THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED Environmental Diplomacy Symposium 2025 @ Zealandia
HE Harinder Sidhu, Australian High Commissioner keynote plus 4 panels and networking reception
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 2:00-7:30 pm
Wellington
Zealandia Ecosanctuary, 53 Waiapu Road, Karori
Join Us at the Environmental Diplomacy Symposium 2025 @ Zealandia on 12 March 2025!
The symposium programme consists of:
-Keynote from HE Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia
-Climate Finance insight session with HE Viktor Vavricka, Ambassador of Switzerland
-Conservation Panel covering NZ, Philippines, Costa Rica and Te ao Māori speakers
-Sustainability & Circular Economy Panel covering NZ, France and Finland speakers
-Climate Change Panel covering NZ, Australia, Pacific and Netherlands speakers
-Evening Reception at Rata Restaurant with drinks and canapés
Registration fee (including the evening reception) is $25 for NZIIA members or $60 for non members. Optional Zealandia Night tour $100 REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE
Step into the heart of environmental change at the NZIIA Wellington 2025 Environmental Diplomacy Symposium, where diplomatic leaders, experts, NZIIA members and future change-makers, come together to discuss global strategies for addressing climate change, advancing sustainability, and promoting conservation and biodiversity. This NZIIA Wellington event, set against the stunning Zealandia Ecosanctuary, offers a unique and beautiful setting for this crucial dialogue.
Symposium Programme (Subject to minor change)
Why Attend?
- Inspire and be inspired through thought-provoking discussions on how countries can collaborate to protect the planet.
- Visit Zealandia Exhibition on Level 1 prior to Symposium from 2-230pm. Note entry to Zealandia sanctuary is not included.
- Network with speakers at the evening reception at Rata Restaurant. Enjoy canapés and drinks with stunning views of Zealandia's sanctuary at sunset.
Attendees will leave the symposium not only with a deeper understanding of the global efforts in climate action and conservation but also with a renewed commitment to their role in creating a sustainable future.
Doors Open: 2:00pm Registration opens. Zealandia exhibit open 2-2:30pm. Symposium begins at 2:30pm
Dress: Business Casual
Parking is available at Zealandia, Chaytor Street in Karori or at the overflow carpark at Birdwood Crescent, Karori.
Public Transport: The Metlink number 2 Karori bus stops at Zealandia with a short 5 min walk down Chaytor Street. The number 4 or 22 bus go from VUW Kelburn Campus to the Zealandia bus stop.
We thank our sponsors for their support in making this event possible.
-Gold Sponsor: Australian High Commission
-Silver Sponsors: Kingdom of the Netherlands & the Embassy of Switzerland.
We hope to see you at our Environmental Diplomacy Symposium on 12 March and support the NZIIA Wellington Branch in hosting this special event outside the normal lecture theatre environment in such an iconic Wellington venue as Zealandia!
Join Us at the Environmental Diplomacy Symposium 2025 @ Zealandia on 12 March 2025!
The symposium programme consists of:
-Keynote from HE Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia
-Climate Finance insight session with HE Viktor Vavricka, Ambassador of Switzerland
-Conservation Panel covering NZ, Philippines, Costa Rica and Te ao Māori speakers
-Sustainability & Circular Economy Panel covering NZ, France and Finland speakers
-Climate Change Panel covering NZ, Australia, Pacific and Netherlands speakers
-Evening Reception at Rata Restaurant with drinks and canapés
Registration fee (including the evening reception) is $25 for NZIIA members or $60 for non members. Optional Zealandia Night tour $100 REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE
Step into the heart of environmental change at the NZIIA Wellington 2025 Environmental Diplomacy Symposium, where diplomatic leaders, experts, NZIIA members and future change-makers, come together to discuss global strategies for addressing climate change, advancing sustainability, and promoting conservation and biodiversity. This NZIIA Wellington event, set against the stunning Zealandia Ecosanctuary, offers a unique and beautiful setting for this crucial dialogue.
Symposium Programme (Subject to minor change)
Why Attend?
- Inspire and be inspired through thought-provoking discussions on how countries can collaborate to protect the planet.
- Visit Zealandia Exhibition on Level 1 prior to Symposium from 2-230pm. Note entry to Zealandia sanctuary is not included.
- Network with speakers at the evening reception at Rata Restaurant. Enjoy canapés and drinks with stunning views of Zealandia's sanctuary at sunset.
Attendees will leave the symposium not only with a deeper understanding of the global efforts in climate action and conservation but also with a renewed commitment to their role in creating a sustainable future.
Doors Open: 2:00pm Registration opens. Zealandia exhibit open 2-2:30pm. Symposium begins at 2:30pm
Dress: Business Casual
Parking is available at Zealandia, Chaytor Street in Karori or at the overflow carpark at Birdwood Crescent, Karori.
Public Transport: The Metlink number 2 Karori bus stops at Zealandia with a short 5 min walk down Chaytor Street. The number 4 or 22 bus go from VUW Kelburn Campus to the Zealandia bus stop.
We thank our sponsors for their support in making this event possible.
-Gold Sponsor: Australian High Commission
-Silver Sponsors: Kingdom of the Netherlands & the Embassy of Switzerland.
We hope to see you at our Environmental Diplomacy Symposium on 12 March and support the NZIIA Wellington Branch in hosting this special event outside the normal lecture theatre environment in such an iconic Wellington venue as Zealandia!
Membership
NZIIA membership is open to anyone interested in understanding the importance of global affairs to the political and economic well-being of New Zealand.