Upcoming Events

An overview of my forthcoming professional engagements, including conferences, panels, and key events.

UNFCCC, Intersessional workshop

6-7 May 2026

Intersessional Workshop of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures

9:00-18:00

Under the timeline and modalities for the implementation of the 2026–2030 workplan, the KCI is requested to organize an intersessional workshop in 2026 to jointly scope analytical work and studies under four interlinked activities: activities 5, 6, 11 and 12 of the workplan of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures and its KCI.

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CEU Alumni reunion

8 May 2026

CEU Open House Session

14:30–16:30
“Oil Shock: Accelerating the Energy Transition by Decelerating Demand”

Join Diana for a topical discussion followed by an informal networking session. The event offers an opportunity to explore current challenges in the energy transition, meet current students, and engage in open conversation.

ESG summit 2026

12-13 May 2026, Budapest

Diana will deliver a keynote lecture on the scientific foundations of climate change. Her presentation will highlight the latest scientific insights into climate change, emphasizing the scale, urgency, and systemic implications of the crisis for policy, finance, and corporate decision‑making. The Summit will bring together experts from the financial sector, academia, and public institutions to discuss climate risk, sustainability strategies, and the role of ESG frameworks in supporting the transition toward a low‑carbon and resilient economy.

Highlights and PAst events

An overview of past professional engagements, including conferences, panels, and key events.

COP30 Belém

November 2025

Marking ten years since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, the conference focused on shifting from pledges to implementation. Key outcomes included the adoption of the Belém Political Package, which emphasized scaling up climate finance—particularly a political commitment to triple adaptation finance by 2035—advancing indicators to measure progress on global adaptation, and establishing a mechanism to support a just transition. While the conference reaffirmed the importance of multilateral cooperation and accelerated climate action, negotiations also highlighted ongoing challenges, including gaps in ambition and the absence of consensus on a formal commitment to phase out fossil fuels.

COP29 Baku

11-22 November 2024

The UNFCCC COP (Conference of Parties) will convene for its 29th session in Baku, Azerbaijan. The conference aims to drive progress on key climate goals, focusing on enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), adaptation measures, and financial commitments. Delegates will engage in high-level discussions to address the urgent challenges of climate change, striving for a collective path forward to achieve the Paris Agreement targets.

OECD Meeting

3 December 2024

The OECD Working Party on Urban Policy (WPURB) will convene representatives from 38 member countries and the European Union to discuss pressing urban challenges. A key session will focus on the Territorial Approach to Climate Action and Resilience (TACAR), exploring the role of cities in climate action. The session will include an update on the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, followed by a discussion on OECD's contributions to global urban climate strategies.