A vision for the ecosystem of global climate action

Summary

This document reflects a common vision for the ‘ecosystem’ of global climate action, through the lens of what it will take to transform every sector of the global economy in a timeframe that meets the highest ambition of the Paris Agreement in delivering a climate resilient, net zero and nature positive future. This vision articulates what the necessary level of cooperation and coordination within the ecosystem entails, and how the multitude of actors that comprise it can work together to realize its full potential in this decisive decade and beyond. This document reflects the innovations that have already occurred within the climate action field, identifies strategic opportunities on the horizon, and describes how the landscape is evolving to advance the goals of the Paris Agreement. This work reflects the wisdom of many. It has been curated over the last 12 months by the Future of Climate Cooperation project through a series of group convenings, including regionally focused sessions in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific, alongside numerous bilateral meetings. The document does not seek to put forward a ‘negotiated’ view that reflects the unanimous agreement of this very diverse range of actors, but rather captures points of broad consensus.