The Sustainability, Innovation and Governance for Society (SiGS) is a leading global forum that unites scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders committed to addressing the climate crisis and driving sustainable innovation for inclusive and resilient development.
SiGS 2026 with the theme: "State Capacity, Private Finance, and Inclusive Climate Governance" calls for a fundamental rethinking of how climate action is structured, financed, and governed to ensure transformative and equitable outcomes. Across regions, countries continue to grapple with the challenges of mobilizing resources, strengthening institutions, and aligning climate initiatives with local and national priorities. Despite increasing global commitments, governance mechanisms and financial flows often remain fragmented, overly centralized, or detached from the needs of communities most affected by environmental change.
Join scholars, practitioners and organisations at the SiGS 2026 to engage in critical discussions and develop effective strategies to:
By bridging research, policy, and practice, SiGS serves as a platform for global collaboration, which transforms ideas into impact and shapes governance models that enable a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
Prof. Jude EDEH
INSEEC School of Business and Economics
Paris, France
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Jesús Peña-Vinces
Universidad de Sevilla
Spain
SiGS 2026 explores the critical themes shaping the future of climate action: strengthening state capacity to reclaim governance agency; transforming private finance to align with national priorities and community-led solutions; and advancing inclusive governance that embeds justice, equity, and diverse voices, especially those of marginalized and indigenous communities, into climate policy, investment, and decision-making frameworks.
“Reclaiming state capacity transforms nations from passive recipients of aid into active agents of change. It shifts the balance of power, turning dependency into empowerment, and ensures that financial resources serve justice, prioritising local needs, strengthening institutions, and enabling communities to lead sustainable and equitable climate solutions.” – SiGS2026
Join us at SiGS 2026 as we shape the future of climate governance and inclusive development in the Global South, together.
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