Event description

Can innovation and collaboration close the climate action gap before it’s too late? Join leading voices in climate science, policy and innovation from across business, government and civil society to explore how collective action can accelerate progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on SDG 13: Climate Action.

In its UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2025, the UN projects that global temperatures are likely to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels within the next decade.  The findings underline the urgency faced if global temperatures are to remain below 1.5°C - which is widely recognised as being critical for avoiding the most significant risks and impacts of climate change.  Progress remains uneven,  yet hope lies in innovation, collaboration and shared commitment across governments, businesses and civil society.

At RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2026, we’ll uncover how technology, data, and partnerships can turn ambition into impact.  From scaling renewable energy and advancing climate finance, to empowering local communities and protecting biodiversity, our speakers will explore practical solutions that drive both environmental and social resilience.

Join us for this free, online event to gain insights, share ideas, and be inspired to take meaningful action for a sustainable, climate-secure future.

Event details

RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2026

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Free online event
10am - 4:30pm (UK)

Please feel free to dip in and out of sessions as your schedule permits throughout the day

SPEAKERS

Join thought leaders and experts from across business, civil society and academia

Keynotes & Host

Hover over any speaker’s name to explore their full bio

Ban Ki-moon

8th Secretary-General of the United Nations & Co-chair of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

Christiana Figueres

Founding Partner of Global Optimism

Dr Tim Gregory

Nuclear Scientist, Speaker and Author of Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the Word

Event host

Dr Márcia Balisciano

Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, RELX

Featured speakers

More exciting speaker announcements coming soon.

Esther Stanhope

Keynote and TEDx Speaker, Author, Personal Impact Expert

Youngsuk 'YS' Chi

Director of Corporate Affairs, RELX and Chair, Elsevier

Mick Sheldrick

Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen

Hugh Jones

Chief Executive Officer, RX

EVENT PARTNERS

We're proud to partner with organisations and networks that share our commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Event partners include:

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