Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance

Open Resource

Year Published

2026

Contributing Organizations

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Deloitte

Chapter Zero Alliance (CZA)

Type of Resource

Framework

Languages

Arabic

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Introduction to Climate Change

Topic 2

Climate Policies & Frameworks

Topic 3

Organizational Change & Leadership

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Open Resource

Resource Description

This resource presents four governance principles as a practical playbook for boards to integrate climate related considerations into oversight and decision making, outlining the board's role, and guiding questions for both board and management.

Why This Matters

By clarifying board oversight, strategic alignment, and transparency, this supports resilience, long term value creation, and strengthened trust among investors, employees, and communities.

Key Insights

Describes four principles: Oversight and Responsibility, Strategy, Risk and Opportunity, and Disclosure and Transparency
Sets out three foundations: Skills and Knowledge, Stakeholder Collaboration, and Culture
Provides detailed guidance on the role of the board and structured questions to inform board and management discussions

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Questions for Board Reflection and Management Oversight

Summary - Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance

Arabic Summary - Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance

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