Background
In 2026, the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) is conducting the midterm review of the Glasgow work programme on Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE), which presents a critical moment to revitalize the ACE agenda and accelerate its implementation at all levels.
Recognizing the opportunity and the significant workload ahead, Parties and other stakeholders can benefit from additional informal opportunities to deliberate on progress in ACE implementation and the way forward.
Objectives
In 2021, the secretariat, under the guidance of the SBI Chair, conducted informal consultations, expert group meetings and workshops under the title “ACE Activity Series”. The 2021 Activity Series provided a crucial space for building common understanding for the final review of the Doha work programme on Article 6 of the Convention.
Ahead of the midterm review of the Glasgow work programme, the secretariat will once again organize the ACE Activity Series under the guidance of the SBI Chair, with various mandated and additional activities to:
- Generate momentum towards the midterm review and galvanize global support for the ACE agenda;
- Initiate the discussion around the effectiveness of the work programme and any emerging gaps and needs, and ways to improve the Glasgow work programme;
The discussions at these activities will be informal in nature and will not prejudge the consideration of relevant matters at SB 64, including at the ACE Dialogue and the technical workshop, nor the outcome of the midterm review.
The ACE Activity Series 2026 will be composed of the following activities:
Webinars
Four public webinars will focus on five of the six ACE elements, with international cooperation being a cross-cutting consideration. Each session will provide an overview of progress made and good practices, and will allow Parties to share experiences and discuss ways to accelerate ACE implementation.
Recordings and written summaries will be made available after each session.
