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19 Sep 2025

Where are the smart investment opportunities? 

Disruptive and positive change is reshaping global sectors and markets, but to stay competitive and drive long-term profitability, we must invest strategically in climate smart innovations today”, says D’Anne Hurd
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03 Jul 2025

Geneva 2025: Global board directors meet to accelerate climate and nature action

Leading board directors from across the Climate Governance Initiative’s global network gathered at the World Economic Forum in Geneva for an annual, collaborative meeting. More →

27 Jun 2025

Nigeria Chapter launch brings global climate action to West Africa

The global movement for climate-competent boardrooms gained significant momentum this week with the official launch of Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria.   More →

19 Jun 2025

London Climate Action Week 2025  

As London Climate Action Week 2025 draws closer, here we outline our aims for the week and share a round-up of the events where you’ll find our team.   London Climate Action Week 2025 is a place where many conversations happen:… More →

02 May 2025

Board directors and Chapter leads gather in Paris alongside annual climate action summit

Board directors and Climate Governance Initiative Chapter leads gathered in numbers last week in Paris, for a programme dedicated to supporting climate action in the boardroom. More →

23 Apr 2025

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 →

21 Mar 2025

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 →

14 Feb 2025

“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 →

01 Feb 2025

Climate Governance Initiative transitions to independent charity  

From 1 February 2025, the Climate Governance Initiative is embarking on a new stage in its development. To support its continued growth, the Initiative’s team is moving from its current host, Hughes Hall (University of Cambridge), to a new home,… More →

19 Nov 2024

Climate Governance Initiative receives funding from the Generation Foundation to drive climate action in financial services  

The £1 million grant will enable the Initiative to launch a new programme to support board directors in financial services   The Climate Governance Initiative has received £1m in funding for a new programme leveraging the critical role of private finance… More →

31 Oct 2024

Chapter Zero UAE launches

The Climate Governance Initiative is delighted to announce the launch of its 33rd Chapter, Chapter Zero UAE, which launched in Abu Dhabi on 31 October 2024 Chapter Zero UAE will equip and empower board directors across the UAE to integrate… More →

01 Oct 2024

Climate Governance Initiative and InfluenceMap partner to bring high-quality climate data to board directors

The Climate Governance Initiative and InfluenceMap have signed an agreement to collaborate to provide board directors with the knowledge and high-quality data needed to make boardroom decisions that drive ambitious action by companies to address the climate crisis. A report… More →

23 Sep 2024

Climate Governance Initiative appoints 17 global Ambassadors in new programme

Monday 23 September 2024  The Climate Governance Initiative has today launched a new programme designed to drive board director engagement with climate action by harnessing the power of personal networks, at an event at Climate Week NYC.  The Climate Governance… More →

26 Jun 2024

IFC and Climate Governance Initiative partner to promote corporate climate action in developing economies

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Climate Governance Initiative  signed a cooperation agreement focused on promoting robust climate governance in companies across emerging markets and developing economies. More →

25 Jun 2024

Global board leaders agree on strong business case for climate action

25 June 2024 Companies with strong boardroom leadership can benefit from trillions of dollars in annual new business opportunities by addressing new needs that will arise from the effects of climate change, while safeguarding humanity’s future by supporting a fair,… More →

15 Jun 2024

Director of the Climate Governance Initiative awarded an OBE

Alexandra Bolton has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024, for services to the built and natural environment. From 2017 to 2022, Alexandra was Executive Director of the Centre for… More →