Under the title 'Strengthening the European Union - Latin America and the Caribbean (EU-LAC) partnership for a green and just transition', the Euroclima Annual Meeting 2025 is the key moment to strengthen collaboration between the EU and LAC for a green and just transition.
Hosted by the Government of the Dominican Republic from 10 March to 12 March at Hotel El Embajador in Santo Domingo, this event will bring together experts and changemakers to drive impactful climate action.
This year’s discussions will be aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The agenda will also explore how Euroclima can maximise its impact within the EU-LAC Global Gateway Investment Agenda (GGIA), fostering innovative solutions and strategic partnerships for a greener, more resilient future.
For inquiries: annualevent2025@euroclima.org
Description
The event will feature inspiring keynote speeches, high-level plenary sessions, expert panel discussions, speed networking, and bilateral and private meetings, fostering meaningful connections and impactful collaborations.
Discussions will include Euroclima's strategic priorities, which are key to unlocking new investment opportunities and accelerating bold climate action across the EU-LAC region:
Energy transition (including green hydrogen)
Sustainable mobility
Biodiversity and ecosystems
Bioeconomy and sustainable food production (including sargassum)
Water management
Circular economy
Disaster risk management
Sustainable climate finance
Discussions will assess progress in priority areas, identify opportunities for scaling up successful initiatives, and explore regional-level actions that require coordinated responses.
A regional and multi-country approach is essential for addressing various regional challenges. These include expanding renewable energy networks and interconnectivity, enhancing climate-resilient agriculture, tackling cross-border environmental issues, and turning Sargassum into an economic opportunity. Additionally, this approach allows for the exploration of potential collaborations with long-term regional networks.
The timing of the 2025 Annual Meeting is particularly significant for both the LAC region and the Euroclima programme. Two major international events - the Regional Summit between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in Colombia and the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil - will take place at the end of the year and will focus on assessing progress towards a green and just transition, as well as reviewing the Nationally Determined Contributions to set even more ambitious targets for the future.
In this context, the Annual Meeting serves as an excellent platform to define a clear direction for how our efforts in key sectors can be highlighted at these milestone events.
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Preliminary agenda
The event will take place from Monday 10 March 2025 to Wednesday 12 March 2025 at Hotel El Embajador in Santo Domingo.
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Day 1 - Monday 10 March 2025
- 8:00 - 9:00Registration of participants
- 9:00 - 09:35Welcome and institutional opening
- 9:35 - 9:55Inspirational opening speech
- 9:55 - 10:15Closing of the institutional opening and family photo of high-level representatives
- 10:15 - 10:30Coffee break
- 10:30 - 10:45Annual Meeting Objectives & Agenda
- 10:45 - 12:00Context panel discussion EU-LAC - Unlocking potential for a green future: tackling the geopolitical and socio-economic challenges
- 12:00 - 12:30Bilateral meetings space
- 12:30 - 14:00Lunch
- 14:00 - 14:45Showcase: Global Gateway’s contribution to the green and just agenda
Presentation of specific examples to demonstrate the Global Gateway’s impact in driving the transition towards net zero economies, climate resilience, environmental protection, and green growth in partner countries.
- 14:45 - 16:45Priority areas and innovative approaches for cooperation under Euroclima (Session 1)
Breakout group session
- 16:45 - 17:15Plenary sharing of working groups and closing of the first day
- 17:15 - 17:30Coffee break
- 17:30 - 19:00Parallel meetings
- 19:30 - 21:00Walking dinner
Day 2 - Tuesday 11 March 2025
- 8:30 - 9:00Registration (if needed)
- 9:00 - 9:15Welcome and summary of the first day and agenda for the second day
- 9:15 - 10:45Driving the transition: the role of governmental actors and development banks in accelerating financial innovation and mobilising investment
- 10:45 - 11:00Coffee break
- 11:00 - 12:00Euroclima’s balance and success stories 2024
- 12:00 - 12:30Bilateral meetings space
- 12:30 - 14:00Lunch
- 14:00 - 16:00Priority areas and innovative approaches for cooperation within Euroclima (Session 2)
Breakout group session
- 16:00 - 16:30Plenary sharing of working groups and closing of technical sessions
- 16:30 - 17:00Coffee break
- 17:30 - 18:30Parallel meetings
- 18:30 - 20:30Transfer to Fortaleza de Santo Domingo
- 20:30 - onwardsFree evening
Day 3 - Wednesday 12 March 2025
- 8:30 - 9:00Registration of participants
- 9:00 - 10:00National Focal Points
Discussion on the future of Euroclima, next steps, lessons learned, and presentation of revised documents: minutes and way forward for approval by the Programme Steering Committee.
- 10:00 - 10:30Coffee break
- 10:30 - 12:00Programme Steering Committee
Formal approval of the way forward and minutes
- 12:00 - 12:15Conclusion and closing
- 12:15End of annual meeting
- 12:15 - 14:00Lunch
Pratical information
You will find bellow all the essential information for your travel and participation in the event, including logistical details, practical country tips and health recommendations.
All invited focal points will be covered by travel insurance for the duration of their stay at the Annual Meeting.
The programme will cover the flight costs of all focal points invited to the Annual Meeting. In the event of a missed flight due to force majeure, the participant must submit a letter of justification. All participants must send a copy of their boarding pass upon arrival at their destination by email to annualevent2025@euroclima.org.
Upon your arrival at Las Américas Airport, a shuttle service operated by Sunset Caribbean will be waiting for you at the terminal exit, holding a sign that reads "Euroclima - Annual Meeting". This shuttle will take you directly to your hotel. At the end of the event, return shuttle service from the hotel to Las Américas Airport will also be provided.
All participants will stay at the Hotel El Embajador, Avenida Sarasota, 65 - Bella Vista - Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic. Breakfast is included in the hotel. The event will take place at the same hotel.
March 10, 2025 – 19:30 | Larimar Restaurant
'Walking Dinner' – Enjoy a casual dining experience with a selection of tapas and refreshments.
March 11, 2025 – 18:30-20:30 | Cultural Visit
Cultural Visit to the Santo Domingo Fortress Museum.
20:30 | Free Evening for Dinner
Participants are free to explore and dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in the area.
Invited focal points will receive $100 USD to cover transportation expenses between their home and the airport (round trip) and dinner on the evening of March 11 (free evening for all participants).
Additionally, the programme will cover any necessary expenses incurred during the trip, including hotel accommodation, meals, and transportation, for those requiring an overnight stay in another country before arriving in the Dominican Republic.
The programme will also cover dinner on March 10.
Business casual
The Dominican Republic enjoys a tropical climate with a warm temperature and humid conditions associated with the tropics. The average temperature in the Dominican Republic in March ranges from 25ºC to 28ºC. Despite this, temperatures can reach 32ºC in some regions. It is advisable to wear light clothing to keep cool during the day. Inside the event room, we will have air conditioning, so please bring a small jumper or scarf.
To enter the Dominican Republic, a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry is required. You will need to fill in the eTicket which you can do once you have your flights to the Dominican Republic. The immigration authority reserves the right to ask questions or require additional documents.
Santo Domingo has traditionally been considered safe, although lately, there has been an increase in armed robberies. Precautions should be taken after dark, such as avoiding walking alone at night, avoiding using unmarked transport, or using ATMs not located in banks with caution. If possible, purchase a mobile phone with a local Dominican mobile phone company to be able to communicate at all times.
Vaccines
- COVID-19: Recommended for all unvaccinated travellers to all regions, both foreign and domestic
- Hepatitis A: Recommended for all unvaccinated travellers
- Hepatitis B: Recommended for all unvaccinated travellers
- Typhoid: Recommended for most travellers
- Rabies: High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-stay travellers and those who may be in contact with animals
- Measles: At risk if you have not been vaccinated or have had measles previously.
- Yellow fever: Required for those travelling from the following states in Brazil: Espírito Santo, Mina Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo
Other
In some areas of the Dominican Republic malaria is present. Zika is a risk in the country. CDC recommends that pregnant women consider the risk before traveling. The best protection against the virus is mosquito repellent and mosquito nets.
The national currency is the Dominican Peso, though it is possible to pay in dollars almost anywhere. The USD/Peso exchange rate is usually between US$1/61DOP. It is recommended to travel with dollars. You can pay with VISA cards in hotels, restaurants and shops. There are ATMs at the hotel and near the event venue where you can withdraw money, but beware of fees charged by your bank. We also recommend that you carry a small amount of dollars in cash for small purchases and services.
Type A and B plugs and sockets are used in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic operates with a supply voltage of 110V and 60Hz, for which you may need an adapter.