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2,300+
Attendees
250+
Speakers & Trainers
130+
Sessions
10
Countries Hosting Events
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Atendees
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Speakers & Trainers
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Sessions
5
Host Countries
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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.
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Focus on interactive and hands-on sessions
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Group discussions and collaborative activities
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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.
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High-profile discussions and presentations
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Includes Spotlight Programme, Expert Talks, Corporate Expertise Sharing
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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.
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Bringing AlterCOP to Portugal
This first AlterCOP event in Portugal will bring together experts, institutions, and communities to explore how societies can strengthen their resilience in the face of a changing climate. The discussion will focus on wildfire risk, community adaptation, and shared responsibility for climate futures.
This event marks the first AlterCOP in Portugal and aims to create a space for constructive dialogue between academia, civil society, policymakers, and community actors — with a strong emphasis on local realities and community-based approaches to climate resilience.
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Portugal is at the frontline of climate impacts in Europe, particularly through the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, the degradation of rural landscapes, and pressure on ecosystems.
Makes sustainability knowledge and action accessible to all
Why it matters
Connects global climate ambitions with Portugal's specific goals and challenges
Celebrates ground-up leadership, creativity, and collaboration between all types of stakeholders
Show youth that engaging careers in ESG is the future
Agenda of AlterCOP 30 Portugal
14 November 2025
3:45 pm
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3:30 pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Brief introduction to AlterCOP and the event theme, by representatives of Ismaili CIVIC and the Aga Khan Foundation Portugal.
4:30 pm
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3:45 pm
Panel Discussion: “Building Climate Resilience in a Changing Landscape”
A moderated conversation with invited speakers exploring the challenges and opportunities for resilience in the face of wildfire impacts, policy innovation, and community engagement.
5:15 pm
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4:30 pm
Fireside Chat / Q&A
An interactive dialogue between panelists and the audience, including youth voices, institutional perspectives, and questions from attendees.
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5:15 pm
Closing & Networking Moment
Portugal Core Team
Prof. José Miguel Cardoso Pereira
School of Agronomy | University of Lisbon | Member of the Academy of Sciences
Paulo Fernandes
Former Mayor of Fundão
Karim Murali
CEO, Aga Khan Foundation Portugal
Ana Marinho
Climate Resilience AKF
Fara Ahamad
Logistics and Volunteer Experience
Farzana Carmali
Communications & Partner Engagement
Malik Salem
Youth Engagement
Nureia Alli
Event Coordinator
Sara Otero
Climate Resilience
Senior Officer AKF
Zahra Patel
Marketing & Communications
AlterCOP 30 Portugal Venue
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