Panama will host the first Climate Week in 2025 from May 19 to 23, aligning with the UNFCCC’s goals to enhance intergovernmental climate actions. This event aims to consolidate climate discussions and accelerate submissions of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The focus will be on enhancing climate finance, supporting implementation, and ensuring inclusivity. Additionally, Panama will introduce its Nature Pledge during this week, promoting integration of climate and biodiversity strategies.
The UNFCCC secretariat will resume Climate Weeks in 2025, aiming to better align with intergovernmental processes established by the Convention and the Paris Agreement. This initiative seeks to transform decisions made into concrete actions. In 2025, two Climate Weeks will be held, with Panama City hosting the first from May 19 to 23, while the second is planned for Africa prior to COP30.
Panama’s Environment Minister, Juan Carlos Navarro, emphasized the need for a cohesive approach as COP30 approaches. The Climate Week is designed to foster a connection between policy and investment, leading to tangible impacts on the economy. During this week, Panama will introduce its Nature Pledge, which integrates climate action, biodiversity, and land management.
The Climate Weeks will gather representatives from various Parties and stakeholders, combining UNFCCC-mandated events with critical policy dialogues that will inform COP outcomes. This structured approach aims to enhance ambition while improving efficiency across climate initiatives, allowing for quicker progress and delivery of meaningful results.
Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, acknowledged Panama’s commitment to climate action, noting its carbon-negative status and extensive forest coverage. Panama’s leadership in hosting the initial Climate Week showcases a proactive stance toward advancing global climate efforts.
Taking place before annual UN climate meetings, Climate Weeks will create a strategic space for building momentum in climate discussions and solutions. This consolidated format will reduce the necessity for numerous, scattered meetings and help streamline overall participation, aiming for greater cost-effectiveness and reduced traveling.
The Climate Weeks’ priorities for 2025 will focus on ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions, advancing climate finance, accelerating National Adaptation Plans, and implementing the Enhanced Transparency Framework. Additionally, these weeks will include essential discussions on gender, inclusivity, and just transitions, alongside capacity-building sessions and solution exchanges.
Moreover, Panama will also host the Nature Summit, aiming to elevate dialogues among investors committed to promoting a green and blue transition in line with environmental goals.
The 2025 Climate Weeks will play a crucial role in uniting varied stakeholders towards effective climate action as countries prepare for COP30. By restructuring these events for improved coordination and meaningful engagement, the initiative seeks to drive significant progress in national and global climate commitments while promoting sustainable economic practices. Panama’s leadership and commitment will exemplify the integration of climate, biodiversity, and land objectives in the global fight against climate change.
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