Imagine the buzz of COP30 negotiators, practitioners, youth, and partners gathered under one roof. Now imagine giving them the mic. Pitch Perfect: Building the Voice of Climate Action is a fast-paced, innovative pitch competition that blends capacity-building with entertainment.
Pitches were presented by Youth participants, so it was a chance to see how the youth of the world plan to tackle climate change!
Participants had 5 minutes to pitch their idea, solution or call to action related to the 7th Capacity-building Hub thematic days. Three expert mentors watched the pitches and provided feedback and mentoring from the panel to strengthen their communication skills, learning to deliver compelling, concise and impactful pitches they can use in real-world settings.
Meanwhile, the audience were not just watching, they were voting for their favorite pitch via an online platform, learning from the mentors’ tips and taking away practical advice to sharpen their own communication skills.
This interactive format also helped map innovative and creative solutions that address capacity gaps and emerging needs from around the world, amplify diverse voices, and create a space for meaningful exchange of ideas that inspire action far beyond COP30.
Objectives
Identify gaps and source solutions: To surface and spotlight innovative, ground-truthed solutions that directly respond to identified capacity gaps, contributing actionable ideas to the COP30 Granary of Solutions.
Build communication skills: Help participants master the art of elevator pitching.
Foster creativity: Encourage innovative thinking on COP30 and the PCCB priority topics.
Engage diverse audiences: Bring together negotiators, youth, practitioners and creatives in a dynamic, informal setting.
Amplify voices: Film and share pitches on social media to inspire a global audience.
Empower the audience: Turn spectators into participants by enabling them to vote, engage and learn actionable tips they can apply immediately in their own work.
Agenda
Time
Segment
Speaker & Organization
17:15 - 17:20
Opening Remarks
Eva Vazquez Costas, UNFCCC & Arianna Flores-corral, UNU
17:20 - 17:30
Pitch Perfect Contestant 1
Jury Questions & Feedback
Helena Ramos
Amazônia de Pé
17:30 - 17:40
Pitch Perfect Contestant 2
Jury Questions & Feedback
Emaan Danish Khan - AI Backed Climate Education for Indigenous Children
Earth Warriorz
17:40 - 17:50
Pitch Perfect Contestant 3
Jury Questions & Feedback
Israel Olatunji Tijani - Debunking Climate Change Myths and Misinformation in the Media