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Check out events, launches, and partnerships during the COP30
The Igarapé Institute returns from Belém after a strategic participation at COP30, contributing to the global climate agenda across three key themes: financing for nature, tackling environmental crimes, and new designs for effective international cooperation. The beginning of COP was marked by the inclusion of environmental crime for the first time in the COP30 Action Agenda, also highlighted in the Leaders’ Summit. This milestone reinforces the need to connect climate, territorial governance and development, security, and ecosystem protection — a discussion that Igarapé has been bringing to global forums.
During the Conference, the Institute officially launched, at an event in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Green Bridge Facility (GBF), an impact initiative dedicated to supporting responsible investments and enterprises committed to sustainable development in the Amazon. Also in partnership with institutions such as IBAMA, MMA, the Federal Police, Itamaraty, and INPE, it presented the “Plan to Accelerate Solutions: Combating Environmental Crime to Achieve Zero Deforestation,” an action agenda initiative to guide governments and multilateral actors toward a roadmap for zero deforestation. Igarapé will coordinate this plan, through a global coalition in partnership with the Amazonian Alliance for Reducing the Impacts of Gold Mining in Colombia (AARIMO) and The Royal Foundation.
The program also included a series of publication launches, debates, discussion circles, and panels with renowned scientists and environmentalists such as Carlos Nobre, Johan Rockström, and former Minister of the Environment Izabella Teixeira; as well as political leaders such as Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, former President of Costa Rica, and UK Minister Mary Creagh. The Institute also participated in the delivery of a letter from scientists to Brazilian and international authorities, such as Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Minister of the Environment Marina Silva, and COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago, advocating for a clear roadmap to eliminate deforestation and promote the fair and gradual transition away from fossil fuels.
Finance for Nature
Nature on the Balance Sheet – Process and Roadmap
This debate addressed the importance of including natural capital in companies’ financial balance sheets, investment strategies, and economic decisions. One of the key goals of Igarapé’s work is to help transform ecosystems of illegal economies into ecosystems of sustainable enterprises, strengthening institutions, mapping territorial risks, unlocking responsible investments, and protecting those who defend the forest. With Ilona Szabó (Igarapé), Carlos Nobre (USP), Naoko Ishii (Center for Global Commons); Hiroyuki Isono (Oji Holdings); Shigeo Nakamura (Ajinomoto); Guido Schmidt-Traub (SYSTEMIQ); Mark Gough (Capitals Coalition).
Safe, Just, and Systemic: Science-Based Pathways for Climate Policy
The panel discussed the urgency of a new economic model capable of tackling inequalities, protecting nature, and creating sustainable prosperity. This new economy, built in a fair, transparent, and inclusive way, not only protects the forest but also contributes to carbon capture. With Ilona Szabó, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Johan Rockström, Wendy Broadgate, Fatima Denton, Carlos Nobre, Laura Pereira e Tim Lenton.
Launch of the White Paper “Private Sector Roadmap for a Sustainable Amazon”
As a result of a partnership coordinated by the IDB’s Private Sector Task Force Amazonia Forever with the Igarapé Institute, a paper with an innovative proposal was launched to drive a sustainable development model led by the private sector in the Amazon. The central idea is to promote a shift from extractive activities to regenerative bioeconomies capable of generating wealth, protecting the forest, and creating qualified jobs. With Robert Muggah (Igarapé), Denis Minev (Special Envoy COP30), Valmir Ortega (Belterra), Joanna Martins (Manioca) and James Scriven (CEO, IDB Invest).
Unlocking Nature Finance: From Risk to Scalable Investment Pathways
In partnership with NIL, the Territorial Risk Manual was launched at an event focused on how to analyze territories to scale up investment in nature-based solutions in Brazil. The KYT-e platform, developed by GBF, was also launched: it maps risks and opportunities that directly influence investment viability, such as security, institutional presence, land-use governance, climate and nature, and socioeconomic dynamics.
From Investment to Impact: The Role of the Private Sector in Restoring Priority Territories
This session addressed the role of the private sector in restoring priority territories, organized by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change at COP30. Brazil is a global leader in strategic restoration, essential to meet the target of restoring 12 million hectares by 2030. The session also reinforced the importance of a collaborative restoration economy, based on data and with measurable impact. With Maria Eduarda Assis (Igarapé), Caitlin Clarke (BTG Pactual), Mariana Barbosa (re.green), Valéria Michel (Tetra Pak Brazil), Gustavo Bastos (Nestlé Foundation), Thiago Belote (SBio/MMA) and Rita Mesquita, Secretary of Biodiversity, Forests and Animal Rights.
Presentation of the Flagship Publication – Amazonia: Strategies to Foster Resilient and Sustainable Growth
Presentation of the Flagship Publication – Amazonia: Strategies to Foster Resilient and Sustainable Growth
In the debate, Ilona Szabó highlighted the importance of promoting responsible enterprises capable of generating opportunities for people while keeping the forest standing, offering a concrete alternative to the current economic model of illicit economies that destroy biomes and deepen inequalities. She presented the Green Bridge Facility, Igarapé’s impact initiative, which works to help build these enabling conditions through the Know Your Territory methodology and the KYT-e platform, which points to risks and identifies territorial opportunities to guide responsible investments in bioeconomies. With Ilona Szabó (Igarapé), Morgan Doyle (IDB) and also featured the participation of Fanny Kuiru (COICA), Christian Kramer (KfW) and José Ricardo Sasseron (Banco do Brasil).
Cocktail Reception: Derisking Amazonia
The cocktail celebrated the launch of the new phase of the partnership between the Igarapé Institute, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Rockefeller Foundation, with the launch of the Derisking Amazonia project, aimed at unlocking green finance in the Amazon. The event presented the AmazoniaForever360+ platform by IDB and the GBF, Igarapé’s impact initiative. With Ilan Goldfajn (IDB), Ilona Szabó and Robert Muggah (Igarapé Institute), Marcelo Medeiros (re.green), Lyana Latorre (Rockefeller Foundation) and Ricardo Piquet (IDG).
Earth4All – Social Tension Modelling of Brazil, no Science Pavilion
The event highlighted how equity and systemic modeling are pillars to accelerate climate transition. Reducing inequality and strengthening people’s financial security can serve as a climate instrument. Countries like Brazil have great potential to implement development models that reconcile nature protection with improved living standards. With Sandrine Dixson-Declève (Earth4All), Carlos Nobre (USP), Izabella Teixeira (former Minister of the Environment of Brazil) and Gustavo Westmann (Special Advisor for International Affairs and Trade).
Bioeconomy Panel – Why and How to Scale the Bioeconomy in the Amazon?
Organized by Natura, the discussion addressed how to advance the bioeconomy, which can generate prosperity, protect the Amazon, and consolidate a new development model based on integrity, security, and a standing forest. The decisive role of the private sector was also highlighted, as it can ensure traceability of supply chains, curb illicit financial flows, and transform knowledge into action, replacing illegal economies with regenerative chains. With Ilona Szabó (Igarapé), Priscila Matta (Natura), Manoel Serrão (Funbio), Diana Gradíssimo (Symrise AG) and Almir Suruí (leader of the Paiter Suruí people).
From Risk to Opportunity: Financing High-Integrity Restoration in Tropical Forests
The panel, in partnership with the International Institute for Sustainability (IIS), brought forward pathways to transform forest restoration into a scalable and viable investment model by connecting science, public policies, and finance. The KYT-e platform, which identifies territorial risks and opportunities for nature-based solutions, was presented. With Carolina Graça and Maria Eduarda Assis (Igarapé); Bernardo Strassburg (IIS), Jack Hurd (World Economic Forum), Juliana Almeida (IDB), Nabil Kadri (BNDES), Alex Antonelli (IAPB), Rita Mesquita (MMA), and Vinicius Ahmar (Instituto Arapyaú).
Launch of the book “The Age of Nature” (roundtable)
The event marked the launch of the book “A Era da Natureza”, published by Jandaíra with support from Página 22 magazine and Nature Positive. In the publication, Ilona Szabó signs a chapter discussing the possibility of an economic model that regenerates forests instead of destroying them. This new economy recognizes the value of nature as an asset to be preserved. To achieve this, it is essential to discourage predatory activities, strengthen the fight against illegal economies, and bring the private sector into sustainable economies. With Ilona Szabó, Marco Lambertini, Vanda Witoto, Adnan Demachki, Carlos Nobre, Izabella Teixeira, and Lívia Pagotto.
Derisking Innovation for Biodiversity and Natural Capital
The panel presented the Derisking Amazonia project, the result of a partnership between the Igarapé Institute, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and The Rockefeller Foundation. This pioneering initiative aims to unlock green financing in the Amazon through territorial risk management, strengthening institutions, improving security, and creating real conditions for the advancement of a responsible forest economy. With Robert Muggah (Igarapé) and Constanza Gómez Mont (C Minds).
Restoration Territories in Dialogue with Investors — MMA & Igarapé
In a partnership between the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA) and the Igarapé Institute, this event discussed the need to bridge the gap between territorial restoration agendas and concrete opportunities for financing and collaboration. With Maria Eduarda Assis and Carolina Graça (Igarapé).
Scaling Nature Credit Markets (IAPB)
Organized by the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) at COP30, the event featured the participation of UK Minister Mary Creagh, who emphasized the role of think-and-do tanks like Igarapé in producing the technical knowledge needed for evidence-based policy. The panel then gathered international experts and presented IAPB’s new global report on regulatory frameworks for nature credits. The document outlines pathways to bring climate and biodiversity agendas closer together with transparency and impact. With Ilona Szabó and Maria Eduarda Assis (Igarapé), Mary Creagh (UK Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Paul Dale (ABEMA), Yoko Watanabe (Asian Development Bank), Zaria Eenig (Saamaka Communities Association) and Camille Maclet (IAPB).
Building Quality Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Projects
This session discussed how countries and financiers can accelerate the flow of capital into high-quality infrastructure projects that are climate-resilient and aligned with a just transition. The meeting aims to reduce the gap between sustainable projects and their effective investment-readiness. The discussion also sought to contribute to the Finance and Resilience priorities of the COP30 Presidential Agenda. With Carolina Graça (Igarapé), Noelle O’Brien (ADB) and Duncan Baker-Brown (BakerBrown).
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Environmental Crime
Public Security, Climate Justice and Organized Crime in the Amazon
In the debate, Melina Risso emphasized environmental crime as part of a complex ecosystem of illicit economies. To confront it, it is necessary to adopt differentiated strategies and promote coordination among the Executive and Legislative branches, the private sector, oversight bodies, local communities and civil society for integrated responses. With Melina Risso, Daniel Azeredo, Lincon Aguiar and Lívia Pagotto.
Innovative solutions to strengthen the rule of law in the Amazon
The panel reinforced the need to go beyond command-and-control actions to address illegality in the Amazon: it is necessary to expand sustainable economic opportunities in the territory, strengthen local institutions and ensure that regulation is not used to legitimize illegal practices. With Melina Risso, Robert Muggah, Rodrigo Agostinho, Izabella Teixeira, Paulo Amaral, Tasso Azevedo and moderated by Caio Borges.
Under the Radar: Territorial and Regulatory Security Risks in Brazil and Colombia
The event presented the report “Under the Radar”, the result of a partnership between the Igarapé Institute and the Amazon Investor Coalition (AIC), which shows how the combination of environmental pressures, illicit economies and institutional fragility creates territorial and regulatory risks that transcend borders, directly affecting Brazil and Colombia. With Robert Muggah and Melina Risso (Igarapé Institute), Yanê Amoras Lima (AIC), Humberto Freire (Federal Police) and Juan Garzón (researcher).
Governance in cross-border areas of the northwestern Amazon
The event marked the launch of the new publication “Climate Security of the Amazon: Challenges in the face of the expansion of illicit economies and state weakness in the Caquetá–Japurá and Puré–Puruê circuits”, the result of a partnership between the Igarapé Institute and FCDS. The study provides an overview of the region, which plays a key role in climate regulation and biological connectivity between the Andes Mountains and the central Amazon basin.
The Amazon Assessment Report 2025: Connectivity of the Amazon for a Living Planet
The event marked the launch of the report “Connectivity of the Amazon for a Living Planet”, an initiative of the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA). Ilona Szabó co-authors the second chapter, discussing how illegal economies in the Amazon Basin — including land grabbing, illegal deforestation, mining and illegal extraction of timber and gold, drug trafficking and wildlife trafficking — represent a growing threat to ecological integrity, human well-being and the formal economic systems of the region. With Ilona Szabó, Carlos Nobre, Fany Kuiru, Sandra Hacon, Marina Hirota.
The Role of the Justice System in Combating Environmental Crimes — Panel 1
This panel gathered studies and diagnostics produced by civil society organizations to strengthen the justice system’s work against environmental crimes in the Amazon. The presentations highlighted institutional bottlenecks, cooperation proposals and evidence to improve investigations, proceedings and judicial decisions. With Melina Risso (Igarapé), Brenda Brito (Imazon), Daniele Galvão (Center for Climate Crime Analysis).
Strengthening regional cooperation against illegal gold mining in the Amazon: traceability as a strategic tool
Strengthening regional cooperation against illegal gold mining in the Amazon: traceability as a strategic tool
The debate addressed the gravity of illegal mining, especially in the Amazon, and highlighted the importance of traceability strategies and mechanisms for gold. One of the greatest challenges in combating these illicit activities is identifying the illegal origin of resources from illegal mining, especially when they enter formal supply chains. It also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation among Amazon Basin countries, and the use of intelligence and technology to confront environmental crimes — a strategic step to achieve zero deforestation goals. With Melina Risso (Igarapé Institute), Humberto Freire de Barros (Federal Police), Eduardo Bizzo (BNDES) and Daniela Pereira Madeira (CNJ).
Critical mineral-crime connection in the Amazon Basin
In this panel, Robert Muggah discussed how the Amazon is home to highly interconnected illicit economies, from illegal mining to the drug trade, which drive deforestation and violence in the territory. Illegal gold is one of the pillars of this system — one of the main challenges being traceability once the metal enters the formal market and global supply chains. To confront this ecosystem, it is essential to “follow the money”, targeting intermediaries, financiers and laundering networks. Without traceability, territorial governance and integrated action, illicit markets will continue to destroy the forest and fuel global crime circuits. With Robert Muggah and Olivia Lazard.
Transforming illicit economies into green economies
In the panel, Igarapé Institute representatives discussed ways to replace illegal economies with sustainable and high-integrity productive models. Combating environmental crime is central to protecting the climate, biodiversity and transnational security. But it is also necessary to go further and develop new economies based on green enterprises. The private sector plays a decisive role in fostering activities compatible with a standing forest. With Carolina Graça, Melina Risso and Maria Eduarda Assis (Igarapé), Adam Forbes (The Royal Foundation), Rodrigo Botero (FCDS – Colombia), Mauricio Cabrera (Former Vice Minister, Colombia), Mariana Sarmiento (Terrasos), Katerina Elias-Trostmann and Denis Minev (Special Envoy COP30).
Tackling illegal gold mining in the Amazon region: from acknowledging challenges to collective action
Tackling illegal gold mining in the Amazon region: from acknowledging challenges to collective action
The panel discussed the expansion of illegal gold mining in the Amazon and its environmental, economic and public security impacts. Topics included the relationship between illegal mining, violence and environmental degradation; the need to improve gold traceability; the links between illicit economies and irregular financial flows; and the importance of strengthening regional coordination to confront a problem that crosses borders. With Melina Risso (Igarapé Institute), Mauricio Cabrera Leal (Independent Environmental Advisor), Dubán Canal (AARIMO), Rodrigo Botero (FCDS), Sandra Valenzuela (WWF) and Colin Black (CCCA).
From Illegal Extraction to Organized Crime: Regional and Global Challenges of Gold Mining for Security and Governance in the Amazon
From Illegal Extraction to Organized Crime: Regional and Global Challenges of Gold Mining for Security and Governance in the Amazon
Promoted by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) and Igarapé, the meeting highlighted the importance of regional cooperation to confront illegal mining, which reaches international markets and fuels transnational criminal networks. The discussion emphasized the need to connect regional solutions to global supply chains as part of the process to halt Amazon destruction. With Melina Risso, Alex Castro, Carlos Eduardo Palhares Machado, Mauricio Cabrera.
State Efforts in Combating Environmental Crimes in the Brazilian Amazon
This event presented the first integrated diagnosis of environmental crimes in the Brazilian Amazon, a collective effort of the Public Security Sectoral Chamber of the Legal Amazon Consortium, together with the security secretariats of the nine states and in partnership with the Igarapé Institute. With Melina Risso (Igarapé Institute), André Velasco and Colonel Henrique Vidal.
Amazon Under Pressure: Organized Crime, Socioenvironmental Vulnerabilities and Security
The panel discussed how the Amazon currently faces the overlap of organized crime networks, socioenvironmental degradation, illegal mining, deforestation, drug trafficking and multiple illicit dynamics — a criminal ecosystem that amplifies vulnerabilities and disproportionately affects Indigenous peoples and traditional communities. The main objective was to connect recent evidence, institutional diagnostics and territorial experiences to strengthen strategies for protection, public security and climate justice. With Melina Risso (Igarapé Institute), Marta Machado (ENAD/MJSP), Eloy Terena (MPI), Claudio Monteiro (CDESC), Patricia Almeida (UNODC), Chief Ninawa (Instituto Inu), Ismael Nobre (Amazônia 4.0) and Nathalia Carvalho Dutra (SENAD/MJSP).
Territories in Resistance: Confronting the Complex Network of Crimes
At the event held at the People’s COP House, organized by Transparency International, participants debated how corruption supports environmental crime strategies in the Amazon, facilitating practices such as land grabbing, illegal logging and activities that drive deforestation and worsen the climate crisis. With Laura Waisbich (Igarapé Institute), Claudelice Santos (Instituto Zé Cláudio e Maria), Igor Spindola (MPF/PA), Eduardo Mosqueda (Environmental Defender), Brice Böhmer (Transparency International) and Dário Cardoso (Transparency International).
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International Cooperation
Women Leading on Climate
This event addressed the role of women in a just climate transition. Women have been driving climate ambition, defending standing forests, promoting socio-environmental justice, and building economic alternatives aligned with the future we need. The publication Brazilian Chapter of Women Leading on Climate was also launched. With Ilona Szabó, María Mendiluce (We Mean Business Coalition), Marina Grossi (CEBDS), Jennifer Morgan (Special Envoy for International Climate Action at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany), Patricia Gualinga (President of the Tribunal on the End of the Fossil Fuel Era for the International Rights of Nature Tribunal), among other women leaders.
From Trade-offs to Synergies: Aligning Climate and Biodiversity Policies
The event highlighted that the Synergies Agenda aligns with the spirit of COP30 by proposing the connection between mitigation and adaptation, strengthening implementation, and bringing climate COPs closer to the real economy. The article “Climate–Nature Synergies: From the Local to the Global” was presented, showcasing the adoption of synergistic public policies in Brazil and across the Amazon Basin. The discussion also emphasized the importance of international cooperation — technical, political and financial — to ensure scale and durability for integrated mitigation and adaptation policies, projects and instruments. With Laura Trajber Waisbich, Prof. Nathalie Seddon, Dr. Aline Soterroni, Dr. Luís Fernando Guedes Pinto, Dr. Erika Berenguer, Prof. Jos Barlow, Dr. Fernanda Carvalho, Rita de Cássia Mesquita.
Reimagining Climate Governance for Justice and Implementation
This event gathered experts to discuss how to make climate governance more coherent, just and effective in a decisive moment for multilateralism. The proposal for the creation of a Climate and Nature Council at the UN was presented, highlighting the relevance of a mechanism capable of reducing fragmentation, strengthening coordination among the Rio Conventions, and ensuring commitments translate into concrete action. With Giovanna Kuele (Igarapé Institute), Caroline Rocha (LACLIMA), Leonardo Nemer Brant (ICJ) and Kaveh Guilanpour (C2ES).
Intergenerational town hall: the Global South lights the way to the future Set 2 – Equity & Power
Alongside Mwanahamisi Singano (Pan-African feminist), Giovanna Kuele (Igarapé Institute) participated in an event at the TED House focused on how the Global South can exercise power differently — not by replicating old hierarchies, but by redefining leadership in this century. A new generation of Southern leaders sees governance not as an instrument of domination, but as an ecosystem where equity, knowledge and environmental responsibility are sources of legitimacy. With Giovanna Kuele (Igarapé Institute) and Mwanahamisi Singano (Pan-African Feminist).
Voices of the Amazons at COPs: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The gathering brought together Indigenous leaders, representatives of Amazon communities and participants from past COPs to revisit experiences, key moments and transformations in the presence of the Amazon within the multilateral climate system. Discussions addressed the importance of engagement to strengthen pan-Amazonian agendas, consolidate international networks, access finance and ensure that ancestral knowledge and technology work together to defend territory and shape climate negotiations. With Laura Waisbich and representatives from Indigenous organizations such as COICA, COIAB, FEPIPA (Federation of Indigenous Peoples of the State of Pará), Ruti Indigenous Fund, among others.
Launch of the book “Palgrave Handbook on the International Relations of the Amazon”
Book launch event for the Palgrave Handbook on the International Relations of the Amazon. Laura Trajber Waisbich presented the chapter co-authored with Lucas Paes and Raisa Pina, titled “Multi-level and multi-actor governance in the Amazon.” The Handbook editors are Christoffer Guldberg, Thomas Froehlich, Thais Tartalha Lombardi and Ana Flávia Barros-Platiau.
Aligning Ambitions from FfD4 to COP30: Financing a Fair, Equitable and Inclusive Future
The panel discussed approaches to better align global climate and biodiversity agendas with proposals that help make this integration simpler, more practical and more effective. With Giovanna Kuele, Annalena Baerbock, Carlos Alvarado, Patricia Espinosa, Gene Leon, Nisreem Elsaim and Aline Lara.
A Dialogue with the President of the UN General Assembly
The meeting addressed key issues for climate action: mitigation — including possible roadmaps to end fossil fuels and reach zero deforestation; adaptation — reaffirming resilience as a central component of climate action; and finance for climate, nature and development. Igarapé also reiterated its proposal for a Climate and Nature Council to improve governance, overcome current fragmentation and accelerate implementation. With Giovanna Kuele, Aline Lara and Laura Trajber Waisbich (Igarapé Institute), Annalena Baerbock (UN General Assembly) and representatives of civil society.
Climate–Nature Synergies: Strategic Insights for COP30 and Beyond
During the roundtable organized by the Igarapé Institute, in partnership with CECG and the Ambition Loop, experts and representatives from governments, multilateral organizations and international institutions discussed pathways to strengthen convergence among climate, nature and land issues at COP30. The debate underscored the urgency of advancing toward a Climate and Nature Council within the UN — a proposal developed by Igarapé following President Lula’s call at the G20 in 2024 — to推动 integrated action and rebuild trust in multilateralism. With Giovanna Kuele, Laura Waisbich, Aline Lara, Bruno Araujo (Diplomat — Brazil), Calder Tsuyuki-Tomlinson (Synergies Collaboration Platform Secretariat), Maria Gutierrez (GIZ), Vanessa Morales (WWF International), Juliana Coelho (LACLIMA) and Cathy Yitong Li (BirdLife International).
Synergies: Climate, Biodiversity and Desertification
This debate highlighted the climate emergency and the unprecedented opportunity to advance synergies among the Rio Conventions. Climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation are parts of the same systemic crisis — and the Amazon is perhaps the most emblematic example of ecosystem collapse, with deforestation, degradation and climate impacts pushing the forest toward a tipping point. Integrating climate agendas is essential to strengthening international cooperation. The proposed Climate Council at the UN by President Lula was also discussed, in alignment with the Igarapé Institute’s vision for a Global Climate and Nature Council capable of bringing coherence to the international environmental system. With Aline Lara (Igarapé), Karen Oliveira (TNC/Coalizão Clima, Agricultura e Florestas) and Paul Dale (São Paulo State Secretariat of the Environment).
Inside the Amazon: using art and visualization to inspire action
In an immersive experience combining art and technology, the Igarapé Institute and Pindorama hosted an event dedicated to the film and virtual reality work Viva a Amazônia, directed by Estevão Ciavatta. The event explored how immersive storytelling can bring audiences closer to Amazonian reality and strengthen awareness of the biome’s socio-environmental challenges. With Robert Muggah, Djuena Tikuna (Indigenous leader), Estevão Ciavatta (director and cultural producer), Carlos Vicente (project creator) and Raquel Tupinambá (activist).
Toward a Coherent Climate Architecture: Linking Multilateral Reform to Local Resilience
The meeting discussed approaches to making global climate governance more coherent, inclusive, and effectively implemented. Kuele presented Igarapé’s proposal for a Climate and Nature Council to better coordinate solutions to the challenges of the climate crisis in a fragmented world. The panel also discussed ways to connect international multilateral reform with practical experiences from cities on the frontlines of climate impacts. With Giovanna Kuele, Dr. Michael Franczak, Khadeeja Naseem, Dr. Himanshu Shekhar, Dr. Michael Weisberg and Dr. Valery Yao.
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