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This CHAMP High-Level Political Dialogue focused on advancing national and subnational climate action and advancing more ambitious NDCs by 2025.

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.

This UNDP organized session shares insights into the unique water-based public transport systems in New York City and Venice and demonstrates how cities can innovate and adapt to provide [...]

A learning session for Regions4 Biodiversity Learning Platform, RegionsAdapt and Regions4 SDGs Communities of Practice on shaping a resilient future and unleashing finance at the subnational level.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

Part of Daring Cities 2024, a dedicated roundtable discussed progress of CHAMP on enhancing cooperation between national and local governments, emphasizing the need to integrate local efforts [...]

A high-level guidance brief for delivering enhanced NDCs incorporating strong subnational content and robust consultation with subnational governments - in line with the principles of the CHAMP Pledge.