Green Horizons: Venice Commitment Summit 2025
Powering the Climate Transition with a New Green Skills Platform for 10,000+ Displaced Talents
Green Horizons: Venice Commitment Summit 2025 is a high-level, invitation-only gathering to launch the Green Horizons platform - a global initiative connecting 10,000+ displaced talents to climate-critical jobs.
This is not another panel discussion - it’s a commitment summit. Leaders from philanthropy, government, business, and civil society will come together to align, pledge, and mobilize.
What we’ll achieve together
Catalyze funding to launch and scale the platform
Activate employer demand and concrete hiring commitments
Engage public & institutional partners behind shared goals
Showcase real projects and human impact
Hosted by: Talent Beyond Boundaries, The Human Safety Net and Center for Global Development
Location: The Home of The Human Safety Net, Procuratie, Piazza San Marco, Venice
Dates: 16–17 October 2025
Times (CEST):
Thu, 16 Oct: 14:00–19:00 (networking reception to close the day)
Fri, 17 Oct: 09:30–13:00 (optional Biennale visit at 14:00 - details below)
Bring your mandate, your networks, and your energy - let’s turn momentum into measurable commitments.
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📘 About the event
This summit convenes ~50 leaders across philanthropy, government, the private sector, and civil society to activate the next phase of the Green Horizons platform. The program is designed to translate the goals developed at Bellagio into financial, policy, and practical commitments that advance legal labor mobility for displaced talent and accelerate the global green workforce.
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📎 Documents & resources
Pictures from the Summit. You are welcome to share these with your networks or on social media, tagging co-hosts on LinkedIn (Center for Global Development, Talent Beyond Boundaries, The Human Safety Net) and X (CGDev, TBBforTalent, HumanSafetyNet).
Pictures of Michele Cerruti But’s “Pencilling”
Presentation shared during the Summit.
Projects spotlights shared during the conference.
Further info on Italy’s Green Skills Train-to-Hire track.
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🏨 Where to stay (self-book)
We recommend the following hotels close to the summit venue. Participants manage and book accommodation independently. Venice is very busy in October — please reserve as soon as you register.
Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli (Cultural Center Don Orione Artigianelli)
Zattere, Dorsoduro 909/A, 30123 Venezia
Official site →Isola di San Servolo – Centro Soggiorno (Residential Center)
Isola di San Servolo, 30124 Venezia (10 minutes by vaporetto from St. Mark’s Square)
Official site →NH Venezia Santa Lucia
Rio Terà Lista di Spagna 116/A, 30121 Venezia (by Venice Santa Lucia train station; ~22-minute walk to St. Mark’s Square)
Official site →
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🎨 Optional Biennale Visit – Friday, 17 October (14:00)
After the summit concludes on Friday, participants are warmly invited to join an optional guided visit to the Venice Biennale. We will walk together from the summit venue (approximately 15 minutes) and enter as a group with our ticket package.
The one-hour guided tour will explore highlights of this year’s Biennale and draw thematic links to climate and migration. Following the guided portion, participants are welcome to stay and explore the Biennale grounds at their own pace.
Participation is self-pay (~20 EUR per person), collected on-site before the tour begins. Please note that registration for the visit is binding, as group tickets will be purchased in advance.
You can indicate whether you would like to join the Biennale visit directly in the event registration form.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will hotel recommendations be shared?
Yes. Please see the “Where to stay (self-book)” section above for a short list of suggested hotels with direct booking links. You’ll manage and book your accommodation independently. Venice is very busy in October, and Italian summer holidays affect availability, so we strongly recommend booking immediately after you register.
2) Is there a cost to attend?
There is no registration fee. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
3) What is the working language?
The summit will be held in English.
4) Will there be an optional program on Friday?
Yes—an optional visit to the Venice Biennale is planned for Friday afternoon. Details and sign-up will be shared once confirmed.
5) Who can I contact with questions?
Please email David Manicom: [email protected]