Climate Week Medellín will bring together leaders from government, business, academia, nonprofits, and local communities to accelerate climate action. The event features conferences, innovation labs, cultural experiences, and more than 100 partner-led events focused on topics including sustainable cities, clean energy, biodiversity, climate finance, circular economy, and resilience. Learn more and register.

Keynote: State of the Carbon Market in the Americas Regional Development and Cooperation

Date: Wednesday, September 30, at 8:30 am local time

Verra staff speaking: Susana Velez Haller, regional representative, Latin America and the Caribbean

Description: The keynote will analyze the carbon market landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean, addressing regulatory progress, key lessons, and opportunities for integration to drive climate action. Susana will be speaking on behalf of the Chilean Carbon Association.

Panel: Subnational Government and Policies About Carbon Markets and Decarbonization

Date: Wednesday, September 30, at 3:10 pm local time

Verra staff speaking: Susana Velez Haller, regional representative, Latin America and the Caribbean

Description: Hosted by IETA, specialists and public leaders will discuss how to integrate carbon markets into local strategies, promoting territorial governance and financing to accelerate regional carbon neutrality.