Closing Plenary

Session recording

IFRC Climate Action Summit 2026 — Closing Plenary

Main language: English Join us for the Summit’s closing plenary as we reflect on the key insights, ideas and conversations that have shaped the day. Grounded in powerful community voices, this session will explore how humanitarian actors can help accelerate locally led climate action, address the barriers to scaling impact, and strengthen collective efforts with partners around the world. Together, we will look towards bold new ideas, meaningful commitments and shared pathways forward, before concluding with inspiring artistic performances that celebrate the spirit of collaboration and action. Speakers: Aditya Bahadur, Director Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre Regie Gibson, Word Artist Berklee College of Music Caroline Holt, Global Director - Disaster, Climate and Crises International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Jonathan Stone, Manager, Climate, Environment and Resilience International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Elissa Al Kerdiyeh, Volunteer and Climate Advocate Lebanon Red Cross Natasha Westheimer, Co-Coordinator The Secretariat of the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations