Events

April 15-19, 2024: The 2024 Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) will take place. This forum aims to assess progress and exchange knowledge, best practices, and policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in line with regional priorities.

Join GRI in person for the Triennial Earth-Sun Summit (TESS), from 7-12 April 2024 in Dallas, TX at the Hilton Anatole. TESS is a joint meeting of the Space Physics and Aeronomy Section of the American Geophysical Union and the Solar Physics Division (SPD) of the American Astronomical Society.

March 20-22 (Kingston, Jamaica): Join us at AIB-LAC’s 14th Annual Conference, “Rethinking and Reshaping the Role of Business in Creating a More Sustainable and Resilient Latin America and the Caribbean.” The conference will be hosted by the Mona School of Business & Management, University of the West Indies.

Join GRI in person at the Climate Adaptation Forum on March 15, 2024 at Foley Hoag LLP. Hear from Katie Bednaz, PWS, Restoration Coordinator for the Berkshire Clean, Cold and Connected Partnership.

Join GRI in person on March 11 2024 from 3:00-4:30PM at Northeastern University's School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs for a discussion on Transformation, Climate Justice, & Higher Education with Jennie Stephens, Dean Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy; Stephen Porder, Brown University; Sandra Waddock, Boston College; Alice Plane, Brown University; and special guest Cecile Renouard, President and co-founder of the Campus de la Transition.

Join Professor Mai’a K. Davis Cross and distinguished public policy thought leaders Feb. 22nd for an engaging conversation about the public policy implications of Prof. Cross’s new book, International Cooperation Against All Odds: The Ultrasocial World. Moderated by Professor Tracy Corley, this author's interview and critical discussion of the book recasts how we understand the power of possibility and breakthroughs in international cooperation and policy making.

Join us Feb. 20th for lunch & to hear Dr. Lagmay’s discussion on The Role of the Universities in Building Resilience for the Most At-Risk Country in the World

Join GRI and partner CUAHSI in person for The Ocean Sciences Meeting, the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community.  The 2024 meeting will be held in New Orleans from 18-23 February 2024.

On January 22, from 2:30pm - 4:00pm, GRRN Partner, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa invites you to join their online 90-minute interactive presentation by Wiwik Dharmiasih on environmental peacebuilding through the protection of Bali's cultural landscapes.

December 11-15 2023: Join the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco as they embrace the power of Wide. Open. Science. Uniting scientists, researchers, and experts from around the world, they aim to address climate change, foster collaborations, and advocate for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the scientific community.

Nov 30-Dec 12: In this decisive decade for climate action, the UAE will seek to unite the world towards agreement on bold, practical, and ambitious solutions to the most pressing global challenge of our time.

On November 28-30, GRRN Partners, CEDEUS and CIGIDEN are pleased to announce the II International Conference on Resilient Cities from the Global South. The conference, which will be held in person in Santiago, Valparaíso and Concepción on November 28, 29 and 30 respectively, aims to be a space for discussion on sustainable and resilient cities.

On November 27th and 28th, GRRN Partners, TEPHI and CCRRIA invite you to discover the core of resilience at 'Exploring Local Community Resilience Imaginaries.', CCRRIA's Inaugural Conference. This two-day event delves into how vulnerable communities navigate and recover from extreme events like climate hazards, pandemics, and social unrest. 

On November 22nd from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, GRRN Partner, CIGIDEN, is hosting an international seminar on new data and image capture technologies for disaster risk management.

On November 16th 2023 at 1:00 PM, GRRN Partner, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa invites you to Join Dr. Chip Fletcher for a discussion on climate change in Hawaii and around the globe. This event is virtual and registration is required.

On November 14th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm GRRN Partner, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is hosting an engaging panel discussion on Public Policy & Climate Change.

From November 9-10, 2023 starting at 9:00 AM, the University of the West Indies in collaboration with Stony Brook University and Farmingdale State College will be hosting the 10th International Energy and Sustainability Conference.

From Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.00 am — Wed 01 Nov 2023, 12.00 pm, the UN Resident Coordinator and Country Team and UN-Water family Members and Partners will hold a High Level Integrated Workshop to discuss the capacity development gaps and challenges in the water and sanitation sectors in Panama. Read for further information on this in person event.

October 23-27, 2023: Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week in Panama City, 23-27 October, will unite stakeholders to address climate change and contribute to regional plans and strategies for COP28. With global and regional partners, this event aims to build new partnerships and advance climate action projects.

Oct 9-Oct 12, 2023: Join the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) 2023, where leaders, experts, and activists unite to drive climate action and build resilience in the region

Sept 4-Sept 8, 2023: Join Africa as they unite to combat climate change at the Africa Climate Week 2023, forging a sustainable path for a greener and resilient future.

June 9, 2023: Join GRI Director for Strategic Partnerships, Jennie Stephens as she discusses the importance of education institutions as catalysts for climate and economic justice.

June 2, 2023: Join the Climate Adaptation Forum for an enlightening event exploring innovative governance models addressing climate resilience. Engage with experts and leaders in the field to drive transformative change towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

May 30-Jun 1, 2023: Join the Government of Barbados, IRENA, the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator, the Caribbean Development Bank, and regional organizations in an event focused on driving energy transition and fostering collaborative investment for renewable energy projects in the Caribbean SIDS.

May 23, 2023: Join Rizqa Hidayani, Program Manager for Urban Resilience Initiatives at Kota Kita Foundation, for a presentation on Kota Kita's innovative approach to building urban resilience from the bottom-up through participatory and inclusive planning.

May 23, 2023: A Conversation on Key Issues for a Sustainable Future. Engage in a dynamic event in Boston, where experts and thought leaders discuss pressing topics in climate change, energy transition, and building resilience for a sustainable future