Credit: UN Climate Change
The Climate Weeks to be held in 2025 are closely aligned with the intergovernmental process under the Convention and Paris Agreement and will help to translate the decisions made in the UN Climate Change process into action on the ground.
Panama City will host the first Climate Week of 2025 from 19 to 23 May at the Megapolis Convention Centre bringing together representatives of Parties and stakeholders, maintaining global scope and participation and providing a space for dialogue, capacity-building and showcasing innovative solutions to facilitate urgent, inclusive, and coordinated climate action.
Climate Week will consist of several UNFCCC mandated events focusing on topics such as mitigation, NDCs, adaptation plans, just transition, Indigenous Peoples and Article 6, as well as an Implementation Forum Day which will include various events hosted by the incoming COP 30 Presidency and Implementation Labs.
Mandated Events
Each mandated event taking place during Climate Week will be organized in accordance with its respective mandate under the Conference of Parties serving as the meeting of Parties to the Paris Agreement and Subsidiary Bodies.
Nomination and registration procedures for each mandated event can be found in their respective communications to Parties, observer organizations, and UN/IGOs.
Implementation Forum Day
The Implementation Forum will take place on Wednesday, 21 May, with a series of events and will conclude with a plenary session on Thursday 22 May. It will act as a catalyst for bringing together key stakeholders, including governments, subnational governments, businesses, financial institutions such as multilateral and national development banks, civil society, and Indigenous Peoples, to identify actionable outcomes driving sustainable progress.
The labs will serve as a platform to foster multistakeholder engagement, facilitating discussions to identify actionable solutions to deliver implementation of NDCs around three main key means of implementation: finance, technology and carbon markets.
In addition to the Ceremonial Opening of Climate Week, a number of events will be part of the Implementation Forum, including the COP30 Presidency special events, Enhancing NDCs Ambition for a Sustainable and Just Future event, and the implementation labs, among others.
Implementation Labs
Finance Lab: The Finance Lab is designed to strengthen the understanding, design, and implementation of finance solutions for climate priorities, supporting the needs-driven delivery of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It will focus on addressing policy and institutional barriers, enhancing enabling environments, locally led approaches, building technical and institutional capacity, and providing targeted technical assistance. The Finance Lab aims to actively incorporate real-world success cases and lessons learned, engage participants through moderated discussions, and integrate direct feedback to iteratively refine support strategies. Finance is recognized as a critical enabler for the deployment and scaling of technologies. Additionally, innovative financial instruments are essential for mobilizing investment in mitigation and adaptation activities capable of generating internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs) under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM). By strengthening institutional capacities and improving enabling conditions, finance will support the implementation of Article 6-compliant projects and programs that contribute to achieving NDC targets while delivering adaptation co-benefits. Through its cross-cutting and practical implementation focus, the Lab seeks to bridge finance, technology, and market mechanisms, driving transformational climate action at scale.
Technology Lab: The Technology Lab will address key topics for NDC implementation. It will delve into the role of emerging technologies like AI and renewable energy innovations, while also recognizing the importance of practical, accessible, and affordable solutions for developing countries or sectors with limited technological infrastructure.
It includes sectoral roundtables on:
• Water-Energy-Food/Agrifood systems
• Industrial decarbonization
• Energy systems
• Artificial intelligence for climate action
Further, it will focus on capacity building for technology development and transfer , and financing climate technologies, aligning with the Technology Executive Committee's work.
The lab aims to increase awareness of proven climate technology and innovation options that deliver accelerated adaptation and mitigation action across geographies and identify practical insights and actionable steps toward implementation.
Article 6 Lab: The Article 6 or Carbon Markets Lab serves as a collaborative platform where governments, project developers, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, and private sector partners unite to advance climate action through market-based approaches, specifically under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism. By fostering dialogue among these stakeholders, the initiative shifts discussions from high-level policy debates to actionable strategies for implementation.
This practical focus equips participants with insights into:
• Operational requirements for scaling climate projects
• Key compliance frameworks
• Effective risk management practices to maximize emission reduction outcomes
The Lab also prioritizes knowledge-sharing and identifying capacity-building gaps across stakeholders. These insights aim to strengthen coordination between multilateral institutions, public-private partnerships, and other support systems, ensuring tailored assistance for impactful, on-the-ground climate solutions.
Other important events that are part of Implementation Forum Day include:
- Open Circle for Change: joining hands to empower collective climate action
The COP30 Presidency has called on the international community to come together in a global "mutirão" against climate change. Our “Open Circle” will support this mobilization through the launch of a “mutirão of mutirões”, a movement for people from all walks of life to join hands and take responsibility for positive action.
Our “Open Circle” will serve as a global meeting point for local initiatives that deliver concrete results in self-organized efforts, giving voice to human wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and innovative practices. It will also be a space for participants to share ideas and shape future actions. This endeavor is one of learning by doing. We invite all members of the human family: come as you are and as you can be.
- The Future of Global Climate Action
The COP30 Presidency will share views on the Climate Action Agenda as it has developed since COP20 and present ideas for COP30 and beyond, with a focus on the full implementation of the GST. The event will be an opportunity for different stakeholders to gather information and share their perspectives to help shape ambitious and more inclusive climate action.
- Enhancing NDC Ambition for a Sustainable and Just Future
This event will bring together high-level government representatives, policymakers, climate experts, and key stakeholders to explore how enhancing NDCs can drive inclusive and transformative progress. The event will highlight the role of NDCs in the green transition, decarbonization, and transformation of sectors, advancing resilience, and promoting social equity.
If you are interested in attending the events at the Implementation Forum on Wednesday, 21 May, and the wrap-up plenary session on Thursday, 22 May. Please note that the deadline for submitting expressions of interest in participating in this event has concluded.
NDC Clinic
Climate Week will also host the first NDC Clinic of the year – an in-person, capacity-building event aiming to provide practical support to participating countries through the exchange of knowledge and experiences in key areas critical for NDC implementation. These will include assessing needs for NDC implementation, including accessing both public and private finance; strengthening investment planning and prioritizing investment needs; aligning NDCs with national policies and priorities; strengthening institutional capacities and inter-ministerial coordination; and enhancing stakeholder engagement, including with financial institutions, private investors, and other key stakeholders.
The NDC Clinic will bring together government officials, UN agencies and partner organizations who will share experiences and harness collective capabilities to advance countries’ efforts to implement their new NDCs. Please note that the deadline for submitting expressions of interest in participating in this event has concluded. Find more information here: NDC Clinic
Programme
Credit: UN Climate Change
Find the downloadable version of the programme here.
Information for participants
Climate Week 2025 in Panama will take place at the Megapolis Convention Centre in Panama City from 19 to 23 May 2025.
Find logistical information for participants here.
While the new format of Climate Week does not include a dedicated space for side events due to space limitations, the Implementation Forum Day—a dedicated multi-stakeholder platform—will facilitate dynamic thematic implementation labs. These labs are designed to foster deeper engagement among participants, providing a focused environment for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the scaling of concrete solutions.
Registration
Registration for Climate Week open events, including the Implementation Forum and NDC Clinics is free of charge, with each participant responsible for arrangements and related costs, including flights and accommodations.
If you are interested in attending the Implementation Forum Day, which includes various events taking place on Wednesday, 21 May, and the wrap-up plenary session on Thursday, 22 May. Please note that the deadline for submitting expressions of interest in participating in this event has concluded.
Kindly note, each mandated event taking place during the Climate Week will be organized in accordance with its respective mandate under the Conference of Parties serving as the meeting of Parties to the Paris Agreement and Subsidiary Bodies. Nomination and registration procedures for each mandated event can be found in their respective communications to Parties, observer organizations, and UN/IGOs. Please note that the deadline for submitting expressions of interest in participating in this event has concluded.
Information for media
Climate Week will have a global focus and will consist of UNFCCC-mandated events and events open to the general public. Media representatives are cordially invited to attend events taking place on Wednesday, May 21, starting at 8:30 am, including the high-level opening ceremony, the Implementation Forum, and various open events, including those organized by the incoming COP30 Presidency.
Media representatives interested in participating must register here by May 17, 2025, in order to access Climate Week events.
Registration for Climate Week is free of charge, with each participant responsible for their own arrangements and expenses, including flights and accommodation.
