PVBLIC Foundation Amplifies Public-Private Collaboration and Data-Driven Innovation at COP30
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The 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10th to 21st, 2025, has convened leaders from more than 190 countries to advance the goals of the Paris Agreement and highlight the Amazon’s vital role in global sustainability.
At this critical juncture, PVBLIC Foundation joined delegates and partners to strengthen global momentum for nature-based innovation, sustainable investment, and data-driven solutions that drive impact for people and the planet. Representing PVBLIC Foundation, President Stephen Keppel participated in a series of meetings and high-level panels that underscored the organization’s commitment to advancing inclusive, collaborative, and measurable pathways toward resilience.
November 11 — “Rising Tides, Rising Voices: Building Youth Capacity and Networks for Pacific Action”
Hosted by Peace Boat | Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion
This session, organized by Peace Boat and the Alliance for Future Generations Fiji, highlighted the leadership of Pacific youth in addressing ocean protection and sustainability challenges. Through shared experiences from initiatives such as Peace Boat’s Youth for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program, the event amplified youth voices and intergenerational collaboration for a more equitable and resilient future.
Speakers included Karen Hallows (Peace Boat), Genevieve Jiva, Antonia Mascarenhas (Parley for the Oceans), Pamela Mercedes Abreu Toribio (Blue Planet Alliance), and James Ellsmoor (Island Innovation). Representing PVBLIC Foundation, Stephen Keppel spotlighted the role of the SDG Data Alliance and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Center of Excellence as platforms to bring global networks, sustainable finance, new technologies and entrepreneurship to island nations in order to create more opportunities for youth employment and leadership.
November 11 — “Accelerating Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Implementation in Small Island Developing States (SIDS): Bridging the Gap through Effective Partnerships”
Organized by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) | SDG Pavilion
Co-organized by UN-OHRLLS and AOSIS, this panel brought together policymakers, experts, and development leaders to examine how effective partnerships, finance, and innovation can close implementation gaps within the energy and transport sectors of SIDS.
Speakers included Ms. Sameera Savarala (Programme Specialist, UNDP Climate Promise), Ms. Sasha Jattansingh (Deputy Director of Climate Analytics Caribbean), Mr. Colin Young (Executive Director, Caribbean Community Climate Change Center), Mr. Michai Robertson (Senior Advisor for Finance, AOSIS), Mr. Simon Benmarraze (Head of Energy Planning and Modelling, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)), and Mr. Stephen Keppel (President, PVBLIC Foundation).
In his remarks, Keppel emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to unlock scalable financing mechanisms and innovative models that support the implementation of NDCs, ensuring that SIDS can translate ambition into tangible results for sustainable growth and resilience.
November 12 — “From Data to Action: Building Climate Resilience for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through the SIDS Global Data Hub”
Organized by PVBLIC Foundation | SDG Pavilion
On November 12, PVBLIC Foundation hosted the high-level discussion SIDS Global Data Hub: Fortifying Climate Resilience for Small Island States, which explored how the SIDS Global Data Hub is shaping a new era of data access, interoperability, and evidence-based decision-making for island resilience.
Moderated by Stephen Keppel, the session featured an overview of the SIDS Centre of Excellence and a deep dive into the SIDS Global Data Hub. Panelists including Leonaitasi Kuluni (Deputy Permanent Representative and Deputy Ambassador for the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Nations), Greg Murphy (Coastal Resilience Lead for the Americas, Climate & Nature Group, Fugro), and Tishka Hope Francis (Head of the Small Island Developing States Unit, UN-OHRLLS) shared perspectives on the transformative role of geospatial and Earth observation data in supporting disaster preparedness, sustainable infrastructure, and policy design aligned with the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS). Keppel emphasized how the SIDS Global Data Hub, developed in partnership with SIDS and global partners, will serve as the “data backbone” of the SIDS Centre of Excellence, driving innovation, enabling informed policymaking, and fostering long-term resilience across island nations.
Watch the SIDS Centre of Excellence video here:
Across these dialogues, PVBLIC Foundation underscored the central role of innovation, data, and multi-stakeholder partnerships in advancing the priorities of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS and the Paris Agreement.
As COP30 continues, PVBLIC Foundation remains committed to supporting global collaboration and practical solutions for resilient and sustainable development.