London Climate Action Week: Institutions for Future Generations
During London Climate Action Week 2026, International IDEA is hosting a panel discussion on Institutional Innovations for Future Generations, as part of the Climate Governance Forum, organized by International Climate Councils Network and E3G.
The panel discussion will launch an International IDEA new thematic report "Institutional Innovations for Future Generations: The Experience of Climate Change", which explores how democracies can become more climate-responsive and forward-looking, from constitutional safeguard to parliamentary reforms and dedicated institutions for future generations.
The panel discussion takes place 24 June at 11:45-12:30 BST.
SPEAKERS
- Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, former Chair of The Elders (2018–2024) and current Elder, Planetary Guardian
- Chang Hoon Lee, Chair, Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response, Republic of Korea
- Alina Averchenkova, Distinguished Policy Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics
- Xiye Bastida, Climate justice advocate and Planetary Guardian
- Moderator: Michele Poletto, Adviser, Climate Change and Democracy at International IDEA
If you are in London, join us in-person to be part of the conversation. It is also possible to follow the event online.
For any questions, please reach out to m.poletto@idea.int or climate@idea.int
