Sustainability: 5 Must-Attend Events in 2025

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The COP16 in Cali, Colombia, was interrupted in 2024 due to the lack of quorum, but will resume in Rome from February 25 to 27, 2025, hosted at the FAO headquarters. Despite the progress made in Colombia, such as the creation of the "Cali Fund" to support industries using genetic resources, many crucial issues remain unresolved. In Rome, the focus will be on cooperation between developed and developing countries, with an emphasis on autonomous funding for indigenous communities and countries most affected by the climate crisis. These communities play a central role in the protection of ecosystems, but need adequate tools to ensure their independence and sustainability. The COP16 bis will be a testing ground to measure the effectiveness of global policies, addressing the historical divide between the North and South of the world and promoting inclusive dialogue.

From April 30 to May 2, 2025, Lisbon will host the Future Days, an international event dedicated to sustainable innovation, at the Estufa Fria. The festival will bring together sustainability experts, creatives, committed organizations, and policy makers to discuss the future of resilient cities and communities. The program includes interactive workshops, guided tours of innovative projects, and presentations by prominent figures such as Payal Arora, an expert in sustainable technologies, and Sohail Inayatullah, a specialist in future scenarios. Central themes will include new governance models, ecosystem regeneration, and the role of technology in supporting the ecological transition. The Future Days will offer a unique opportunity to explore practical solutions, develop new skills, and build collaborative networks to address global challenges in a concrete and innovative way.

From June 16 to 19, 2025, Istanbul will be the center of international debate on sustainability thanks to the Global Sustainable Development Congress. The event, organized by Times Higher Education and co-hosted by the Council for Higher Education of Turkey, will bring together experts, academics, political leaders, and representatives from the private sector to explore innovative solutions to global challenges. Over the four days, more than 400 speakers will address crucial topics such as clean energy, gender equality, artificial intelligence applied to sustainability, global health, and sustainable urban development. A highlight will be the preview presentation of the THE Impact Rankings 2025, which assesses universities around the world based on their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The congress represents a unique opportunity to forge collaborations and share ideas that can foster a more sustainable and inclusive future.

The Climate Week 2025, after the editions in Frankfurt, Rome, and Barcelona, comes to Milan from October 22 to 24 with the theme “Tackling global climate change for a sustainable future”. The event aims to incorporate climate action into the post-pandemic recovery, addressing social inequalities and promoting development that protects both people and the environment. This international event brings together experts, researchers, policymakers, and organizations from all sectors to discuss concrete and innovative solutions against climate change. Through workshops, panels, and conferences, participants can explore advanced technologies, cutting-edge strategies, and successful projects. Climate Week also represents an opportunity to create new collaborations and share knowledge in the climate field.

The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) will be held in November in Belém, Brazil from November 10 to 21, 2025. This annual United Nations event represents one of the most important moments to discuss global strategies against climate change. This year's focus will be on climate finance for developing countries, aiming to provide them with adequate financial resources to tackle the energy transition towards renewable sources. Belém, a symbol of Amazonian biodiversity, will be the setting for discussing the strengthening of the Paris Agreement, the inclusion of local and indigenous communities, and the implementation of sustainable projects. During the event, round tables, panels, and bilateral meetings will be held to strengthen international collaborations. COP30 will not only be an opportunity to discuss but also to define concrete actions that can

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