Meeting
A gathering of intergovernmental actors or representatives from UN bodies to address agenda items dealing with climate change issues.
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Two More UN Secretary-General Candidates Face Member States
<p>The tenth Secretary-General will be appointed by the UNGA, on the recommendation of the Security Council, in accordance with Article 97 of the UN Charter. Assuming the role in January 2027, the newly appointed Secretary-General will serve a term of five years. No woman has ever held the position of Secretary-General.</p>
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G7 Recommits to Development, Investment Finance to Drive Shared Prosperity
<p>The G7 leaders highlight the need for structured reforms to the development architecture to ensure its efficiency and impact. They pledge to support partner countries’ ability to self-finance as well as their ownership, accountability, long-term economic sovereignty, and resilience in line with their development priorities. Among other actions, the G7 will support partner countries by…
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Progress “Hard to Find” at 2026 Bonn Climate Change Conference
<p>A “bright spot” was the agreement for the UNEP to continue serving as the host of the Climate Technology Centre as this ensures the continued provision of technological support to developing countries in 2027. Delegates also agreed on the terms of reference for the review of the Just Transition Work Programme, outlined future steps for…
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Our Ocean Conference Mobilizes 320 New Commitments Worth USD 6.4 Billion
<p>As the first Our Ocean Conference hosted in Africa, the event highlighted the continent’s growing leadership in global ocean governance. As the Conference host, Kenya announced around 42 commitments worth around USD 1 billion, including actions to expand MPAs, improve fisheries monitoring, mobilize climate finance, and promote a sustainable blue economy. Among other announcements was…
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UN80 Update Addresses Efforts to Reform Environmental Governance
<p>The forthcoming report, co-led by the UNFCCC and UNEP, analyzes and maps current arrangements across the areas of science, governance, coordination, and implementation. Initial findings point to fragmentation and highlight opportunities for improved coordination, integration, and synergies to enhance coherence and strengthen global environmental action at all levels. The final report is expected to be…
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UNFCCC Dialogue Explores Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Synergies
<p>Participants underscored that means of implementation are essential for enhancing action and called for better access, international cooperation, capacity building, and the establishment of appropriate governance structures. Many emphasized the need to align needs on the ground with existing financial mechanisms. Participants welcomed the growing recognition of the role of the Ocean in climate action,…
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FAO, Türkiye Propose Initiative for Action at Food-Water-Climate Nexus
<p><!– wp:paragraph –></p> <p>The Turquoise Nexus Initiative aims to address fragmentation in the way national climate commitments reflect water, agriculture, food security, and adaptation measures. TNI is a proposed programme of FAO’s FAST Partnership that will “bring together governments, international organizations, research institutions, civil society, and the private sector around a common agenda for climate-resilient, water-centered…
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GEF-9 Replenishment Shows Renewed Confidence in Multilateralism
<p>GEF-9 encompasses a financing strategy, policy recommendations, and a resource allocation model that will guide the GEF’s work to the “final sprint toward 2030”. It also introduces structural reforms, making the GEF faster, simpler, and more accountable. While some noted that GEF-9 resource mobilization has not fully met their expectations, many pointed to the 2026…
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Agrifood Experts Give Inputs to IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report
<p>The Expert Meeting on Agriculture and Food acknowledged the need to move beyond sectoral approaches towards an agrifood systems perspective. Participants emphasized the importance of “robust scientific evidence to support policy and decision makers in choosing the best solutions to address the complex issues surrounding agrifood systems and climate change”.</p>
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Plastic Pollution INC-5.4
<p>The fourth part of the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5.4), is scheduled to take place within the period of 13 to 24 March 2027.</p> <p>This meeting is being held pursuant to the <a href="https://wedocs.unep.org/items/adfc1baa-b732-4b60-970e-53e4111d466f">resolution</a> adopted by the resumed…
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