The 15th edition of the States General of the Green Economy is dedicated to the theme of the green economy in today’s challenging geopolitical context: no longer only as an environmental agenda, but as an industrial strategy capable of strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of both Europe and Italy. Dependence on imported fossil fuels, together with the heavy reliance on imports of strategic materials essential for development, represents a significant source of vulnerability, linked to both price volatility and security of supply. In a global context marked by uncertainty and recurring shocks, the States General of the Green Economy 2026 will explore the green economy as a practical pathway to reducing import dependence, lowering energy costs, and improving efficiency and competitiveness in the use of resources and materials.

During the Opening Plenary Session, the 2026 Report on the State of the Green Economy will be presented, providing updated data on the main pillars of Europe’s ecological transition: decarbonisation, circularity, and the restoration of natural capital. The Report will highlight the progress achieved, while also addressing the delays and emerging challenges of the new global landscape, offering an up-to-date overview of both the opportunities and the obstacles shaping the future of the ecological transition. The presentation of the Report will be followed by a high-level discussion on the economic, political, and institutional prospects for the future of the green transition.

The International Plenary Session will provide an overview of the key dynamics driving the ecological transition worldwide, thanks to contributions from leading international experts and institutional representatives from Europe, the United States, China, and Africa. Taking place between two major international milestones, the United States midterm elections and COP31, the session will offer an opportunity to examine emerging geopolitical balances, current economic and industrial strategies, and the future outlook for the green economy. The debate will focus on the key themes of the transition, including climate, circular economy, natural capital, bioeconomy, finance, and business strategies, fostering dialogue among the world’s major economic regions on the opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of the global economy.