Antalya, Türkiye | 13 November 2026 — The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) is pleased to announce its participation as an official partner of the Global Implementation Accelerator, a voluntary international initiative launched under the joint guidance of the COP30 and COP31 Presidencies to accelerate the delivery of high-impact climate solutions.
The partnership was announced during a high-level event at COP31 in Antalya, marking a significant step towards operationalising the Accelerator and mobilising international cooperation to support countries in implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).
The Global Implementation Accelerator brings together governments, international organisations, financial institutions, businesses and implementation partners to translate climate commitments into coordinated, scalable and measurable action across mitigation and adaptation.
A Global Partnership for Climate Implementation
GeSI joins an international network of leading organisations, including:
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
- NDC Partnership
- Green Climate Fund (GCF)
- University of Exeter
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- NAP Implementation Alliance
- World Climate Foundation
- International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES)
- Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS)
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- OpenEarth Foundation
Together, these organisations bring complementary expertise in climate policy, finance, technology, research and implementation to support the Accelerator’s first implementation cycle.
GeSI’s Contribution: Mobilising Digital Innovation for Climate Action
Speaking at the COP31 event, Luís Neves, CEO of GeSI, outlined how GeSI will contribute to the Accelerator by mobilising digital technologies, industry expertise and international partnerships to help advance high-impact climate solutions.
Building on its global membership and established programmes, GeSI identified five areas of potential contribution:
- Connecting Climate Challenges with Digital Solutions
Through the United Nations Solutions Hub (UNSH), launched at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, GeSI can support the identification and connection of digital solutions, technological capabilities and implementation partners to address the specific needs of projects supported by the Accelerator.
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Measuring and Demonstrating Climate Impact
Drawing on the science-based methodologies developed through the European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC), GeSI can help establish approaches to assess, monitor and report the environmental impact of digital technologies deployed within accelerated climate solutions.
This will help strengthen the evidence base for implementation, accountability and investment decisions.
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Increasing International Visibility and Collaboration
GeSI’s Digital with Purpose global conferences and international communications platforms can provide opportunities to showcase solutions supported by the Accelerator and connect policymakers, business leaders, technology providers, investors and international organisations.
- Mobilising Industry Expertise and Technology
Through its member companies and wider digital ecosystem, GeSI can facilitate engagement with technology providers to explore the deployment of appropriate digital infrastructure, data solutions, technical expertise and implementation capabilities, based on the needs of individual projects.
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Scaling Solutions Through Partnerships and Capacity Building
GeSI will leverage its international network of businesses, research institutions, city networks and strategic partners to help connect projects with technical knowledge, institutional capabilities and new implementation opportunities.
GeSI also sees opportunities to support the Accelerator’s longer-term ambitions through the development of digital public infrastructure, working alongside governments, international institutions, development partners and technology companies.
From Climate Commitments to Measurable Results
The Global Implementation Accelerator represents an important opportunity to strengthen the connection between climate ambition and delivery.
For GeSI, the partnership reinforces its commitment to ensuring that digital transformation contributes to practical, measurable sustainability outcomes, while supporting international cooperation and locally relevant solutions.
By connecting climate priorities with digital innovation, investment and implementation expertise, GeSI aims to help accelerate the transition from dialogue to action.
The initiative also provides a new avenue for GeSI members and partners to contribute their expertise and capabilities to international climate implementation efforts.