Regional Climate Weeks 2021
The Regional Climate Weeks 2022 build on momentum from last year – LACCW 2021 in May, APCW 2021 in July and ACW 2021 in September. These virtual events brought together more than 12,000 participants for discussions on advancing climate action.
The Regional Climate Weeks 2021 built momentum towards success at COP26. The Virtual Thematic Sessions took the pulse of climate action in each region, explored climate challenges and opportunities, and showcased ambitious solutions. The Climate Weeks emerged as a platform for regional stakeholders to have their voice heard and contribute to the climate change process.
2021 was a year of strong regional collaboration and concluded with a Global High-Level COP26 Communique Event in Glasgow to recognize the contribution of all stakeholders. The event brought together the COP President, host government ministers, and heads of global organizing partners – UN Climate Change, UN Development Programme, UN Environment Programme and the World Bank. At the event, the organizing partners presented a RCW 2021 COP26 Communique, a Global Overview and three Output Reports to the UK COP26 Presidency as a resource for implementation.
Explore the RCW 2021 Output Reports
The Climate Weeks were part of a historic year for global climate action at COP26. 2021 was a year we would either lose sight of the Paris targets, or start implementing the Paris Agreement. Building momentum towards COP26 opened opportunity to increase global climate ambition in COVID-19 recovery and kick-start a decade of action.
In 2021, the Regional Climate Weeks focused on three themes:
- National actions and economy-wide approaches
- Integrated approaches for climate-resilient development
- Seizing transformation opportunities
To learn more about the Regional Climate Weeks 2021, please explore the following links:
