A Milestone for Public-Private Climate Action on the Road to COP31

Date
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 

Time 
Conference: 12.00–17.30
Reception: 17.30–20.00

Venue
Embassy of Denmark, 55 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SR, United Kingdom

As the world moves from COP30 towards COP31, this high-level event at London Climate Action Week brings together leading voices from government, business, and cities to accelerate climate ambition and action.

In light of the limited progress achieved at COP30, there is an urgent need to strengthen collaboration and translate global commitments into concrete results. This event focuses on the role of public-private partnerships in driving the green transition, through innovation, investment, and scalable climate solutions. It also highlights how cities and local governments are leading the way with ambitious targets and concrete action.

Co-hosted by Confederation of Danish Industry, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and State of Green, the event will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions exploring how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen green competitiveness, energy security, and inclusive growth.

The programme will showcase European climate solutions across finance, policy, and technology, demonstrating how ambition can be turned into real-world impact. The event concludes with a networking reception, offering participants the opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and build partnerships essential for accelerating climate action towards COP31.

12.00 – 13.00
Doors open, coffee (lunch) and network

13.00 – 13.15 
Welcome by hosts

13.15 – 13.30
Keynote: Making COP31 a Global Turning Point

13.30 – 14.30
Panel A: From Ambition to Action – Advancing Clean, Efficient, and Affordable Energy – European examples
Moderated by Charlotte Gjedde, CEO, State of Green

Panellists will be announced soon.

14.30 – 15.30
Panel B: Climate Action as a Driver of Competitiveness, Security, and Resilience
Moderated by Anne Højer Simonsen, Senior Vice President at Danish Industry

Panellists will be announced soon.

15.30 – 16.15
Break and networking with refreshments

16.15 – 16.20 
Welcome back and introduction to keynote.

16.20 – 16.30 
Keynote: Why International Climate Collaboration Matters

16.30 – 17.30 
From local solutions to global action
Moderated by Anne Høyer Simonsen, Senior Vice President at Danish Industry

Panellists will be announced soon.

17.30 – 20.00
Light refreshments and networking

Welcome by Her Excellency Kristina Miskowiak Beckvard, Ambassador of Denmark to the United Kingdom.