By Maria Bregman, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Creativitys.UK
London's Palace of Westminster saw many years pass, yet on 19 March 2026 talk inside the House of Lords turned to another topic: which money goes when climate, tech and politics change the world market. For three days, CC Forum London joined investors, rule makers, researchers, founders and Native chiefs from over 40 nations. Held within the House of Lords, The May Fair Hotel and Dartmouth House, the event studied how funds move toward tools and systems that can fix big worldwide problems lasting far into the future.
A primary theme involved shifting capital geographies. After significant US environmental policy reversals, many investors stated moving fundraising toward Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where climate risk stays a core investment factor. Water infrastructure became a top discussed sector, with speakers claiming access to clean water is turning into a key investment opportunity of this century.
One of the forum's boldest plans involved the Seabed Curtain project, meant to decelerate the thawing of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier by guiding hot water flows away. Although funding needs are high, supporters framed this work as worldwide infrastructure instead of just green action. Technology served as another major focus. Daniel Doll-Steinberg from EdenBase claimed quantum processing might mark the initial tech shift to lower, not raise, material usage, changing sectors ranging from farming to material studies.
The programme also featured debates on Net Zero, sustainable finance and energy security, where sharply contrasting views were presented without forcing consensus. Discussions extended beyond climate policy to Indigenous stewardship, family office investment strategies and the role of private capital in supporting long-term societal resilience.
The forum highlighted companies developing practical solutions across water treatment, energy efficiency, lithium extraction, hydrokinetic power, disaster-response infrastructure and sustainable materials. Collectively, they reflected where impact investment is moving today.
Now in its thirteenth edition, CC Forum continues to distinguish itself through careful curation, bringing together decision-makers who rarely share the same stage. More than a conference, it remains a place where capital, innovation and ideas meet, creating the conditions for future partnerships and investment.