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SUMMARY:EarthX 2024
DESCRIPTION:EarthX is an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future worldwide. We assemble and connect people all over the globe to explore sustainable solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nMission\n\n\nEarthX is an international environmental nonprofit connecting a global community to create a sustainable world for all life and future generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVision\n\n\nBe the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable future. \n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/earthx-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Anatole\, Dallas\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,EarthX
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SUMMARY:Economist Impact 9th annual Sustainability Week: Sustaining planet and profit
DESCRIPTION:We are not reaching net zero fast enough\n\nImplementing a robust sustainability strategy that delivers a return on investment should be every organisation’s long-term ambition. Improving your implementation of sustainability projects is good for business and the planet\, and expected by investors. \nThe 9th annual Sustainability Week\, incorporating the Energy Transition summit (ETS)\,  will deliver vital information that you can use to move faster on reducing emissions and improving your environmental impact in 2024. With new how-to workshops\, the CSO Leaders’ Club and our unique Action Hour sessions\, alongside extensive networking opportunities and an exhibition\, this is an event not to be missed. \n\nJoin more than 6\,000 industries leaders to shape the future of our planet \nRegister \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/economist-impact-9th-annual-sustainability-week-sustaining-planet-and-profit/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, 52 Upper St\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,ESG Awareness
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SUMMARY:World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Rebuilding Trust”\nThe 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust\, including transparency\, consistency and accountability. \nThis Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments\, all major international organizations\, 1000 Forum’s Partners\, as well as civil society leaders\, experts\, youth representatives\, social entrepreneurs\, and news outlets. \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Davos\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,Education,Energy,Environmental,ESG Awareness,ESG Policy,Government,Social Responsibility,Sustainability,United Nations,World Economic Forum
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SUMMARY:COP 28: 2023
DESCRIPTION:COP28 UAE brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. To deliver on its ambitious agenda\, COP28 will be inclusive\, transparent\, pragmatic\, and results-oriented. \n\nWHAT IS COP?\nA critical moment in global transformative climate action \nIn the three decades since the Rio Summit and the launch of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP) has convened member countries every year to determine ambition and responsibilities\, and identify and assess climate measures. The 21st session of the COP (COP21) led to the Paris Agreement\, which mobilized global collective action to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by 2100\, and to act to adapt to the already existing effects of climate change. \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/cop-28-2023/
LOCATION:Expo City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,ESG Conferences,United Nations
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SUMMARY:Energy Transition Summit
DESCRIPTION:Accelerating progress\, overcoming protectionism\, managing tight capital\nAn unprecedented alignment of the climate change emergency with economic and supply chain factors and national security drivers has turbocharged the energy transition\, boosting the diversification of energy supply and increasing investment into clean energy sources. However\, these combined forces have also triggered a nationalistic and protectionist approach\, which has deepened supply chain fragmentation and threatens to drive up the cost of the transition and ultimately slow progress. Against this complex backdrop\, how can the industry find the right balance between sustainability\, security and affordability? \nThe 8th edition of the Financial Times’ Energy Transition Summit will bring together senior leaders from the energy industry spectrum\, finance and business leaders from high energy consuming industries who are tackling this energy trilemma. Expert-led and FT-moderated panel discussions\, keynote interviews and debates will provide key insights and practical takeaways on how to continue the acceleration of the transition and navigate the geopolitical\, technological and financial challenges that leaders are facing. \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/energy-transition-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Bankside\, London\, UK. (In-person & Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T000000
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SUMMARY:MORAL MONEY SUMMIT AMERICAS
DESCRIPTION:October 24 – 25\, 2023\nUnlocking opportunities for a greener and fairer world\nIn-Person & Digital | Convene\, 1 Liberty Plaza | New York | #FTMoralMoney \nThe environmental and social agenda is at a critical juncture with businesses and investors under increasing pressure to demonstrate progress on their goals. The demand for transparency and accountability is growing louder as many companies fail to fulfil their climate\, governance and societal pledges\, while concerns over greenwashing multiply. To make progress towards a more sustainable\, equitable\, and inclusive economy\, the implementation strategies and the oversight of how they are being executed must be bulletproof. But how to ensure accountability for sustainability goals at every level? And faced with political backlash in certain US states\, how can companies navigate fiduciary duties and continue implementing practices promoting sustainability and social equity? \nJoin the Financial Times at the 3rd annual Moral Money Summit Americas\, where leading investors\, corporates and policy makers will come together to discuss what needs to happen next to unlock the opportunities on the journey to a more sustainable\, equitable and inclusive economy. \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/moral-money-summit-americas/
LOCATION:Convene\, 1 Liberty Plaza\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Live Events,Sustainable Finance
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP28
DESCRIPTION:COP28 is the critical climate event of the year. In the run-up\, companies are preparing announcements\, tightening their emission-reduction targets and planning new investments. Ultimately\, preparing your business to stay ahead of climate commitments at this time is vital to its long-term survival. \nEconomist Impact’s Countdown to COP28 event will be your independent guide to preparing for the conference. We’ll gather experts from fields including business\, civil society and youth climate action to examine the themes of this year’s COP\, deliver practical ideas about how to move faster so you can make better decisions for your business and the planet. \nThe 3rd annual Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP28 will take place in a hybrid format on October 2nd – 5th 2023\, in-person and virtually. We will be hosting an in-person day on Tuesday 3rd October at Etc. Venues Houndsditch\, London\, UK. On Thursday 5th October there will be a virtual Middle East Focus day. \nREGISTER HERE \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainability-week-countdown-to-cop28/
LOCATION:etc.venue Houndsditch\, London\, UK\, 133 Houndsditch\, London\, EC3A 7BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
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SUMMARY:Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2023: Building Transformation\nThis year\, Greenbuild’s theme highlights the decades-long legacy and unwavering commitment of the green building movement to transforming the built environment to serve\, prepare and protect our communities in a rapidly changing world. \n\nJoin us to create a more sustainable and resilient future\, commemorate the USGBC’s 30th anniversary and mark the debut of LEED v5\, the latest iteration of the LEED green building program that advances decarbonization\, equity\, health\, biodiversity\, and resilience in the built environment. \nREGISTER NOW | PRICING & PASSES\nEarly Bird Rates EXTENDED Through July 28th \n\nSave up to $200 on your Greenbuild 2023 pass with Early Bird rates. Prices increase now after Friday\, July 28th. \n\n\n\nConference Overview\nGreenbuild International Conference & Expo\nThe Greenbuild International Conference + Expo is specifically designed to keep participants at the forefront of the industry covering sustainability\, resilience\, health\, and wellness in the spaces where we live\, work\, learn and play. \nIt’s the hub where leaders developing the next generation of sustainable standards gather digitally and in-person to create a better future for everyone on the planet. \n\nThe conference for our community\nThe time has never been better; the need has never been greater. Designed by your peers\, the Greenbuild Conference brings together leaders developing the next generation of standards\, policies\, and partnerships to build a better quality of life for all. \nThe Greenbuild International Conference & Expo is presented in partnership with USGBC\, a mission-focused organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. \n\n\nBuilding Transformation\n\n\n\nAt Greenbuild 2023\, we are Building Transformation! This year’s theme highlights the decades-long legacy and unwavering commitment of the green building movement to transforming the built environment to serve\, prepare\, and protect our communities in a rapidly changing world. \nBuilding Transformation is an urgent call to action to adapt to change and create a more sustainable and resilient future. Greenbuild will also commemorate the USGBC’s 30th Anniversary and mark the debut of LEED v5\, the latest iteration of the LEED green building program that advances decarbonization\, equity\, health\, biodiversity\, and resilience in the built environment. \n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/greenbuild-international-conference-and-expo/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,ESG Conferences,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
DESCRIPTION:Alongside the SDG Summit 2023\, during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week\, this year’s UN Global Compact Leaders Summit will convene business leaders\, UN officials\, Government leaders\, SDG stakeholders and civil society professionals from across the globe to comprehensively review the private sector’s contribution to advancing the SDGs. The Summit will address business leadership during converging crises\, the critical role of a principles-based approach\, global trends\, and tools and partnerships needed to achieve the 2030 Agenda fully. \nThis inclusive day-long event aims to inspire and challenge organizations to move forward faster by setting measurable\, credible and ambitious targets aligned with calls to action in five systematic areas — gender equality\, climate action\, living wage\, water resilience\, and finance & investment — where the private sector is best positioned to advance the 2030 Agenda and drive progress across all 17 SDGs \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/un-global-compact-leaders-summit/
LOCATION:Javits Center North\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,ESG Conferences,SDGs,UN Global Compact
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SUMMARY:ESG and Climate Risk Week
DESCRIPTION:2000 Global Attendees | 400+ London Attendees | 100+ Global Speakers | 30+ Case studies\nThe 5th annual ESG and Climate Risk Week looks beyond ESG and climate risks to provide practical scenarios on how companies are strengthening their climate disclosure. With near-term target-setting and action-planning\, companies will align with global commitments to a just and inclusive low-carbon transition. It is the only risk event that convenes the whole market in one place: from institutional investors to financial services\, as well as companies and solution providers. There is a need for collaboration among these groups so that investors and financial stakeholders can review a company’s ESG and climate disclosures and understand the risks and impacts. \n\nThe event will take place in a hybrid format on September 12th-14th 2023\, in-person and virtually. We will be hosting an in-person day at Hilton Bankside\, London\, UK. \nREGISTER \n  \n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-and-climate-risk-week/
LOCATION:Hilton Bankside\, London\, UK. (In-person & Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,CSR Events,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
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SUMMARY:8th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum (APAN Forum)
DESCRIPTION:Considered Asia-Pacific’s largest and longest-standing gathering of adaptation practitioners to share information\, knowledge and best practices in adaptation and resilience-building\, the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum (APAN Forum) is the biennial flagship event of the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) Secretariat\, hosted within the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. \nThe APAN Forum serves as a primary regional platform for adaptation practitioners to meet\, exchange knowledge and experiences\, and collaborate towards the pertinent outcomes and practical solutions that are needed to address the challenges of climate change. \nThe 8th APAN Forum will take place in-person from 30 August (Wednesday) to 1 September (Friday) during the Korea Global Adaptation Week (KGAW) 2023. It will be hosted by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea\, the Korea Environment Institute – Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change and Incheon Metropolitan City\, and co-organised by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the UNEP through the APAN Secretariat. \nObjectives \nThe APAN Forum aims to: \n\nEnhance understanding of climate change adaptation issues\, approaches\, and policies for effective planning;\nProvide a comprehensive report on actions taken and progress made to address knowledge\, policy\, and funding gaps since the last APAN Forum;\nServe as a platform for accelerating action and implementing adaptation knowledge and programmes\, offering actionable guidelines for communities\, practitioners\, and policymakers;\nFormulate recommendations to expand adaptation efforts in the Asia-Pacific region\, guiding contributions to COPs and other global/regional initiatives; and\,\nPromote climate change adaptation and resilience through knowledge sharing\, collaboration\, and amplification of messages from local to global levels.\n\nForum Theme \nResilience for All: Enabling transformative implementation \nOver the past two decades\, Resilience has served as a unifying theme for the APAN Forums. The past years have seen significant efforts towards generating knowledge and information on climate change adaptation at the global and regional levels. However\, we are still significantly off-schedule to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the world is in a state of climate emergency. The current climate change impacts are evident and disruptive in sectors like agriculture\, ecosystems\, human health\, urban settlements and infrastructure. \nTherefore\, this year’s theme underscores the urgency of adaptation action that is required to build resilience and equip communities with the capacity to withstand and moderate worst-case climate scenarios. It is also in line with the key outcomes of COP 27\, further emphasising the importance of transformative approach to accelerating and enhancing adaptation efforts. \nTarget Participants \nRepresentatives from governments\, financing institutions\, academia and research\, international organisations\, UN agencies\, civil society organisations\, youth organisations and the private sector\, among others\, will participate in the 8th APAN Forum to work together to build and strengthen partnerships across sectors for adaptation action. The Forum will also provide a space to reflect on the outcomes of COP 27\, and to highlight regional lessons learned. These will serve as inputs for the discussions at COP 28\, which is to be held at the Expo City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates in November 2023. \n  \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/8th-asia-pacific-climate-change-adaptation-forum-apan-forum/
LOCATION:Songdo Convensia Convention Center\, Incheon City\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,ESG Conferences,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Water Week 2023: Seeds of Change
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World\nWorld Water Week has been organized every year since 1991 by Stockholm International Water Institute\, which curates the content. It is the leading conference on global water\, championing cooperation across sectors and national boundaries. \n\n\nTackling the greatest challenges of our time often starts with water. Here you can delve into a broad range of topics\, from food security and health to agriculture\, technology\, biodiversity\, and the climate crisis. Each year has its own theme which is explored from many different perspectives.  \nAt World Water Week you will meet a diverse and inspiring mix of decision-makers\, business leaders\, city planners\, activists\, and researchers from all over the world. Many are trailblazers who have found new and smarter ways to manage water. People join the conference to share new ideas\, learn from each other and collaborate on innovative solutions. \nWorld Water Week is also an important meeting place for policymakers and institutions to accelerate progress in international processes related to water\, development\, and climate.  \nThe World Water Week programme is co-created with leading international organizations to give access to the latest trends and insights from many different fields. Here you find: \n\nSessions on a broad range of topics. For the most part\, these are curated by SIWI but convened by leading organizations from around the world. \nSIWI Scientific Seminars arranged by World Water Week’s Scientific Programme Committee. The topics of the seminars are chosen to delve deeper into different aspects of the year’s thematic scope. \nAccelerators\, which is a capacity-building programme run together with partner organizations. Currently\, the focus is on communication and business\, two perspectives of crucial importance to accelerate the shift to more sustainable societies. \nPrize ceremonies. The world’s most prestigious water award\, the Stockholm Water Prize\, is presented in a royal award ceremony during World Water Week. You can also follow the exciting finals of the international competition Stockholm Junior Water Prize. \n\n\nRESISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-water-week-2023-seeds-of-change/
LOCATION:Stockholm\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,ESG Conferences,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings 2022
DESCRIPTION:2022 Annual Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) will take place in person from Monday\, October 10\, through Sunday\, October 16 in the IMF and World Bank Group headquarters\, in Washington DC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration will be available for all categories of participants (Delegates\, Observers\, Guests\, Civil Society Organizations\, Press). Registration for CSOs will open on August 8 and registration for all other categories will open mid-August. Virtual audiences will be able to follow public events on IMF and World Bank digital platforms. Additional information on the schedule and registration will be available online closer to the Meetings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeystones of the Annual Meetings are the Plenary session\, the Development Committee and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings. Other featured events include regional briefings\, press conferences\, and fora focused on international development\, the global economy\, and financial markets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe public program of events will be streamed on World Bank Live. These events are open to everyone and registration is not required to view the event streams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to attend by-invitation-only events. Registration is open for Delegates\, Observers\, and Press. Registration for Guests and CSOs is closed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by WorldBank\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/imf-and-world-bank-annual-meetings-2022/
LOCATION:IMF and World Bank Group Headquarters\, 1818 H Street\, N.W.\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20433\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Sustainable Finance
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