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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 – “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 – “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 – “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 – “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.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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EUBCE – European Biomass Conference & Exhibition
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-12 | Valencia, Spain
The European Biomass Conference & Exhibition is now characterized as an event that addresses the balance between sustainability in terms of environment as well as the economic performance of the whole chain of biomass utilization, not forgetting the science. This conference covers all aspects of biomass, from resources, research, innovation, deployment to policies. A particular emphasis is given through the exhibition for a tight partnership between academia, research institutions and industry.
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2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-11 | Omaha, United States
2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Now in is in its 41st year providing the global ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment.
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International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-04 | Turku, Finland
International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries invites Delegates from university, industry, governmental and non-governmental organizations and venture capital providers to present their views on industrial biotechnology, sustainable (green) chemistry and agricultural policy related to the use of renewable raw materials for non-food applications and energy supply. The conference further aims at providing an overview of the scientific, technical, economic, environmental and social issues of renewable resources and biorefineries in order to give an impetus to the biobased economy and to present new developments in this area.
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Brazil Climate Summit
2025-05-26 | Paris, France
The event is designed to foster collaboration between European and Brazilian leaders from finance, policy, academia, and business.
This year’s event will focus on the green supply chain between Brazil and Europe, offering opportunities for strategic dialogue, partnerships, and actionable climate solutions, especially as Brazil prepares to host COP30. Held at the Maison de l’Amérique Latine and organized in partnership with INSEAD, the summit provides access to influential climate leaders, investors, and experts. The Paris edition is part of the broader Brazil Climate Summit initiative, which has engaged over 2,000 climate professionals through its U.S. editions since 2022.
​For more information and to explore the agenda, visit: Brazil Climate Summit Paris 2025.

ITF 2025 Summit: Transport Resilience to Global Shocks
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | Leipzig, Germany
The ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the ITF Presidency of Chile. The ITF Annual Summit is the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and the premier global transport policy event. Since 2008, ministers from ITF’s 69 member countries, heads of international organizations, parliamentarians, and leaders in industry and academia have met annually during the 2.5-day Summit to discuss the future of transport and mobility through the prism of a strategic topic of global importance.
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CITI ISO DATAGRO NY Sugar & Ethanol Conference
2025-05-14 | 583 Park Ave, New York, United States
The CITI ISO DATAGRO NY Sugar & Ethanol Conference, the official technical event of NY Sugar Dinner, reaches its 18th edition in 2025. Organized in collaboration between CITI, ISO (International Sugar Organization) and DATAGRO, the conference is traditionally attended by the main authorities and global leaders in the sugar-energy sector.
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Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-14 | Antwerp, Belgium
Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference will bring regulatory experts and policymakers to debate about the real-term implications of policy across Europe and its effects across the rest of the globe to streamline your global business strategy and maximize your ROI on sustainable maritime practices.
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V Conferencia Internacional de Biocombustibles
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-09 | Santa Marta, Colombia
V Conferencia Internacional de Biocombustibles brings together companies in the production chain, technology developers, equipment suppliers and industrial services, decision makers, investors, high-level delegates from the national government, regional representatives of the biofuels agroindustry, to continue promoting the growth of the sector and the development of new agroindustries.

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Sustainable Aviation Futures EU Congress
2025-05-06 - 2025-05-08 | The Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Featuring the most influential leaders from throughout the entire aviation value chain, including airlines, fuel producers, policymakers, hydrogen and energy developers and OEMs.
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Expo Osaka 2025
2025-04-13 - 2025-10-13 | Osaka
World Expo is an event that brings together people and innovations from around the worldin an effort to address issues facing humankind on a global scale. This year the event will be held in Japan, with the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.
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