Science for Climate Action 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 Science for Climate Action Pavilion. True to our style, ⭐ spotlights our recommended events.

Website: https://scienceforclimateaction.org/#calendar
Location: Science for Climate Action Pavilion, Blue Zone Belém, Brazil
Dates: Monday, November 10 – Friday, November 21, 2025

Monday, November 10
• 13:30–14:45 | Strengthening local capacities for climate action: Chile's experience
• 15:30–17:00 | Scientific revisions, policy decisions: climate effect of black carbon in the Arctic

Tuesday, November 11
• 09:00–10:30 | Climate diplomacy: restoring trust for climate action
• 11:00–12:30 | Shaping the narrative: journalism, science and climate urgency
• 13:00–14:30 | Science diplomacy in the climate crisis: the role of philanthropy and universities
• 15:00–16:00 | Community meeting
• 16:00–16:45 | State of the climate & water resources

Wednesday, November 12
• 09:00–10:45 | Unpacking AR7 ambition
• 11:00–12:00 | Capturing climate knowledge: AI, Indigenous knowledge and more
• 12:15–13:15 | AR7 WG1 interactive atlas building on AR6
• 13:30–14:30 | Philanthropy & the private sector: scaling public–private solutions from the Global South
• 14:45–15:45 | The climate litigation in South America: a comparative perspective
• 16:00–17:00 | Chilean science from extreme environments for the agriculture of tomorrow
• 17:15–18:45 | Adaptation metrics: advancing the measurement of climate resilience

Thursday, November 13
• 09:30–10:15 | Turning data into action: first results from Water at the Heart of Climate Action
• 11:00–12:30 | Data that delivers: why investments in systematic observation matter
• 13:45–14:45 | TFI update: short-lived climate forcers, IPCC software & EFDB progress
• 15:00–18:00 | The IPCC: the science and processes of its seventh cycle

Friday, November 14
• 09:00–10:00 | From ratification to implementation: the future of the BBNJ agreement
• 10:15–11:15 | International law for climate: advisory opinion and litigation
• 11:30–12:15 | Governance in the climate crisis: scientific committees and thematic reports
• 12:30–13:15 | Science–policy interface: Chile's experience in scientific dialogues
• 13:15–14:00 | Climate education for transformation: the SBTi academy & Chile’s leadership
• 14:00–15:30 | Promoting inclusivity in IPCC processes
• 15:30–17:00 | Equitable collaboration on strengthening climate knowledge
• 17:15–18:15 | TFI update: methodology report on CDR, CCUS & other activities

Saturday, November 15
• 10:00–11:15 | Strengthening the global goal on adaptation through hydrology
• 11:45–13:00 | The cryosphere as a driver of global change
• 14:00–15:30 | Effective conservation: multidimensional challenges and solutions from the Global South
• 15:45–17:15 | Ancestral knowledge and integral education as pillars of sustainability

Monday, November 17
• 09:30–10:30 | Transforming agrifood systems through climate science
• 14:00–16:00 | Empowering women, children and Indigenous peoples through inclusive early warning systems

Tuesday, November 18
• 11:00–12:00 | Infrastructure and the blue economy: sustainable ports, green steel and hydrogen
• 12:15–13:45 | From voluntary action to legal obligation: science-driven corporate climate responsibility

Wednesday, November 19
• 09:00–10:15 | Climate services for farmers: scaling AI-powered weather solutions
• 10:30–11:30 | Climate services for clean energy resilience and mitigation
• 11:45–13:00 | Bridging research and policy for global climate action