Climate change is accelerating, affecting more and more communities around the world. Since 195 countries sealed the historic Paris Agreement in 2015, the green economy has grown but, against the backdrop of rising global uncertainties, the consensus around climate action is fraying.

President Trump is withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement for a second time and did not send a delegation to COP30 in Belém. Failure to participate by the world’s second biggest polluter could undermine the confidence and resolve of other countries to stick to the promises of the Paris Agreement and pursue ambitious emissions reductions.

Recognising the wider domestic and global implications of climate change, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said in September that the COP30 climate summit must be a “turning point”.

Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, we will discuss with experts what COP30 achieved and whether it was pivotal.

Can the Paris Agreement’s goals be met without the US? What will the outcome of COP30 mean for the UK at home and on the world stage?

The panel discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A.

Speakers:

• Chair: Nick Davies, head of climate policy, Green Alliance
• Catherine Pettengell, executive director, Climate Action Network UK (CAN-UK)
• Ed King, network director, energy & diplomacy, Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)
• Simon Sharpe, author of ‘Five Times Faster‘ and managing director, S-Curve Economics
• Final speaker to be announced