Past events

Join government officials, global business and civil society leaders to explore strategies for navigating economic uncertainty in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

In an era of global shocks, this conference examines how governments, businesses and communities can ensure water is protected, shared equitably, and managed sustainably in the production and consumption of traded goods.

Join industry experts, decision makers and senior leaders to explore the race for energy sovereignty, affordable energy infrastructure, industrial transition pathways, the future of renewable technologies and critical materials.

How can we harness innovative trade policies for a sustainable food system?

Join governments and businesses for two days of interactive discussion on accelerating progress on climate and biodiversity goals, including an exclusive in-person climate and nature workshop.

How can African countries position themselves in diversifying global supply chains of strategic minerals?

Join policymakers, business executives and sustainability leaders for solutions focused dialogue on achieving energy security in line with net-zero ambitions.

At this hybrid conference in Addis Ababa, speakers take stock of preparations ahead of the ‘African COP27’ in November and discuss the key priorities for streamlining continental cooperation on policy approaches to just transition.

What are the pathways to a climate-resilient future? Connect with senior business leaders, sustainability professionals and the investment community ahead of COP27.

How can we enable humanity and the planet to thrive together in the long term?

Join senior business leaders, policymakers, sustainability professionals and investors to explore the opportunities and challenges for achieving a sustainable energy transition and the decarbonization pathways required to transform the energy sector on a global scale.

Join us online and in person at the COP26 where we will hold events delving into timely topics that reflect the research conducted by the Environment and Society Programme.