Italy Pavilion programme at COP30

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As one of the world’s most read platforms on sustainability, illuminem is proud to spotlight the key events shaping environmental sustainability and social responsibility, with a special focus on all the happenings at COP30. Drawing on insights from our network of 1,500+ Thought Leaders, we’re excited to present our insiders’ guides to the unmissable events in COP30 and its pavilions, the go-to resource for delegates at the defining climate summit of the year.

For the first time, we’re unveiling the full schedule of events at the Italy Pavilion. True to our style, ⭐ spotlights our recommended events.

Website: https://www.italycop30.org/ 
Location: Italy Pavilion, Blue Zone Belém, Brazil
Dates: Monday, November 10 – Thursday, November 21, 2025

Monday, November 10
• 10:30–11:30 | Press conference of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
• 11:30–13:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks
• 13:30–14:15 | CO2 0.65% the best friend
• 14:15–15:00 | SINFI: Digital governance in the era of climate and environmental transformations
• 15:30–17:00 | Amazon: Strategies and best practices to avoid collapse – A 25-year experience
• 17:30–19:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks

Tuesday, November 11
• 09:30–11:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks
• 11:30–13:00 | Empowering coastal communities: Science-based solutions for resilience and adaptation
• 13:30–15:00 | Sport, youth and sustainability: Drivers of social development and climate engagement
• 15:30–17:00 | Building resilience in Africa: Mozambique
• 17:30–19:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks

Wednesday, November 12
• 09:30–11:00 | Voices for regeneration: Youth, knowledge and skills for climate action
• 11:30–13:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks
• 15:30–17:00 | Nature-based solutions for resilient and carbon-neutral cities
• 17:30–19:00 | Youth driving the energy transition: Skills, innovation, and partnerships for a decarbonized future

Thursday, November 13
• 09:30–11:00 | Stakeholder engagement and community-based approaches in energy transition processes and initiatives
• 11:30–13:00 | The future of farming: Climate-smart and inclusive examples from Italy and Africa
• 13:30–15:00 | ACE in practice: Youth engagement, climate communication and new narratives for action
• 15:30–17:00 | Ecological transition in the Umbria region: From climate neutrality to groundwater pollution mitigation
• 17:30–19:00 | Communities & environment: From education to action

Friday, November 14
• 09:30–11:00 | Africa’s priorities in the global climate agenda - Dialogue on energy transition
• 11:30–13:00 | What you can’t measure, you can’t manage: Improving GHG estimation for informed climate policy
• 13:30–15:00 | Nature to tackle the challenge of climate change: Businesses and urban regeneration
• 15:30–17:00 | Scientific approach and innovative management in the water sector for sustainability and adaptation to climate change
• 17:30–19:00 | Financing the transition in the Mediterranean region: Towards a shared strategy

Saturday, November 15
• 09:30–11:00 | Solutions for people and the planet: The Venice manifesto and people-centered governance of natural resources
• 11:30–13:00 | Venice as a dual model for climate adaptation - Infrastructure meets nature-based learning
• 13:30–15:00 | Local energy communities
• 15:30–17:00 | Universities for adaptation: Nature-based solutions and skills for resilience
• 17:30–19:00 | Feeding justice, growing futures

Monday, November 17
• 09:30–11:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks
• 11:30–13:00 | Learning, reflection, and empowerment for climate action: A dialogue on challenges and best practice
• 13:30–15:00 | Development finance and the water-energy nexus: Financing resilient infrastructure and driving climate adaptation through strategic cooperation
• 15:30–17:00 | Climate justice for a more equal and sustainable future: a commitment to the rights of children, youth and women at COP30
• 17:30–19:00 | The costs of inaction for citizens, communities, and economies

Tuesday, November 18
• 09:30–11:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks
• 11:30–13:00 | Climate finance for a just transition: Scaling innovation and partnerships for global impact
• 13:30–15:00 | Inertial confinement fusion and hydrogen: Two strategic technologies for the low-carbon energy transition
• 15:30–17:00 | Nature-based solutions innovation accelerator on sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience
• 17:30–19:00 | Italy-Brazil environmental cooperation to advance climate action and SDGs implementation in a multilevel perspective

Wednesday, November 19
• 09:30–11:00 | Amazon & heat: Community-first climate-environment-health action from the Amazon Basin to Africa & Europe
• 11:30–13:00 | Unlocking climate finance: UNDP-Italy partnership on climate finance
• 13:30–15:00 | From plans to investments: Demonstrating progress and innovation through the adaptation accelerator hub
• 15:30–17:00 | The green engine: How Italy’s railways are powering the energy transition
• 17:30–19:00 | Decarbonizing the transport sector: The role of sustainable and advanced biofuels

Thursday, November 20
• 09:30–11:00 | Nature-based solutions and sustainable infrastructure, environmental and health co-benefits
• 11:30–13:00 | Climate transparency: Strengthening capacity and cooperation under the Paris agreement
• 13:30–15:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks
• 15:30–17:00 | Mission innovation: Energy solutions for sustainable growth
• 17:30–19:00 | Behind COP30: Spotlight talks