The Road to Belém and Beyond: Closing the Implementation Gap
Nash Lecture Theatre, King’s College London, Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About this Event
The first Global Stocktake, finalised at COP28, confirmed that current policies fall short of what is needed to keep global warming within the 1.5°C limit. But beyond updating targets, a central question on the road to COP30 in Belém and in the years that follow is how to translate these commitments into action.
Even if all parties submit new NDCs, a significant gap between ambition and implementation will remain. Countries face significant obstacles, from limited technical capacity to financing that fails to reflect the risks and uncertainties involved. Despite significant progress in the deployment of renewables and decarbonisation technologies, many low-carbon solutions still face barriers to scaling—particularly in sectors where high-emission alternatives remain deeply entrenched.
This is the context for the CEBRI–E3G event, which will explore practical ways to close the implementation gap, focusing on strategies to harness climate finance and promote private sector engagement. The event will showcase concrete mechanisms, tools, and initiatives that can support the development and scaling of low-carbon technologies and projects, particularly in developing countries. By highlighting both successful approaches and the barriers that remain, the event aims to bring together key insights from recent discussions at London Climate Action Week and the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference.
CEBRI and E3G - Support by: The Policy Institute at King's College London (KCL), Banco Itaú, iCS and APCO Worldwide
CEBRI: The Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI) is a non-profit organization founded over 25 years ago by a group of businesspersons, diplomats, and academics. The institution contributes to building the country's international agenda, promoting engagement between knowledge production and political action. Through its 5 Thematic Programs, CEBRI brings together national and international stakeholders to discuss issues concerning economic growth, sustainable development and the international role played by Brazil. CEBRI's Programs were created to promote constant reflection and discussion on the most relevant issues of the international scenario, from a global and interdisciplinary perspective. They cover the main regions and subjects on the current international agenda, which enables members to suggest discussions with specialists on their themes of greatest interest.
iCS was created in 2015, the same year as the Paris Agreement. Its function from the beginning has been to finance and catalyze the climate agenda in Brazil. The Institute embraces its mission with practical and strategic work, bringing to Brazil resources from major international funders – and raising support from Brazilian funders – to support various local agents who fight for Brazil in order to avoid the negative impacts of global warming. Much more than a financial intermediary, iCS promotes dialogue between the sectors, adds knowledge and establishes networks of information, intelligence and cooperation, aiming to achieve the well-being of the population.
E3G (Third Generation Environmentalism): is an independent climate think tank dedicated to driving the global transition to a climate-safe, socially just, and resilient future. Headquartered in London, E3G operates across Europe and internationally, working at the intersection of climate diplomacy, energy policy, and sustainable finance. It is the host of London Climate Action Week (LCAW). E3G’s goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. It works on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to promote a safe climate for all.
KCL: The Policy Institute at King’s College London bridges the gap between academic research and public policy by providing evidence-based insights on some of the most pressing challenges facing societies today. Drawing on the university’s expertise and multidisciplinary research, the Institute works closely with policymakers, business leaders, and the public to foster informed debate and develop practical solutions. The Policy Institute works across five main research areas, with communications, impact and engagement an important connecting thread. Our research themes are: Trust, facts and democracy; Communities and opportunity; Health systems and delivery; The value of evidence; and Children and young people.
APCO Worldwide: is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping clients navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. As trusted and strategic advisers, consultants and creators to some of the world’s leading corporations, foundations and governments, APCO discover and foster valuable connections, insights and solutions that drive our clients’ missions and objectives forward. With offices in over 30 countries, APCO offers services in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and crisis management. The firm is known for its integrated approach, combining data-driven insights, policy expertise, and a deep understanding of local and global dynamics to support clients in building trust, shaping public narratives, and influencing policy outcomes.
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