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Paris, Thursday, April 10, 2025 – From April 23 to 27, 2025, Paris will become the epicenter of the global movement for a sustainable future. On the occasion of ChangeNOW 2025 (April 24 to 26), the ChangeNOW Planet Week will launch a series of events across the city, bringing together impact leaders, committed organizations, and change-driving initiatives.
Making Paris the capital of impact and building a sustainable world
While ChangeNOW welcomes 40,000 participants, 1,000 high-impact solutions, 10,000 companies, 1,200 investors and 140 countries at the Grand Palais, the ChangeNOW Planet Week will extend this momentum throughout the city. For five days, Paris will become the global capital of impact, uniting the key changemakers to inspire, connect and take concrete action for the ecological and social transition.The city will become a forum of expression for those who are taking action or wish to take action for the planet.
A diverse program in the heart of Paris
The various events will take place alongside the summit: the day before, the day after, and in the evenings. It will offer the public a full week of immersion into the challenges of transition, extending the momentum initiated by ChangeNOW.
Throughout the city, ChangeNOW Planet Week will host numerous international events to create new synergies designed to accelerate the ecological and social transition. These will range from themed meetings, to gatherings in embassies, screenings, and exhibitions.
Among the scheduled events:
Pre-COP30 – Roundtable: Climate Justice and Mobilization for Belém – April 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Embassy of Brazil
A discussion on climate justice and the actions to be taken ahead of COP30 in Belém.
Women Leading Change – Grassroots Innovation and Leadership in the Climate Crisis – April 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM, Columbia Global Paris Center, Reid Hall
A panel on the role of women in fighting climate change, co-organized with Daughters for Earth.
Ocean Night – April 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Water Odyssey Expo, Grand Palais Seine Docks
A major private evening event dedicated to ocean protection, led by ChangeNOW in partnership with Code Blue Foundation, SOA, Respect Ocean and Surfrider Foundation.
Uniting for Impact: Advancing the African Narrative Amid Planetary Challenges – April 24, 2025, 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM, Grand Palais
An event highlighting African innovation in the face of planetary challenges, focusing on youth and women committed to the transition.
Grand Prix AI for Responsible Leadership – April 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM, Grand Palais
Presentation of responsible AI projects addressing major social, economic, and environmental challenges, by ESSEC Metalab.
Impact 40/120 Award Ceremony – April 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM, Grand Palais
Presentation of the 120 most promising impact startups, led by the Impact France movement.
The Conscious Leaders Summit – April 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Grand Palais
An immersive evening focused on conscious leadership, blending science, arts and testimonies for a regenerative future.
Screening: Amazonia, at the Heart of Mother Earth – April 24, 2025, 7:00 PM, Grand Palais
An exclusive screening of the documentary Amazonia, at the Heart of Mother Earth, introduced by Princess Esmeralda, followed by a discussion with Gert-Peter Bruch and Chief Ninawa Huni-Kui.
United Leaders Summit – April 24-25, 2025, Grand Palais
An exclusive summit organized by For Good Leaders to catalyze decision-makers’ action for regeneration.
Al Gore’s Climate Reality Hubs – April 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Grand Palais
Launch of the new European climate hubs by the Climate Reality Project to accelerate local action.
Glacier Night – April 25, 2025, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM, Grand Palais
An immersive evening dedicated to the future of glaciers, with screenings, panels, and expert insights, led by ChangeNOW in partnership with Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
A call for participation open to organizers of positive impact events
ChangeNOW Planet Week is open to all initiatives held in Paris from April 23 to 27, 2025, that meet the following criteria:
- Have a positive impact related to environmental, social, or societal issues
- Take place the day before, the day after, or during the ChangeNOW summit
- Planned to be held in person in Paris
Practical information
ChangeNOW Planet Week
Wednesday, April 23 to Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Paris
ChangeNOW 2025
Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Grand Palais
PRESS CONTACTS
International:
Alex May
Phone: 00 44 7506 605110
Email: alex@changenow.world
France:
Anne-Charlotte Chéron
Phone: +33 7 82 75 08 57
Email: anne-charlotte@changenow.world / media@changenow.world
About ChangeNOW
ChangeNOW’s mission is to accelerate the ecological and social transition through the implementation of concrete actions that address major environmental and social urgencies.
Every year, ChangeNOW organizes the largest event for solutions for the planet. The summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors, change leaders, policymakers, and the general public from around the world in an inspiring and action-oriented format.
ChangeNOW 2025 is made possible thanks to the support of our partners, including Kering, KPMG, Nexans, Renault Group, Microsoft, SWEN Capital Partners, Moët Hennessy, Sopra Steria, UCB, IKEA, Henkel, Lidl, GSK, UCB, the Prince Albert II Foundation; as well as our ecosystem partners: Club of Rome, Earth4All, The Earthshot Prize, Climate Reality Project, Doughnut Economics Action Lab, B Lab, CNRS, IUCN, Jane Goodall Institute, Force of Nature, Ashoka, Presencing Institute, and Clean Tech Open.
As a key facilitator of the ecological and social transition, ChangeNOW federates a global ecosystem of change actors.
Additionally, ChangeNOW carries out influential actions aimed at promoting systemic changes in various areas, such as impact-driven recruitment, supporting major educational institutions on ecological and social transition issues, empowering women engaged in the transition, and activating sports as a catalyst for change.
