News and insights

• 1 December 2025

This year’s conference, which was framed as the ‘Implementation COP’, focused on how to accelerate action to keep 1.5°C within reach.

• 19 December 2023

As part of its support of COP events and the Paris Agreement, and in line with the Ipieca Principles, Ipieca raises awareness of COP outcomes, shares on the ground learnings and insights, and produces practical guidance and tools to support the industry contribute to achieving COP objectives.

• 30 November 2023

Find out about Ipieca’s on-site activities and support for COP28.

• 1 November 2022

Ipieca Executive Director Brian Sullivan shares insights from the pre-COP27 technical workshops on the role of the industry in making Sharm el-Sheikh a success.

• 15 November 2021

A look at what was achieved during the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow.

• 21 December 2018

Outcomes from COP24.

• 9 November 2026

Held in Antalya, Türkiye, 9-20 November, COP31 will focus on accelerating delivery of the Paris Agreement, strengthening international cooperation and converting climate commitments into real-world action.

• 27 November 2024

COP29 delivered a new finance goal, finalised Article 6 on carbon trading and provided support for national climate adaption plans.

• 7 November 2024

At COP29, Ipieca will host events and take part in other organizations’ events to support the topics under discussion and promote cross-sector collaboration and solutions. 

• 11 January 2024

Ipieca Climate Director Lorena Perez Bajo’s on the ground insights from COP28 and what the UAE Consensus means for Ipieca.

• 2 December 2023

Ipieca looks forward to supporting the aims of the OGDC to achieve near-zero upstream methane emissions by 2030 and to limit routine flaring to zero by 2030.

• 29 November 2023

As COP28 UAE approaches, Ipieca Executive Director Brian Sullivan explains Ipieca’s role in COP events.

• 13 September 2023

COP28 is being labelled the stocktake COP. Ipieca Senior Climate Change Manager Lorena Perez Bajo explains what the Global Stocktake is, why it’s important and Ipieca’s role in it.

• 12 April 2023

Find out how Ipieca is supporting the industry to contribute to the Sharm el Sheikh implementation plan.

• 18 November 2022

As a non-lobby organization with UNFCCC observer status, an Ipieca delegation has been present at COP27 to listen to the negotiations.

• 7 November 2022

Ipieca will hold an official side event, monitor negotiations and incorporate outcomes into our workstreams.

• 31 October 2021

Ipieca is at COP26 in Glasgow to monitor the negotiations, hold our own event on net-zero operations, as well as participate in events and meetings held by governments and other organizations.

• 13 December 2019

As negotiations continue under the mandate of the presidency of Chile in Madrid, more delegations, observers and parties' representatives are coming to the end of their discussions at COP 25.

• 3 December 2019

Yesterday, the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change opened in Madrid.

• 3 December 2018

Transforming transport - is electrification the only answer? - Ipieca side event at COP24

• 6 November 2026

Taking place at the halfway point of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, COP17 focused on reviewing progress towards its 23 targets and accelerating implementation to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

• 4 March 2025

Key outcomes agreed at follow up to COP16 held in Colombia last year.

• 15 November 2024

COP16 delivered the Cali Fund, strengthened the role of Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity efforts and made progress on the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) target 6 on invasive alien species.

• 7 December 2022

Ipieca's role is to listen to the negotiations, engage with stakeholders and feedback the outcomes to our members. When finalised, Ipieca will integrate the Global Biodiversity Framework into its workstreams.

• 6 December 2022

Ipieca-IOGP BESWG Chair Steven Dickinson (TotalEnergies) discusses the importance of landing an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15 and the role of Ipieca and the industry in supporting its aims.

• 5 December 2022

Ipieca is committed to the development and implementation of industry good practice for the mitigation of biodiversity impacts and its contribution to reversing biodiversity loss.

• 5 April 2022

Ipieca was present at the meetings to demonstrate the business momentum on nature and to contribute to the negotiations, raising the business voice in support of more ambition.

• 5 November 2026

Shell Low Carbon Fuels Sustainability Manager and Ipieca Sustainability of Biofuels Task Force Co-Chair Anne Romeo explains what biofuels are, how they are used, their potential benefits and the sustainability considerations that shape their role in the energy transition.

• 7 October 2026

The week featured discussions on renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleaner electricity systems, resilient energy infrastructure, energy financing and the role of sustainable fuels in supporting the energy transition. Participants highlighted the importance of integrated approaches that strengthen energy security, affordability and sustainability while accelerating progress towards climate goals.

• 5 October 2026

The seminar covered ammonia production and supply, bunkering infrastructure, vessel deployment, engine technologies, environmental considerations and safety frameworks.

• 11 September 2026

Ipieca and OCIMF have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in support of sustainable maritime transport and the production and use of fuels. The agreement was signed in London by Brian Sullivan, CEO of Ipieca, and Don Davis, Managing Director of OCIMF.

• 7 September 2026

Ipieca celebrates International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies