Our flagship University of Oxford World Forum on Enterprise & the Environment is back on Tuesday 29 September. This year’s theme, “Paris 2.0: Reinventing Climate Leadership in Turbulent Times,” will explore how meaningful progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement can be achieved amidst the current geopolitical turmoil. 

The World Forum convenes exceptional leaders from policy, business, civil society, and academia – those with the influence and expertise to shape the trajectory of global climate action. If you feel you could add valuable insight to our 2026 World Forum, either as a participant or as a partner, we encourage you to apply using this form. We are seeking C-suite executives/board-level stakeholders in FTSE 100 companies and other influential organisations; senior national and international policy makers; and prominent community leaders, innovators and donors advancing a just transition. 

Throughout the day, we will examine whether emerging forms of leadership - ranging from international alliances and ambitious ‘coalitions of the willing’ to the influence of individual actors - can compensate for the fragmentation of the global trade order and still deliver a just and effective transition. The Forum will conclude with a signature Oxford‑style debate asking if the world can make greater progress on climate action without the United States at the table.

Agenda highlights:

Featured Sessions

• Green Geoeconomics: Navigating the Future of Global Trade and Climate Competitiveness
• AI in Action: Rapid-Fire Innovations Delivering Climate Impact
• Scaling AI Responsibly: Governance, Equity, and the Road Ahead
• Climate Cooperation 2.0: New Markets, New Actors, and Emerging Alliances

Focused Breakouts 

• Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition: Securing Supply, Building Resilience
• Extreme Heat: Creating Multisector Solutions for a Warming World
• From Pledges to Delivery: Building Alliances that Accelerate Decarbonisation
• Breaking Out of the Bubble: Engaging Unexpected Allies for Climate Action

Closing Debate

This House Believes the World Will Make Greater Progress on Climate Leadership Without the United States

Apply to join the conversation and help shape the ideas, alliances, and actions that will define the next chapter of climate leadership. We look forward to hearing from you!