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Capacity-building Hub: Building capacity through policy for culture-based climate action
18 Nov. 2025
12:30h - 13:45h
BRT/UTC-3
Belém, Brazil
Brazil
Special event room - Tapajos, Area C
Area C
English
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Capacity-building Hub: Building capacity through policy for culture-based climate action
18 Nov. 2025
12:30h - 13:45h
BRT/UTC-3
Belém, Brazil
Brazil
Special event room - Tapajos, Area C
Area C
English

Organizers

The Convergence 

Entertainment + Culture Pavilion

Background 

This session explored how cultural heritage and the creative sector can be systematically integrated into climate policies and action plans. Speakers discussed opportunities for scaling and alignment with frameworks such as the GST, GGA, NAPs, and NDCs and inclusion of indigenous knowledge. The dialogue addressed capacity gaps, collaboration models, and next steps to strengthen culture-based climate action across all levels.

Agenda 

Time Segment  Speakers
12:30 -12:45 Opening Keynote: Current state of Culture Based Climate Action Vinícius Gürtler da Rosa, Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Culture-Based Climate Action, Ministry of Culture, Brazil 
12:45 -13:43

Panel Discussion

Part 1: Discussion on how cultural heritage and creative sector are integrated into climate plans at national, regional/local level, in specific sectors etc. It will explore opportunities for scaling and the meaningful incorporation of indigenous knowledge.

Part 2: Bridging the gap: Discussion on identifying barriers and capacity-building gaps & needs, and sharing of lessons learned, solutions and collaboration mechanisms.

Carlos Paiva, Ministry of Culture, Brazil

Malini Mehra, London Climate Action Week Founder

Simon Musasizi, Climate Heritage Network Co-chair for Africa

 

Moderator: 
Daniel Cervenka, The Convergence

13:43 - 13:45 Closing Remarks  Daniel Cervenka, The Convergence