TTI Lausanne | Why COP31 Matters for Impact Investors
COP conferences are often perceived as diplomatic negotiations. In reality, they have become global platforms where governments, investors, venture capital, impact investors, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and innovators shape the future of climate action together.
As preparations for COP31 accelerate, this Lausanne gathering will explore why these conferences matter well beyond international negotiations and how impact investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders can position themselves within this evolving landscape.
The discussion will also provide an overview of the nine thematic priorities expected to shape COP31 and the opportunities they create for collaboration, investment and innovation. Drawing on recent exchanges with the official COP31 Türkiye team, we will examine how the Green and Blue Zones are designed to foster partnerships, showcase climate solutions, and connect public and private actors around concrete initiatives.
Topics of discussion
Why COP conferences have become strategic platforms for impact investing
The nine thematic priorities expected to shape COP31
Opportunities for investors, startups, scale-ups and corporates across the COP31 ecosystem
How partnerships between the public and private sectors can accelerate climate action
How TTI members can position themselves within the evolving COP31 ecosystem
Whether you are an investor, founder, entrepreneur, academic or senior executive working at the intersection of finance, innovation and sustainability, this gathering offers an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations ahead of COP31.
Participation is limited to ensure a high-quality discussion.
Programme - Wednesday 22 July 2026
18:00 – 18:15 | Welcome and networking
18:15 – 20:15 | Roundtable discussion (starting promptly at 18:15)
Participation
To simplify the evening and avoid individual ordering and payments, participants are kindly invited to contribute CHF 20 at the bar upon arrival.
The contribution includes:
One drink (wine, beer or soft drink)
Tapas to be shared during the discussion
Hosted by Haluk Haksal
Author of Sustainability as a Global Culture: The Political Economy of the SDGs and Mispricing of the Future www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7482857225963773952/