COP30 is the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, taking place in Belém, Brazil from November 10 to 21, 2025. This briefing provides information for board directors on the key themes of COP30, and the key actions to be taken in the boardroom as a result of them.

You don’t need to predict every detail – but as a director, you must be prepared for the transition ahead.

Boards that embed nature into decisions will be better placed to manage regulatory change – but what does this look like in practice?

Boards are under growing pressure to deliver credible climate strategies. Transition planning is where governance meets execution.

Boards must connect the paddock and the plan – climate change demands long-term thinking.

The regulatory landscape is changing fast. Financial NEDs reveal their tips for articulating the business case for climate action in a way that's commercially grounded and politically neutral and how to handle pushback in this Chatham House rules workshop during London Climate Action Week 2025.

To reach net zero, banks can't go it alone. Discover how transparent, collaborative relationships between banks and their SME clients play a crucial role in unlocking their transition and the risk exposure if they don't.

The energy Transition guide provides real-world approaches and practical guidance on planning a balanced and resilient energy transition.