SSA's 4 Zones

Activity Zone 1 : Workshops

The Workshops zone provides a space for interactive sessions where attendees can engage in hands-on activities and group discussions to enhance their understanding of key topics. Each workshop is designed to foster collaboration, practical learning, and skills development.

Focus on interactive and hands-on sessions
Group discussions and collaborative activities
Practical learning and skills development

Activity Zone 2: Masterclasses

The Masterclasses zone offers in-depth sessions led by experts, aimed at providing advanced knowledge and specialized skills to participants. These sessions are ideal for those looking to deepen their expertise in specific areas.

Main Plenary

The Main Plenary serves as the central hub for high-profile discussions and presentations. This stage hosts a variety of sessions, from expert talks to panel discussions, bringing together thought leaders to share insights and drive impactful conversations.

High-profile discussions and presentations
Includes Spotlight Programme, Expert Talks, Corporate Expertise Sharing
Focus on impactful conversations and thought leadership

Networking Space

A dynamic networking space where attendees can watch live broadcasts from COP29, allowing them to stay updated with real-time developments while engaging in informal discussions and networking opportunities.

Adrien Humbert

Circonomy

Co-founder

Claire Kolly

EDLT.global

Director, HR Consulting & Executive Coaching

Our Trainers

Bringing AlterCOP to Australia: A Climate Movement for All

In 2024 AlterCOP 29 in Singapore brought together over 2,300 participants and 250 speakers across 130 sessions, proving that meaningful, high-impact climate engagement can happen outside traditional structures—and thrive. This year, the AlterCOP Global Core Team is delighted to be working with People For Nature to bring AlterCOP's vision to Australia to empower local sustainability actions and partnerships.

As Australia prepares to potentially host COP31, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to open up climate dialogue to all and show that local actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change are already happening across different communities.

Running alongside the United Nations (UN) COP30 agenda, the four-day event will foster grassroots ownership of global climate goals while amplifying local and regional engagement across Australia. With the main event hosted in Brisbane, we'll have satellite events happening across other parts of the country.

AlterCOP 30 Australia is more than a conference. It’s a global, decentralised movement that:

Makes climate knowledge accessible to all

Let’s bring this energy to Australia!

AlterCOP 30 Australia offers a chance for us to lead by example: bold, inclusive, and people-powered. We’re shaping a climate future together with our organisations and communities—not just for them.