Agenda for the Rio De Janeiro Training

DAY ONE

Start your training journey with a series of keynote speakers to set the scene for climate action in Brazil. Then hear from Vice President Gore on the latest climate science and impacts happening across the country. In the afternoon, delve deeper into Brazil’s role in driving the outcomes we need at COP 30 and beyond, before breaking into group discussions and capacity building workshops.

8:00 – 9:00

Registration

9:00 – 9:55

Opening Sessions

9:55 – 11:55

The Climate Crisis: Science, Impacts and Solutions presentation by former US Vice President Al Gore

11:55 – 13:15

Lunch Break

13:15 – 13:45

Group Discussions

13:45 – 14:10

Brazil’s Climate Moment

14:10 – 15:00

COP 30: Turning Promises into Progress

15:00 – 15:10

Action Moment

15:10 – 15:40

A Moral Call for Climate Action

15:40 – 16:00

Afternoon Break

16:00 – 17:00

Skill-Building Workshops

17:00 – 17:15

Transition

17:15 – 18:00

Networking

DAY TWO

The second day of training builds on the foundational science and knowledge from Day One. Delve into how Brazil can lead in driving a just transition with an expert issue panel discussion focused on energy, emissions reduction, and climate finance. Later, discover how local leadership – from Indigenous knowledge to city and community climate innovations – can inspire climate action. The day concludes with a Partner Fair and Community Reception where attendees can connect with local organizations and expand their advocacy networks.

9:00 – 9:30

Opening Session

9:30 – 10:30

Answering Your Climate Science Questions

10:30 – 11:20

Driving Brazil's Just Transition: The Role of Energy, Land Use, and Finance

11:20 – 12:00

Group Discussion

12:00 – 12:20

Tools for Change: Presenting Climate TRACE

12:20 – 12:30

Group Photo

12:30 – 13:50

Lunch Break

13:50 – 14:00

Indigenous Knowledge and Power to Address Climate Change

14:00 – 14:50

Strengthening City and Community Resilience

14:55 – 15:05

Action Moment

15:05 – 15:30

Afternoon Break

15:30 – 16:30

Skill-Building Workshops

16:30 – 18:00

Community Reception and Partner Fair

DAY THREE

On this final day of training, look forward to what’s next. Hear from inspiring Climate Reality Leaders from across Brazil and learn ways to stay involved in the movement across the country and globally from Climate Reality staff. To conclude the program, Mr. Gore honors one exceptional Climate Leader with the Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award.

9:00 – 9:30

Opening Session

9:30 – 10:00

Truth in 10

10:00 – 10:50

In Conversation with Our Climate Leaders

10:50 – 10:55

Stretch Break

10:55 – 11:10

Staying Engaged with Climate Reality

11:10 – 11:15

Participant Survey

11:15 – 11:30

Group Discussion

11:30 – 11:45

Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award + Closing Remarks