Petersberg Climate Dialogue: The importance of German leadership
The 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) takes place on 25-26 April in Berlin, marking a crucial moment in the diplomatic calendar. Bringing together ministers from around 40 countries, its aim…
Destination Unknown: Navigating the Future of Development and Climate Action with Country Platforms
As the dust settles in Washington after the 2024 edition of the WBG/IMF Spring Meetings, there may be some differences of opinion about the next steps needed. However, what seems…
Expanding the IBRD in 2024: new tools to address global challenges
The World Bank (IBRD) is expected to launch a new lending platform shortly which will make it more attractive for Middle Income Countries (MICs) to seek funds to address global…
How World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings can build momentum for transformative change
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings, a gathering of Finance and Development Ministers and officials from around the world, run from 15-20 April in Washington, DC. This…
Copenhagen to Baku: First Steps on the Road to Belem
This week, a small group of climate ministers from around the world will meet in Denmark for the 2024 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial. It is the first climate meeting since Dubai…
Copenhagen Climate Ministerial: An opportunity to set expectations for COP29
The Copenhagen Climate Ministerial takes place on 21-22 March 2024. It is the first major climate meeting since COP28 and an early opportunity this year for governments to set expectations…
EU Foreign Ministers take small steps to strengthen climate and clean energy diplomacy
Today, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers will adopt conclusions on Green Diplomacy. They set out the EU’s shared approach to influencing global climate action in 2024, following COP28 where the EU…
Governments drive political momentum for climate action in buildings and construction
70 countries have agreed on the Chaillot Declaration, a commitment to deliver buildings decarbonisation and drive finance to green and resilient buildings in line with the Paris Agreement. Under the…