Organizers: Science Panel for the Amazon

The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) will officially launch its Second Amazon Assessment Report (AR2025) at COP30 in Belém. Building on the foundations of the SPA’s landmark first assessment, released in 2021, the new report is developed around the concept of Amazon connectivity, providing science-based insights into the ecological, social, political, and economic interconnections that sustain the region.

Organizers: SDSN Youth

COP30, taking place in the heart of the Amazon, marks a historic milestone for the global climate agenda. The conference is expected to advance ambitious commitments across mitigation, adaptation, climate finance, and the protection of critical ecosystems. For youth and civil society, COP30 presents both an opportunity and a responsibility: to help ensure that these commitments translate into meaningful, equitable, and urgent action. This dialogue will reflect on the outcomes of COP30, unpack their implications for the future of climate action, and explore how we can collectively drive implementation at all levels.

Organizers: MDP Student and Alumni Advisory Council (SAAC) & the MDP Secretariat

Students in the Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) program will team up with peers from over 35 global MDP programs to tackle real-world sustainable development challenges. Collaborating online with partner NGOs, each team will design an innovative, interdisciplinary proposal addressing a regional issue. The top proposal will receive $2,000 in seed funding for implementation, with expert evaluation by professionals from multilateral organizations and government agencies.