International Activities
Since 2021, the Concertation has worked to bring the perspectives of the Amazons into the leading spaces for dialogue and negotiation on climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development. By participating in multilateral conferences, international climate weeks, and other strategic forums, the network helps enrich the global debate with an integrated vision of the region, grounded in forest conservation, the promotion of social well-being, the appreciation of socio-biodiversity, and the development of sustainable models for development.
This work brings together science, civil society, the private sector, governments, Indigenous Peoples, traditional communities, cultural actors, and international organizations, expanding dialogue, strengthening partnerships, and positioning the Amazons as an integral part of the solutions to global challenges.
Our International Engagement
Amazon Concertation engages in international forums through:
- Participation in and organization of panels, discussions, and events on topics such as climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development;
- Convening diverse stakeholders by fostering dialogue among the scientific community, civil society, governments, the private sector, philanthropy, Indigenous Peoples, and traditional communities;
- Presentation of studies, proposals, and initiatives developed by the network to inform and strengthen international debates;
- Strengthening partnerships and fostering the exchange of knowledge and experiences, helping to elevate the presence of the Amazons in global debates.
UN Climate Conferences
COP30 — Belém, Brazil
November 2025
At the Amazon COP, Amazon Concertation convened dialogues on the bioeconomy, agrifood systems, health, security, youth, forests, education, and culture, fostering convergent solutions for climate, nature, and sustainable development.
As one of the hosts of Cas’Amazonia—a collaborative venue organized in partnership with Instituto Arapyaú and Instituto Itaúsa—Amazon Concertation launched publications and organized panel discussions, roundtables, and cultural experiences. The network also played an active role in panels and discussions in both the Blue Zone, which hosted the official program, and the Green Zone, the open area for civil society engagement. Its activities also included conversations at Agrizone, Embaixada dos Povos, Caravana Iaraçu, the Emílio Goeldi Museum, and Casa Niaré. Explore the full coverage.
COP28 — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
November–December 2023
At COP28, Amazon Concertation followed the international negotiations and promoted dialogues on pathways to increase climate ambition toward COP30 in Brazil. In collaboration with partner organizations within the network, such as Movimento Escazú Brasil, Centro Sabiá (through the Brazilian Semi-Arid Articulation — ASA), Instituto Bem da Amazônia/Amazônia Vox, Instituto SOS Pantanal, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Fundação Nacional dos Povos Indígenas (FUNAI), Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB), Articulação Nacional das Mulheres Indígenas Guerreiras da Ancestralidade (ANMIGA), and Maranta Inteligência Política, among others, Amazon Concertation contributed to discussions on climate justice, nature-based solutions, bioeconomy, Indigenous Peoples, quilombola communities, and traditional communities, reinforcing the importance of transforming international commitments into concrete actions.
The conference marked significant progress, including the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, the reaffirmation of the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, and the inclusion of the transition away from fossil fuels in the final document. Amazon Concertation highlighted the opportunity for Brazil to take a leading role in building a more ambitious climate agenda toward COP30.
COP27 — Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
November 2022
At COP27, Amazon Concertation participated in panels and discussions on forest restoration, climate finance, Brazil’s leadership role in the international agenda, combating corruption, youth engagement, and the role of global leaders in addressing climate change. Members of the network contributed to various conference agendas, expanding dialogue with partner organizations and international experts.
This engagement reinforced the importance of the Amazons for the global climate agenda and consolidated Amazon Concertation’s role as a platform for connecting different sectors around solutions for the region’s sustainable development.
COP26 — Glasgow, Scotland
October–November 2021
COP26 marked Amazon Concertation’s first participation in a UN Climate Conference. In Glasgow, the network presented studies and recommendations developed through dialogue with initiatives such as Coalizão Brasil Clima, Florestas e Agricultura and the Climate and Development Initiative, contributing to discussions on low-carbon development, climate finance, carbon markets, deforestation prevention, and nature-based solutions.
The participation also highlighted the strengthening of Brazilian civil society’s role in the international climate agenda. Among the voices of Amazon Concertation present at the conference, Roberto Waack and Izabella Teixeira emphasized the strategic role of the Amazons in addressing the climate crisis and the importance of building solutions based on dialogue among different sectors.
International Climate Weeks
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) — London, United Kingdom
June 2026
The Concertation co-organized, at The Bomb Factory Art Foundation, the panel “Reimagining Prosperity: Creative Economy for a Regenerative Development” with Instituto Arapyaú, as part of the Brazil Creating Fashion for Tomorrow initiative. The event brought together Anthony Bunn, Rubens Filho, Puyr Tembé, Eduardo Carvalho, and representatives from the UK Embassy to discuss how culture, creativity, and biodiversity can contribute to new development models, valuing territories, traditional knowledge, cultural diversity, and nature-based solutions.
At University College London (UCL), The Concertation co-organized, with the Pan-Amazonian Bioeconomy Network, Conservation International, and UCL itself, the panels “Practical Indicators for Nature-Positive Action” and “Financing Forest Bioeconomies for Biodiversity, Climate and Livelihoods.” The events brought together experts from academia, civil society, the financial sector, and Indigenous organizations, including Ane Alencar, Fabíola Zerbini, Fany Kuiru Castro, Gabriela Savian, João Pedro Braga, Marcelo Behar, Morena Mills, Rachel Biderman, and Santhuri Naidoo, as well as representatives from COICA, Bregal Sphere, Chatham House, and IPAM Amazônia, to discuss indicators, investments, and financing mechanisms capable of strengthening biodiversity, forest bioeconomies, and livelihoods across territories.
During the week, The Concertation also supported the event “Amazon Voices: Indigenous Leadership for Global Protection,” held at the London School of Economics and Political Science and organized by TEDxAmazônia with the participation of several partners.
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) — London, United Kingdom
June 2025
The panel “Updating Mindsets: Contemporary Solutions From and For the Real Amazon,” organized by The Concertation, brought together leaders such as Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, Ludmila Rattis, Sonia Guajajara, Izabella Teixeira, Marcello Brito, and Thalia Silva to discuss contemporary pathways for the development of the Amazons in the context of COP30. Moderated by Lívia Pagotto, the event explored the balance between forest conservation, socioeconomic prosperity, and sustainable development.
The Concertation also supported the exhibition “(re)weaving Amazonia,” presented by Brazil Creating Fashion for Tomorrow (BCFT), alongside Instituto Arapyaú, the Embassy of Brazil in London, ApexBrasil, and The Nature Conservancy. The initiative showcased Amazonian fashion as an expression of innovation, biodiversity, culture, and regeneration.
Climate Week NYC — New York, United States
September 2025
Held in New York alongside the United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week NYC brought together governments, businesses, academia, and civil society in a broad international agenda for climate action. On the path toward COP30, The Concertation participated in this platform, bringing the Amazons to the center of discussions on climate, biodiversity, and socioeconomic inclusion.
Highlighting the event “Climate Solutions from and for the Amazon region,” held at New York University in partnership with IPAM, the Pan-Amazonian Bioeconomy Network, the Science Panel for the Amazon, and NYU itself, the network brought together science, business, local knowledge, bioeconomy, and nature-based solutions to discuss pathways for conservation and development grounded in the Amazon territory.
Climate Week NYC — New York, United States
September 2024
At Climate Week NYC 2024, The Concertation promoted a program focused on expanding discussions on the relationship between the Amazon and planetary health, as well as on building an integrated agenda for the region’s development on the path toward COP30.
The network organized the panel “Standing Forests and Planetary Health,” held at Columbia University, which brought together Abhishek Jain (Powering Livelihoods, CEEW), Carlos Nobre (Planetary Guardians), Helen Clark (The Elders), Hugo Aguilaniu (Instituto Serrapilheira), Izabella Teixeira (International Resources Panel – IRP, CEBRI), Marcia Castro (Harvard University), and Dr. Soumya Swaminathan (World Health Organization).
The Concertation also promoted, in partnership with Instituto Clima e Sociedade (iCS), New York University, and Instituto Arapyaú, the panel “Climate Policy and Science: A Meeting with Civil Society on the Path to COP30,” which brought together Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, Ana Toni, and Johan Rockström.
The program also included the event “COP30 and Beyond: Sustainable Economic Development in the Amazons,” which brought together representatives from the private sector, civil society, and public authorities.
During the week, The Concertation also supported Casa Amazônia, an initiative dedicated to valuing forest knowledge through conferences, cultural experiences, and immersive activities. The network also curated the “VisitBrasil Gallery 2024: Amazônia,” featuring a selection of Amazonian artists that highlighted the region’s sociocultural diversity and contributed to expanding new narratives about the Amazons on the international stage.
UN Biodiversity Conferences
Biodiversity COP16 — Cali, Colombia
October–November 2024
Held in Cali, Colombia, COP16 brought together countries that are parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity to discuss the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework and pathways to conserve, restore, and sustainably use nature. Under the theme “Peace with Nature,” the conference reinforced the urgency of placing biodiversity at the center of global decision-making.
The Concertation participated in this debate by bringing its integrated vision for the development of the Amazons to the international agenda. A key highlight of its engagement was the launch of the Pan-Amazonian Bioeconomy Network, a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at strengthening a sustainable and collaborative bioeconomy capable of conserving the biome and improving the living conditions of local communities.
Biodiversity COP15 — Montreal, Canada
December 2022
COP15 marked the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), considered one of the main international agreements guiding nature conservation and restoration efforts through 2030. The Concertation followed this process alongside partner organizations, such as Instituto Arapyaú, contributing to discussions on the implementation of the new framework and the opportunities it represents for Brazil and the Amazons.
During the conference, the network highlighted strategic themes such as financing for conservation, bioeconomy, ecosystem restoration, payment for environmental services, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. Members of The Concertation, including Roberto Waack, Thais Ferraz, and Henry Novion, also contributed to the analysis of the conference outcomes, emphasizing Brazil’s leadership role in implementing the agreement and the importance of strengthening initiatives that reconcile biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and the appreciation of Amazonian sociobiodiversity.
Other international events
Amazon Week Berlin — Berlin, Germany
June 2026
Held simultaneously in Berlin, Brussels, Paris, and London, Amazon Week is organized by Brazilian embassies, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ApexBrasil, bringing together representatives from civil society, governments, and the private sector to discuss climate, biodiversity, culture, and bioeconomy in the Amazons.
As part of the Amazon Week Berlin 2026 program, The Concertation brought the Atlas Cultural das Amazônias to the German capital, reinforcing the role of culture in building new narratives and visions for the future of the region. Represented by co-executive secretary Joanna Martins, the network presented the platform at an event dedicated to valuing Amazonian cultural diversity and provided an interactive station where the public could explore its more than 650 registered artists, cultural agents, and leaders.