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WASHINGTON (October 21, 2025) — Join Allied for Climate Transformation by 2025 (ACT2025) on Tuesday, October 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EDT (see additional time zones below) for a press briefing featuring expert voices from countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Speakers will outline what COP30 must deliver to meet urgent adaptation, finance and loss and damage needs.
ACT2025 is a consortium of think tanks and experts from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The group works to amplify the priorities of climate-vulnerable countries and drive ambitious, just, and equitable outcomes at UN climate talks.
Speakers will discuss key priorities shaping the COP30 agenda, including:
Following brief presentations, we’ll open the floor for questions from the media.
WHAT:
A press briefing by the ACT2025 Consortium on what COP30 must achieve to meet the urgent needs of developing countries most affected by climate change.
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
8:30 a.m. EDT / 6:30 a.m. CST / 1:30 p.m. WAT / 3:30 p.m. EAT / 8:30 p.m. PHT / 2:30 p.m. CEST
WHO:
Panelists (in speaking order):
Q&A Respondents:
RSVP
This press call is open to journalists only. Please RSVP here to receive Zoom access details.
Media Contact
Sophie Brady, [email protected].
Learn more about ACT2025 and its work ahead of COP30 here.
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