Regenerative Living Zurich 5 @ Climate Week Zurich 20026

About the event

Regenerative Living Zürich 5.0

Theme: Regenerative Business Models and Systems

A tailored full-day event within Climate Week Zürich 2026

Concept Overview

The 5th edition of Regenerative Living Zürich will be hosted within Climate Week Zürich 2026, building on the energy and partnerships of Climate Hub Davos, which happens in January as part of the WEF - World Economic Forum

This edition focuses on the theme “Regenerative Business Models and Systems”, inviting leaders and changemakers from business, food production, and nature-based solutions, and community sectors to explore how we can live, work, and create value regeneratively.

It acts as a collaborative platform connecting Davos and Zürich — amplifying stories, learnings, and partnerships born at Climate Hub Davos, while catalysing new impact pathways in Zürich’s business and civic ecosystems.

Purpose and Vision

To inspire and connect leaders and organisations committed to regenerating economies, communities, and ecosystems — demonstrating that business and nature can thrive together.

The Vision: In 2050, people live in harmony with nature as one. Society values, conserves, restores, and respects biodiversity, and uses all ecosystem services with knowledge and wisdom, giving back. People sustain life on a healthy planet that delivers essential benefits and prosperity for all.

Core Objectives

• Align with Climate Week Zürich’s mission to accelerate systemic and climate-positive change.

• Showcase tangible examples of regenerative business innovation and community action.

• Create a collaborative space for dialogue and co-creation that initiates long-term partnerships.

• Enable continuous collaboration and knowledge exchange between Climate Hub Davos and Regenerative Living Zürich.

Programme

*The programme may evolve as we confirm and refine the content of each session.

Regenerative Living Zürich 5.0
A curated full-day experience connecting regenerative food systems, finance, and business model transformation.

Morning — Focus Food Systems - 09:00–12:30

09:00–09:30 | Opening

09:30–10:10 | Impulses — “Food Systems”
Short, focused inputs highlighting systemic challenges and emerging regenerative practices across food value chains.

10:10–10:30 | Experience & Interactive Exercise

10:30–12:00 | Co-Creation Breakouts — “From Foodsaving to Regenerative Food Systems”
Smaller-group working sessions exploring:

Food waste prevention and valorisation
Circular and regenerative supply chains
Procurement and retailer leverage
Partnerships across production, finance, and community actors

12:00–12:30 | Outcomes & Sharing
Groups present key insights, concrete ideas, and collaboration pathways.

Lunch

12:30–14:00 | Plant-Based Lunch & Drinks
A curated networking space to connect across sectors, meet speakers, and deepen conversations initiated during the morning.

Afternoon — Focus Finance & Business Models 14:00–17:30

14:00–14:30 | Opening – Part 2
Synthesis from the morning and transition into finance and business model implications.

14:30–15:10 | Impulses — “Business Case and ROI for Nature-Based Solutions”
Focused inputs addressing:

Risk mitigation and resilience
Financial and strategic returns
Impact credibility and integrity
Conditions for scaling nature-based solutions

15:10–15:30 | Experience & Interactive Exercise

15:30–17:00 | Co-Creation Breakouts — “Transformative Finance”
Working groups exploring:

Blended finance and capital allocation
SME and retailer roles
Incentive structures and governance alignment
Measurement and accountability mechanisms

17:00–17:30 | Outcomes & Sharing
Clear takeaways, practical pathways, and next-step commitments.

Apéritivo

17:30–18:30 | Special Drinks Bar
A relaxed space for cross-sector dialogue and partnership building.

Evening — Movie Night + Purpose

18:30–21:00
18:30–19:20 | Screening — “Responsible”
19:20–20:00 | Quiz & Fireside Chat with Patagonia
20:00–21:00 | Drinks & Networking

Speakers and Panelists will be published soon

Topics:

From Food Waste to Regenerative Food Systems
ROI of Nature-Based & Carbon Solutions
Restoring Ecosystems as a Business Model
Climate Hub Davos – Stories Forward/Transformative Finance