The LGMA Multilevel Action Pavilion, the home for local and regional governments in the UNFCCC COP27 Blue Zone, has announced over 70 sessions of rich programming and meaningful dialogues showcasing that #MultilevelActionDelivers with support from over 40 organizations.
Monday 7 Nov. 16:00 (GMT+2)
The state role in mobilizing and directing finance for climate and health, by the Scottish Government and University College London.
All-of-Government action to respond to the Climate Emergency
Tuesday 8 Nov. 16:30 (GMT+2)
ICLEI - UNDP High Level Dialogue at COP27.
The Road to COP27
The 2022 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheik (i.e. 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change - UNFCCC COP27) is dubbed as the “Implementation COP”, with an expectation to accelerate rapid delivery of commitments under the Paris Agreement, with the start of its 2nd phase through the Glasgow Climate Pact, adopted at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021.
What should we expect when countries meet for the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Change Conference COP27 in Egypt from 6 to 18 November?
The Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency represents the voice of cities, towns, and regions in the UNFCCC process since 1995. We coordinate inputs to the global climate negotiations all year, support the Global Climate Action agenda by High Level Champions, collaborate with the UNFCCC Secretariat and COP Presidencies, and engage in informal dialogue with negotiators through the UNFCCC Friends of Multilevel Action.
In Sharm El Sheik, the LGMA agenda is prepared to engage with more than 500 representatives, including more than 150 Mayors and other local and subnational leaders, representing cities, towns, and regions from all continents.
Hear the full LGMA Advocacy Agenda at the LGMA Press Conference 6 Nov. 12:00 (GMT+2).
At COP27, the LGMA calls UNFCCC Parties to acknowledge that #MultilevelActionDelivers the Paris Agreement, building on the recognition of the multilevel and cooperative action in the Glasgow Climate Pact and the transformative power of sustainable urbanization to respond to climate emergency. Key asks from Parties at COP27 include:
Welcome the first-ever UNFCCC COP27 Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change.
Mobilize Climate Emergency Finance to accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement, including recognition of sustainable urbanization as a non-market mechanism under the Art 6.8, engaging subnational development banks, addressing loss-and-damage and supporting project pipeline facilities.
To aid in your understanding and preparation for COP27, we suggest the following pre-reads:
2022 NDC Synthesis Report
This version of the report synthesizes information from the 166 latest available NDCs, representing 193 Parties to the Paris Agreement, including the 142 new or updated NDCs communicated by 169 Parties, as of 23 September 2022.
International Public Opinion on Climate Change 2022
This report presents results from an international survey, conducted in partnership with Data for Good at Meta, investigating public climate change knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences, and behavior in Facebook users.
Protecting People and the Planet
Cities that focus on people in their climate action — considering their needs and placing them at the center of their planning and implementation — not only make progress on the road to 1.5°C, but unlock benefits like better public health, more jobs, and deeper social inclusion.
Progress Report Across UN-backed Global Climate Campaigns
This report is a first joint progress report to reflect on the progress made across two major UN-backed global climate campaigns Race to Zero and Race to Resilience, ahead of COP27.
Living Planet Report 2022
This Report confirms the planet is in the midst of a biodiversity and climate crisis, and that we have a last chance to act. This goes beyond conservation. A nature-positive future needs transformative shifts in how we produce, consume, govern, and what we finance.
Connect with COP27
To support your in-person or virtual participation in COP27, download the following apps:
UNFCCC App
Download the iOS and Android app for updates on the negotiations' process, access to live webcasts, official documents, agendas, schedule of meetings, and side events. COP27 Accreditation is not needed.
COP27 Platform
The COP27 platform is accessible to UNFCCC accredited delegations of COP27 and allows participants to watch and join meetings according to badge type, network with other participants, and create self-service online meetings.
COP27 Egypt App
Download the iOS or Android app to access hotel and flight booking, health and safety information, transport timetables, maps of the venue, as well as COP27 Presidency events and initiatives.
Whova
Download the iOS or Android app, or access the web portal to participate in events from the LGMA Multilevel Action Pavilion.
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