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Held on 17-22 May in Baku, Azerbaijan, WUF13 will build on the COP30 outcomes, connecting climate commitments with urban planning and implementation led by cities and regions.

Co-convened by ICLEI Africa, UN-Habitat, UCLG-Africa and C40 Cities, it elevated the voices of Mayors and Governors and promoted multilevel governance and financing in the face of rapid urbanization.

This toolkit by IISD and Under2 Coalition explores and documents the critical role of subnational governments in advancing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.

In UN-Habitat’s latest analysis, 81% of NDC 3.0 now include well-developed urban content, up from 49% in NDCs 2.0. The snapshot reveals how countries are moving toward implementation and where [...]

Urban7’s official G7 engagement status now elevates city voices in global policy, with a major mayors’ summit held on 2-4 June in Nancy, France.

For better or worse, the year ahead brings a mix of reforms, political shifts and global milestones that will shape how urban sustainability agendas are governed and delivered.

Under the theme “Stronger national climate plans through multilevel action,” the sixth edition of Daring Cities aims to serve as a pivotal platform for local and regional governments to influence [...]

Colombia, Kenya, and Rwanda are strengthening their updated NDCs through deeper engagement with subnational governments.

Held on 26 October 2024 in Cali, Colombia, the 8th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities highlighted the role of cities and regions in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity [...]

This first report from the GlobalABC Subnationals Action Group shows how subnational governments can strengthen multilevel action and partnerships in building policies.