Trust in global institutions is eroding, and skepticism is justified. The world doesn’t need more promises. It needs a new vision that confronts the realities people live with — and insists that something better is still possible.
Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, will set the stage for COP30 – a place where the stakes of the climate crisis are immediate and tangible. Against this backdrop, TED Countdown House will bring together innovators, business leaders, scientists, activists and Indigenous knowledge keepers to reimagine what’s possible. Designed to complement the official COP agenda, we’ll ground the climate conversation in lived experience, practical solutions and honest reckoning.
In a world flooded with noise, the House is tuned to what matters: substance over spectacle, outcomes over optics. Here, breakthroughs are engineered – through curated gatherings that dismantle silos, immersive workshops where ideas are stress-tested in real time, and unstructured moments that foster creativity.
From high-stakes keynotes to candid, closed-door dialogues, we’ll surface bold ideas and challenge stale narratives – without shying away from complexity.
Curated communities, events and unprogrammed time create the conditions for unexpected partnerships and deeper exchange.
A full TED Studio on-site will produce thoughtful reflections, podcasts, and short films – amplifying ideas from the House to the world beyond COP30.
You can’t lead on empty. Savor the rich flavors of Amazonian cuisine and embrace moments of quiet reflection, ensuring you leave not only inspired, but rejuvenated.
The House will bring together global innovators, business leaders, scientists, policymakers, Indigenous leaders, next-generation pioneers, artists, activists, and more, to learn from one another, bridge divides, and harness their collective wisdom. Select speakers include:
TED Countdown House will serve as the official home for key partners and initiatives, including the Inside COP podcast by Outrage and Optimism and the Global Ethical Stocktake.
Brought to you by Outrage and Optimism, with co-hosts Christiana Figueres, Tom Carnac, Paul Dickinson, Fiona McRaith, and other brilliant guests broadcasting live from TED Countdown House, bringing you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to COP30 – taking you inside the negotiations and introducing you to the people shaping our future.
The Global Ethical Stocktake (GES) elevates the moral, ethical, philosophical, and cultural dimensions of the climate crisis. At TED Countdown House, GES leadership and regional co-leads, including Wanjira Mathai, Mary Robinson, and Karenna Gore, will host sessions featuring key guests and diverse perspectives, creating an essential space to shape a global moral framework for COP30 and beyond.
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TED Countdown House is not just a traditional sponsorship opportunity. It’s an invitation to co-create – at a time when clarity, collaboration and courage are in short supply.
As a partner, you’ll help shape the agenda, host influential gatherings and engage with a curated group of leaders serious about driving solutions. This is a space for honest dialogue, strategic alignment and bold action – with impact that extends beyond COP30.
If you’re doing the work – and ready to go further – we want to build with you.
Located on the Amazon’s doorstep, Belém is a city where the stakes of the climate crisis are visible – and the opportunities for change are tangible. As the host of COP30, it’s where global leaders will converge to shape the future of climate policy. The decisions made here will ripple far beyond Brazil, and the path forward will be debated, challenged and defined.
TED Countdown House sits in the heart of it all, at Casa Mia – an iconic venue within walking distance of the waterfront, major hotels, and a short drive to the official COP Green and Blue Zones. Experience world-class hospitality featuring acclaimed local cuisine, dedicated event spaces and an exclusive TED Café.
