Climate action, carbon economics, emerging tech, blue biodata and ocean preservation, and art & culture for sustainability shaped the topics and the theme of the Climate Summit 2025.
On the 3rd of June, 2025. The big screen of the Canadian University Dubai displayed to the city’s downtown the announcement of welcoming the Climate Institute and GPI for the Climate Summit 2025 starting on the 3rd and til the 4th of June, 2025 at the Canadian University Dubai Hub Campus.
The same campus that witnessed the MoU Signing Ceremony between G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited and the Canadian University Dubai to host the Climate Summit 2025 in official merger with the Climate Institute and with the strategic partnership and support of B International Partners.
The summit was opened by Gustavo Montero, the chairman of the summit, Director of the Canadian University Dubai Incubator, and Chairman of Carter Capital.
Montero gave a brief history of the Rio Summit aka Earth Summit (the acclaimed first COP) which he planned and directed at the Brundtland Commission by the UN setting the scene for the whole sustainable development goals (SDGs) through publishing the “Our Common Future”; the foundational book on sustainability.
The welcoming note by the Chairman of the summit was followed by the keynote address by Dr. Adam Fenech the Provost of the Canadian University Dubai and the receiver of the Noble Prize for his work with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Prince Edward Island) for his positive impact on the preservation of the environment. Dr. Fenech gave a holistic view of the Climate Crisis landscape with his keynote titled “We are screwed and there is nothing we can do about it”. Though the keynote focused on the disastrous irreversible situation, yet he sheds the light on the ways we can address the climate crisis and the hope that lies ahead.
Following Dr. Fenech was the keynote address by Nikka Lorak the international DJ and music producer with her keynote titled “The Soundtrack of Society” emphasising how music shapes cultures and mentalities of societies globally.
The summit featured the Climate Session where the Vice President of the Climate Institute Nasir Kattak demonstrated a helicopter view of the Climate Institute and its various projects and initiatives, followed by Dr. Slobodan Petrovic the Director of Emerging Technologies at the Climate Institute. Rashid Iqbal the Director of Finance at the Climate Institute presented the CICE Climate Institute Carbon Exchange, and Michele Fetting the Vice Chair and Chief Communication Officer of the Climate Institute delivered a breakdown of the institute’s Climate Oracle; the educational programme on climate, and the Global Panorama Project; Art & Culture for SDGs and Peace.
The Global Panorama Project will be presented at COP30 in Belem, Brasil the upcoming November by the Climate Institute as well as the institute’s various projects and initiatives.
Art & Culture in Climate Action was the most anticipated in Nice at the UN Ocean Conference on the 12th of June at the 36 for Coral art exhibition and auction by The Coral Collective; an initiative of Project Zero, where the proceeds of the art sales goes to fund coral sanctuaries vetted by the UN. The art exhibition remained open for the public til the 20th of June.
FyrstGen by The Factor-Y; The Solution Company, had a presence on both days of the summit with a mainstage presentation by Clemence Kopeikin their Chief Innovation Officer where she demonstrated how their company building and scaling solution tackles the 17 SDGs Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN. She also participated on a discussion panel moderated by Ahmed Refaie, the CEO of GPI and host of the Climate Summit. They were joined by Dr. Adam Fenech the Provost of the CUD, and Rashid Iqbal the Director of Finance of the Climate Institute to discuss if the world is over emphasising sustainability, and if we are heading towards the world we want to live in.
Philipp Assmus, the Founding CEO and mastermind behind FyrstGen / The Factor-Y delivered a mainstage presentation demonstrating how the FyrstGen / The Factor-Y model works and how its engine eliminates the risks for businesses to scale. He also joined a panel on the reality and the myths about climate change moderated by Dr. Mazdak Rafaty the Board Member of Foundation Combat Climate Change. Joined the discussion Dr. Khulood Khansaheb, Assistant Professor at the CUD School of Management and the Incubator Manager, and 
Patrizia Marin, President of Marco Polo Experience Magazine and Consulting; the Media Partner of the summit.
Patrizia Marin delivered a presentation about the Mejurua Project tackling Sustainable Forest Management and focusing on the Amazon.
Following the Amazonian presentation. Baiba Broka Ad-Honorem and Governing Council Member at the UNIDROIT delivered a presentation on Carbon Credits Laws and Regulations with a focus on the challenges and the tech-enabling part of carbon management and sustainable economy with technologies such as blockchain.
The Climate Summit 2025 featured Symbolic Discoveries; Madeira’s sustainable living and real estate development project and Bronze enabler of the summit, presented by Ana Lima Barber, the CEO of B International Partners FZE, the Strategic Partner and Diamond Enabler of the summit. Symbolic Discoveries offers a unique investment and sustainable generational estate planning opportunities in Madeira ( named the pearl of the Atlantic).
Mauricio Marques, Group CEO of Yacooba Labs. Presented their Blue Umbrella Project for trading carbon credits. The project is co-financed by Forum Oceano (Portugal’s Blue Ocean Hub). Blue Umbrella Project will also be present at the Oeiras BlueTech Ocean Forum on the 21st to the 23rd of July, 2025 in Portugal.
Samar Kattan, the Director of DAR NGO for Prosperity and Peace, demonstrated a presentation on the activities and initiatives of DAR NGO as well as the current humanitarian situation in Syria and the projects and achievements delivered on the ground to the Syrian society and communities at different Syrian cities in support of women and mothers, children education, sanitation and food security.
Following Samar was Sam Evan, the CEO of Verde Whisper, a project focusing on tokenising the Amazonian forests and carbon credits. The project tackles eco tourism, carbon emissions, and sustainable farming.
Mme. Marlene Murphy, The Special Envoy of the Global Union Ministry delivered a keynote on the Global Union’s mission on the global safety of nations. She addressed global economic, financial, and business affairs of the Global Union’s mission.
Dubai Cares; The charitable foundation of the government of Dubai, showcased their span of activities and educational contents on climate and sustainability as the official education partner at every COP. The Dubai Cares showcase presentation was delivered by Barbara Bedike, Programs Manager at Dubai Cares.
Art & Culture for SDGs and Peace panel moderated by Geraldine Dunoyer Montero, the renowned art curator tackled the topic of how art and culture can contribute to the awareness and adoption of climate action among societies and communities. The discussion panel had a controversial conversation by Nikka Lorak the international DJ and Music Producer, Ahmet Cinar, the CEO of CINAR Fine Rugs; the world’s most magnificent artistry carpets, and Bruno de Champris the award winning film director.
Environmental Markets Seminar and Masterclass on Global Code of Carbon Credits and Trading by the ACI Financial Markets Association was delivered live by Rui Correia, the CEO of the ACI FMA, focusing on the importance of sustainability in the financial markets.
Links:
Climate Summit: gpiuk.com/climatesummit
Climate Institute: www.climate.org
CUD: www.cud.ac.ae
B International Partners: www.bintpartners.com
FyrstGen/TheFactor-Y: www.thefactor-y.com
Symbolic Discoveries: www.symbolicdiscoveries.com
