Circular Economy, #M Carbon Market, regulations, ambition package and nature-based solutions (NBS), are some of the topics that will be addressed at this COP. nexos+1 has prepared a calendar of events at COP25 that may be of interest to the private sector.
1.5°C, Zero emissions and the private sector - does it all add up?
4 Dec / 10:30 - 12:00 (Madrid time)
Why is it important?
This event will feature a discussion on the role of business in keeping global warming below 1.5°C and how to transition to a zero carbon economy. It will focus on increasing business leadership on climate change and aligning the private sector with the #A Paris Agreement.
World Climate Summit
December 8
Why is it important?
The forum will feature keynotes, roundtables and presentations on: 1TP5ClimateTargets, #MSustainableMobility and #Decarbonization, as well as government and business solutions.
Circular economy round table (packaging and business model)
December 10 / 11:30 - 13:00 (Madrid time)
Why is it important?
Business leaders will highlight concrete examples of actions to implement #EconomyCircular principles and business models in value chains, and their contribution to achieving the objectives of the #A Paris Agreement.
High-level meeting on business and climate action
December 11 / 9:30 - 13:00 (Madrid time)
Why is it important?
At this high-level event, distinguished representatives from the private sector, government and civil society will present their strategies to achieve net zero emissions aligned with the 1.5°C target of the #A Paris Agreement.
Register here
LESC Circular Economy Dinner: Driving system transformation to zero emissions
December 6 / 18:00 - 22:30 (Madrid time)
Why is it important?
This year's LESC dinner will promote dialogue between business, government and academia on what it means to conduct a #EconomiaCircular in various sectors.
Register here
Facilitating Latin America's private sector engagement with a country's NDCs and its SDG commitments.
10 Dec / 10:15 - 11:45 (Madrid time)
Why is it important?
The UNEP-DTU Partnership, in conjunction with Libelula, is testing tools to increase transparency in the reporting of private sector activities that can contribute to meeting countries' NDC and SDG commitments. The objective of the session is to present the initiative and gauge the interest of the private sector in Latin America to use the project results (and associated transparency tools) to inform their own actions.
The private sector and its contribution to climate ambition
11 Dec / 10:30 - 11:35 (Madrid time)
Why is it important?
In the context of the new circumstances, it is essential that the public and private sectors work together to effectively face the challenges of climate change through joint actions.
