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Nature & Climate House by Bellwethers is a space for leaders to discuss, debate and discover ways to shape a social, economic and cultural transition that benefits livelihoods, nature and climate.

Our Speakers

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Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

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Anna de Souza Aranha

Co-CEO, Quintessa

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Barbara Buchner

Global Managing Director, Climate Policy Initiative

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Bernice Lee OBE

Chair of Advisory Board, Bellwethers Group

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Braulina Baniwa

Indigenous scientist and doctoral candidate in Social Anthropology (PPGAS/UnB)

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Bruce Douglas

CEO, Global Renewables Alliance & CGO, Global Wind Energy Council

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Chief Almir Narayamoga Suruí

Head of the Paiter Suruí Amazonian Community

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Elbia Gannoum

Chief Executive Officer, ABEEólica

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Thursday, November 6th, 2025

The Festival | Forging New Economies

All sessions include speaker led events and opportunities for networking. Please check the relevant box when registering to indicate whether you would like to attend the morning, afternoon or evening sessions, or select all three in the drop down menu.

Morning Session | 9AM - 12:30PM
Building Bridges for a New Economy
9:10Panel
Climate education and jobs for youth
Young people are agents of change, entrepreneurs and innovators. This panel will explore how today’s youth are preparing to lead for the future.
10:00Firestarter Chat
Urban resilience

With 68% of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, this firestarter explores how cities are leading the way in designing resilience into all the systems their citizens need.

10:25Panel
Can food regenerate the world?

Learn from a panel of experts how climate-smart solutions can ensure a healthy food system that keeps nourishing people whilst preserving nature.

11:15Firestarter Chat
The new geopolitics of nature and climate

Join internationally recognised experts, Bernice Lee and Emanuel Guerin, as they share intelligence on how climate and nature are increasingly important tools influencing geopolitics in a fragmented world.

11:40Panel
How women are powering climate-resilient finance

Women leaders are at the forefront of understanding how finance needs to respond to a tricky transition, building climate resilience into economies. The key now is bringing in the private sector to unlock the new economy. What’s next?

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Afternoon Session | 2:00PM - 7:00PM
Resilience is Built by All
14:00 Panel
The role of media in shifting narratives and norms

In a highly fragmented media landscape, the search for information to understand the world around us is confusing. Given the importance of climate and nature issues, how do we use media as a vital part of the information ecosystem to both counter mis-information and build social license for a transition? Does the legacy media matter any longer in shaping new narratives? What is the role of independent creators?

15:05Firestarter Chat
Can an emerging bioeconomy save Nature?
The idea of a ‘bioeconomy’ has grown in popularity, with 50 nations now writing bioeconomy strategies. Is this a new frontier in forest conservation? This conversation with Julie McCarthy explores ways that bioeconomy ideas are set to scale and how financial capital can be mobilised to do so.
15:30Panel
Can insurance build a more resilient economy for all?

Global insured losses from climate related catastrophes have exceeded $100bn for the last four years. This discussion explores the ways insurance is already a financial catalyst for building resilience and what more can be done.

16:20
Música!

A vibrant discussion and musical performance by Brazilian indigenous artist, Juão Nÿn.

16:45Conversation
Is it feasible to phase out fossil fuels?

Demanded by activists, yet often demeaned as unrealistic by oil executives, the call to phase out fossil fuels is not straightforward. Join us for a lively debate that questions whether it is feasible to remove fossil fuels from the global economy in our lifetime - and decide for yourself

17:35 Panel
Will AI save us, or eat traditions alive?

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, seemingly overnight. Does its thirst for consuming energy outweigh the benefits of its technical capabilities to monitor nature and climate efforts? Join this discussion to hear from experts working to understand the costs and benefits.

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Evening Session | 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Show time!
7:00
Forging a Bio-economy Culture

A talk with special guests, followed by a networking reception with a taste of Atlantic Forest delicacies

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Friday, November 7, 2025

Dare to Build

Nature & Climate House São Paulo will play host to innovative action groups made up of influential leaders interested in forging solutions to challenges that can only be resolved in cooperation. Convened for active participation, diverse topics that will be covered are critical to building a secure future.

The Summit
8:30AM - 9:00AMPlenary
Dare to build a bio-economy culture
A candid, inspirational conversation exploring the many bridges to be built between sectors to accelerate bio-economy models in Brazil and the wider region.
8:30AM - 1:00PM
AI for good: Bridging Research, Technology and Investment for Scalable Solutions
8:30AM - 1:00PM
Nature-Based Solutions for Territories and Climate
8:30AM - 1:00PM
From Ancestral Wisdom to Future Economies: Indigenous Knowledge and Solutions
8:30AM - 1:00PM
City-Labs for a Regenerative Future
1:30PM - 6:00PM
Narratives that Spark Change
1:30PM - 6:00PM
South-South Cooperation for Climate Justice: Shared Challenges and Solutions for a Common Future
1:30PM - 6:00PM
Governance in era of transition
1:30PM - 6:00PM
The Role of Culture in Climate Action: Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Change
1:30PM - 6:00PM
Financing the Regenerative Transition: Unlocking Capital for Nature
1:30PM - 6:00PM
South-South Cooperation for Climate Justice: Shared Challenges and Solutions for a Common Future
1:30PM - 6:00PM
Governance in era of transition
1:30PM - 6:00PM
The Role of Culture in Climate Action: Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Change
1:30PM - 6:00PM
Financing the Regenerative Transition: Unlocking Capital for Nature
2:00PM -2:30PM
Plenary | Forging a cultural revolution
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Closing Happy Hour
Join us for refreshments and music by DJ, Nelson D
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Our Speakers

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

Aline A. Milani headshot

Aline A. Milani

Executive Manager of Rural Insurance, BrasilSeg

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Global Community

News Antenneas Américas hub launches, adding to a growing global community of news creators

In a fragmented media world, news creators are ushering in a new era for reporting on nature and climate issues across the international news agenda. The News Antennas programme supports bellwether creators to include trustworthy nature and climate storytelling within their compelling channels. To learn more about supporting or participating in the News Antennas programme in Europe, Africa or the new Americas hub, drop us a line.

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