Climate Governance Forum 2026
The second annual Climate Governance Forum (hosted by the International Climate Councils Network and E3G) will bring together 200 stakeholders from across policy, business, the law, and academia for a half-day of high-level keynotes, panels, engaging roundtable discussions and networking.
One of LCAW's flagship events for 2026 and part of the main programme, the Forum will examine shifts in the global rule of law, the multilateral system and climate legislation frameworks, and seek to identify opportunities to strengthen climate governance around the world. We will explore innovative governance models—including climate councils, citizen assemblies, and parliamentary reforms—designed to increase democratic participation in climate policymaking and safeguard the interests of future generations. Delegates will also get the chance to meet representatives from more than a dozen climate councils around the world. Confirmed speakers include:
Gina McCarthy, Chair of America Is All In, former White House National Climate Advisor and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (keynote)
Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, former Chair of The Elders (2018–2024) and current Elder, Planetary Guardian
Emma Pinchbeck, CEO, UK Climate Change Committee
Dr. Chang Hoon Lee, Chair, Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response, Republic of Korea
Laura Clarke, CEO, ClientEarth
Dumisani Nxumalo, COO, South African Presidential Climate Commission and Co-Chair, ICCN
Rick Smith, President, Canadian Climate Institute and Co-Chair, ICCN
More speakers will be announced soon. To register for the online version of the event, click here.
This event is possible with support from the Global Challenges Foundation and International IDEA.
About ICCN
The International Climate Councils Network supports and amplifies the work of a growing network of climate councils: the expert bodies officially mandated to advise their governments on climate policy.
About E3G
Founded in 2004, E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We work at the frontier of the climate landscape, tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. E3G builds broad-based coalitions to deliver a safe climate, working closely with partners in government, politics, international institutions, donors, civil society, science, the media to leverage change.
About London Climate Action Week
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) harnesses the power of London for global and local climate action. Founded by E3G with the Mayor of London in 2019 and in its 8th edition, LCAW is a key moment in the global climate calendar and the largest independent climate week in Europe. Follow #LCAW2026 for the latest events taking place between the 20 to 28 June 2026.