Doors Opening & Networking

Registration, refreshments and networking time

Art Breaker - "Lead Within"

Setting the stage - 15 mns mindfulness session. Mindfulness grounds sustainability leaders, keeping us aligned with our values while navigating climate challenges. By cultivating inner balance, we create the resilience needed to sustain ourselves - and our work for the planet.

Day Opening - Climate Change, Climate & Social Impact

AlterCOP Opening speeches and introduction to our first day topic: 'Climate Change & Society - Understanding Impact, Inspiring Hope'.

News from COP30, Belém

In this session, find out what will be the key objectives and challenges of COP30 in Belém.

When the Weather Turns - How Extreme Events Will Shape Our World

What does a world above 1.5°C really mean for our daily lives? This lightning talk unpacks the growing frequency of extreme weather and explains how scientists use attribution science to link these events to human-driven climate change.

How to Measure Impact? Theory of Change and SROI - Social Return of Investment

This masterclass will explore the fundamentals of impact design, introducing SROI and the Theory of Change. Through practical drafting exercises, attendees will learn how to draft a Theory of Change and calculate a SROI, while gaining inspiration from real-world examples.

Health & Social Impacts of Climate Change

A culturally, economically and politically diverse region of 47 countries and territories, the Asia Pacific region faces a variety of public health and social challenges as a result of environmental threats among others. This session will explore the main threats and paths to build capacity and advance progress.

Unequal Burdens - How Climate Change Impacts Women Differently

Climate change doesn’t impact everyone equally. This talk explores how women, especially in vulnerable communities face disproportionate risks. It also highlights the power of gender-responsive climate action and the vital role women play in building resilience.

Panel Discussion: On the Frontlines - How Civil Society Responds to the Climate Crisis

As the climate crisis deepens, civil society groups are at the frontlines to protect those most at risk, from migrant workers to the elderly. This panel brings together on-the-ground voices to share how they are preparing, adapting, and advocating for these communities.

CSR at the Intersection of Climate Change and Social Impact

How can companies drive meaningful climate action and social impact through CSR? During this fireside chat, we will try to understand the challenges in sustaining such CSR internally and aligning with the needs in different geographies.

COP Talks 101 - Inside Climate Negotiations

This session unpacks how the UN climate negotiations work: who’s at the table and how delegations negotiate. We’ll reflect on key outcomes and evolutions in the last 3 decades, focusing on COP29, assess progress over the past year, and explore what to expect from COP30 in Brazil.

A Regenerative Mindset - Shaping a Future That Works for All

As current systems are increasingly failing us, explore how a 'Regenerative Thinking' mindset can help us to collaborate and co-create an equitable society.

Business for Good - The Doughnut Economics, How It Can Transform Businesses

This masterclass will explore the Doughnut Model, a regenerative and distributive framework that ensures all people’s needs are met while respecting planetary boundaries. In this collaborative session, participants will discover The Principles of Doughnut Economics, Business & Investment strategies to align with social and ecological well-being and Practical Actions that one can take.

Finding Hope in the Climate Crisis - Coping with Eco-Anxiety

Climate change can feel overwhelming and a source of anxiety, despair and hopelessness. This interactive workshop explores the emotional toll of the crisis, and equips participants with tools to manage eco-anxiety and reconnect with purpose and hope.

Youth Policy Reports for Climate Action - Using Them As Amplifiers

This session brings together climate advocates to share insights from the latest COP29 Youth Delegation Report (YDR) and the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2025 discussions. We aim to explore follow-up actions and collaborations under the theme: “What more can the youth do and how can the ecosystem support them?”

Beyond Intentions - Navigating Resistance in Climate Action

This session is about what gets in the way of making change that 'makes sense'—in ourselves and our systems. Through prompts and group discussion, participants will explore what are the emotional defences in climate context and how we can move forward.

When Art Meets Sustainability - Film Screening

More details to be announced soon.

Role of Impact-focused Initiatives in Driving Climate Solutions

How can businesses work for society? Through case studies backed by frameworks, the talk will showcase how businesses can balance societal needs with business interests.

Session to Be Announced Soon

More details to be announced soon.

Doors Opening & Dinner

Registration, buffet dinner and networking time

IS PARIS AGREEMENT STILL RELEVANT TO SOLVE THE GLOBAL CRISIS? WHAT IS THE PATH FORWARD?

As we celebrate Paris Agreement’s 10th anniversary, we will look back at a decade of international climate negotiations and actions. As scientists warn that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is now impossible, we will discuss reasons to be hopeful and solutions to tackle the climate emergency.