COP31 through an African lens: what PR leaders need to know
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Join us and global PR peers on 24 November 2026 for COP31 IPRA Debrief: Climate Change, Business and Communication – an African Perspective, a free virtual event for PR and communication professionals worldwide.
Hear what COP31’s outcomes mean for business, reputation and public trust and gain practical insights for communicating climate action credibly across markets and stakeholder groups. Through an African lens, the event will tackle questions facing communication professionals globally: How should business explain climate commitments, meet stakeholder expectations, protect trust and communicate progress without greenwashing?
Africa is central to this conversation. Although it has contributed comparatively little to historical greenhouse-gas emissions, its communities, cities and economies are among those most exposed to climate impacts. The continent is also generating locally grounded solutions in adaptation, climate-resilient development and renewable energy—alongside communication work that deserves greater global visibility.
IPRA’s long standing relationship as an accredited NGO with the United Nations gives the discussion a distinctive global context. Through its consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and accreditation with the UN Department of Global Communications, IPRA connects the communications profession with the UN Sustainable Development Goals—particularly SDG 13: Climate Action—and helps members turn evidence into credible communication and informed engagement.
Featured speakers and contributors
- Esther Cobbah, President, IPRA; CEO, Stratcomm Africa
- Invited keynote:UN or leading climate institution (subject to confirmation)
- Mawutor N. K. Alifo, Minister / Head of Chancery, Ghana High Commission, London
- Arik Karani, President, African Public Relations Association (to be confirmed)
- Sophia Kudjordji, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Jospong Group
- Daniel Silberhorn, IPRA Board Member and Chairman, IPRA Climate Change Chapter
- Isaac Aidoo, Journalist, The High Street Journal, Ghana.
Register free today and secure your place: REGISTER HERE
We look forward to welcoming you on 24 November.
PS: Ahead of the event, watch for special COP31 email updates from Ghanaian journalist Isaac Aidoo, Editor at The High Street Journal. His reporting will add timely context and an African media perspective to the conversation.
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