Climate Action Summit Local, Everywhere

A one-day global online summit on September 16, 2026. Bringing together global leaders and community voices to move beyond discussion and focus on action.

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Where local action drives global climate solutions

A one-day global online summit on September 16, 2026. Bringing together global leaders and community voices to move beyond discussion and focus on climate action.

Why attend

Scaling local action where it matters most

What this summit will cover

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Getting Ahead of Disasters

How communities can better anticipate, prepare for, and reduce climate risks.

Red Cross volunteers leading a climate preparedness session in a rural village
Operationalizing Local Climate Action

Turning local leadership into action at scale for adaptation and resilience.

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Financing Local Solutions

Unlocking funding that reaches the communities who need it most.

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Innovation for Resilience

New approaches to help communities anticipate and build resilience to climate-related disasters.

Kate ForbesJagan ChapagainAndrew TupperClaire Burger-Skinner
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  1. Sep 16, 2026
    08:00 CEST
    Plenary

    Opening Plenary

    Kate Forbes
    Kate Forbes +3 more
    International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
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  2. Sep 16, 2026
    12:15 CEST
    Plenary

    IFRC Climate Innovation Awards

    Five winners will pitch live, each recognized for climate adaptation projects led by local volunteers driving change in their own communities. Chosen from over 700 submissions worldwide by a jury of climate and innovation experts, and public vote, the winners range from bold early-stage ideas to proven, high-impact prototypes, showcasing the power of community-driven climate resilience.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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  3. Sep 16, 2026
    13:00 CEST
    Plenary

    Leadership Plenary

    Jagan Chapagain
    Jagan Chapagain +2 more
    International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
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  4. Sep 16, 2026
    19:00 CEST
    Plenary

    Closing Plenary

    Join us for the Summit's closing plenary as we reflect on the key insights, ideas and conversations that have shaped the day. Grounded in powerful community voices, this session will explore how humanitarian actors can help accelerate locally led climate action, address the barriers to scaling impact, and strengthen collective efforts with partners around the world. Together, we will look towards bold new ideas, meaningful commitments and shared pathways forward, before concluding with inspiring artistic performances that celebrate the spirit of collaboration and action.

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Speakers

Hear from the front lines of global action

Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
Jagan Chapagain
Jagan Chapagain
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
Andrew Tupper
Andrew Tupper
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Claire Burger-Skinner
Claire Burger-Skinner
CARE Climate Justice Center
Fine Tu'itupou-Arnold
Fine Tu'itupou-Arnold
Cook Island Red Cross Society
Idris Ahmed
Idris Ahmed
Kenya Red Cross Society

Partners powering the summit

Hosted by

IFRC
Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

Organised with

Solferino Academy
American Red Cross

Supported by

British Red Cross
Swedish Red Cross
The Netherlands Red Cross
Norwegian Red Cross
Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
Co-funded by the European Union