Your Journey Starts Here
Join us at the Exeter Climate Forum bringing together world-leading climate researchers, businesses, policymakers and young people, to shape and engage with the priorities for COP31 and beyond. Set in the stunning Devon countryside, this week of activities are designed to connect and inspire through bold ideas, discussion, and social events.
The week starts with the Climate Conference, running from Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July, followed by a focused collaboration day on Thursday 2 July, when invited groups will work with representatives of partner governments and others on specific challenges, before closing with the youth day on Friday 3 July. Alongside this schedule, a programme of nature walks, social events and more create further opportunities for interaction and discussion.
Full schedule coming soon.
What to Expect
- Plenary presentations and panel discussions with leading experts
- Networking opportunities to share knowledge and ideas
- Poster sessions to showcase the latest science
- Evening get-togethers for informal discussions and lively debates
- Events for young people and the local community
We are working with a whole range of organisations across Exeter and beyond to bring you an inspiring programme. Please keep checking back to find an event that suits you.
Exeter Climate Conference
Monday 29 June – Wednesday 1 July 2026
Hosted by the University of Exeter
Gain fresh insights, build your network, and explore practical solutions to accelerate climate action at the Forum’s central Conference.
Bringing together experts, policy makers, businesses and young people and covering four cross-cutting themes – Carbon Cycle, Positive Tipping Points for Business, Climate and Health, and Modelling and Extreme Weather – sessions will connect the very latest research with policy and social science to urge action and drive solutions.
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