The first Global Cooling Pledge Focal Points Meeting, held in June 2025 in Bonn, Germany, was a milestone in moving from commitments to practical implementation. Co-hosted by Germany, Italy, and the UAE, and co-chaired by Brazil and the UAE, the meeting gathered Signatories to shape the next phase of Pledge delivery.
The June meeting achieved several important outcomes. The Secretariat provided feedback on the progress of the Pledge and its 2030 Implementation Strategy, and Signatories were introduced to the Enabling Pledge Implementation for Cooling (EPIC) Facility. EPIC was formally announced as a dedicated platform to channel technical assistance and capacity-building, responding directly to the needs identified by Signatories.
The Bonn meeting finalized the Terms of Reference for Cool Champions and advanced discussions on the draft governance framework for the Intergovernmental Committee on Cooling (IGCC), with a focus on inclusivity and accountability. It also highlighted the importance of technical support on integrating cooling into NDCs, NCAPs, and financing strategies, and emphasized the need to prepare for COP30, where the second Annual Global Cooling Pledge (GCP) Ministerial will sustain political leadership on the Pledge.
The upcoming virtual October 2025 Focal Points Meeting will build on these outcomes. It will provide an update on the development of the EPIC Facility, share updates on flagship initiatives such as Beat the Heat Implementation Drive, and finalize preparations for COP30. This includes finalizing the IGCC Terms of Reference and aligning with political messages and priorities for the Annual GCP Ministerial.