On 16 April 2024, the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Graduate Institute’s Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy convened the first of a series of thematic roundtables on the common challenges faced by democracies and the multilateral system worldwide. Close to twenty experts from international organisations, foundations, civil society, and academia participated in the discussion, which consisted of a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between climate change and democratic governance. Participants reviewed an issue brief on the theme prepared for the session, and outlined some of the suggestions and recommendations below in response on three key themes that structured the discussion.