8:00AM - 9:00AM

The Importance of Saving Grasslands to Combat Climate Change

Nature is the world’s best defense against climate change, and grassland conservation is leading that fight in the United States. As a carbon sink, grasslands provide critical resilience in the face of climate change, including drought, heat and wildfire. Grazing by ruminant species like cattle, bison, and sheep plays a crucial role in managing plant diversity, soil health, and nutrient cycling, which enhances the carbon sequestration capacity of grasslands. WWF and our partners are conserving American grasslands and creating benefits for climate, nature, and people, all while supporting corporate climate and sustainability goals. During this panel event, learn from WWF’s Ranch Systems and Viability Planning (RSVP) Program and Private Sector Engagement teams about grasslands and the importance of this ecosystem, the integration with business sustainability targets, and impacts on the ground.

9:30AM - 10:30AM

Strengthening Climate Resilience: Integrated Watershed Management in the Indus Basin

WWF is at the forefront of tackling complex climate and water risks within global supply chains and landscapes. Join us as we, along with our corporate partners and WWF Pakistan, present our transformative Integrated Water Resource Management work in three critical areas of the Indus River basin. This basin is essential for Pakistan's 160 million people, its rich biodiversity, and the irrigation of 80% of the country's 21.5 million hectares of agricultural land. Our collaborative efforts aim to bolster climate resilience and adaptation in supply chains through innovative nature-based solutions, infrastructure rehabilitation, women's empowerment, and community livelihood improvements. Also, by implementing locally relevant water stewardship and biodiversity policies, we're creating a ripple effect of positive change, benefiting both the environment and local communities.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Moving Faster Without Breaking Things (Pt. 2): Accelerating Renewables Deployment with Meaningful Benefits for Communities and Ecosystems

The U.S. aims for 100% clean electricity by 2035, committing to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. To meet this goal, the U.S. and global partners must quadruple the annual deployment of clean energy resources. Despite challenges like eroding social license, supply chain pressures, and biodiversity crises, there are significant opportunities to foster economic opportunity and social equity for communities most affected by climate and historically impacted by the fossil fuel industry. This session will offer insights on leveraging these opportunities for communities, ecosystems, and the domestic workforce in a responsible transition to clean energy. Our panel will discuss strategies to accelerate a just and sustainable transition at national, regional, and local levels. Join us to explore how we can overcome barriers and drive progress in clean energy deployment. This event is a follow up to Moving Fast Without Breaking Things Accelerating Just and Sustainable Renewables Development (Pt. 1). 

12:30PM - 1:30PM

Unlocking the Future: Decarbonization Strategies for the Chemical Supply Chain

Join us for a dynamic session as we delve into insights from the Renewable Thermal Collaborative’s Chemical Sector Assessment. Discover how forward-thinking companies can revolutionize their approach by mapping their chemical sector footprint, pinpointing high-impact suppliers, and harnessing the power of collective action. Learn to leverage corporate buying power to drive rapid decarbonization across the chemical value chain and propel your business into a sustainable future. Don't miss this opportunity to lead the charge in transforming the industry!

2:00PM - 3:00PM

From the Ground Up: How a Multilayered Approach to Forest Conservation Benefits People, Nature, and Climate

As more and more companies commit to societal net zero—demand is growing for investment-ready nature-based solutions that reduce deforestation and land conversion, improve natural resource management, and support landscape restoration.

To succeed, these solutions must reflect the complexities of a specific landscape, addressing myriad threats with a multilayered approach. So, what does this look like in practice? Join WWF and partners to learn about their collective efforts in Tapajos in the Brazilian Amazon. Together, they strive to drive lasting impact at scale in this critical forest landscape for people, nature, and climate.

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Codex Planetarius: A New Approach to Reducing Climate Impacts of Food Production

Food production has the biggest impact on the planet of all human activities, causing one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. The Markets Institute at WWF is leading the way forward with the launch of Codex Planetarius, a proposal for environmental standards to improve the sustainability of globally traded food. Join us to learn more and discuss how this game-changing opportunity could reduce global carbon emissions while ensuring the sustainability of the world’s food production.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

The Future of Nature and Climate-Related Disclosure in the US

Climate change and nature loss are inextricably linked – we can't solve one without addressing the other. Business disclosure is a key sustainability building block for changing the trajectory of both the climate and nature crises. The SEC's climate disclosure rule will require US companies to disclose climate risks. However, there's no equivalent for nature-related risk in the US, despite the high economic dependence on nature. The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework offers guidance on assessing and reporting nature-related risks and opportunities. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on ESG disclosure evolution in the US and the related business challenges and opportunities.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

America Is All In Experts Hub

NEST Climate Campus, Community Lounge
In-Person Only

Join America Is All In and invited experts for interactive, small group discussions on how to effectively access Federal, investor and other resources critical to project implementation. Whether you are responsible for a climate or clean energy project or providing support to others, these sessions will offer space to have your questions answered and connect with colleagues on topics of green finance, community benefits, and more. NOTE: This event will be hosted at the NEST Climate Campus in the Community Lounge, in-person only, and will not be livestreamed or recorded.

8:00AM - 9:00AM

Fixing Food: Impacting Investing & Entrepreneurship to Solve Market Failures

What technologies will reimagine our food system for people and the planet?

The global food system is responsible for 80% of deforestation, 70% of freshwater usage, and over 25% of CO2 emissions. Innovations and technologies play a crucial role in reducing the food system’s use of global resources. Early-stage companies with these innovations and solutions often face a myriad of barriers including low funding, unwelcoming policy environments, and lack of access to markets. Impact investing and catalytic capital provide invaluable access to resources that these companies need to accelerate their growth and bring their solutions to market. This conversation will highlight players in the impact investing and catalytic capital space to discuss the importance of supporting innovations and technologies to build a more sustainable, just, and equitable food system.

9:30AM - 10:30AM

 From Inequity to Impact: Solutions to Elevate Women’s Climate Action

The world is finally waking up to the power and potential of women to address the climate crisis - and still, barriers persist. Hear from innovative climate leaders who have been developing and implementing programs that elevate women's climate leadership around the world. Their solutions not only tackle systemic barriers facing women today - like inequitable financing and gender-based social constraints - they are delivering measurable progress in the fight against climate change that benefit both people and the planet.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Are Science-Based Targets Compatible with Market-Based Solutions?

Stakeholders across the climate ecosystem, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Science Based Targets initiative, are reconsidering the appropriate use of market instruments in greenhouse gas mitigation. Join WWF and corporate partners from the WWF Climate Business Network as we discuss the most impactful strategies to incorporate market instruments into GHG accounting, target setting, and implementation. WWF experts and leading companies will share perspectives on how high-integrity market instruments can drive system change and market transformation, and what updates to accounting and target setting rules can increase the flexibility and feasibility of scope 3 action.

12:30PM - 1:30PM

Championing African Local Conservation: Unlocking Climate Finance for Community-Led Solutions

Local organizations are at the heart of community-led conservation efforts, offering critical solutions to global climate challenges. Despite their vital role in climate adaptation, they are often marginalized in climate finance discussions. This panel will spotlight these unsung climate and conservation heroes and explore innovative strategies to channel more funding to their initiatives. Join us to hear their stories, celebrate their successes, and learn how these champions enhance global climate resilience and sustainability.

2:00PM - 2:45PM

Leading Local Climate Action: U.S. Success Stories

America Is All In encourages cities, states, businesses, and more to capitalize on the clean energy opportunities provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Learn more about the exciting success stories from our America Is All In members this event that features climate leaders from across the U.S., highlighting the economic, health, and equity benefits of climate projects.

3:00PM - 3:30PM

All In for 2035: A Roadmap for Ambitious Climate Action in the U.S.

Discover how the United States can achieve substantial emissions reductions by 2035 at the release of the pivotal report, “All-In for 2035: A Roadmap for Ambitious Climate Action in the U.S.,” from America Is All In's analytical team at the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland. This comprehensive analysis demonstrates how the United States can achieve substantial emissions reductions by 2035 by leveraging an all-of-society approach—rooted in both federal and subnational efforts—to increase economy-wide ambition, implement climate-smart solutions, and realize equitable benefits for all. The event will feature experts who will delve into the report's findings and discuss how an All In pathway can be implemented at the federal, state, city, and corporate levels.

3:45PM - 4:30PM

Building a Subnational Movement: Strategies and Insights from the International Community

Subnational actors can set ambitious and inspiring climate goals that drive momentum for greater climate policies at different scales. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on what it takes to build a subnational climate movement, featuring experiences and strategies from representatives from around the world who are leading sub-national climate action. This event will showcase the necessity of grounding economy-wide climate action in strong analysis, robust stakeholder engagement, and sub-national leaders stepping up to lead.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Bridging the Climate and Nature Divide: Practical Guidance for Implementing SBTi FLAG

To keep the world on a path to a 1.5C future, we must rethink how we produce food and fiber. Businesses are essential partners in the solution. With the SBTi FLAG guidance, companies now have the framework to reduce the 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land use. Join us for a conversation with leading companies about lessons learned about setting a FLAG target and implementing the FLAG guidance. Hear perspectives from companies about how their transition plans put them on a path to reduce climate emissions, enhance carbon removals, and double down on their deforestation commitments.