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

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. 

Key events

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

  • Monday, 23 September, UN Private Sector Forum
    Time: 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

  • Monday 23 September, Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance Fifth Anniversary Celebration
    Time: 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.

  • Tuesday 24 September, Sustainable Investment Forum North America 
    Time: 8.30-6pm 
    Location: Ziegfield Ballroom, New York

    Registration: (see more info for institutional investors below) 

    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]

 

  • Tuesday 24 September, UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2024 
    Time: 9-6pm 
    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’.

  • Wednesday 25 September, Clarifying the Transition, S&P Global
    Time: 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

UN Biodiversity Conference COP16

  • Saturday 26 October, Latin American and the Caribbean Finance and Biodiversity Day  

    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. 

    Event page

  • Monday 28 October, CBD Finance and Biodiversity Day  

    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.

    Event page

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.  

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