22 June 2026 |

 London Climate Action Week

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Climate Innovation Forum
Uniting leaders to scale solutions and accelerate implementation
Monday 22 June 2026, London Climate Action Week

Headline Partner

Official Event Partner

Main Stage

Guildhall’s magnificent Great Hall will host the Forum’s Main Stage, featuring world-leading climate experts delivering major announcements, insights, and solutions to open London Climate Action Week 2026. 

Roundtables

Over 30 participatory Roundtables will run throughout the day designed to deep dive into the most pressing challenges and opportunities of the transition. Hosted by our partners, these focused sessions will encourage candid discussion, practical insights and collaboration pathways  

Partner Events

In the spirit of Mutirão, the Forum will feature a series of dynamic side events hosted by world-leading climate organisations, spanning workshops, panel discussions, product launches, and networking receptions. 

Attendees

The Forum will unite 2,000 influential leaders from government, business, cities, finance, and the global climate community to connect, collaborate, and accelerate implementation. Plus all plenary sessions will be livestreamed and available on demand. 

Event Partners

Climate Innovation Forum 2026

The Climate Innovation Forum 2026 returns for its eighth year as a flagship event of London Climate Action Week, uniting 2,000 of the world’s most influential leaders from business, policy, and finance to supercharge global momentum toward a net-zero, nature-positive, and climate-resilient future. 

Taking place on Monday 22 June at London’s iconic Guildhall, the high-level event will open London Climate Action Week with a dynamic Main Stage programme and participatory roundtables, plus partner events and unparalleled networking opportunities, creating a powerful platform for collaboration and action. 

Firmly anchored in the COP30 Action Agenda, the Forum will spotlight the solutions and partnerships turning commitments into real-world progress. 

A Snapshot of Previous Speakers & Participants

His Majesty King Charles III

The Royal Family

Mark Carney

Prime Minister,
Canada

Ed Miliband

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero,
DESNZ

Marina Silva

Minister of the Environment and Climate Change of Brazil,
Government of Brazil

John Kerry

Former Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and 68th U.S. Secretary of State

Amani Abou-Zeid

Commission for Infrastructure and Energy,
African Commission

Sadiq Khan

Mayor of London,
Mayor of London

Andrew Steer

Professor in Practice,
London School of Economics

Jim Skea

Chair,
IPCC

Laurence Tubiana

President and CEO,
European Climate Foundation

Claire Lund

Global Vice President,
GSK

Elbia Gannoum

Special Envoy for Energy,
COP30

Linda Freiner

Chief Sustainability Officer,
Zurich Insurance Group

Nigel Topping

Founder of Ambition Loop, Global Ambassador for High Level Climate Champions,
Ambition Loop

Nigel Pocklington

CEO,
Good Energy

Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE

Former UK Energy Minister and Chair,
Climate Action Coalition

2026 Key Themes

Driving Implementation and Impact Post-COP30

 Translating global climate commitments into tangible results — ensuring delivery, accountability, and measurable progress.

The Economics & Opportunity of Climate Action

Catalysing a new era of sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth that delivers prosperity and a healthier planet.

Delivering the Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

How to scale clean power—renewables, storage, grids, and supply chains—at the speed needed to replace fossil fuels.

Accelerating Energy Efficiency

Harnessing innovation, policy, and investment to drive efficiency across buildings, industry, and transport.

Advancing Standards and Disclosure

Navigating evolving frameworks for metrics, standards, and disclosure to incentivise meaningful action and ensure accountability.

Scaling Climate Finance

Unlocking and directing capital to priority areas by de-risking investments and scaling solutions to meet global climate goals.

Harnessing AI for Climate

 Leveraging artificial intelligence to unlock smarter, faster pathways to a net-zero, nature positive, resilient future.

Delivering a Nature-Positive Future

Integrating climate, biodiversity, and nature restoration to move beyond net-zero toward a regenerative, nature-positive world.

“It was an extraordinary event that I was privileged to be part of and that brought together the real change makers that are all needed to address the biggest threat to human kind.”

Laura Sandys, Chair Government’s Energy Digitalisation Taskforce

“Events like this are so helpful. Many people are unsure how to engage, so they really benefit from events like this where they can meet people like us, who are just getting on with it and have solutions that are deployable today.”

Toddington Harper, CEO, Gridserve

“As an official partner of the Climate Innovation Forum 2023, I was thrilled by the event’s impact. I look forward to future government participation in the years ahead, recognising the forum’s significance in driving meaningful change.”

James Hardingham, Head of Strategic Engagement, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

“The Climate Innovation Forum is a must if you want access leading insights and discussions, and build the best connections in this rapidly developing space.”

James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

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