The Exeter Climate Forum brings together world-leading climate researchers, businesses, policymakers and young people, to shape and engage with the priorities for COP31 and beyond.
The week starts with the Climate Conference, running from Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July, followed by a focused collaboration day on Thursday 2 July, when invited groups will work with representatives of partner governments and others on specific challenges, before closing with the youth day on Friday 3 July. Alongside this schedule, a programme of nature walks, social events and more create further opportunities for interaction and discussion.
The impacts of human-driven climate change have never been clearer, with global warming reaching record levels in 2023 and 2024. Global warming and sea level rise are accelerating, and we are seeing rapid changes in weather and climate extremes which are causing unprecedented impacts all over the world.
Humanity can still steer a path to a liveable future that avoids the worst impacts of climate change, but this requires widespread rapid action at an uncertain time in global politics. There has never been a more important time to come together, to summarise what we know, and to discuss what we need to do together to resolve the climate crisis.
The Exeter Climate Conference will bring together international researchers, businesses, policymakers and young people to explore four cross-cutting themes shaping global climate strategy:
Alongside these four themes, dedicated focus days will take place for Financial Services (Tuesday 30 June) and Agriculture, Food and Farming (Wednesday 1 July).
Over the course of the three days, you will gain fresh insights from world-leading experts, build valuable international networks, and explore collaborative solutions for a more resilient, positive future.