IHRB at COP30 in Belém, Brazil

The UN's yearly climate conference - COP30 - begins next week in Belém, Brazil. The age of design is over - this year promises to be a year of action and delivery.

IHRB will be at COP to share stories of promising just transitions happening on the ground; of decarbonisation partnerships between people, communities, businesses and finance that are getting results, benefiting both people and planet.

If you are attending COP30, connect with IHRB's Head of Just Transitions Haley St. Dennis.

Here's the full run down of our engagements at COP.

IHRB's official COP30 side event brings stories and voices from just transitions happening around the world to COP30!

The energy transition is not just pledges and commitments — it is already happening on the ground. Local, people-centred solutions are proving to be both possible and among the most efficient ways to drive inclusive and affordable transitions.

This COP30 side event will showcase diverse approaches shaping just transitions globally — from consumer-led innovation to supply-side co-creation.

Details:

🗓️ Wednesday 12 Nov

⏱️ 11.30 - 13.00 (local time)

📍 Side Event Room 1, COP30 Blue Zone

With Consumers International, Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC, International Energy Agency (IEA)

🗓️ Tuesday 11 Nov

⏱️ 17.00 - 18.00 (local time)

📍 COP30 Spain Pavilion

Whether through omission or lack of action, the activities of some companies or corporations fall far short of responding decisively to the climate challenge and may even become a vector for human rights violations. In light of these facts, human rights have become a very useful tool to use in the climate governance framework.

This event aims explore the link between better human rights and climate action, and the role of companies and corporations. It will touch on the trend towards using human rights arguments and remedies in the courts to advance climate action, and discuss what companies can do proactively to be not only champions of the climate action, but also champions of human rights.

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🗓️ Friday 14 Nov

⏱️ 9.15 - 10.45 (local time)

📍 COP30 Buildings and Cooling pavilion, International Code Council, PV-C82, Blue zone

Communities worldwide are grappling with challenges in housing delivery while ensuring buildings are resilient to current and future climate risks and address sustainability, public health, and equity needs. This session will explore innovative solutions from around the globe.

Drawing on compelling case studies, the session will spotlight how pioneering stakeholders from the Global South are leading efforts to build climate-resilient homes, and how leaders worldwide are leveraging emerging practices such as off-site construction to support disaster recovery, resilience, and sustainability.

With Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), Cool Coalition.

🗓️ Friday 14 Nov

⏱️ 11.30 - 12.30 (local time)

📍 ILO Just Transition Pavilion, Blue zone

Impacts of the transition to net zero are felt most at local levels, by communities, and especially by women, youth, indigenous communities, and informal workers. Effective just transitions will involve them before, during after the transition takes place.

Through case studies from South Africa and Southeast Asia, the discussion will prioritise the active involvement of traditionally vulnerable sectors, alongside academia, government, and the private sector, towards meaningful social dialogue, and how it can inspire constructive collaboration and promote participatory governance - both essential elements in the journey to just transitions.

With Renewable Energy Transition Institute, Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC.