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2026 ecbi Bonn Seminar Explores Options for Reforming UNFCCC Sessions

ecbi's annual Bonn Seminar convened on 14 June on the sidelines of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Body (SB) meetings. Approximately 35 participants from developing and European countries convened to hear presentations on and to discuss the Mitigation Work Programme (MWP), Just Transition Work Program (JTWP), and Reforming the UNFCCC Sessions. In addition to these topics, presentations were made on reimagining the COPs and Climate Weeks, Climate Solidarity Levies and Alliance, and future arrangement for intergovernmental meetings beyond the UNFCCC Sessions. 

15 June 2026
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New ecbi Paper Proposes Toolbox for Reforming UNFCCC Sessions to Improve Negotiations, Support Implementation

ecbi has published a paper elaborating a “toolbox” of proposals to reform the UNFCCC process to make it more fit for purpose. While multilateralism remains vital to address the challenge of climate change, the UNFCCC Sessions are increasingly ill-suited to the new role urgently required of the global climate governance system: to accelerate implementation, foster cooperation, overcome practical barriers, and mobilise diverse national actors to deliver transformative climate action. The paper, Reforming the UNFCCC Sessions to Improve Negotiations and Support Implementation, authored by Stefan Ruchti-Crowley and Paul Watkinson...

12 June 2026
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ecbi New Delhi Seminar Focuses on How the Climate Regime Can Remain Effective in Shift from Negotiations to Implementation

The 2026 ecbi New Delhi Seminar, held on 3 March at the India International Centre, examined how the global climate regime can remain effective as it shifts from negotiation to implementation under the UNFCCC.

Tackling the “Mega-COP” Problem
ecbi Director Benito Müller highlighted how the rapid expansion of COP meetings into large, multi-purpose “mega-COPs” has created three key problems: reduced inclusiveness (as vulnerable countries struggle to host or participate), weakened negotiation effectiveness (due to fragmented interactions), and growing...

10 April 2026
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ecbi Director discusses Asia/Pacific Climate Solidarity Alliance with Anglican Archbishop of Polynesia

On March 23, ecbi Director Professor Benito Müller met Archbishop Sione Ulu’ilakepa, Vicar General Reverend Fe’ilokitau Kaho Tevi, David Levinger, Marcus Saul, and Liliam Hertel to discuss the future of Climate Solidarity Alliances (CSAs), specifically in Oceania.

With many island states in the South Pacific are already engaging in discussions on intraregional solidarity on environmental challenges, the CSA discussion revolved around strengthening and expanding this network. The CSA Summary for Policy Makers describes the dual function of such alliances, including the proposed alliance in Oceania: Climate Solidarity Trust Funds (such as Fiji’s national Climate Relocation of Communities Trust Fund)...

10 April 2026
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