COP29 | 4 messages on the road to decarbonisation
Ahead of COP29 to be held in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November, PLATFORMA and the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) published a roadmap with 4 messages, recalling the need for local and regional governments (LRGs) to be strategically involvement in climate change adaptation and mitigation worldwide.
Governance
Real multi-level governance consultation, diplomacy, accountability mechanisms, and structured dialogue with local and regional governments are needed in international climate negotiations
Resources
Local and regional public investments are best placed to respond efficiently and timely to local needs and are key in attaining climate mitigation and adaptation objectives
Co-creation and cooperation
Capacity-building, technology transfer, and partnerships need reinforcement to combat and adapt to climate change
Localisation of the SDGs
Localisation of the Sustainable Development Goals, a key factor in achieving climate objectives