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Climate councils: From evidence to action Passed

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00 - 11:40 +03 The Swedish pavilion - Open for public

Exhibitor: ICCN

Category: Transforming agriculture & food systems

Climate councils are the officially mandated advisory bodies to governments on climate change. Amidst rising levels of mis- and disinformation globally, climate councils are a trusted source of information, taking complex data and evidence and transforming this knowledge into actionable insights for policymakers. This session, the official launch of the International Climate Councils Network's first Annual Report, will highlight case studies from around the globe that demonstrate how climate councils support governments to implement climate policy.

Moderator:

  • Dr. Rick Smith, Co-Chair, International Climate Councils Network, and President, Canadian Climate Institute

Speakers and panelists:

  • Prof Olof Johansson Stenman, Chair, Swedish Climate Policy Council
  • Camila Fernández, President, Scientific Advisory Committee on Climate Change, Chile
  • Kath Rowley, CEO, Climate Change Authority, Australia
  • Dr. Andriy Kitura, Head, Ukraine Green Transition Office