Focus on LGMA

This vision letter outlines a roadmap for multilevel climate action before, during, and beyond COP30 in Belém.

Aligned with the COP30 Presidency’s Mutirão vision, the group is advancing a shared agenda among subnational networks to ensure meaningful local participation at COP30.

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.

Subnational governments can engage with their national governments, shift the trajectory of the climate emergency, and push for inclusive, multilevel climate action.

Upon the invitation by COP29 Azeri Presidency, at a Member States briefing in Geneva the Global Cities Hub urged full inclusion of subnationals in COP30 processes.

With strong support from national and local leaders, including the Minister of Cities, this initiative marks a key step toward advancing climate federalism and leaves a lasting legacy for future [...]

The response aims to embed multilevel action and urbanization at the heart of climate finance strategies.

As we start the pivotal year, global sustainability faces critical challenges amidst leadership changes in key countries and evolving multilateral processes, directing a shift of focus within [...]

These inputs on the development of the UAE Just Transition Work Programme advocate for solid acknowledgment of a whole-of-government approach.

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.