The Work Programme of the High-Level Champions, Gonzalo Muñoz and Nigel Topping, and the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action for 2020-2021 has now been published. It focuses the work on accelerating climate action above all else through environmental, economic and social system transformation, promoting higher ambition of all stakeholders to collectively strive for the 1.5 °C temperature goal and a climate-neutral and resilient world and outlines the main objectives and collaborative tools to support this mission.

This was developed based on the work programme published in 2019, incorporating the shared vision of High-Level Champions, the emerging priorities of the COP 26 Presidency and various strategy sessions and discussions with stakeholders since the beginning of the year.

As the challenges with addressing the COVID-19 pandemic evolve and the recent decision by the COP Bureau to convene COP 26 from 1-12 November 2021, this work programme is a living document and will be adjusted accordingly to ensure it responds to new challenges, time frames and plans for a sustainable recovery and also taking into account the feedback received this year on how to improve the work under the Marrakech Partnership for enhancing ambition.

Watch this space with further details and progress in advancing this work and how to actively engage and support!

View the Work Programme for 2020-2021

"Race to Zero" Launch Event: Climate Leadership After COVID - Framing the New Growth Agenda for Economies, Cities Businesses and Civil Society

World Environment Day sees the official launch of Race to Zero, the global COP 26 campaign to mobilize leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery, which creates jobs, unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth and reduces the risk of future shocks. Alongside the UK COP 26 Presidency, the Chile COP 25 Presidency, and UN Climate Change, the High-Level Champions will give a platform to private sector leaders to make a range of announcements.

Further details on the event

Improving the Marrakech Partnership for enhancing ambition – deadline for feedback 31 July



Recall that the High-Level Champions launched the process for receiving written feedback on how to improve the work for enhancing ambition at the beginning of April. The Marrakech Partnership is entering a new phase and it is essential to build on past achievements and lessons learned and make the Partnership fit-for-purpose to start this decade of delivery. Receiving your feedback and ideas by 31 July on how to enhance ambition through the Partnership is crucial for the Champions as they develop a path forward.

See the letter from the Champions and how to provide your views