Taproot Earth designs and convenes spaces that bring together community leaders, practitioners, facilitators, legal professionals, and organizational partners for gatherings that support collaborative learning, relationship building, and program development.
From October 6 to October 15, 2026, Taproot Earth will host the Global Climate Finance Convening Pt. II in Praia, Cape Verde, bringing together climate leaders, practitioners, and organizational partners from different countries for ten days of professional exchange, relationship building, collaborative learning, and strategic planning focused on climate finance.
Building on the first Global Climate Finance Convening held in Dublin, Ireland in August 2026, participants will continue developing shared approaches and practical frameworks across four areas:
strengthening international relationships. Deepening professional connections, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among participants working across different countries and contexts.
Advancing governance frameworks. Developing approaches to decision-making, participation, resource management, and evaluation for future collaborative initiatives.
Building organizational infrastructure. Exploring the communications, technological, legal, and operational systems needed to support effective international collaboration.
Strengthening long-term strategy. Aligning shared priorities and identifying opportunities to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of climate finance initiatives.
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Here is an overview of the convening's arc and its three sessions:
The convening will begin with a three-day Black Joy and Restoration Session led by Taproot Noire, a Taproot Earth initiative designed specifically for Black-identified climate leaders.
The session will create space for reflection, wellness-centered activities, shared learning, and relationship-building.
Through facilitated discussions and collaborative group activities, participants will strengthen connections and build long-term relationships across regions and networks.
The second Reef Build session of the convening will bring together frontline community leaders across regions and sectors for collaborative planning and governance discussions connected to the Reef Fund.
Focused on the long-term design, stewardship, and implementation of the project, participants will engage in group discussions and collaborative exercises intended to support alignment, strengthen cross-regional partnership, and advance the ongoing development of clear and accountable decision-making processes.
The convening will conclude with a session led by global legal professionals from the Just Transition Lawyering Network at Taproot Earth who will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in advancing Global Climate Reparations.
Focused on strengthening international legal and policy coordination in support of reparative climate action, the session will bring together participants to discuss legal frameworks, organizational structures, and collaborative approaches connected to GCR's frontline community-centered initiative.
Taproot Earth is a global climate justice organization working to support frontline communities in building meaningful solutions to the climate crisis. Through trainings, convenings, and collaborative initiatives, Taproot Earth works with partners across regions to support collective action toward climate justice.
