Sessions & slots
Programme
53 sessions · 1 stage
All times in the event time zone: Istanbul (UTC+3)
Monday, 09 November 2026 · Food, Agriculture and Health
12:00–12:30
Walk-In Session: NegotiateCOP
13:00–14:00
Measuring carbon footprints for sustainable food systems
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH)
14:30–15:30
From Global Indicators to Local Resilience: Making adaptation work for most vulnerable communities
ICLEI, Save the Children Deutschland, Climate Alliance I Klima-Bündnis
16:00–17:00
Bridging ACE and the Belém Gender Action Plan: Local Solutions for just and inclusive climate policy
LIFE - Bildung Umwelt Chancengleichheit e.V., Kindernothilfe e.V.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 · Energy and Transport
11:00–12:00
Climate-Resilient Urban Water Services: How the Urban Water Catalyst Initiative Transforms Utilities
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
12:00–12:30
Walk-In Session: NegotiateCOP
13:00–14:00
Modern Grids as the Backbone of Secure, Affordable and Clean Electrification
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), Agora Energiewende/RAP
15:00–16:00
How can industrial electrification become a driver of competitiveness? German solutions
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
16:30–17:30
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: National Roadmaps for a Resilient and Competitive Future
Germanwatch, WWF Deutschland, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
18:00–19:00
It’s the economy, stupid! - Water risks and their implications for financial systems and macroeconomic policy
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · Zero Waste
10:30–11:30
Climate in the age of security
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
12:00–13:30
Circularity as a Strategic Enabler to Climate Action
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
14:00–15:00
Unlocking the Circular City: City-Business-Collaboration for Zero Waste & Industrial Decarbonization
City of Mannheim, ICLEI Europe
15:30–16:30
The power of global trade: Market dynamics and economic opportunities in climate protection goods
KfW, Deloitte
18:00–19:30
Youth & Negotiator World Café
Klimadelegation e.V.
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · Resilient Cities and Built Environment
10:30–11:30
Synergies between Coastal Conservation and Climate Solutions
12:00–13:00
From Climate Risk to Municipal Action: Building Urban Resilience
Association of German Cities, Connective Cities
14:00–15:00
Geopolitics of Food Security
Center for Climate Security, Council on Foreign Relations, Istanbul Policy Center, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
15:30–16:30
Left out in the heat? Rethinking urban heat strategies for vulnerable groups
Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building (BMWSB)
17:00–18:30
From Action Plan to Action: Advancing ACE and Information Integrity
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
Friday, 13 November 2026 · Finance and Trade
10:30–11:45
Launching the Global Framework on Children, Youth, Climate, Peace & Security: A Landmark for COP31
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) , United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY)
12:00–12:30
Walk-In Session: NegotiateCOP
12:30–13:30
Scaling Carbon Markets for Net Zero - How international carbon markets can unlock the next wave of global climate investment
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
14:00–15:00
Rio Synergies in Action
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
15:30–16:30
The Adaptation Gap: What Physical Climate Risks Mean for Finance
Deutsche Bundesbank
17:00–18:00
Powering Partnerships: European Cooperation on Cleantech Export Promotion
Federal Foreign Office (AA)
Saturday, 14 November 2026 · Children, Youth, Education and Skills
10:30–11:30
Jobs & Skills for the Green Transition: Investing in People, Powering Competitiveness
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
12:00–13:00
From Uncertainty to Reliability: Making Electrification Work
Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), Federation of German Industries (BDI), Klima-Allianz Deutschland e.V.
13:30–14:30
Financing Women’s Leadership in Climate Security: From Strategy to Action
Federal Foreign Office (AA)
15:00–16:00
Turning Climate Risk Finance Innovation into Better Protection
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
17:00–18:00
Climate-Related Health Risks for Business: From Evidence to Resilient Action
Universität Heidelberg, Deutsches Klimakonsortium
Monday, 16 November 2026 · Science, Industry and Technology
11:00–12:00
High‑Level Multi‑Stakeholder Dialogue on the Congo Basin Forest Partnership
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
12:00–12:30
Walk-In Session: NegotiateCOP
12:30–13:30
Closing the Loop, Opening New Markets
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
14:00–14:15
Ceremonial Event: Deepening Collaboration On Carbon Pricing
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
14:15–15:30
From Policy Design to Implementation & Transforming Industries
16:00–17:00
Ahead of the Wave: Resilience for Social, Economic and Environmental Progress
Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), Revierwende
17:30–18:15
SF6 Pledge Launch Event
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
19:00–21:00
Science for Action Evening
Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 · Ocean, Seas, Nature and Land Use — Rio Synergy
10:30–11:30
Confronting the Global Forest Emergency
Plant-for-the-Planet, Deutscher Caritasverband e. V. (DCV)
12:00–13:00
Methane Reduction Across Sectors: Fast Action for Climate and Resilience
Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH)
13:30–14:30
Pathways to Just and Deforestation-Free Landscapes:
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
15:00–16:00
Bauhaus Earth: Restoring forests through regenerative buildings and cities
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), Bauhaus Earth
16:30–17:30
Sustainable AI for the Planet and its People?
Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES), German Environment Agency (UBA)
18:00–20:00
IKI High Level Event: Transforming Industry towards Climate Neutrality and a Circular Economy
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 · Human and Social Development
10:30–11:30
Climate Challenges Decent Work
Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales, Ministerium für Arbeit und soziale Sicherheit der Türkei
12:00–13:00
From Global Commitments to National TAFF Pathways: Building Credible Roadmaps Beyond Fossil Fuels
14:00–15:00
From Ambition to Collective Action: Accelerating HAMBURG NET ZERO through Local Collaboration
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Germany, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
15:30–16:30
Climate-induced displacement, migration and relocation
Brot für die Welt, Nordkirche
17:00–18:00
Holistic Just Transition: Energy, Food Systems, and Youth Leadership in the JTWP
Latin American Youth Climate Scholarship (LAYCS), Klimadelegation e.V.
Thursday, 19 November 2026 · İmece: Enhancing Implementation
10:30–11:30
Resilient Food Systems in a Changing Climate: From Local Adaptation to Systemic Transformation
Germanwatch, Welthungerhilfe, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Deutschland e.V.
17:00–18:00
Women Leading Resilience
Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
