Ministerial meetings on climate action
Ministerial meetings on climate action are co-hosted by Canada, China, and the European Union. They bring together key partners to advance the goals of the Paris Agreement. Participants include the following:
- ministers and other representatives from major economies
- key climate change leaders
These meetings also provide a forum to discuss the economic opportunities with global business leaders.
2023 ministerial meeting
The Seventh Ministerial on Climate Action took place July 13-14 in Brussels, Belgium. In light of the growing frequency of extreme climate-related events around the world, including Canada's recent record-breaking spring wildfire season, this ministerial meeting served as a crucial platform for ministers and high-level representatives from over 30 countries to collaborate on shared priorities and build international momentum leading up to the United Nations climate change conference COP28 in 2023.
2022 ministerial meeting
Ministers and representatives from over 30 governments and intergovernmental organizations participated in the 6th Ministerial meeting on Climate Action (MoCA6) convened by Canada, the European Union and China, and hosted by Canada in Stockholm, Sweden, from May 30-31, 2022.
2021 ministerial meeting
Event details and location
March 23, 2021
Virtual meeting hosted by China
This fifth meeting brings together 40 ministers and climate leaders to push for more international climate ambition with a view to a global green recovery, while increasing momentum in climate negotiations toward successful outcomes at the United Nations climate conference (COP26) to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021.
2020 ministerial meeting
Event details and location
July 7, 2020
Virtual meeting hosted by the European Union
This fourth meeting brings climate change to the forefront of decisions on directions and investments during the COVID-19 recovery. Ministers and representatives of more than 30 countries focus on how the world can be strategic in recovery and stimulus plans so that we can advance climate action and accelerate progress toward our longer-term climate goals.
Summary of 2020 ministerial meeting on climate action
“Canada is committed to building a stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable economy as the world begins to emerge from COVID-19. We must act now to meet and exceed our Paris Agreement targets and chart a course to net-zero emissions by 2050, and MOCA is a key platform to work together on these shared goals.”
– The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
2019 ministerial meeting
Event details and location
June 28, 2019
Brussels, Belgium
Summary of 2019 ministerial meeting on climate action
At this meeting, countries continue international cooperation in implementing Paris Agreement climate commitments by exploring how to scale-up actions, mobilize investment from the private sector and enhance global ambition.
2018 ministerial meeting
Event details and location
June 20 to 21, 2018
Brussels, Belgium
“Canadians expect our government to take ambitious action to fight climate change at home and abroad. These meetings with other international climate leaders were essential to continue building momentum toward the ambitious global action we need to keep our climate safe and realize the opportunities of the transition to cleaner economic growth. We will continue to work with our national and international partners to ensure we can all meet our Paris commitments to protect our planet for our kids and grandkids.”
– Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
2017 ministerial meeting
On September 17, 2017, ministers and representatives from over 30 countries met in Montréal, Canada. The first ministerial meeting on climate action focused on how climate action will:
- grow the economy
- improve health
- protect the environment
“We are all in this together. National governments are committed to implementing the Paris Agreement, and they are increasingly collaborating with other levels of governments, business, and citizens to develop innovative solutions and accelerate climate action. Together, we can find solutions to make real change.”
– Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
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