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What if every company had a climate target and a plan to meet it?
The Climate Governance Initiative empowers board directors on every continent to take climate action by enhancing their knowledge and skills in climate governance. Our rapidly-growing network of Chapters in over 70 countries worldwide reaches more than 100,000 board directors.
Our work builds on the World Economic Forum’s Principles for Effective Climate Governance.
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What we offer
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Climate Governance Hub
Key knowledge and resources for board directors from the Climate Governance Initiative and its global network of Chapters. Includes briefings, case studies, videos, podcasts and guides.
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Courses
Climate and Nature in the Boardroom is our 30 minute introduction to climate change and effective climate governance.
Our Chapters also offer approved climate governance courses for board directors.
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Events
Online and in-person events, webinars and networking opportunities from the Climate Governance Initiative and its Chapters.
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Networking
Meet peers in your region and become part of a global network of chairs, non-executive and independent directors.
Networks in 73 countries worldwide
Latest News
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Board directors highlight strategy-action gap on climate
Research reveals board directors prioritise growth and innovation to address climate challenges, but feel they can’t adequately influence action The Climate Governance Initiative and Kantar today publish Empowering board directors to drive climate action, a global study of 240 independent… More →
Read more: Board directors highlight strategy-action gap on climate
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Insight | Corporate climate action and geopolitics: navigating turbulent times
The world is in flux. Geopolitical tensions, shifting policy landscapes, and the escalating realities of climate change are creating a complex environment for businesses. For board directors, this presents a significant challenge: navigating the current shifts creating uncertainty whilst ensuring… More →
Read more: Insight | Corporate climate action and geopolitics: navigating turbulent times
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Announcing an updated “Climate and Nature in the Boardroom” course, now available in Spanish
The Climate Governance Initiative has launched an updated and expanded online course for board directors, now titled “Climate and Nature in the Boardroom“. This free, interactive, 30-minute programme provides a concise introduction to climate change and the associated business risks and… More →
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“Building the foundation of a truly global and influential movement”: Climate Governance Initiative marks five years of climate action in 2024 Annual Report
The Climate Governance Initiative has published its 2024 Annual Report, summarising an exceptional year in the organisation’s five-year journey. More →
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