Videos

Spotlighting leading Danish corporate executives at the forefront of the global clean energy transition, showcasing how Denmark’s private sector is driving innovation, forging international partnerships, and advancing climate solutions that support island nations and accelerate resilience worldwide.

Henk Rogers, founder of the Blue Planet Alliance, calls on nations—particularly those on the frontlines of climate change—to lead with bold ambition by committing to 100% renewable energy by 2045, turning vulnerability into vision and catalyzing a global movement for a sustainable future.

Cornelius Shields IV—Founder and CEO of KORE—shares his journey spanning nearly two decades as both a family office investor and entrepreneur, dedicated to solving the global waste-to-energy challenge, and why now, more than ever, the world is ready for scalable, sustainable solutions that turn waste into opportunity.

How Fiji is forging a bold path at the intersection of diplomacy and development—leveraging its global climate leadership, regional partnerships, and forward-looking policies to build a resilient future for Pacific communities and inspire action worldwide.

Ambassadors from Fiji, Tuvalu, and Kiribati explore how Pacific nations are harnessing digital innovation to strengthen resilience, expand inclusion, and assert data sovereignty—showcasing bold efforts to build secure, future-ready societies that protect culture, empower communities, and shape global digital governance from the frontlines.

Osvald Bjelland, author of HOPE, shares reflections from his powerful new book featuring insights from 60 global changemakers—offering opening remarks before introducing Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, one of the featured leaders, for a conversation on purpose-driven leadership and the power of hope in shaping a better world.

A profile of the partnership established between the Kingdom of Tonga and Inventwood, a proprietary wood-based product that is stronger, lighter, and less expensive than steel.

How Pacific nations are shaping innovative, sovereignty-driven financing strategies to build long-term resilience, unlock global partnerships, and turn frontline challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.

This highlights the crucial need for people-centered resilience in the Pacific Islands to withstand climate change and build a sustainable future.

Henk Rogers—visionary entrepreneur behind Tetris and founder of the Blue Planet Alliance—reflects on his remarkable journey from the gaming industry to the frontlines of climate action, sharing how his pursuit of the “perfect game” evolved into a life mission to achieve 100% renewable energy and protect the planet for future generations.

Leaders from Denmark and Panama explore the emergence of the Group of Negative Emitters (GONE)—a pioneering coalition of nations committed not just to net zero, but to becoming carbon-negative—highlighting the policies, technologies, and partnerships needed to redefine what true climate leadership looks like in an era of planetary urgency.

Reflecting on the evolving role of small states in shaping global progress—highlighting how strategic diplomacy, bold innovation, and development leadership must converge.

Exploring the mounting waste crisis facing island nations and the world—and how innovative waste-to-energy solutions can transform an urgent challenge into a global opportunity for sustainable development and energy security.

Island leaders from the Caribbean and the Pacific discuss the state of the nature-based economy and bold ideas for transforming natural assets into catalytic capital.

Introducing the Rotary Reefs initiative—a powerful model of community-led marine restoration that brings together local action, global partnerships, and innovative coral reef solutions to protect ocean ecosystems and build coastal resilience in the face of climate change.

Spotlighting visionary leaders from the Family Offices for Sustainable Development (FOSD), showcasing how private wealth is being mobilized to forge bold public-private-philanthropic partnerships, accelerate sustainable development, and build a more resilient, equitable world.

Ambassador Teburoro Tito draws on nearly five decades of frontline leadership to remind participants the importance of unity, sustainability, and respect for nature.

Senior leadership from the Kingdom of Tonga and the Republic of Panama explore how bold leadership, shared values, and strategic collaboration across oceans and regions can drive resilient development, elevate frontline voices, and accelerate global climate action.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Angus Friday positions the Blue Economy as a transformative engine for global resilience, calling on leaders to invest in ocean-based solutions that empower island nations, drive sustainable growth, and unlock a new era of prosperity.

In his opening remarks, Lord Fakafanua emphasizes the urgent need for bold, cross-sector leadership—uniting government, philanthropy, and the private sector—to leverage their collective strengths in delivering resilience and prosperity for frontline nations.

Exploring zero-waste forestry practices by transforming biomass waste into eco-friendly materials, innovative mass timber construction, and advancing wood-based concrete for carbon-smart solutions.