Climate Action Platform
Climate Action Platform
Accelerating climate ambition, action and mobilization
Our work
- The Net-Zero challenge requires urgent public-private cooperation on a global scale
- The World Economic Forum’s Climate Action Platform is helping businesses, governments, and NGOs accelerate and scale ambition and partnerships needed to drive a sustainable and inclusive future
- Explore ongoing work and get involved
Join the Platform
Our Partners comprise the world's 1000 leading companies, developing solutions to the world's greatest challenges.
Areas of Action
The Climate Action Platform takes a three-pronged approach to help deliver a future that puts people, nature and the climate first:
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RAISING AMBITION
Activate leaders to scale climate ambition and commitments
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CATALYSING TRANSFORMATION
Work with partners to build and scale public-private initiatives to turn ambition into action
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ENABLING MOBILISATION
Provide a platform for innovators and changemakers to scale solutions
Related projects
Engage in 20 multistakeholder projects relating to the Platform’s priorities
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Impact
Investing in trees: global companies are protecting and restoring forests
Over 80global companies have committed to investing in trees by conserving, restoring, and growing over 7 billion trees in over 65 countries.
Fuelling sustainable aviation for the long haul
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from renewable sources can help airlines cut emissions by up to 80%, accelerating the industry's decarbonization journey.
How a new generation of entrepreneurs is tackling the world’s biggest challenges head on
Our open digital platform connects innovators with investors, topical experts, global organizations and government bodies who have the ability to scale their solutions.
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Our climate work around the world
The Climate Action Platform will connect efforts on international climate policy, the energy and land-use transitions, as well as nature and ocean systems, as critical elements to stemming climate change, while fully engaging the full spectrum of stakeholders needed to move onto a net-zero pathway.
Related reports
Read our reports on the range of issues we’re seeking to address