Event Details

Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026

Timings: 08:30-10:00

Venue: Close to the UN Headquarters (more details to be shared once registered)

The climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and geopolitical energy shocks are intensifying security risks and heightening the urgency for governments to safeguard our planet for future generations. A just and sustainable energy transition, alongside nature protection and restoration, can reduce fossil fuel dependence and reliance on the international energy markets, while accelerating the shift to renewable energy. 

Against the backdrop of the UN General Assembly in New York, this event will bring us together to discuss how climate and nature solutions can help address today's most pressing security and sustainability challenges. From clean energy and nature restoration to resilient food and water systems, the conversation will explore how to strengthen strategic resilience and advance planetary stewardship in an increasingly volatile world. 

Breakfast will be provided. 

This event is co-organised by ClientEarth and Global Commons Alliance.

Confirmed speakers so far: 

• Minister Krzysztof Bolesta, Secretary of State, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Poland 

• Rachel Kyte, UK Special Representative for Climate

• Luc Bas, Director of Belgium’s CERAC (Climate Risk Assessment Centre) and Chief Planetary Officer

• Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, Co-Founder and President of the Igarapé Institute

• Dr Wojciech Modzelewski, Lawyer Public Finance, Energy Markets and Competition ClientEarth

Moderator: Zuzanna Rudzińska-Bluszcz, 2026 Yale World Fellow, former Deputy Minister of Justice of Poland

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