We are delighted that we will once again have an Official United Nations Delegation at this United Nations Climate Conference.COP30.
We are even more pleased to announce that we won an official side event and an official exhibition stand under the auspices of the United Nations.
We are very sad to hear that our Official United Nations Partners for our Official UN Side Event- the Government of Jamaica and its people are having to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and the dreadful devastation as a direct result of Climate Change heating up the world and increasing the energy and destructive force of such weather events. Our thoughts, love and support go out to the people of the whole area.
The programmes are here:

Official United Nations UNFCCC Side Event- and Green Economics Institute Official UN Side event(s)
The Green Economics Institute will have an official UNFCCC research delegation at Belem COP30 and in addition is it delighted to announce that it has also bid for and won -an official side event and an official exhibition stand there too.
Official United Nations UNFCCC Side Event- and Green Economics Institute Official UN Side event(s)
| Scheduled | Title / theme / speakers | Thematic categories | Activities | Status | Attachments | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:30-13:00 Room: Side Event Room 7 | Tic toc the climate clock! Flicking the financial architecture switch to keep under 1.5 degrees. Updating financial entity mandates so they can enable the Paris Climate Goals of 1.5C. Beyond decarbonization, a fair & just transition is at the heart of climate finance. Speakers: Miriam Kennet, Merem Tahar Chad, Prof Shagdar Japan and Mongolia, Professor Graciela Chichilnsiky, Professor Ehtisham Abassi Morocco,Professor Ana Nacavaite Oxford, Hansa Muckherjee Oxford, Government spokesperson from Jamaica, and Goivernment Spokesperson from St Kitts and Nevis, Professor Mimito, Japan, Spokesperson from Afrobarometer, Lucy Kagendo, Kenya, Safa Dauod and others. (We reserve the right to alter the speaker line up -due to practical considerations such as passes and the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.) | Integrated and holistic approaches Climate finance ; Just transition; Science and assessment | Confirmed | ||||
| Lead applicant: Green Economics Institute (GEI), by Ms. Miriam Kennet. Co-applicant: Afrobarometer (AB),Co-applicant: Jamaica Government Co-applicant: Saint Kitts and Nevis, Government. Co-applicant: STUF United Fund, Inc. (STUF), Co-applicant: Tianda Institute, Co-applicant: University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP), |
Official United Nations UNFCCC Exhibition Stand- and Green Economics Institute Official UN Exhibition Stands)
Exhibit(s)
| Scheduled | Theme | Thematic categories | Activities | Status | Attachments | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tic toc the climate clock! Flicking the financial architecture switch to keep under 1.5 degrees. Updating financial entity mandates so they can enable the Paris Climate Goals of 1.5C. Beyond decarbonization, a fair & just transition is at the heart of climate finance. | Energy, Industry and Just Transition Climate finance; Education,training,public awareness&capacity build; Just transition | Confirmed | ||||
| Lead applicant: Green Economics Institute (GEI), by Ms. Miriam Kennet. Co-applicant: Africa Youths International Development Foundation (AFYIDEF),Co-applicant: African Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access (ACSEA), Co-applicant: Community Links and Human Empowerment Initiative (CLHEI), . Co-applicant: Universal Versatile Society (UV Society), |
However we have already had 100s of requests to join it and we will reserve the right to select who we choose to represent us without giving any reason. The logic we use will be the kindest, most risk averse, most effective and most cohesive and helpful team members with the right skills to support each other and the Institute and save the climate.
We have submitted two applications one for an official Side Event and one for an official exhibition stand and we are partnering with 10 other organisations and governments with which we are thrilled. .We are pleased to announce that we won these.
Code of Conduct for Delegation Members
- We do not issue documentation and invitations to anyone who is not been accepted to the Institute and put on a ‘Skills Team’ duly considered to be the Personality, qualification and experience needed to run the GEI desk and participation in COP.
- Participants in COP under the membership of GEI will only fly the flag and agree/project with the position of the GEI concerning the topics covered in COP
- Delegate absenteeism (without prior agreement based on health or other identifiable valid reason) to the GEI desk, stands and allotted meeting rooms at the COP is not accepted and may result to a revocation of participants as delegate. GEI COP committee reserve the right to Cancel and erring delegates
- Delegates must report to the GEI Stand every day for briefing and task allocation
- Delegates must not promote other organizations other than GEI in the duration of the COP and afterwards both in print and electronic media
- GEI Member Delegates who wish to cancel, withdraw or suspend participation may do so in writing, handing over all GEI material and badges in their care or possession and no-refunds will be made
- GEI Member Delegates may ask questions or enquire directly to the GEI COP committee members in person or in writing.
- GEI Member Delegates are to produce a daily update and an end of participation report to the GEI to be used in reports and publications
- GEI retains the rights to content generated by delegates while under it’s umbrella as delegates.
- Delegates are welcome to participate maximally and proffer ideas and solutions to GEI concerns
Due Diligence for all Delegation Members.
Sadly, in common with the United Nations, we are subject to intimidation and threats from visa scammers and the like. So we have to be strict with the application process and will interview everyone before offering a place. We will also carry out due diligence and reserve the right to ask the authorities to help us in this respect.


