Events at COP30
The Earth Energy Imbalance: A Fundamental Indicator for a Changing Climate
Monday 10 November | 13:15–14:15 | Science Pavilion
Professor Piers Forster will chair this session.
This event explores the accelerating Earth energy imbalance and its implications for sea-level rise and climate impacts. It features speakers from Mercator Ocean International, Climate Analytics, and Small Island Developing States.
Organised by GCOS and Mercator Ocean International.
Earth Information Day – Updates on Observations Related to Global Climate Change
Monday 10 November | 15:00–18:00 (exact time to be confirmed) | Blue Zone
Professor Piers Forster will be speaking.
Delivered during the opening plenary, this presentation will focus on the state of the climate, Earth observations, and gaps in observation systems.
Organised by UNFCCC.
Scientific Revisions, Policy Decisions: Climate Effect of Black Carbon and Methane in the Arctic
Tuesday 11 November | 14:00–15:15 | Cryosphere Pavilion
Professor Steve Arnold will be speaking.
This session discusses the climate effects of black carbon and methane in the Arctic, with contributions from Finnish Met, NILU, CICERO, and AMAP.
Organised by Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP).
Flicking the Financial Architecture Switch to Keep Under 1.5 Degrees
Wednesday 12 November | 11:30–13:00 | Room 7
Matthaeus Menezes Assef will be speaking on a panel.
This session explores financial architecture reforms to support climate goals.
Unlocking Food Systems Change Through Farmer-Led Research and Policy Innovation
Thursday 13 November | 15:00–16:30 | Side Event – Room 4, Blue Zone
Professor Piers Forster will be speaking.
This session highlights farmer-led co-research and innovation for inclusive, climate-resilient food systems.
Organised by Clim-Eat.
Other participants include:
Dhanush Dinesh, Katja Vuori, Ishmael Daniso Sunga, My Binh Bui, Jelle Maas
Super Pollutant Solutions Pavilion – Indicators of Global Climate Change
Friday 14 November | 15:00–16:00 | Blue Zone
Professor Piers Forster will be speaking.
This session explores super pollutant trends and their implications for climate and society.
Organised by Super Pollutant Action Alliance.
University Initiatives Working with Indigenous Communities Towards Climate Action
Saturday 15 November | 17:30–18:45 | Higher Education for Climate Action Pavilion, Blue Zone
Dr Syafiq Mat Noor will be speaking.
This panel showcases British Academy-funded projects including Voices of the Rainforest, PANACEA, and Amazon Indigenous Wisdom, highlighting equitable partnerships with indigenous communities.
COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion – Ocean Tipping Points Panel
Monday 17 November | 13:00 | Virtual
Dr Viktoria Spaiser will be speaking.
Panel discussion on ocean tipping points and their role in climate mitigation.
Organised by NOC and Global Tipping Points.
CNEST Session – Carbon Neutrality and Energy System Transformation
Tuesday 18 November | 14:30–17:30 | China Pavilion
Professor Piers Forster will speak at 14:40.
Keynote on how carbon budgets and emission caps have driven UK progress toward carbon neutrality.
Organised by Tsinghua University and partners.
UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) and ICON Session
Wednesday 19 November | 09:00–10:00 | SPE 5, Blue Zone
Professor Piers Forster will be speaking.
Keynote or panel contribution on policy innovation and international collaboration, based on his journal article on carbon budgets.
Organised by ICON and UNFCCC.