This masterclass at the 8th Capacity-building Hub of the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP31) will focus on climate change negotiations and the shifting landscape of global climate governance from institution-building to implementation.
Building on the experience of UNU-IAS Diploma Programme on the Specialization of the Paris Agreement, this session will discuss the historical background, recent developments and current challenges facing climate negotiations. It will contextualize negotiations within the broader interactions between climate science, domestic policymaking and socio-economic development, while discussing the shift from institutional development to implementation and delivery. Participants will gain cutting-edge insights into the stakes of climate negotiations to engage in them meaningfully and strategically. The lecture will be followed by Q&A.
Participation
This event is open to attendees of COP31. It will be held in the Capacity-building Hub located in the Blue Zone.
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Language
This event will be held in English.
Organizers
The session will be co-organized by UNU-IAS.
