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09 Apr 2026

Kenya Chapter launch brings global alliance to East Africa

Chapter Zero Kenya became the 35th Chapter in Chapter Zero Alliance’s global network when it launched at an event on Wednesday 8 April in Nairobi Kenya’s boardrooms gained a new platform for climate and nature leadership with the launch of… More →

22 Jan 2026

Driving Growth Amid Climate Disruption

World Economic Forum and Chapter Zero Alliance launch new framework for future-ready boards at Davos 2026 offering corporate boards practical guidance on navigating climate and nature-related disruptions, catalysing sustainable growth and coming out ahead.
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20 Jan 2026

CCLI and Chapter Zero Alliance release latest analysis of directors’ legal duties

The fifth edition of the “Directors’ Duties Navigator: Climate Risk and Sustainability Disclosures” from the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI) and Chapter Zero Alliance provides comparative legal analysis for board directors across 20 jurisdictions in Europe and the Americas.… More →

07 Nov 2025

Survive and thrive: how smart businesses are preparing now for climate shifts 

"Planning effectively for the transition to a net zero emissions world is an essential strategy for business survival", says Julie Baddeley
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03 Nov 2025

Leading through uncertainty: how the financial sector can build resilience with scenario thinking 

“With the right tools and influence, the financial sector can drive business resilience and unlock climate-related opportunities – but only through strong governance and strategies informed by dynamic scenario analysis”, says Lucyna Stanczak-Wuczynska
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20 Oct 2025

AI and Climate: The Board’s Next Strategic Frontier

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate change are not parallel disruptions — they are converging forces set to define the next decade of business. Together, they present a once-in-a-generation chance to redesign systems, accelerate innovation, and build resilience", say Liselotte Engstam and Fernanda Torre
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12 Oct 2025

Charting a Profitable Course in the Race for Clean Fuel

"The world’s oil demand is projected to peak by the end of 2030. Consistent investing in innovative technologies to advance clean, green or renewable energy is critical for the future stability of business and planet earth," says Colin Low
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08 Oct 2025

Strong, intuitive leaders can build more than just resilient businesses, they can transform society

"Businesses that work for profit, people and planet are within our reach: leaders just need expansive thought, innovation and ambition to get there", says Shailesh Haribhakti
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19 Sep 2025

Where are the smart investment opportunities? 

Disruptive and positive change is reshaping global sectors and markets, but to stay competitive and drive long-term profitability, we must invest strategically in climate smart innovations today”, says D’Anne Hurd
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03 Jul 2025

Geneva 2025: Global board directors meet to accelerate climate and nature action

Leading board directors from across the Climate Governance Initiative’s global network gathered at the World Economic Forum in Geneva for an annual, collaborative meeting. More →

27 Jun 2025

Nigeria Chapter launch brings global climate action to West Africa

The global movement for climate-competent boardrooms gained significant momentum this week with the official launch of Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria.   More →

19 Jun 2025

London Climate Action Week 2025  

As London Climate Action Week 2025 draws closer, here we outline our aims for the week and share a round-up of the events where you’ll find our team.   London Climate Action Week 2025 is a place where many conversations happen:… More →

02 May 2025

Board directors and Chapter leads gather in Paris alongside annual climate action summit

Board directors and Climate Governance Initiative Chapter leads gathered in numbers last week in Paris, for a programme dedicated to supporting climate action in the boardroom. More →

23 Apr 2025

Board directors highlight strategy-action gap on climate

Research reveals board directors prioritise growth and innovation to address climate challenges, but feel they can’t adequately influence action The Climate Governance Initiative and Kantar today publish Empowering board directors to drive climate action, a global study of 240 independent… More →

28 Mar 2025

Insight | Corporate climate action and geopolitics: navigating turbulent times 

The world is in flux. Geopolitical tensions, shifting policy landscapes, and the escalating realities of climate change are creating a complex environment for businesses. For board directors, this presents a significant challenge: navigating the current shifts creating uncertainty whilst ensuring… More →

21 Mar 2025

Announcing an updated “Climate and Nature in the Boardroom” course, now available in Spanish 

The Climate Governance Initiative has launched an updated and expanded online course for board directors, now titled “Climate and Nature in the Boardroom“. This free, interactive, 30-minute programme provides a concise introduction to climate change and the associated business risks and… More →