The PRI will be attending New York Climate Week (22-29 September), COP 16 (21 October - 1 November) in Cali, Colombia and COP29 (11–22 November) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Read on for an overview of our objectives and relevant events so far. Please also let us know if you plan to attend any of these events by filling in this form. Completing this will help us tailor our content and events to match your needs and help us connect you with relevant opportunities.

What is PRI hoping to achieve in the “Road to COP30”? 

The road to UNFCCC COP30 (to be hosted in Brazil, November 2025) is a critical window of opportunity for both state and non-state actors to raise their ambition to achieve a global transition to net zero. Unlocking policy and regulatory barriers is essential for investors seeking to implement their climate commitments, as part of their core fiduciary duty. 

The UNFCCC COP30 represents a significant milestone, as it is when countries must update their national climate action plans (NDCs) to mitigate emissions. Being hosted in Brazil, there is also an opportunity to more strongly focus on the importance of nature and land use as part of climate action. 

The PRI has three key objectives in the lead up to COP30.

To support: 

  • An enabling policy environment for responsible investment.
  • Investor ambition on net zero, nature and climate adaptation.
  • Regional action where climate and nature events take place. 

New York Climate Week 2024
22-29 September | New York, USA

This regional climate week provides a platform for over 600 events across New York City. It brings together heads of government, climate leaders, action takers, and innovators from the world of business, government, politics, tech, academia, and civil society and is co-ordinated by the Climate Group in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly. 

Key events

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UN Biodiversity Conference COP16
21 October - 1 November | Cali, Colombia

COP16 is the first Biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in December 2022 (also called “The Biodiversity Plan”). COP16 will be focused on implementation, with governments reviewing their own National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans and negotiating the monitoring framework for the Biodiversity Plan. 

Download the PRI Policy briefing: Priorities for biodiversity at COP16

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UN Climate Conference COP29
21 November | Baku, Azerbaijan

COP29 is a significant opportunity to advance ambition in the next set of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are due before COP30. Held this year in Azerbaijan, the focus for COP29 is likely to be around unlocking policy action and financial flows alike – core strategic pillars for the PRI’s work.  

Key events

 

Tell us if you plan to attend 

To help support our signatories with networking, speaking and collaboration opportunities, please let us know if you plan to attend these events in person by completing the following form so we can keep you updated with relevant information.

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Events to look out for: 

This section includes details of key events we are tracking so far and will be updated as plans evolve.

New York Climate Week 2024

  • PRI Signatory and Stakeholder Convening

    Monday, 23 September, 9.30-11am
    Location: KPMG

    The PRI will be convening its members and stakeholders, including the PRI Executive Team, during New York Climate Week. 

    NB: Registration for this event has now closed.

  • UN Private Sector Forum

    Monday, 23 September, 12-3pm
    Location: UN Headquarters

    PRI’s CEO, David Atkin, will attend this year’s UN Private Sector Forum, which explores pressing issues and policy barriers impacting sustainability today — and opportunities for tomorrow — including SDG acceleration; geopolitical disruption; sustainable finance; and digital transformation. Together, Heads of State, CEOs and UN leaders will work towards driving a resilient and sustainable future.

    More information

  • Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance Fifth Anniversary Celebration

    Monday 23 September, 5-7.30pm
    Event info: NZAOA members only (see ‘save the date’ in calendars)

    The Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance (NZAOA) is a member-led organisation convened by UNEP FI and PRI. This NZAOA event is co-hosted with NZAOA US-based members. The celebration event will include a roundtable discussion as well as a reception with alliance members.

  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Business Forum

    Tuesday 24 September, 3:30-5pm
    Location: The Plaza Hotel

    Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, and in partnership with the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Global Business Forum will provide an opportunity for leaders across public policy, business, technology, and finance to assess and outline progress that must be made by the public and private sectors ahead of upcoming global moments - including the G20 and COP29 in November. The Global Business Forum will also highlight investment action across key sectors and the opportunities and challenges associated with current financial paradigm shifts across the forum’s themes.

    More information

  • Sustainable Investment Forum North America 

    Tuesday 24 September, 8.30-6pm 
    Location: Ziegfield Ballroom

    The Sustainable Investment Forum North America, in partnership with Climate Action, sets the stage for the finance community during Climate Week NYC. Recognised for uniting asset owners with over USD $3 trillion in assets under management, the 9th annual edition will convene 500 qualified institutional investors and financial leaders to advance sustainable investment practices. PRI’s CEO, David Atkin, will be delivering a keynote address and Daniel Gallagher, Senior Lead, Climate will be moderating a panel on physical risk, mitigation and adaptation. 

    • Asset Owners and Climate Leaders: If you are an Institutional Investor or you are eligible for a Climate Leader Pass, then please apply today  for a complimentary pass. Criteria for complimentary passes can be found here.  

    • PRI is also delighted to have a 25% discount for our network to attend the Forum, use code PRI25. Contact Marketing and Partnerships Manager Rachel Cooper directly if you have any questions at [email protected]

  • UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2024 

    Tuesday 24 September, 9am-6pm 
    Location: The Nest Climate Campus, at Javits Center 

    The Leaders Summit is the UN Global Compact’s dynamic day-long conference dedicated to providing the tools, network, knowledge, and inspiration needed to scale the impact of private sector contributions to the 2030 Agenda. PRI will participate in a panel at 11.15am entitled ‘Innovation in Financial Markets’.

  • Clarifying the Transition, S&P Global

    Wednesday 25 September, 12.20-5.45pm
    Location: The Nest Climate Campus, at Javits Center 

    The transition to a net zero, sustainable future presents market opportunities at unprecedented speed and scale, alongside complex risk scenarios. Join S&P Global to find clarity on the market opportunities and risks shaping the transition to a sustainable future.

    Register on S&P website

  • Ceres at Climate Week NYC

    Wednesday 25 to Thursday 26 September
    Location: The Nest Climate Campus, at Javits Center 

    A two-day event at the Nest Climate Campus featuring a mainstage programme and more than a dozen panels, roundtables, and breakout sessions. Topics will include the latest trends in sustainable business leadership, the evolving climate disclosure landscape, best practices for transition planning in high-emitting sectors, Paris-aligned responsible policy engagement and investor expectations for water and nature stewardship.

    More information

  • SDG Investment Forum

    Thursday 26 September, 9am-5pm
    Location: Lexington Avenue

    Hosted by the UN Global Compact and the CFO Coalition for the SDGs, this event will bring together high-level representatives from leading companies, financial institutions and international organisations to explore how sustainable finance can drive the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    More information

UN Biodiversity Conference COP16

  • Latin American and the Caribbean Finance and Biodiversity Day  

    Saturday 26 October

    This event, created by and for Latin America and the Caribbean, enriches global discussions with regional insights and solutions in protecting nature and financing biodiversity initiatives, convening a range of stakeholders. 

    More information

  • Nature stewardship for asset owners and managers

    Sunday 27 October, 10.30am-12pm
    Location: Dan Carlton Hotel Cali

    Co-hosted with the TNFD and other partners, this event will engage investors, asset owners and asset managers on how they are increasingly engaging in stewardship initiatives around nature – such as Spring, PRI’s stewardship initiative on nature. Register your interest below.

    Register your interest

  • PRI and UNEP FI Networking event

    Sunday 27 October, 6pm-9.30pm
    Location: Intercontinental Hotel Cali

    Join PRI and UNEP FI as we convene stakeholders during COP16 in Cali for an engaging evening featuring expert discussions and networking. The event will kick-off with remarks from regional experts followed by a dinner, cultural entertainment, and cocktails. Express your interest in attending via the form below; attendance confirmation to follow. 

    Register your interest

  • CBD Finance and Biodiversity Day  

    Monday 28 October

    This event aims to foster meaningful engagement among CEOs, Finance Ministers, and other leaders in biodiversity and finance, providing a platform for high-level debate and collaboration on meeting society’s nature goals.

    More information, including additional events, will be shared closer to the conference dates. The agenda of the official “Blue Zone”  is available.

    More information

  • TNFD at COP16  

    Friday 25 October to Monday 28 October

    The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures and partners, including the PRI, will be hosting an exciting programme of side-events alongside the Green Zone. More information on individual events is available on TNFD’s website.

UN Climate Conference COP29

  • The COP29  Presidency’s key pillars to “enhance ambition” by prioritising further commitment to national emissions reduction plans, and to “enable action” by facilitating the flow of finance to climate-positive solutions, are fundamentally aligned with the PRI’s own strategic pillars.

  • The PRI team will be on the ground advocating on behalf of our signatories for ambitious policy action which contributes to an enabling environment for investor action.  

  • Finance day has been confirmed for 14 November. Find more information on the agenda and thematics.  

  • The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, supported by the PRI in a secretariat capacity, is preparing a landmark report for presentation to the UN Secretary General at COP29. This report will take stock of current practice on net zero policy formation across select territories.  

NB: Page updated 16 September 2024.

 

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