Summit Themes
We dive into 10 key themes. The Summit is a platform for meaningful discussion, bringing fresh perspectives on building a better future.
Sport and
Adventure
How can sport & adventure reconnect us and drive change?
Inspired by athletes and adventurers, Blue Earth is on a mission to transform the way the world works. The agenda backs businesses to deliver positive change and sessions shine a spotlight on the pioneers and mavericks raising ambitions and pushing the frontiers of what is possible.
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Can we build a resilient and restorative ocean economy?
The oceans are the lungs of the planet, providing the oxygen needed to sustain human life. Sessions focus on solutions to the most pressing ocean issues and unite innovators, thinkers, activists and investors to discuss strategies to enhance marine biodiversity, protect the deep sea, promote sustainable fishing and develop a truly regenerative blue economy.
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How do we supercharge the energy transition?
A net zero energy system is the backbone of a future green economy. A major change in its production, distribution and consumption is underway. This theme discusses the technologies set to drive efficiencies and solve the intermittency problem from renewables, policy requirements to deliver a decentralised, low carbon energy system and spotlights the market with innovative solutions set to challenge the existing market.
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Environment
How do we build resilient cities of the future?
By 2050 70% of the world’s 10 billion population will live in urban areas, driven by the desire for economic prosperity, connection and a changing climate. City design and governance hugely impacts public health, community cohesion and climate resiliency. This theme discusses energy, food, housing, construction and mobility in the context of the future built environment, focusing on nature-based solutions, access to blue space and innovative financial approaches available to city governors to ensure urban centres are vibrant, prosperous, resilient and inclusive.
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What is the role of finance in restoring nature and transitioning to a decarbonised global economy?
Financing a prosperous future requires the rapid shift of capital from stranded and incumbent assets into a regenerative economy. These sessions unite banks, institutional investors, lenders and insurers to transition the most important and most emitting sectors; energy, housing, agriculture and transport. Discussions focus on closing the persisting funding gap for nature, unlocking ocean finance, the future of impact investing, updates on TNFD and strategies to draw in institutional investment at scale.
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How do we value our natural world?
The global economy depends on nature; its restoration is fundamental to human existence. Sessions in the Nature theme bring together leaders across business, politics, finance and NGOs to spotlight strategies proven to regenerate our natural world. Discussions focus on the role of AI and tech, nature-based financial mechanisms and incentives, integrating indigenous perspectives and valuing natural-capital solutions.
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Agriculture
How do we fix our food system?
The agricultural transition is underway, driven by the urgent need to replenish Earth’s soils, provide food for a soaring population, capture carbon and sustain life. Discussions on food and agriculture focus on mainstreaming regenerative practices, the formation of new supply chains, innovations in finance and lending, integration of agri-tech and AI-based systems, and driving change in Big Ag.
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How is climate tech redefining the future?
Climate tech is a massive part of the solution. Blue Earth climate tech session welcomes tech startups to enterprise tech leaders to explore new markets. We platform game-changing business solutions alongside investors and government leaders working at the forefront of change.
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How can we fast-track climate innovation?
Innovation is the catalyst for change. This theme spotlights the innovations set to shape the economies of tomorrow, and discusses how to de-risk investments to unlock private capital at the pace required to restore our natural world. From tech, AI and automation, to innovative business models and circular systems, the Blue Earth agenda backs business to innovate to solve the planet’s most pressing challenges.
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and People
The role of politics in a changing world: Who leads the way?
It’s time for bold leadership and brave action. Citizens too have a role to play. This theme focuses on the intersection of policy, advocacy, and grassroots movements, giving a voice to the communities most impacted by the changing climate and celebrating the vibrant youth movement. Sessions showcase radical collaboration between political leaders, activists, CEOs, and NGOs, and ask what’s needed to go further, faster. From kickstarting local initiatives that get the job done, to influencing global frameworks and holding leaders to account, Blue Earth identifies pathways to creating a fairer, more sustainable world for all.