The Global Stocktake looks at the Paris Agreement progress every 5 years. The LGMA will contribute to the technical dialogue throughout the week at COP27 and prepare for local and regional stocktakes in 2023. Nations need to incorporate local-level climate action into their NDCs.
The UN Secretary General's High Level Expert Group (HLEG) released recommendations on integrity for net zero commitments of business, financial institutions, cities and regions.
The COP27 Presidency launched the Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, which will rally global action around 30 adaptation outcomes that are needed to address the adaptation gap and achieve a resilient world by 2030.
Read the IISD/ENB coverage of 9 November's negotiations.
The finance-focused Urban Africa in Action session highlighted how, even though specific financing options for cities are beginning to become available, challenges remain in taking suitable project concepts to financial close, and ultimately breaking ground. The lack of project applications further deadlocks the piloting and implementation of suitable financial models - delaying suitable solutions to be found.
Yesterday's News
South Asian Cities and Regions' Priorities for Climate Resilient Future
COP27 offers a significant opportunity for South Asian countries to push forward a financial commitment from developed countries for loss and damage on account of their historical emissions, scale up support for adaptation, and move forward for global stocktake to speed up climate action for Paris agreement.
Reducing Energy Consumption in Buildings is a Major Topic at COP27 COP27 is set to have more than 140 events focused on building decarbonization, construction and real estate. The world cannot achieve its 2030 and 2050 climate goals without addressing the building sector.
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Highlights to follow today
Launch of the ICLEI's Vision on Youth Engagement in Global Climate Action
ICLEI recognizes the fundamental role of the youth in supporting local action, not only in pushing for a higher ambition but also in having a say in the design and implementation of policies. In this session, a local government representative and a representative of YOUNG will present and discuss ICLEI's Vision on Youth Engagement in Global Climate Action and its principles.
Equity and Climate Solutions in Cities: Accelerating Actions by Key Actors
This session will offer a lively high-level dialogue among urban stakeholders and climate financiers while launching the Recommended Actions by Actor to Achieve More Equitable and Sustainable Cities. It will demonstrate how national, state, city/metropolitan governments, civil society, and the private sector can collaborate to make cities around the world more equitable and sustainable.
Climate Justice in Brazilian Cities
For this event, the City of São Paulo gathers climate experts and activists to discuss the challenges local and national governments face in fighting climate change while combating social inequalities and exploring the importance of ambitious and impactful climate action. Attendees will also hear what Brazilian cities are doing to prevent increasing vulnerabilities to climate change while assuring no one is left behind.
The LGMA Multilevel Action Pavilion, the home for local and regional governments in the UNFCCC COP27 Blue Zone, is hosting over 70 sessions of rich programming and meaningful dialogues showcasing that #MultilevelActionDelivers with support from over 40 organizations.
