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From April 24–26, the Grand Palais in Paris (yes, what a venue!) transformed into a global hub of climate innovation for ChangeNOW 2025. Marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, this year’s edition gathered over 40,000 participants from 140 countries, including 10,000 companies and 1,200 investors, all united to accelerate the ecological and social transition. And yes, we were part of it!
What were some of the key takeaways?
A Decade Since The Paris Agreement: Reflecting and Recommiting
ChangeNOW 2025 commemorated the 10-year milestone of the Paris Agreement, bringing together key figures like Laurent Fabius, former President of COP21, and Patricia Espinosa, former UN Climate Chief. Their presence underscored the urgency to translate past commitments into tangible actions, especially in light of recent challenges such as record global temperatures and geopolitical shifts affecting climate policy.
Even with so many negative headlines making the news, we truly believe that the movement towards a more sustainable future is already under way and cannot be stopped.
Showcasing over 1000 Innovative Solutions
The event featured an extensive exhibition of over 1,000 groundbreaking solutions across sectors like clean energy, biodiversity, sustainable cities, and the circular economy. Startups and established companies alike presented innovations aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges.
Quest was present to showcase our latest developments on the Impact Scan — a tool that gives an all-around picture of the current state of sustainability in any company and a key reference point to help them become more sustainable.
Biodiversity: From Crisis to Regeneration
Biodiversity was a central theme at ChangeNOW 2025, emphasizing the urgent need to protect and restore ecosystems. Innovative solutions showcased included nature-based approaches and the application of AI for conservation efforts.
As co-founders of Habitats Foundation, we were happy to see that so many people are now raising the flag for biodiversity action and are willing to take the conservation, protection, and restoration of our planet seriously.
AI for Impact: Innovations Meets Responsibility
AI was spotlighted as a transformative tool for environmental and social solutions. Dedicated sessions addressed AI’s potential in health, climate, and education, while also confronting challenges like its carbon footprint and ethical implications.
At Quest, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a powerful enabler of systemic change. When guided by human values and planetary boundaries, it can amplify our impact—from identifying biodiversity loss hotspots to optimizing circular supply chains. But we also believe that its deployment must be rooted in justice, transparency, and sustainability, ensuring that technological progress doesn’t deepen inequalities or ecological harm.
Our Final Thoughts
ChangeNOW 2025 wasn’t just another climate conference—it felt more like a giant meetup of people who actually care and are ready to roll up their sleeves. Yes, we’ve come a long way since the Paris Agreement, but let’s be honest…there’s still a ton to do. We need to walk the talk.
The real takeaway? Change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes teamwork, fresh ideas, and a whole lot of sticking with it. As we look ahead to COP30 and beyond, let’s hold onto the energy from Paris and keep pushing, building, testing, and learning with and from each other. It is not about having all the answers, it’s about building them together through radical collaboration — ditching silos, having the courage to co-create, and realizing that we’re stronger (and faster!) when working together.
Are you ready to join this Movement?
Only together can we turn good intentions into real-world impact at scale!
