https://www.c40.org/news/c40-voices-regional-directors-cop28/
After two weeks of negotiations at COP28, delegates delivered a global agreement that, for the first time, sent a strong signal that the world must transition away from fossil fuels.
C40 mayors also walked away from COP28 with the most robust language ever in a negotiated agreement that recognises the central role of multilevel action in driving global climate progress. During the Local Climate Action Summit and elsewhere in C40 events at COP28, mayors showed the world they are crucial partners in delivering ambitious climate action because they are already doing what is needed to cut fossil fuel demand while building resilient and equitable communities.
As a global network of 96 mayors of the world’s leading cities, we know cities face distinct challenges due to their diverse social, political, and economic contexts and the varied climate risks they confront. C40’s Regional Directors are a vital link between the C40 network, mayors and city officials, understanding the unique strengths and needs of cities within their region and helping champion and amplify the impactful climate action cities are delivering.
Following COP28, we asked C40’s Regional Directors to share what COP28 means for cities in their region. Read their reflections below.
C40 is a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities that are united in action to confront the climate crisis.
Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using an inclusive, science-based and collaborative approach to cut their fair share of emissions in half by 2030, help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C, and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. C40 supports mayors to do this by:
- Raising climate ambition through 1.5°C climate action plan support, high-impact accelerators and fostering innovation.
- Building equitable and thriving communities via global and regional programmes.
- Building a global movement through robust international advocacy and diplomacy.
- Scaling up climate action and sharing best practices across high-impact sectors.
- Facilitating access to finance for investment in green jobs and projects that improve resilience in cities.
