In the run-up to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021, the Forum is fostering public-private partnerships to take bold action on the escalating climate crisis.
As part of the race to net-zero, the Forum’s Climate Action Platform is helping businesses, governments, and NGOs accelerate and scale ambition and partnerships needed to drive a sustainable and inclusive future.
How to protect biodiversity, implement natural climate solutions and finance the transition to net-zero are just some of the important issues at stake. And while momentum is building, the commitment and action gap is still significant. The Climate Action Platform will feature innovative solutions that will help close the gap this decade.
Climate Action
New climate change report shows need for urgent action - here's how leaders can act
As per IPCC climate change report, temperatures are rising more quickly than we thought - but there is still time to keep the goal of a 1.5C increase alive. Here's how leaders can act now.
Nature and Biodiversity
What is the COP15 biodiversity summit, and why is it so important?
The COP15 'Convention on Biological Diversity' is designed to protect the diversity of plant/animal species, ensuring sustainable use of natural resources.
Climate Action
This is how to speed up ocean climate solutions towards COP26
Leading up to COP26, bold government policies and visionary private-sector leadership must reinforce each other to incorporate ocean climate solutions.
Circular Economy
Countries must transition to a circular economy. The right roadmap can help
A circular transition is needed to tackle a host of crises, from resource scarcity to biodiversity loss and climate change. Finland’s example shows the right roadmap can kickstart systems...
Industries in Depth
Decarbonising aviation requires a transition to sustainable fuel. Here’s how governments can help.
Decarbonising aviation is only possible with the support of both international political leadership and public-private collaboration. Here's how one group of ministers looks to create inn...
Forum Institutional
Finland’s prime minister on why innovation alone can’t tackle the climate crisis
Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, on how technology can enable the shift away from fossil fuels with proper government support and green investment.
Climate Action
Climate change summit: What is COP26 and why does it matter?
The United Nations climate change summit COP26 is beginning to look like our last chance to arrest global warming. Here's what you should know about COP26.
Circular Economy
The end of waste as we know it? 4 ways to turn waste into treasure
Waste is a global challenge that requires a multitude of creative solutions.
Energy Transition
What is the 'energy transition' and how is it going? This week's Radio Davos
The Energy Transition Index has been tracking countries' progress over 10 years and while renewables are soaring, CO2 emissions are too. Hear the podcast.
Forum Institutional
Mark Carney: This is how we get big finance to take big climate action
The former Bank of England governor Mark Carney is advising the UK and the UN on now big finance can be deployed to save the planet from climate change.
Climate Action
With COP26 postponed, these young activists have decided to have their own climate conference
Young climate activists have organized an alternative to the postponed COP26 talks, which they hope will yield a formal outcome and get their views taken seriously.