COP28’s engagement platform for
the Private Sector
Held concurrently with the heads of state-level World Climate Action Summit at the beginning of the two-week COP28 program, the Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) is COP28’s multistakeholder engagement platform for the Private Sector, dedicated to driving cross-sectoral advancements towards achieving net zero and nature-positive goals. This CEO-level inclusive global gathering unites philanthropists and global business leaders, harnessing their dynamism, practical knowledge, wealth of resources, and capacity for delivering results to expedite climate and nature action.
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PRIVATE SECTOR TO PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE
IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
PRIVATE SECTOR TO PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE
IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
The Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) represents a critical turning point in our collective efforts to address the urgent challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
For the first time in the fight against climate change, the Private Sector is being heard and its role is being acknowledged. With its dynamism, resources, and innovation, the Private Sector plays a pivotal role in driving meaningful climate and nature action. By bringing together CEOs and principals from around the globe, we aim to create a space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and action planning that is unparalleled in scope and impact. By concurrently hosting the BPCF alongside the World Climate Action Summit, COP28 demonstrates its resolve to bridge the gap between policy and action, fostering cross-sectoral partnerships to expedite climate initiatives.
The imperative to act on climate and nature issues is growing clearer every day, and the BPCF acknowledges that achieving these objectives requires a fundamental transformation of our economic systems. It is not enough to address environmental challenges in isolation; we must also ensure that sustainable growth is accessible to all, especially in regions of the Global South. This commitment to inclusivity and equity is at the heart of the BPCF’s mission.
In essence, the BPCF is a platform to convene global CEOs and philanthropists to come together, transcend boundaries, and work towards a future where businesses and philanthropy lead the charge in achieving net-zero emissions, preserving biodiversity, and creating a more sustainable, prosperous world for all. This endeavour is not just a conference but a commitment to the betterment of our planet and the well-being of future generations.
For the first time in the fight against climate change, the Private Sector is being heard and its role is being acknowledged. With its dynamism, resources, and innovation, the Private Sector plays a pivotal role in driving meaningful climate and nature action. By bringing together CEOs and principals from around the globe, we aim to create a space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and action planning that is unparalleled in scope and impact. By concurrently hosting the BPCF alongside the World Climate Action Summit, COP28 demonstrates its resolve to bridge the gap between policy and action, fostering cross-sectoral partnerships to expedite climate initiatives.
The imperative to act on climate and nature issues is growing clearer every day, and the BPCF acknowledges that achieving these objectives requires a fundamental transformation of our economic systems. It is not enough to address environmental challenges in isolation; we must also ensure that sustainable growth is accessible to all, especially in regions of the Global South. This commitment to inclusivity and equity is at the heart of the BPCF’s mission.
In essence, the BPCF is a platform to convene global CEOs and philanthropists to come together, transcend boundaries, and work towards a future where businesses and philanthropy lead the charge in achieving net-zero emissions, preserving biodiversity, and creating a more sustainable, prosperous world for all. This endeavour is not just a conference but a commitment to the betterment of our planet and the well-being of future generations.
CREATING A
GENERATIONAL IMPACT
GENERATIONAL IMPACT
During COP28, the BPCF will be the Forum that gathers the brightest minds from the private sector and philanthropy. It is our opportunity to connect with global leaders and policymakers who share our enthusiasm and passion for an increased private sector role in climate action and nature preservation.
Distinguished figures from the business and philanthropic realms will convene at the BPCF, contributing expertise and resources to implement tangible climate and nature solutions on a global scale. Key climate priorities related to the COP28 Action Agenda will be addressed, encompassing energy transition, climate finance, nature preservation, inclusivity, and more.
The BPCF provides a unique platform to gain a competitive advantage while driving positive change. During the conference sessions, participants will have an opportunity to learn about sustainable technologies and how businesses and climate action should be a win-win equation.The BPCF provides a platform to influence beyond one’s organization and joins like-minded peers to accelerate progress on crucial climate and nature goals, from net-zero commitments to biodiversity protection. The BPCF will facilitate intimate conversations and exceptional networking opportunities that can lead to transformative collaborations.
Distinguished figures from the business and philanthropic realms will convene at the BPCF, contributing expertise and resources to implement tangible climate and nature solutions on a global scale. Key climate priorities related to the COP28 Action Agenda will be addressed, encompassing energy transition, climate finance, nature preservation, inclusivity, and more.
The BPCF provides a unique platform to gain a competitive advantage while driving positive change. During the conference sessions, participants will have an opportunity to learn about sustainable technologies and how businesses and climate action should be a win-win equation.The BPCF provides a platform to influence beyond one’s organization and joins like-minded peers to accelerate progress on crucial climate and nature goals, from net-zero commitments to biodiversity protection. The BPCF will facilitate intimate conversations and exceptional networking opportunities that can lead to transformative collaborations.
ENSURING HIGHEST-LEVEL ENGAGEMENT
AND ACTION-DRIVEN OUTCOMES
AND ACTION-DRIVEN OUTCOMES
The Forum will convene 500 business and philanthropy leaders, along with policymakers, with an ambitious agenda, designed to:
Foster collaboration
Provide the primary convening platform for business and philanthropy stakeholders to collaborate and engage with other stakeholders in government and civil society.
Share insights
Discuss and agree on various avenues and interventions through which business and philanthropy leaders can contribute to climate and nature action, and commit to tangible outcomes.
Drive innovation
Showcase and document innovative initiatives, where business and philanthropy have been able to scale solutions that address climate and nature goals.
DRIVE ACTIONABLE OUTCOMES
The Forum will set the stage for delivering on climate and nature outcomes, and in critical areas, including:
Protecting the planet’s natural heritage and biodiversity
Financing adaptation plans
Creating more sustainable food systems and agriculture methods
AS AN INAUGURAL EVENT,
BUSINESS & PHILANTHROPY CLIMATE
FORUM WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE
FUNDAMENTAL
TRANSFORMATION OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
AND WORK AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE.
AS AN INAUGURAL EVENT,
BUSINESS & PHILANTHROPY CLIMATE
FORUM WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE
FUNDAMENTAL
TRANSFORMATION OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
AND WORK AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE.