Sessions & slots
Programme
51 sessions · 1 stage
All times in Istanbul (GMT+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
BMLEH
14:30–15:30
From Global Indicators to Local Resilience: Making adaptation work for most vulnerable communities
Climate Alliance I Klima-Bündnis, Save the Children Deutschland, ICLEI
16:00–17:00
Bridging ACE and the Belém Gender Action Plan: Local Solutions for just and inclusive climate policy
YoupaN, LIFE - Bildung Umwelt Chancengleichheit e.V., Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Plan International Deutschland e.V., Kindernothilfe e.V., terre des hommes - Hilfe für Kinder in Not
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 · Energy and Transport
11:00–12:00
Urban Water Catalyst Initiative
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)
15:00–16:00
How can industrial electrification become a driver of competitiveness? German solutions
16:30–17:30
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: National Roadmaps for a Resilient and Competitive Future
World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), Powershift Africa, WWF Deutschland, Power Shift Africa, Germanwatch, 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
UNEP Finance Initiative, Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, OECD
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
International Resource Panel (IRP), Federation of German Industries (BDI), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, EMF, 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
Barcelona Metropolitan Region, Corporate Leaders Group Europe, ICLEI Europe, Zero Waste Europe, City of Mannheim
18:00–19:30
Youth & Negotiator World Café
Klimadelegation e.V.
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · Resilient Cities and Built Environment
12:00–13:00
From Climate Risk to Municipal Action: Building Urban Resilience
Connective Cities, Association of German Cities, City of eThikwini, Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart, city of Nairobi
14:00–15:00
Geopolitics of Food Security
Istanbul Policy Center, Council on Foreign Relations, Center for Climate Security, 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
German Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building
17:00–18:30
From Action Plan to Action: Advancing ACE and Information Integrity
Ministère des Affaires étrangères français, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), German Environment Agency (UBA), Deutsche Welle Akademie, Goethe Institute, 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 Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) , PUSH Sverige, International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNESCO, UN Women
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), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
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
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
12:00–13:00
From Uncertainty to Reliability: Making Electrification Work
Federation of German Industries (BDI), Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), Klima-Allianz Deutschland e.V.
13:30–14:30
Financing Women’s Leadership in Climate Security: From Strategy to Action
Federal Foreign Office (AA), Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)
15:00–16:00
Turning Climate Risk Finance Innovation into Better Protection
Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP), The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF), Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Global Shield against Climate Risks, Caribbean Development Bank, SEADRIF Insurance Company, Government of Barbados, African Risk Capacity (ARC), Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC)
17:00–18:00
Climate-Related Health Risks for Business: From Evidence to Resilient Action
Deutsches Klimakonsortium, Universität Heidelberg
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
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, 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
Revierwende, Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB)
17:30–18:15
SF6 Pledge Launch Event
World Bank, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), EU-Kommission
19:00–21:00
Science for Action Evening
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:
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), INTERPOL, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
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)
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
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Ministerium für Arbeit und soziale Sicherheit der Türkei, International Labour Organisation (ILO), Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales
12:00–13:00
From Global Commitments to National TAFF Pathways: Building Credible Roadmaps Beyond Fossil Fuels
WWF Deutschland, Misereor, Klima-Allianz Deutschland e.V., Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND)
14:00–15:00
From Ambition to Collective Action: Accelerating HAMBURG NET ZERO through Local Collaboration
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Germany
15:30–16:30
Climate-induced displacement, migration and relocation
Nordkirche, Brot für die Welt
17:00–18:00
Holistic Just Transition: Energy, Food Systems, and Youth Leadership in the JTWP
Klimadelegation e.V., SIRGE Coalition, Latin American Youth Climate Scholarship (LAYCS), World Food Forum (to be confirmed)
Thursday, 19 November 2026 · İmece: Enhancing Implementation
10:30–11:30
Resilient Food Systems in a Changing Climate: From Local Adaptation to Systemic Transformation
Welthungerhilfe, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Deutschland e.V., Germanwatch
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)
