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.
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 [...]
Following COP29, the LGMA Constituency welcomed the first major climate finance deal in 15 years as a minimal step toward global community protection but criticized its inadequacy, the lack of [...]
With a disappointing lack of ambition in the overall COP29 outcomes, the LGMA Constituency stressed the increasing importance of multilevel action to ensure the climate fight continues at speed [...]
They emphasized their essential role in achieving climate goals, highlighting the need for dedicated funding and collaboration across all government levels to drive effective local action.
The session focused on implementing COP28's CHAMP initiative for Climate Action and the Town Hall COPs, piloted in 2023 as "local stocktakes."
31 July 2024
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