Exeter partners with Financial Times for Climate and Impact Summit

The University of Exeter is proud to be a Supporting Partner for this year’s Financial Times’ Climate and Impact Summit.

In an era of geopolitical volatility and accelerating climate risk, business has a critical role to play in upholding the principles – accountability, transparency and rule of law – that underpin both economic and climate resilience.

The FT Climate & Impact Summit 2026 brings together 370+ senior decision-makers shaping the future of the global economy. From capital allocation to climate risk, FT journalists, policymakers, investors and CEOs will lead independent, decision-grade discussions on where resilience and opportunity are emerging next. We are excited to bring Exeter’s world-leading climate and nature scientists into that conversation.

This two-day Summit brings together senior investors, policymakers and corporate leaders to examine how climate risk is reshaping capital allocation, industrial strategy and long-term competitiveness.

From policy and finance to energy systems and emerging technologies, explore the forces redefining the global economy – and leave with the insight and partnerships needed to turn risk into investable resilience.

Hear from global leaders including:

• Chris Stark, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Catherine McKenna, Former Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Canada
• Jim Skea, Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
• Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Deputy of the French National Assembly, Former Minister of Ecological Transition
• Martin Præstegaard, CEO, ATP
• Dr Martina Egedusevic, Nature Impact Fellow, University of Exeter
• Sumant Sinha, CEO, ReNew
• Irene Heemskerk, Head of the Climate Change Centre, European Central Bank
• Plus many more

Why attend:

• Gain decision-grade insights on adaptation finance, carbon markets, biodiversity and energy systems
• Understand how policy, regulation and geopolitics are reshaping investment strategy
• Connect with a curated audience of senior decision-makers from finance, government and industry
• Build partnerships that unlock capital and accelerate resilience

Taking place just days before London Climate Week, the event gives leaders a briefing before the UK’s landmark climate moment, before the action continues at the Exeter Climate Forum.

Secure your place today and save 20% on in-person or digital passes with code EXETER:  https://tinyurl.com/2y4c4p3w