Though we won't be making our way to Brazil for COP30, we're keeping a close watch on the meetings, negotiations, and frustrations at this year's most anticipated environmental event.
We're pleased to promote some key events hosted by our partners at the Norway Pavilion (PV-D149) and the Nordic Pavilion (PV-D148)!
All times are in GMT -03:00. Events will be added and updated throughout the week.
Powering Investment in Africa’s Sustainable Economic Transformation
Monday, 10 November 2025
14:30-15:30
This event will showcase AfCEN, Africa’s AI-powered investment platform, demonstrating how data and agentic AI can accelerate climate and energy investments through project preparation, capital matching, and scalable innovation opportunities for Norwegian and European investors.
Organised by AfCEN (Africa Climate and Energy Nexus)
Key role of catalytic and early-stage financing for climate solutions
Friday, 14 November 2025
11:30-12:15
Nordic Pavilion (D148), UNFCCC Blue Zone
In our event at the Nordic Pavilion at COP30, we aim to showcase our global work and through an active engagement of our strategic partners activate our global partners such as MDBs, private sector, Nordic stakeholders and project beneficiaries from the Global South. We will focus on showcasing how we support innovation and early-stage catalytic climate financing by discussing examples of the impact of our projects. The event will talk about the important role of the Nordic collaboration in mobilising climate finance for development.
Focusing on early-stage catalytic climate financing and innovation, we gather Nordic and global partners to discuss best practices to support transformative climate solutions to benefit vulnerable regions and communities.
Organised by the Nordic Development Fund
Scaling Local Solutions at COP30
13:00-14:00
This session will explore how decentralized renewable energy and local financing can accelerate Africa’s just energy transition, bringing together policymakers, financiers, and innovators to share practical solutions and partnerships for impact.
Organised by Ashden – Power Up Kenya
Celebrating the NDC Youth Clause
Saturday, 15 November 2025
10:00-11:00
Featuring the Norwegian minister of climate and environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.
This multi-stakeholder event will explore accountability and ambition in youth- and gender-responsive climate policy, just transitions, and climate finance, featuring tools like CAC’s NDC Equity Tracker and UN Women’s Gender Equality & Climate Scorecard.
Organised by Care About Climate
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Monday, 17 November 2025
Afghanistan, despite contributing almost nothing to global emissions, is among the most climate-vulnerable countries, facing severe droughts, water scarcity, and environmental degradation that threaten millions. This side event will amplify voices from Afghan communities on the climate frontlines, highlighting resilience, the human cost of inaction, and the urgent need for Afghanistan’s inclusion in global climate dialogue and support mechanisms.
Organised by The Liaison Office (TLC)
Pathways to Financing Africa’s Transition to Clean Economy Amidst Tariff Wars and Dwindling Global Aid
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
As global leaders convene at COP30 in Belém, this session will explore how Africa’s clean energy transition can be unlocked through strengthened development finance architecture, despite rising trade tensions, dwindling aid and global uncertainty.
Organised by African Business Roundtable
11:30-12:30
The Climate Adaptation and Regeneration panel focuses on proactive strategies to respond to the unavoidable impacts of climate change, not just by minimizing harm, but by actively working to restore and enhance ecosystems and communities.
Organised by Greenspace Action and Network, KIPPRA, Government of Kenya
16:30-18:00
As leaders from across the globe meet in Belem, Brazil for COP 30, this session is designed to beam a strong focus on Africa’s capacity to be part of the solution, discuss concrete measures and effective pathways to significantly increase development partnerships that will deliver climate action for the continent, and the world.
Organised by African Business RoundTable
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