NextBillion - A WDI Publication

Turning climate and nature priorities into measurable results.

The World Climate Foundation’s Impact Week moves from New York to Türkiye for UNFCCC COP31, continuing its global roadmap for 2026. As WCF’s flagship gathering, the World Climate Summit will focus on accelerating the transition economy through market development, strategic partnerships and cross-sector action.

Convening senior leaders from business, finance, government and international organisations, the Summit will bring together the decision-makers, capital and expertise needed to unlock economic opportunities, strengthen competitiveness and scale solutions across energy, industry, nature and infrastructure. Through targeted collaboration and WCF coalitions, the programme will align market demand, investment and enabling policy to advance practical pathways to implementation and drive impact beyond COP31.

Complementing the Summit, the Investment COP (ICOP) track will focus on mobilising capital, advancing investment partnerships and unlocking the financing mechanisms needed to translate transition opportunities into investable projects and tangible impact.