The Alliance at London Climate Action Week 2026
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is one of the world’s largest independent climate events, taking place in London from 20 to 28 June this year.
Now in its eighth edition, LCAW hosts more than 750 events and engages over 75,000 participants across the city, from grassroots community gatherings and cultural events to major international conferences and high-level policy roundtables.
As a key moment in the global climate calendar, it sits between UN climate meetings and COP, helping shape climate diplomacy while driving real-world implementation. Hosted by E3G (Third Generation Environmentalism), LCAW harnesses the power of London as a global hub for climate solutions, connecting local action with international ambition and building momentum toward a net-zero, climate-resilient future.
Join the Alliance as we discuss the role of science and partnerships in building climate-proof food and land systems, culminating in a panel where we will present our new 2026–2030 Strategy.
The new Alliance Strategy at LCAW
Biodiversity isn't just good for the planet. It's good for business. Nine crops account for 70% of the world's food supply. That's not resilience, it is risk. In this session at Food Tank's Annual Chief Sustainability Officer and Food Systems Funders Summit, during LCAW, Stephanie Speck and Marcela Quintero talked about the Alliance's new Strategy publicly for the first time, making the case that biodiversity isn't a cost center, it's a competitive edge. The companies winning the next decade won't be the most "efficient"; they'll be the ones who treat nature as an asset, not an afterthought.
Our involvement
June 22, 2026
The protein fetish: meat, money and micronutrients
Marcela Quintero
Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and InnovationOrganizers: TABLE Debates, Jeremy Coller Foundation
This session convenes leading experts to examine how protein gained its central cultural and nutritional status, and how a nutrient-led lens shapes debates on health, equity, environment, and sustainable food systems.
Capital, Culture & Climate: Rewiring Influence for a Regenerative Future
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UKOrganizers: Stuti Jalen, Founder, Women’s Inspiring Network (WIN)
As leadership is redefined amid growing complexity, organizations are rethinking how culture, capital, and climate intersect in shaping impact.
This breakfast roundtable convenes leaders to explore the practical shifts needed to align incentives and systems for a more regenerative future.
Climate and the Future of Health 2026 - From Resilience to Renewal
Fabrice DeClerck
Senior ScientistOrganizer: Wellcome Trust
Climate and the Future of Health 2026 is London’s leading climate-health gathering during London Climate Action Week, bringing together health, policy, finance, and innovation to accelerate climate-resilient, prevention-focused health systems.
Delivering climate resilience in fragile and conflict-affected settings Effective coordination for local delivery and investment
Frans Schapendonk
Climate Security Specialist
Grazia Pacillo
Senior Scientist and Lead of the Climate Security TeamOrganizer: ODI Global
A roundtable exploring how climate resilience can be effectively coordinated and delivered in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Who Shapes the Future of Food?
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UK
Francesca Grazioli
Scientist IOrganizers: Project Dandelion, Commonland, Kite Insights, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
This participatory session brings together global leaders and frontline voices to explore who truly shapes the future of food, and how that power can shift.
June 23, 2026
Building resilience through sustainable livestock systems in emerging economies
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UKOrganizer: ILRI
Experts from finance, NGOs, and livestock sectors will discuss how sustainable livestock investments can support biodiversity, jobs, incomes, and food security.
The event highlights successful projects and investment approaches in developed and emerging economies.
Protein and the Future of Sustainable Food Systems
Marcela Quintero
Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and InnovationOrganizer: Regen House
This session explores the future of meat and dairy in climate and food systems, moving beyond polarized debates to focus on practical, science-based solutions.
Bonsucro's Climate Action Toolkit
Tiffany Talsma
Team co-Lead, Data Driven SustainabilityGlobal Carbon Harvest Coalition session
Marcela Quintero
Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and InnovationResilience by Design Women, Food Systems and Climate Stability in an Age of Systemic Risk
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UK
Marcela Quintero
Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and InnovationOrganizers: Project Dandelion, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
A discussion on how women, food systems and climate stability intersect in an age of systemic global risk.
Bringing together leaders in science, finance, policy and innovation to reframe resilience through collaboration and systems thinking.
A focused evening of ideas, dialogue and connection on building more adaptive and equitable global food systems.
Due to the limited number of places available, this event is invitation-only. To express your interest and request the registration link, please complete this form. The invitation is personal and non-transferable.
Scaling finance for food security
Richard Newman
CGIAR Sustainable Finance (ImpactSF) Co-LeadOrganizers: UK International Development, the ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC), IDH Invest
This interactive event aims to build a more actionable understanding of how to close the persistent gap between available capital and the financing needs of climate-vulnerable food systems.
June 24, 2026
Press Event - Global Citizens’ Assembly
Fabrice DeClerck
Senior Scientist
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UKOrganizers: Global Citizens’ Assembly, ISWE Foundation
Press breakfast organized to present the findings of the Civic Assembly 2026 on Food Systems and Climate Change.
Communities for Action: Momentum dialogue
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UKOrganizers: Global Citizens’ Assembly (ISWE)
June 25, 2026
Cascading risks, connected systems: Why nature security matters now
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UKOrganizers: FCDO, DEFRA
A high-level session bringing together leaders from science, policy and practice to examine nature security as a critical but often overlooked dimension of resilience and preparedness, and its role in shaping long-term systemic stability.
Climate Resilience Finance Summit - Financing resilient food and land use systems: building a joint financial architecture
Marcela Quintero
Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and Innovation
Tiffany Talsma
Team co-Lead, Data Driven SustainabilityOrganizers: Food and Land Use Coalition, IIED
This session combines roundtables and a panel to explore innovative approaches to climate risk.
Peace Begins at the Table: Food Security & Global Stability
Grazia Pacillo
Senior Scientist and Lead of the Climate Security TeamOrganizer: Ban Ki moon Foundation
The Business of Biodiversity: Protecting Value Chains, Unlocking Growth, and Building Resilient Food Markets through Science
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UK
Marcela Quintero
Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and InnovationOrganizers: Food Tank, Alliance
A high-level dialogue during the 3rd Annual Food Tank Chief Sustainability Officer Summit as part of London Climate Action Week 2026, bringing together chief sustainability officers, investors, scientists and policymakers to explore biodiversity as a driver of business resilience and competitive advantage.
Hosted by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Food Tank, the session examines how nature-related risks are reshaping value chains, investment decisions and market stability.
The discussion will highlight how science and innovation can help transform natural capital into business value, while presenting the Alliance’s new Strategy for 2026–2030.
Due to the limited number of places available, this event is invitation-only. To express your interest and request the registration link, please complete this form. The invitation is personal and non-transferable.
June 26, 2026
Brands on a Mission
Stephanie Speck
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement & Communications and Trustee, Bioversity International UKOrganizers: Brands on a Mission, Landscape Alliance (CIFOR-ICRAF in action)
Brands on a Mission and Landscape Alliance are convening a curated 90-minute roundtable during UNCCD COP 2026, bringing together investors, policymakers, corporate leaders and systems thinkers to explore how drylands can be unlocked as a major climate and restoration investment opportunity.
For further information about the events, please contact: [email protected]
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