00 – 9:20 | Day 1 opening remarks |
| 9:20 – 10:00 | Setting the scene: The importance of shifting the needle in national contexts – Brazil and the UK perspectives |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Panel 1: “What if?” – Scenarios of inaction |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Introduction to thematic panels |
| 13:45 – 15:00 | Thematic panel 1: Land and climate change |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break |
| 15:30 – 16:45 | Thematic panel 2: Urban challenges – Greener cities, energy and water |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Day 1 closing comments |
| Day 2 | Thursday 23 October 2025 |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Day 2 opening remarks |
| 9:15 – 9:50 | Setting the scene – The importance of shifting the needing in subnational and multilateral contexts |
| 9:50 – 11:00 | Thematic panel 3: Biodiversity, forests and futures: Science and innovation for biodiversity resilience and forests |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Thematic panel 4: Heatwaves, air and illness: Where climate meets health |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Closing session: Next steps – Emitting science-based policy recommendations for COP30 |