Panel

Making the case for COP in a fractured geopolitical environment

Leaders of the world’s foremost climate conference - COP - set out how environmental diplomacy can still deliver.

Event date and time: 22 June 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

The COP global climate talks have anchored international action for three decades, but geopolitical tensions are testing their effectiveness. These pressures raise questions about what COP can still deliver. This event looks at climate leadership, and the role of diplomacy in sustaining progress.

Key questions:

  • What role does COP play in global climate action?
  • What outcomes would define success at COP31 in Antalya this November?
  • What priorities should shape COP32 in Addis Ababa in 2027?
  • How can climate diplomacy adapt to geopolitical pressure?
  • What needs to happen outside COP to sustain progress? 
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