The Seventh Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda has called for accelerating integrated action on climate change and sustainable development, urging governments to move from commitments to implementation.
Held in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme ‘From Commitment to Delivery: Scaling Integrated Action in a Volatile World,’ the conference brought together ministers, UN leaders, climate negotiators and development experts to explore ways of aligning climate policies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Participants emphasized that integrating climate action with national development plans could make public spending up to 40% more effective, while improving resilience and sustainable growth.
Discussions focused on climate justice, energy resilience, sustainable cities, nature-based solutions, just transition policies and stronger international cooperation, with particular attention to implementation challenges across Asia and the Pacifi c.