Climate Philanthropy Gathering: Australia’s Role in Delivering an Ambitious COP31

This event has been cancelled

We invite you to join us for a private philanthropy briefing and networking event, hosted by the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, Groundswell Giving and Philanthropy Australia during Climate Action Week Sydney. The briefing will provide:

• Perspectives on Australia’s role and where Australia’s influence genuinely sits as COP31 President (Negotiations). 

• How Pacific priorities are being positioned in the lead up to the Pacific Pre-COP. 

• Opportunities for strategic philanthropic impact to help enable transformational outcomes across First Nations leadership, phasing out fossil fuels and nature-positive solutions. 

This will be followed by networking, with drinks and canapés provided. Speakers and further program details to be announced.

Location: UTS Startups, 3 Broadway, Ultimo (corner of Broadway & Harris St), Gadigal / Sydney, NSW.
Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026 
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm AEDT

Whether you are active in climate funding, concerned about multilateralism, engaged in Pacific Island or First Nations giving, or stepping into this space for the first time, we invite funders and philanthropic grantmakers to join peers for an evening of insight, discussion and connection.