Dubai, UAE – June 1, 2025 — In a bold move to confront the climate crisis with actionable solutions, G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited and the Climate Institute have announced the Climate Summit 2025, set to take place on June 3–4, 2025, at the Canadian University Dubai. With a hybrid participation hub also at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France (June 12–20), the summit promises to unite global thought leaders and innovators in a mission to accelerate climate action.

Positioned as a vital step toward bridging innovation with implementation, Climate Summit 2025 is designed to catalyze cross-sector collaboration and unlock climate investment at scale. The summit brings together an influential mix of policymakers, private sector executives, climate tech entrepreneurs, NGOs, academics, and financial institutions, all aligned in driving impact across adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable development.

A Multi-Sector Convergence for Climate Solutions

From hands-on workshops and masterclasses to high-profile start-up showcases and investment opportunities, the event is set to ignite transformative partnerships. Notably, the summit aims to:

• Connect startups and SMEs with investors, VCs, and government procurement programs
• Provide access to R&D, intellectual property, and strategic partnerships
• Help NGOs and governments navigate climate compliance and policy alignment
• Enable corporations to source scalable green solutions

This year’s event will also highlight blue economy innovation, biodiversity protection, and climate financing—critical areas that will define sustainable progress over the next decade.

Featured Projects and Initiatives

The summit showcases a dynamic slate of groundbreaking efforts, including:

• The Climate Institute – Serving as the Secretariat of the Global Ocean Energy Alliance (GLOEA), the Institute continues its pioneering work to provide renewable energy access for UN Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Coastal Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

• TheFactor-Y / FyrstGen – A global sustainability leader building climate-positive companies that align with all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), removing failure risks while enabling scale.

• Yacooba Labs – As part of Forum Oceano, the group is advancing the Blue Digital Hub in Portugal, developing AI, blockchain, and big data tools for ocean sustainability and digital training.

• The Coral Collective (by Project Zero) – Committed to saving coral reefs from extinction, they offer a fresh lens on ocean restoration, Amazon deforestation, and reducing global carbon emissions.

Leadership in Action

In a statement, Ahmed Refaie, CEO & Global CIO of G.P.I., emphasized the summit’s pivotal role:

“This is more than a summit — it’s a global platform to accelerate innovation, investment, and impact across sectors and geographies. From green finance to biodiversity, we’re showcasing the full sustainability ecosystem.”

Michele Fetting, Vice Chair of the Climate Institute, added:

“We’re proud to convene global voices on this critical stage. The Summit reflects the urgency of uniting diverse perspectives to shape our shared climate future.”

Nasir Khattak, Vice President of the Climate Institute, commented:

“Climate Summit 2025 allows us to spotlight ocean energy innovations with the potential to transform life in vulnerable nations.”

Clemence Kopeikin, Chief Impact Officer at TheFactor-Y / FyrstGen, stated:

“Scalable innovation is essential to building sustainable industries and inclusive ecosystems. We’re honored to contribute to this global conversation.”

About the Organizers

The Climate Institute: With nearly four decades of leadership, the Institute was pivotal in the creation of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and continues to shape policy and innovation. Its legacy includes the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize recognition and groundbreaking work on global climate diplomacy.

G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited: Based in London, G.P.I. is a specialist in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and structured global ventures. From EXPO 2020 Dubai to COP28 UAE, and now the Climate Summit 2025, G.P.I. remains a key catalyst in sustainable tech, ESG investing, and climate dialogue.

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