An official Partner Event of Brussels Climate Week
This timely event will bring together policymakers, business leaders and international partners at a pivotal moment for global climate action in the critical weeks ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. As Europe navigates the challenges of sustaining ambition at home and credibility abroad, the event will explore how stronger European and global partnerships can drive delivery in the lead-up to COP31. Discussions will focus on the green transition as a driver of growth, competitiveness and quality jobs, the role of domestic targets in anchoring ambition, and the importance of climate resilience commitments for the protection of all citizens. The programme will also cover other core priorities, including scaling up climate finance and a just transition, positioning Europe as a reliable partner capable of aligning economic strength with climate leadership.
Confirmed Speakers
Manuela Álvares
Councillor
City of Matosinhos
Ambassador Yaprak Balkan
Permanent Representative
Türkiye to the European Union
Ambassador Angus Campbell
Ambassador of Australia to Belgium, Luxembourg, the European Union and Nato
Frederik Ceulemans
Alderman, Urban Renewal, Climate and Citizen Participation
City of Brussels
Ariel Dekovic
Focal Point of the Local Government and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA)
ICLEI
Jan Dusik
Deputy Director General, DG CLIMA
European Commission
Kamal Kishore
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR
Ambassador Joash Arthur Maangi
Ambassador of Kenya to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU
Adam Ó Ceallaigh
Ireland's Climate Youth Delegate to the United Nations, Irish Delegation to UNFCCC and COP31
Elena Rantanen
Deputy Mayor
City of Turku
Goksen Sahin Licha
Policy and Advocacy Lead
ICLEI Europe
Ambassador Jonathan Wilkinson
Ambassador of Canada to the EU
Agenda
1:00pm – 1:20pmRegistration and Networking
1:20pm – 1:25pmWelcome and Introduction
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1:25pm – 2:40pmSession 1: Delivering Urban Climate Action and the importance of multi-level implementation
Moderator
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2:40pm – 2:50pmKeynote Speech
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2:50pm – 3:20pmNetworking Break
3:20pm – 4:30pmSession 2: EU and International Collaboration
Opening Speech
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High-level Keynote Discussion
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Closing Reflections – Overview
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4:30pm – 4:40pmClosing Thoughts
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