Munich Climate Week is a shared platform for credible and constructive climate action. Every event presented under the MCW banner must uphold the principles of environmental integrity, scientific accuracy, transparency and social equity.
These guidelines apply to event design and delivery, prepared content, environmental claims, speakers, sponsors and public communications. Event hosts are responsible for the materials they present and for taking reasonable steps to address misleading claims that arise during live discussions.
The guidelines protect the credibility of Munich Climate Week and support open, informed and constructive dialogue. They are not a legal opinion or an MCW certification of an organisation's overall environmental performance.
Munich Climate Week exists to advance meaningful climate action across stakeholders and sectors. The climate transition is urgent, but it also presents strategic opportunities for businesses, governments and communities. We welcome different perspectives, constructive disagreement and honest discussion about both progress and remaining challenges.
What we do not accept is climate-action misrepresentation: communication or conduct that creates a materially false, exaggerated, vague, unverifiable or incomplete impression of environmental performance, climate commitments or transition progress.
By hosting an event under the MCW banner, you commit to applying these principles to your event's design, operations and communications.
All MCW events should reflect the following principles:
Inclusivity and fair representation: Make reasonable efforts to ensure accessibility and balanced representation across gender, generations, sectors and backgrounds. Where a topic directly affects particular communities, their perspectives should be meaningfully included.
Transparency: Identify relevant sources, methodologies, assumptions and limitations. Disclose material interests or relationships that could affect how information is understood.
Scientific integrity: Ground climate claims in credible evidence and the goals of the Paris Agreement. Clearly distinguish established findings, emerging evidence, projections and organisational viewpoints.
Collaboration and open dialogue: Recognise that climate action requires contributions from government, business, science, civil society and communities - reflect the systemic nature of the challenge. Different perspectives and constructive disagreement are welcome when presented responsibly.
Action and accountability: Focus on practical solutions without overstating their impact. Be clear about what has been achieved, what has been committed to and what remains an aspiration.
MCW events should minimise their environmental and social impacts through measures proportionate to their size and format.
Venue and mobility: Choose accessible venues that are easy to reach by public transport, bicycle or on foot, and communicate these options.
Catering: Prioritise plant-based, seasonal and responsibly sourced food. Reduce food waste and provide clear dietary and allergen information.
Materials and waste: Avoid unnecessary printing, promotional items and single-use products. Reuse and recycle wherever possible.
Accessibility and fair practice: Consider physical, financial and language barriers. Work with suppliers that respect fair and safe working conditions.