Country platforms: Strategies and opportunities for driving climate action and promoting sustainable development

Achieving the Paris Agreement goals will require significant investments across multiple sectors.

Country platforms have emerged as an effective mechanism to unite national and international efforts under a country-defined goal, aligning stakeholders and resources to scale investments and facilitate the transition to a net-zero, climate-resilient economy. These platforms, supported by the G20 Brazilian Presidency, have been a central topic in the 2024 Task Force for the Global Mobilization Against Climate Change (TF Clima) discussions, demonstrating their growing importance.

In addition to the G20, various international bodies, including the MDB Climate Group and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS), have explored the concept of country platforms. The momentum behind these platforms is strong, but moving from conceptualization to implementation requires focused efforts.

The 2024 G20 Brazilian Presidency has prioritized the development of country platforms as a way to coordinate climate investment, creating a framework that allows countries to tailor their strategies to local needs while attracting international investment. Key outcomes from Brazil’s leadership include an emphasis on creating transparent governance structures, ensuring financial mobilization at scale, and increasing cooperation between the public and private sectors. These elements form the foundation for country platforms and will be pivotal for future climate-related investments.

This panel aims to explore how the lessons from the G20 Brazilian Presidency can inform the next phase of country platform development on the way to COP 30. By bringing together key players, including government representatives, civil society, financial and multilateral institutions, the session will highlight the challenges and opportunities in transforming these platforms into effective investment vehicles for global climate action.