Shape the future of cities

As urban populations grow and climate impacts intensify, cities are under pressure to become more resilient, liveable and aligned with nature. At the Cities & Nature Stage at Reset Connect London 2025, visitors explored how urban environments can be transformed through climate-smart planning, nature-based solutions and inclusive policy frameworks that benefit people and the planet.

Visitors joined stakeholders from central and local governments, the private sector and environmental organisations as they showcased the strategies and innovations driving sustainable urban development. From restoring biodiversity to adapting to blue economy and sustainable live sports and events, the sessions spotlighted scalable, cross-sector solutions that will enable you to contribute towards a more sustainable future.

Topics on this stage included: 

  • Designing climate-resilient cities: rethinking urban planning to adapt to climate change

  • Restoring nature in urban spaces: integrating biodiversity and nature-based solutions into development

  • Rethinking infrastructure and mobility: building sustainable transport and smart city systems for the future

  • Driving inclusive transformation: aligning policy, community engagement and cross-sector collaboration

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Cities & Nature Stage

Looking to position yourself as a climate champion? Apply to exhibit and speak below!

All main stage sessions have been recorded and are available to watch on our YouTube channel.

Cities & Nature Stage - Day 1

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  1. Main Stage Keynote
    30 mins
    This opening keynote challenges traditional business thinking and explores what it takes to lead in an era defined by climate and ecological crises. Moving beyond engineering and economic logic, it ca …
09:30
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    20 mins
    Financing the transition to a net zero economy requires unprecedented collaboration between public and private capital, guided by credible, science-based frameworks. This fireside chat will explore th …
09:50
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    10 mins
    This decade demands more than climate ambition— it demands action. As part of London Climate Action Week, Tracy Wyman, Chief Impact Officer at The Science Based Targets initiative, will deliver a keyn …
10:00
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    45 mins
    As the UK navigates a critical juncture in its energy transition, this panel explores how ambition can be reset to meet the challenges of 2025 and beyond. With growing pressure to deliver clean, affor …
11:00
  1. Cities & Nature Stage
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    This panel will examine innovative strategies for creating future cities that prioritise sustainability for both nature and communities. As urbanisation accelerates, it is crucial to rethink urban des …
13:00
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    Solving the world’s most pressing climate and sustainability challenges demands coordinated international action. This keynote discussion will explore how cities, financial institutions, and mission-d …
13:40
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    2023 fractured the global carbon market. 2024 brought reflection. 2025 is about reinvention - with the UK poised to become the world leader for Natural Capital. This keynote unveils a landmark partner …
15:00
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    60 mins
    In a time of climate uncertainty, eroding institutional trust, and growing inequality, a powerful force for transformation is hiding in plain sight: the people inside our organizations. This session e …
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    In this engaging discussion, we explore the latest advancements in processes and technologies that are critical to achieving net-zero in the built environment. From intelligent building design and con …

Cities & Nature Stage - Day 2

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  1. Main Stage Keynote
    20 mins
    Mike Berners-Lee takes a fresh look at the climate challenge from new angles. He stands further back for perspective and looks deeper under the surface of the problem to understand what every business …
09:20
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    Innovation is at the heart of the clean energy transition, driving breakthrough solutions across technology, sustainability, and finance. This fireside chat brings together senior industry leaders to …
11:40
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    30 mins
    Join Tracy Brabin (Mayor of West Yorkshire) to hear about how the Green Economy revolution will support West Yorkshire’s vision for a thriving, happy and sustainable region, where all residents and bu …
12:10
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    20 mins
    Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive, will present the CCC’s annual report on the UK’s progress in cutting emissions. The report will highlight areas of achievement, identify where further action is needed …
12:30
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    Peter McGuinness, President and CEO of plant-based meat pioneer Impossible Foods, will take the stage for an honest conversation about scaling a sustainable business, rising above global category chal …
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    The water sector is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change: rainfall is increasingly unpredictable, yet intense storms can overwhelm the wastewater network and lead to sewage dischar …