EUSEW – European Sustainable Energy Week
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12 | Brussels and online
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe and comprises a series of activities aimed at building a secure and clean energy future for Europe. It brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs, EU project partners, researchers and consumers to promote initiatives driving Europe’s energy transition through net-zero competitiveness. Launched in 2007 by the European Commission, EUSEW is organized by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), in close cooperation with Directorate-General for Energy.
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World BioMarkets 2025
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20 | The Hague, Netherlands
World Bio Markets will connect over 450 industry leaders with a commercially focused two-day programme of pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings, knowledge exchange, and networking in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy.
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Transport and Climate Change Week
2025-06-22 - 2025-09-26 | Berlin, Germany
Transport and Climate Change Week brings together experts and decision-makers from all around the world to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking through peer-to-peer exchanges and specialized workshops. Not only does it build capacity, but it also builds meaningful relationships that are the foundation of development cooperation. The objective is to build confidence in the feasibility of changing transport towards net zero emissions.
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16th Biofuels International Conference & Expo
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Brussels, Belgium
16th Biofuels International Conference & Expo will bring together leading producers, suppliers, regulators and other engaged organizations over a two-day period. High-level speakers, experts in their field, will address a range of topical issues relating to the biofuels sector.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Brussels, Belgium
The Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit, organized by Biofuels International, will bring together airlines, fuel producers, airports, fuel service providers, regulators and other engaged parties for a two-day event. This event is connected to 16th Biofuels International Conference & Expo and International Biogas Congress & Expo.
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International Biogas Congress & Expo
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Brussels, Belgium
International Biogas Congress & Expo will bring together leading producers, suppliers, regulators and other engaged organizations over a two-day period. High-level speakers, experts in their field, will address a range of topical issues relating to the biogas sector. This event is connected to 16th Biofuels International Conference & Expo and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit.
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BRICS Summit 2025
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-07 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Annual BRICS Summit, under Brazil’s presidency, will be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7.

Clean Energy Ministerial Senior Officials’ Meeting (CEM16-MI-10)
2025-08-25 - 2025-08-27 | Busan, BEXCO, Busan, Korea, Republic of
The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum to promote policies and programmes that advance clean energy technology, to share lessons learned and best practices, and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy. Initiatives are based on areas of common interest among participating governments and other stakeholders. The Framework for the Clean Energy Ministerial, reaffirmed at the twelfth Clean Energy Ministerial in 2021, defines the CEM governance structure and outlines the mission statement, objectives, membership, and guiding principles.
The CEM brings together a community of the world’s largest and leading countries, companies and international experts to achieve one mission –accelerate clean energy transitions.
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Global Summit on Biofuels and Bioenergy
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-09 | Paris, France
Global Summit on Biofuels and Bioenergy will feature in-depth discussions on a variety of key topics, including but not limited to the development of sustainable biofuels, bioethanol, biodiesel, bio-alcohols, and biogas. It will also explore the growing role of bioenergy in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, the environmental impacts of biofuels, and the integration of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and engineering in biofuel production.
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6th International Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-12 | Roma, Italy
6th International Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy” (Biofuels 2025) to be held on September 11-12, 2025, in H10 Roma Città, Rome, Italy, with the ongoing theme “Evolution in Biofuels and Bioenergy to ensure Global Sustainability”, where knowledge meets collaboration and innovation. The event aims to be a dynamic and engaging platform that brings together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to explore and exchange ideas on Biofuels and Bioenergy. The conference serves as a catalyst for Biofuels, Bioenergy, Bio-Economy, etc. Panel of speakers will present their work on their current research allied with Biofuels and Bioenergy.
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2nd Edition of Global Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-13 | Valencia, Spain
Global Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy offers a unique hybrid experience both in-person and online, ensuring global participation and collaboration with the theme “Advancing Biofuel Research: Bridging the Gap between Lab and Industry “.
Biofuels 2025 serves as a vital platform for researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to converge and exchange insights, innovations, and advancements in the realm of biofuels and bioenergy.
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North American SAF Conference and Expo
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-24 | Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Taking place September 22-24, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers.
The North American SAF Conference & Expo is designed to promote the development and adoption of practical solutions to produce SAF and decarbonize the aviation sector. Exhibitors will connect with attendees and showcase the latest technologies and services currently offered within the industry. During two days of live sessions, attendees will learn from industry experts and gain knowledge to become better informed to guide business decisions as the SAF industry continues to expand.
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3rd International Conference & Expo on Biofuels and Bioenergy
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-26 | NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Vienna, Austria
3rd International Conference & Expo on Biofuels and Bioenergy will be hold under the theme “Endorsing New Developments in Biofuels and Bioenergy for a Better Environment”. The conference aims to unite experts worldwide to explore the potential of biofuels as a sustainable energy solution, fostering collaboration and innovation to address global energy challenges.
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African Energy Week
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-03 | Cape Town, South Africa
As the largest gathering of energy stakeholders on the African continent, this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies will host the G20 Africa Energy Investment forum. The event will showcase opportunities for G20 countries in the African oil, gas, mining and renewable energy space, promising to drive a new wave of investment across the continent. Key topics include strategies for increasing market stability, advancing energy security and investing in projects that will make energy poverty history by 2030. The event is taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3.
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IMO Marine Environment Protection Committe (MEPC ES.2)
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-17 | International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London, United Kingdom
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty, including oil, chemicals carried in bulk, sewage, garbage and emissions from ships, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Other matters covered include ballast water management, anti-fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas.
Location: Virtual or In Person – International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR
If members are interested in attending as an ICHCA Observer please contact secretariat@ichca.com

UNICA at COP30 – “Green Kitchens: the role of clean cooking and bioenergy in promoting gender equity and health”
2025-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Green Zone – Global Biofuels Alliance Pavilion
UNICA will be joining this panel at Global Biofuel Alliance’s Pavillion.

UNICA at COP30 – “Case Brazil – Ethanol as a scalable solution to decarbonize the maritime transport”
2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Belem) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
The global maritime transport sector faces an urgent challenge to reduce its carbon footprint and align with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) strategy for
decarbonization, which calls for a minimum 40% reduction in CO₂ intensity by 2030 (based on 2008 levels) and for zero or near-zero emission fuels to represent at least 5–10% of total energy use by the same year. Within this scenario, the panel will present and discuss how low-carbon ethanol produced in Brazil—supported by an integrated and well-established chain of origination, logistics, and commercialization—offers an immediate, scalable, and sustainable solution to meet the global maritime sector’s decarbonization goals under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) framework.
Speakers:
Mr.Tomás Manzano (Copersucar)
Mr.Morten Bo Christiansen (Maersk)
Mr. Rodrigo Lauria (Vale)
Venue: COP 30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “The role of biofuels as a strategy to energy transition”
2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
The Global Stocktake and the UAE Consensus established the foundation to guide the global energy transition under the Paris Agreement framework. Tripling the share of renewable energy by 2030 has become a central target, which depends on diversifying renewable sources, expanding access to finance, enhancing cooperation, and aligning regulatory frameworks to enable a just and inclusive transition.
This panel aims to explore opportunities to scale up the use of biofuels as a key component of the global energy transition, highlighting lessons learned from successful national programs and the potential for international cooperation and investment.
Speakers:

Rodrigo Lima ( Agroicone)
Augustín Torroba (IICA)
Pankaj Jain (TBC)
Jean-Françoi Gagne (CEM) (TBC)

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Integrated production of food and biofuels”
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
The global challenges of food security, climate change, and the energy transition demand innovative approaches that balance agricultural production, environmental protection, and sustainable energy generation. In this context, integrated food and biofuel production systems are emerging as effective solutions to ensure both food sovereignty and renewable energy supply while optimizing land use and improving rural resilience.
This panel will explore successful examples and policy frameworks that promote synergies between agriculture and bioenergy, highlighting the role of innovation, research, and international cooperation in scaling up integrated production models. It will also address the need for safeguards to ensure that the expansion of biofuels does not compromise food availability, focusing on inclusive and sustainable solutions for farmers and rural communities.
Speakers

Dr. Glaucia Mendes Souza (Full Professor and Task Leader)

Livia Kaugure (FAO)

Andres Guevara (BP)

Laudemir Müller (Apex) – TBC

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “El rol de los biocombustibles en la descarbonización del transporte”
2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Agrizone
This event will showcase technological, regulatory, and economic advancements in liquid biofuels that are driving cleaner mobility across land and air transport. Discussions will explore how emerging technologies and supportive policies can accelerate emissions reductions while promoting energy security and sustainable growth.
Venue: COP30 – Agrizone – IICA Pavilion

UNICA at COP30 – “Technologies that turns into energy: productivity, efficiency and biofuels”
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
Technological innovation is transforming agribusiness into a key driver of clean energy, integrating biotechnology, bioinputs, and industrial efficiency. These advances boost agriculture’s energy potential while significantly cutting its carbon footprint.

This panel will explore how science-based innovation, digitalization, and policy frameworks can accelerate the sustainable energy transition, enhance efficiency in agro-industrial systems, and create new opportunities for circular economy integration. It will also discuss how public policies and regulatory frameworks can foster the adoption and scaling of technological solutions, driving productivity and sustainability in the bioeconomy.

Speakers

Felipe Mendes ( Tereos)
Augustín Torroba (IICA)
Catarina Correa (Bayer)
Morten Rasmussen ( Novonesis)

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Challenges to foster the SAF international market”
2025-11-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
Promoting the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) is one of the most effective pathways to decarbonize aviation. SAF can reduce up to 80% of lifecycle CO₂ emissions compared to conventional jet fuel, depending on the feedstock and production pathway. Produced from renewable sources such as biomass, waste oils, and agricultural residues, SAF offers a technically viable alternative compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport infrastructure.
This panel will explore the barriers and pathways to building a robust international SAF market, emphasizing solutions that combine technological innovation, financial instruments, regulatory coherence, and international cooperation to make SAF a cornerstone of global aviation decarbonization.
Speakers

Rodrigo Lima ( Agroicone)
William Moore (FS)
Pedro de la Fuente (IATA)
Gabriel Ho (ASAFA)

Venue : COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Blending mandates as a manner to contribute to reduce emissions at the transport sector”
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Generating demand for renewable energy sources is a key driver of investment and innovation in the energy transition. The implementation of biofuel blending mandates—for example, ethanol or biodiesel mixed with gasoline or diesel—has become one of the most effective policy tools for expanding the use of low-carbon fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
This panel will explore how blending mandates and regulatory frameworks can serve as powerful tools for countries to achieve their decarbonization targets, strengthen energy security, and promote economic development—particularly in emerging economies.
Speakers

Dr. Glaucia Mendes Souza, Full Professor and Task Leader, IEA Bioenergy

Roberto Braun, Director of Communication and President of Toyota Foundation, Toyota do Brasil

Evandro Gussi, CEO of Unica (moderator)

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Carbon-negative solutions in the context of sustainable fuels”
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
Removals achieved through Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACS) and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) could reach around 0.6 Gt by 2035 and 1.7 Gt by 2050, playing a crucial role in offsetting residual fossil fuel emissions. The ability to capture and permanently store biogenic CO₂ is essential for achieving net-negative emissions.
In this sense, this panel will address the technological, regulatory, and financial challenges to scaling up carbon-negative solutions within the context of sustainable fuels, highlighting opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and policy integration that can accelerate the development of projects capable of delivering permanent carbon removals.
Speakers :

Daniel Lopes (FS)
Isabela Morbach (CCS)
Janaina Filipon (SLB)

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Maritime fuels and decarbonization”
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
The maritime transport sector contributes nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a key priority in international climate negotiations. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to reduce the carbon intensity of international shipping by at least 40% by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Sustainable biofuels—such as ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas-derived fuels—are emerging as immediate, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to lower emissions across the global shipping fleet.
This panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges of expanding sustainable fuel use in the maritime sector, focusing on how biofuels can complement other low-carbon technologies to help countries meet IMO targets and advance a sustainable global shipping economy.
Speakers

Nelson Mojarro, Head of Energy Transition at International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Roel Hoenders – International Maritime Organization (IMO)

André Valente, Director of Sustainability at Raízen

Mariana Espécie, Special Advisor of Minister of Mines and Energy of Brazil (moderator)

UNICA at COP30 – “Carbon market and opportunities for bioenergy”
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
The adoption of the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.2 and 6.4 market mechanisms, formalized at COP29, represents a major milestone in the creation of a regulated international carbon market. Alongside cap-and-trade systems and the voluntary carbon market, these mechanisms are essential for valuing emission reductions and removals with environmental integrity, helping countries and companies achieve their decarbonization goals. Moreover, carbon markets serve as a powerful driver of investment in innovative sectors—such as bioenergy—that often require substantial upfront resources before reaching large-scale commercial viability.
This panel tackles short-term opportunities for the bioenergy sector in regulated and voluntary carbon markets, discuss regulatory and methodological challenges, and assess expectations regarding the implementation of Paris Agreement market mechanisms.
Speakers

Mariana Tavares , International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
Rodrigo Lima, Agoricone
gavin Newson , State of California (TBC)
Thiago Barral , MF

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Reducing emissions at the Brazilian agribusiness: from coalition to action”
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
Brazilian agribusiness plays a fundamental role in the global climate solution, given its scale, efficiency, and capacity to integrate food production with sustainable energy generation. However, fully decarbonizing the sector requires structured, multisectoral, and measurable actions that align environmental responsibility with productivity and competitiveness.
The Brazilian Agribusiness Decarbonization Coalition, led by the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS), brings together companies from across the agricultural value chain with the goal of turning climate commitments into concrete, scalable actions.
This panel will discuss the progress achieved by the Coalition, how agribusiness can lead a sustainable transformation that combines climate mitigation, adaptation, and competitiveness, and the collaborative pathways needed to accelerate the implementation of low-carbon practices across the sector.
The session will also address the integration of agribusiness decarbonization efforts into national climate policies and international commitments, highlighting Brazil’s potential to be a global benchmark in sustainable agricultural production.
Speakers:

Rodrigo Simonato (Tereos)
Claudia Veiga Jardim (Syngenta)
Juliana Lopes (Amaggi)
Alessandra Fajardo (CEBEDS)

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Sustainable fuels at the Belem agreement”
2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
The Global Stocktake adopted at COP28 set clear milestones for the global energy transition, including tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030, reducing fossil fuel reliance, and accelerating decarbonization across all sectors. Sustainable fuels—such as biofuels, biogases, and renewable hydrogen—are central to achieving these goals, especially in sectors like aviation, shipping, and heavy industry that remain dependent on fuel-based solutions.
The recently launched Belém Commitment on Sustainable Fuels (Belém 4x) aims to accelerate the production and adoption of renewable energy sources, highlighting their importance for a balanced and resilient energy transition.
This panel will explore how sustainable fuels can drive these transitions, in alignment with the Belém Commitment on Sustainable Fuels, highlighting their role in accelerating decarbonization, enhancing energy resilience, and advancing global climate objectives.
Speakers:

Ambassador André Correa do Lago, President of COP 30 (TBC)

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (TBC)

Evandro Gussi, CEO of UNICA
Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Mines and Energy (TBC)

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone- Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “ILUC standards as safeguards to the sustainable production of biofuels”
2025-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) is one of the most debated and complex sustainability criteria in the global regulation of biofuels. It seeks to account for emissions that may occur indirectly when agricultural land previously used for food or other purposes is converted to biofuel feedstock production, potentially leading to deforestation or displacement effects.
Although the objective of ILUC assessment is to ensure that biofuels do not contribute to unintended environmental impacts, the lack of methodological consistency among different regulatory frameworks often leads to distorted results and can penalize production routes that are, in fact, sustainable.
This panel will discuss the importance of harmonizing ILUC methodologies, promoting fair treatment for sustainable biofuels, and establishing safeguards that support both environmental integrity and equitable market access.
Speakers:

Daniel Lopes ( FS)
Ricardo Dupont (ANAC)
Danilo Garofalo ( Agroicone)

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)

UNICA at COP30 – “Sustainable Fuels on the Pathway to Climate Neutrality by 2050”
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
Tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 is one of the central goals established in the Global Stocktake and reinforced by the International Energy Agency (IEA) report “Delivering Sustainable Fuels: Pathway to 2035.”
Stimulating demand for sustainable fuels is a crucial step, as these fuels can make a significant short-term contribution to decarbonization while fostering innovation and industrial development. Encouraging technological progress in this area can also generate new value chains around renewable sources, creating jobs and investment opportunities in both developed and developing countries.
This panel will discuss the barriers and opportunities to scaling up sustainable fuels as a key strategy toward climate neutrality by 2050.
Speakers:

Rodrigo Lima (Agroicone)
Andre Clark Juliano (Siemens Energy)
Mr. Roberto Rodriguez, Brazilian Special Envoy for Agriculture
Eniya Listiani Dewi (Indonedia) – tbc

Venue: COP30 – Blue Zone – Brazilian Sustainable Transportation Pavilion (PV-B26)
