The UNFCCC is resuming Climate Weeks in 2025 to enhance alignment with intergovernmental climate processes. Panama will host the first event from May 19-23, aiming to foster dialogue and accelerate climate actions. The initiative emphasizes ambitious NDC submissions, climate finance, and inclusivity, while reducing operational complexities for stakeholders.
The UNFCCC secretariat has announced the resumption of Climate Weeks in 2025, emphasizing a closer alignment with the intergovernmental processes under the Convention and the Paris Agreement. This initiative aims to translate the decisions made in these processes into actionable steps on the ground, building upon the foundations established by previous Regional Climate Weeks, while adapting to the evolving climate agenda needs.
The first Climate Week in 2025 will be hosted by Panama from May 19 to 23 in Panama City, followed by a second Climate Week envisioned in Africa ahead of COP30. This event will foster global dialogue, capacity-building, and the showcasing of innovative solutions pertinent to climate action and the intergovernmental process.
Juan Carlos Navarro, Panama’s Minister of the Environment, emphasized the transition from fragmented actions to an integrated approach, claiming that “Climate Week will be where policy meets investment to create an impact on the real economy.” During this week, Panama plans to showcase its Nature Pledge, integrating climate, biodiversity, and land objectives into a cohesive strategy.
The Climate Weeks will convene Party representatives, non-Party stakeholders, and will feature various UNFCCC-mandated events as well as high-impact policy dialogues. This consolidated approach is expected to enhance ambition and delivery, ultimately streamlining efforts across the climate calendar. Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, noted that this strategy seeks to expedite progress and tangible outcomes that benefit economies and daily lives while achieving cost-savings.
These gatherings will help build political momentum and are strategically scheduled prior to the UN June Climate meetings and the annual COP. They aim to elevate climate solutions and demonstrate the positive effects of robust climate actions on the real economy. The streamlined approach will minimize scheduling conflicts and enhance cost-effectiveness for participants and stakeholders.
The focus areas for the 2025 Climate Weeks will include promoting ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), advancing climate finance, and implementing the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). Additionally, discussions will cover topics like gender, inclusivity, just transition, and access to public information. Each Climate Week will comprise policy discussions, training sessions, and solution-oriented exchanges.
Moreover, alongside Climate Week, Panama will also host the Nature Summit aimed at facilitating a global forum for investors to accelerate the transition towards greener practices.
The 2025 Climate Weeks, commencing in Panama, aim to align global climate actions more closely with intergovernmental processes under the Convention and the Paris Agreement. This initiative seeks to foster inclusive dialogue, enhanced policy development, and encourage ambitious climate commitments, all while showcasing Panama’s efforts in sustainability. By streamlining meetings and enhancing coordination, the Climate Weeks are designed to facilitate actionable solutions for climate challenges, ultimately benefiting broader economies and individual lives.
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