Multilevel climate action coalition welcomes Sweden and Bolivia
From Sweden’s clean-tech leadership to Bolivia’s holistic approach rooted in “Vivir Bien,” these endorsements reflect CHAMP’s growing global reach and diversity.
From fragmentation to structure: CHAMP helps scaling climate action across all levels
The 2nd CHAMP UNFCCC Focal Point Dialogue provided a platform for national government endorsers and their strategic partners to assess progress and guide CHAMP’s implementation toward COP30.
National and subnational leaders unite to advance climate action
With LGMA representation from Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala and ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin, the session highlighted successful examples from Brazil, Kenya, and Colombia.
On the road to COP30: Reflecting on how multilevel action can strengthen national climate plans
Amid weakened multilateralism and mixed outcomes from COP29, many subnational actors are stepping up in the face of an international climate leadership void.
LGMA letter to the COP Presidencies Troika
The letter addresses the COP Presidencies Troika, highlighting key developments and collaborative opportunities for advancing CHAMP and the role of subnational governments within the UNFCCC process.
Finland joins CHAMP initiative, becoming the 73rd nation to endorse the multilevel climate pledge
Spearheaded by Turku Mayor and ICLEI First Vice President Minna Arve, the initiative aims to enhance cooperation between national, regional, and local governments in Finland and beyond.
U.S. cities are raising climate ambition through subnational diplomacy
The U.S. Conference of Mayors recently adopted a resolution urging cities to update their climate targets and collaborate with the federal government, following the U.S.'s endorsement of CHAMP at [...]
Cities can bring CHAMP to life
In response to Bonn Mayor Dörner's call during the ICLEI World Congress 2024, national associations of local governments in Germany, Brazil, and the U.S. have pledged to CHAMP, pioneering a [...]
Call to support multilevel climate action
Mayor Katja Dörner of Bonn, Germany announced a call-to-action inviting subnational leaders to proactively approach their national governments and national associations of local governments for [...]
Cities and regions step up multilevel climate action momentum at SB60
Running alongside the SB60 sessions on 3-5 June, Daring Cities 2024 Bonn Dialogues included a CHAMP endorsers roundtable and the first joint public dialogue between UN High-Level Climate Champions.
