G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited, in collaboration with the Climate Institute, is proud to announce the Climate Summit 2025, set to take place on June 3–4, 2025, at the Canadian University in Dubai, UAE, with a hybrid participation hub at the United Nations Ocean Conference on June 12-20 in Nice, France.
This landmark event will convene leaders from government, civil society, the private sector, financial institutions, academia, and the climate-tech ecosystem. The summit will spotlight the most promising innovations and actions across climate adaptation, mitigation, technology, and sustainability investment.
Climate Summit 2025 will feature:
- Workshops and masterclasses
- Showcases from leading public and private sector actors
- Startups, SMEs, and ClimateTech pioneers
- Opportunities for cross-sector networking, investment, and collaboration
This platform is purpose-built to:
- Connect startups and SMEs with investors, VCs, and government buyers
- Facilitate access to R&D, IP, and strategic partnerships
- Support NGOs and governments in aligning with the latest climate policy and compliance requirements
- Enable corporations to source and scale climate solutions
Key Highlights Include:
- Climate Institute — Presents work as Secretariat of the Global Ocean Energy Alliance (GLOEA) and efforts to advance emerging technologies and renewable energy access in UN Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Coastal Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
- TheFactor-Y / FyrstGen — Addresses each of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) towards building companies globally at scale while eliminating the failure risks and adhering to climate and sustainability.
- Yacooba Labs — A consortium member of Forum Oceano — Presents work on developing Portugal’s Blue Digital Hub, promoting AI, blockchain, and big data solutions for marine ecosystems and digital transformation, including promoting the testing and demonstration of new solutions, attraction of investment, and training in digital skills.
- The Coral Collective — Works to save coral reefs from functional extinction and help restore the health of the ocean – and gives participants a chance to gain actionable insights on climate and ocean preservation, amazonian forests deforestation, and reducing carbon emissions. (By Project Zero)
Leadership Statements:
Ahmed Refaie, CEO and Global CIO of G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited, stated:
“We are thrilled to host Climate Summit 2025 in partnership with the Climate Institute. This is more than a summit—it’s a global platform to accelerate climate innovation, investment, and impact across sectors and geographies. It will showcase the entire sustainability ecosystem, from green finance to biodiversity and SDG investing.”
Michele Fetting, Vice Chair of the Climate Institute, noted:
“We’re proud to bring together such unique perspectives on climate solutions from around the world. The Summit is a crucial stage to drive forward these critical efforts.”
Nasir Khattak, Vice President of the Climate Institute, added:
“We are looking forward to spotlighting our work with ocean energy and other emerging technologies, and their impact on small islands and developing nations. Climate Summit 2025 is a vital platform to advance new efforts and foster new partnerships.”
Clemence Kopeikin, Chief Impact Officer at TheFactor-Y / FyrstGen, said:
“We believe scalable innovation is essential to protecting ecosystems, supporting sustainable industries, and ensuring inclusive progress. We are proud to contribute to this important global gathering.”
About the Climate Institute
Approaching its 40th anniversary, the Climate Institute is one of the world’s first organizations focused solely on climate change. Our work helped put the issue on the international agenda by convening multi-sector leaders, fostering collaboration between nations, and advancing work on innovative solutions.
The Climate Institute was instrumental in establishing the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Its founder, John Topping Jr., and colleague Dr. Adam Fenech—currently Provost of Academic Affairs at the Canadian University Dubai—were recognized for their contributions to the IPCC’s Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. The Institute remains a nonpartisan leader advancing global climate action.
About G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited
G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited is a London-based executive office specializing in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with a focus on direct ventures across both the private and public sectors. Operating as a silent private office, G.P.I. also functions as a Multi-Family Office, executing best-in-class investment strategies and structured club deals through a fund-of-funds model.
G.P.I. proudly hosted the ESG Summit 2024 in Dubai and Cannes, featuring high-level engagements and endorsements in SustainableTech and climate change initiatives aligned with COP28 UAE. The firm directed the first and second editions of the Global Startup Programme for the Government of Italy, held at GITEX and the Dubai Future Foundation, respectively.
G.P.I. also organized the Italy Investment Attractiveness and Readiness Workshop during the Italian National Day at EXPO 2020 Dubai, and served as the Official Pavilion Partner for multiple countries. In this role, it produced and managed official investment forums and business conferences in coordination with ministerial cabinets and key players from both the public and private sectors.
For more information on the Summit:
https://www.gpiuk.com/climatesummit
Contact Information:
Ahmed Refaie, G.P.I. Global Partners Investments Limited
Email: arefaie@gpiuk.com
Country: United Kingdom
