No more talk: It's time to #StepUp Multilevel Action in the Global Stocktake Outcomes
Recap of 8 December 2023
Despite COP28 momentum to include subnational leaders in the process, the current draft text of the Global Stocktake outcomes lacks recognition of multilevel action; LGMA calls on Parties to emphasize "Multilevel Action" for shaping the next NDCs and achieving Paris Agreement goals.
Youth-led events in Accra, Nairobi, and Kampala under #Stocktake4ClimateEmergency emphasize the leadership role of today's youth in addressing climate issues.
A global call backed by 1,500 organizations supports placing cultural heritage, arts, and creative sectors at the heart of climate action, with a coalition formed at the UNFCCC.
Twenty-five cities, including Bonn and Venice, are recognized as Resilience Hubs, showcasing initiatives for inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban landscapes.
The Urban Opportunity Fast Forward Initiative, led by Urban Development Ministers and Mayors, introduces a game-changing approach to financing Africa's urban development with a new regional architecture.
Negotiations update as of 9 Dec 17:00 GMT +4
Despite the immense momentum in recognizing the alignment and leadership of subnational actors in the first week of COP28 due to the leadership of the COP28 Presidency and CHAMP signatories, the Global Stocktake text has yet to include multilevel action as a path to achieving Paris Agreement goals. The LGMA calls on Parties to be loud and clear on “Multilevel Action” in the GST outcomes and build a bridge to more ambitious 2025 NDCs by engaging all levels of government.
On #YouthDay, local youth voices going global: Uganda’s youth-led stocktake
Under the #Stocktake4ClimateEmergency initiative, 26 cities and regions staged their local events that officially contributed to the first Global Stocktake. Three of these were led by youth from Africa in Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. Leading the charge behind Kampala's event is Walter Osigai, a youth climate advocate who firmly believes in its generation's power. "We are not tomorrow's leaders. We are today's leaders," he said.
Nearly 1,500 organizations and individuals have now signed a global call to put cultural heritage, arts and creative sectors at the Heart of Climate Action! In addition, a group of State Parties have formed the coalition "Group of Friends of Culture-Based Climate Action at the UNFCCC" to advocate for this critical step supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Twenty-five cities worldwide are recognized as Resilience Hubs, a certification given to cities when they achieve a high level of resilience. Explore the latest initiatives from Bonn, Germany, and the recent addition to this network, Venice, Italy, as they embark on their journey toward an inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban landscape.
A game-changing initiative for financing and investing in Africa’s urban development and transition
The Urban Opportunity Fast Forward Initiative is a game-changing approach to fund urban development in Africa. It introduces a new regional architecture, boosts the abilities of government departments, and sets up a hub for financial expertise and is led by Urban Development Ministers and groups of Mayors and Governors who are making things happen.
