EDF at COP30: Schedule of events

Environmental Defense Fund is working with partners to drive climate action at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, from Nov. 10-21, 2025. A selection of key events EDF experts will attend is below, with sessions organized by EDF highlighted. More events will be added as they’re confirmed.

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Wednesday, Nov. 12

  • Climate adaptation as opportunity: Investing in resilience and technology

    Hosted by EDF and Financial Times
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    10-10:45 a.m. BRT (GMT-3)
    Financial Times Pavilion (Green Zone)

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    Climate change is already reshaping markets and business models. Companies and governments are under pressure to adopt adaptation strategies that reduce risk and create new opportunities. Technology is central to this shift, from advanced climate data and AI-driven risk modeling to resilient infrastructure and agri-tech innovation. Equally important are the policy frameworks, public-private partnerships and procurement practices to drive demand for adaptation solutions. This session will explore the unique roles of businesses, investors and policymakers in accelerating the climate resilience transition.

    Speakers
    • Angela Churie Kallhauge, Executive Vice President, Impact, Environmental Defense Fund
    • More speakers to be confirmed

Wednesday, Nov. 19

  • Empowering youth in fisheries and aquaculture: Advancing climate action through sustainable aquatic food systems

    Hosted by EDF, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and World Food Forum
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    9-10:30 a.m. BRT (GMT-3)
    COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion

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    Youth represent a vital force in advancing sustainable and climate-resilient aquatic food systems. Despite their increasing engagement, many United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change stakeholders remain unaware of the role of young fisheries and aquaculture actors in climate resilience. This event will center around an intergenerational dialogue to introduce the FAO Youth Constituency on Fisheries and Aquaculture, understand opportunities and challenges at the nexus of climate and aquatic food systems, and feature youth voices and initiatives around these issues. The session highlights youth roles in climate-resilient aquatic food systems and explores collaboration opportunities, including with climate youth groups.

    Speakers
    • Karly Kelso, Acting Senior Director, Global Ocean Strategies, Environmental Defense Fund