- ImpactWe help parliaments to become greener and to implement the Paris agreement.We support democracy by strengthening parliamentsWe work to increase women’s representation in parliament and empower women MPs.We defend the human rights of parliamentarians and help them uphold the rights of all.We help parliaments fight terrorism, cyber warfare and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.We encourage youth participation in parliaments and empower young MPs.We support parliaments in implementing the SDGs with a particular focus on health and climate change.
- Parliaments
Nearly every country in the world has some form of parliament. Parliamentary systems fall into two categories: bicameral and unicameral. Out of 190 parliaments in the world, 79 are bicameral (158 chambers) and 111 are unicameral, making a total of 269 chambers of parliament with some 44,000 members of parliament. IPU membership is made up of 179 national parliaments. DiscoverFind a national parliament
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We help strengthen parliaments to make them more representative and effective.. - Knowledge
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Parliaments for the Planet
My parliament,
my planet !
At the IPU we believe that climate action begins at home. Parliaments and parliamentarians must lead by example before preaching to the people.
That’s why we’re launching a new campaign called Parliaments for the Planet to mobilize parliaments and parliamentarians to act on the climate emergency.
#Parliaments4thePlanet
My parliament!
Part 1 of the campaign encourages parliaments and those who work in them to reduce their carbon footprint and become greener.
My planet!
Part 2 of the campaign helps parliaments step up action through legislation, budgets and, in particular, scrutiny of government measures to implement the Paris Agreement.
Supported by the ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory
How can you make your parliament greener?
Download our handy guide "10 actions for greener parliaments (and those who work in them)" and start implementing some simple measures now.
Join the campaign
Download the toolkit of communication and social media assets for #Parliaments4thePlanet and implement the campaign in your own parliament.
IPU's work to support parliaments on climate change
Discover the IPU's work on climate change including its events, case studies, tool kits for parliamentarians and good examples of legislation.
What's your parliament doing for the planet?
From making your parliament greener to putting in place legislation for the Paris agreement, tell us how your parliament is addressing the climate emergency.
My parliament, my planet, our shared global future!
How are parliaments around the world addressing climate change? Watch highlights in this 2-minute video.
MP video interviews
Watch parliamentarians from around the world share what they are doing for the planet in these 2-minute interviews.
Good practice on climate change
Read the latest case studies on good parliamentary practice from around the world
Case studies
14/10/2022
What happens after an IPU Assembly? What actions do the IPU Member Parliaments take once they get back home? IPU Members are strongly encouraged to follow up on resolutions and outcomes that come out of any IPU Assembly across an
Case studies
06/09/2022
In recent years, the NPC has made significant legislative progress to enable implementation of the SDGs. For example, regarding the ecosystem and environment, the NPC has adopted an amendment to China’s Constitution which now incorporates “ecological civilization”. The NPC has
Case studies
06/09/2022
The Fijian Parliament is wholly focused on mainstreaming the SDGs into the work of its six standing committees: (1) Social Affairs; (2) Natural Resources; (3) Justice, Law and Human Rights; (4) Foreign Affairs and Defence; (5) Economic Affairs; and (6)
Climate change