SDDirect at London Climate Action Week
Social Development Direct (SDDirect) will be sharing our learning on equitable and inclusive climate action throughout London Climate Action Week, which is taking place 20-28th June 2026.
With more than 800 events taking place throughout the week, London Climate Action Week offers a great opportunity to raise awareness and increase ambition on climate action at a local and global level. SDDirect is organising and participating in events that focus on promoting gender equality, disability, and social inclusion, addressing gender-based violence, and ensuring a robust safeguarding approach within climate change programming and policy.
Where you can find SDDirect at London Climate Action Week:
Integrating Gender-Based Violence into Climate Finance
Wednesday 24th June, 13:30-15:30
This interactive roundtable, hosted by SDDirect, 2X Global, Womanity, and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA), will bring together climate and gender funders, investors, development finance institutions, philanthropic organisations, technical experts and practitioners to explore how GBV can be better addressed within climate policy, programming, and investment decisions. SDDirect’s Naomi Clugston and Kate Bishop will be SDDirect speakers: Naomi Clugston and Kate Bishop. Find out more here.
Inclusivity in Early Warning Systems
Thursday 25th June, 11:00-12:30
This virtual panel will explore the critical role of inclusivity in early warning systems (EWS), highlighting how more equitable approaches are vital in strengthening climate resilience for those most at risk. Hosted by British Expertise International, the panel will bring together speakers from Practical Action, Social Development Direct, People in Need, and Christian Aid. Join us to hear from leading voices working on the frontlines of inclusive climate risk management, as they share lessons learned, practical approaches and key challenges in designing early warning systems that reach those who need them most. SDDirect speaker: Rebekah Martin. Find out more and register here.
Championing gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in climate action; lessons from UK PACT
Thursday 25th June, 13:00-14:00
This virtual panel will share learning on promoting equality and inclusion in climate action funded by UK PACT, the UK government’s flagship programme on climate mitigation. We will share practical, transferable approaches to integrating GEDSI into climate action, highlighting what works in practice across policies and programmes. The event will feature speakers from FCDO, SDDirect as UK PACT GEDSI Lead, Council on Energy, Environment and Water, and Global Green Growth Institute. SDDirect speaker: Rebekah Martin. Find out more and register here.
Gender-Responsive Carbon Markets: From Principles to Practice
Friday 26th June, 08:30-10:30
This in-person breakfast panel and networking session will bring together carbon market practitioners, project developers, standards bodies, buyers, investors, and gender experts. We will discuss why gender matters for carbon project quality, integrity, and risk management; challenges in implementing gender-responsive approaches; good practice examples from carbon projects; and how standards, programmes, and buyers can better support implementation. SDDirect speaker: Inez Ksiazek. Find out more and register here.
We look forward to engaging with during London Climate Action Week!
For more information on our LCAW events and climate justice work, please contact our Climate Justice Lead rebekah.martin@sddirect.org.uk