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Parliamentary committees on climate and the environment: How can they drive climate action?
Summary
4 March 2024, 11:00-12:30 CET
The IPU is organizing a global virtual meeting for Chairs and members of parliamentary committees on climate and the environment. The meeting will provide a platform for representatives from such committees to have an interactive discussion in order to exchange insights on the challenges and opportunities around advancing climate objectives in their committees.
This event is aimed at Chairs and members of parliamentary committees focused on climate and environment-related topics. Committee clerks and staff from the same committees are also encouraged to attend. It will take place on the Zoom platform. Simultaneous interpretation in English and French will be provided.
Find out more about the IPU’s campaign to mobilize parliaments to act on the climate emergency.
