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What to expect at COP29: A briefing for board directors

COP29 is the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 24, 2024. It marks the first COP hosted in the Caucasus region and will bring together nearly 200 nations to discuss strategies for accelerating global climate action.

Board Pocket Guide: Nature and Climate Action

In collaboration with the Global Commons Alliance’s Accountability Accelerator, AccountAbility, Climate Governance Initiative and supported by the Climate Champions team, this board pocket guide provides a curated selection of global frameworks, methodologies, and standards essential for embedding nature and climate considerations into business operations, allowing boards to make informed decisions, manage risks, and seize opportunities for sustainability-driven growth. 

Climate and Nature Disclosure Navigator

Ensuring robust and transparent corporate sustainability disclosure is integral to the role of board directors.

This navigator provides an overview of the evolving global landscape of corporate climate and nature disclosure and sets out key messages for board directors.

Climate Scenario Game: Nature risk in the boardroom

On 2 October 2024, global non-executive directors participated in the Climate Scenario Game: Nature Risk in the Boardroom. Attendees acted as the board of a fictional company, voting on critical decisions for four future dilemmas over the next six years. Expert panellists provided insights into the decision-making process and outcomes. This immersive exercise highlighted the urgency of addressing nature risks, equipping participants to tackle policy, legal, market, and reputational challenges within their own organisations.

What makes boards move on nature? – Chapter Zero

When board conversations revolve largely around growth, how do non-executive directors get nature on the agenda? Chapter Zero Fellow Orna NiChionna talks about finding ways for nature to resonate with boards.