
Agenda for the Rio De Janeiro Training
The REALITY® Tour
15-17 August, 2025
15 a 17 de agosto de 2025
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