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Media briefing 2 November: SEI experts highlight key topics to watch at climate COP31

Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) invites you to an online media briefing on 2 November, where its experts will share their perspectives on the major themes shaping the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye (9–20 November).

Published on 21 October 2026
Old Town in Antalya, Türkiye.

The briefing will highlight SEI research connected to COP31’s convening priorities and the COP Presidency Action Agenda.

Program (CET)

14:00 Welcome  
Ulrika Lamberth, Senior Press Officer, SEI HQ

Introductory remarks: 
Maya Rebermark, Senior Expert in Climate Communications, SEI HQ

14:10–14:40 Presentations

  • Extreme weather in an El Niño year and how to address systemic climate security risks 
    Johanna Hedlund, Senior Research Fellow, SEI HQ 
  • Fifteen to one: economic returns from integrated climate and clean air action 
    Chris Malley, Senior Research Fellow, SEI York
  • Governing critical mineral supply chains for a just transition  
    Aaron Maltais, Team Leader Energy and Industry Transitions, SEI HQ
  • Financing climate adaptation: how to scale up locally led adaptation  
    Architesh Panda, Research Fellow, SEI Asia 
  • Financing renewables in lower-income countries: the roles and limits of derisking   
    Daniel Duma, Senior Research Fellow, SEI HQ

14:40–15:00 Open for questions

How to attend

Date and time: 2 November, 14:00–15:00 CET
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration: Journalists can register here

A recording will be available on demand for those unable to attend.

Interviews and more information

Ulrika Lamberth, Senior Press Officer, SEI
+46 73 801 70 53, [email protected]

Ulrika Lamberth
Ulrika Lamberth

Senior Press Officer

Communications

SEI Headquarters