After COP25, frustration over decisions but even more hope on local climate action

After COP25, frustration over decisions but even more hope on local climate action

ByYunus Arikan

The longest-ever climate conference, COP25, concluded on Sunday. The talks punted a number of meaningful decisions to 2020, and some results were even cause for disappointment. But those of us working for local and regional governments are used to taking the lead on ambition. While we are frustrated at the lack of progress on the decisions coming out of the negotiations, we still found four reasons to remain hopeful after this COP25.

Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of Hobart, Australia, on the special role of capital cities in combating climate change

Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of Hobart, Australia, on the special role of capital cities in combating climate change

ByAriel Dekovic

The capital cities are Australia’s best-known cities, and they are the economic engines of the country, so they have an important role to play in tackling climate change and working with the national government, the Lord Mayor from Hobart related in a recent interview.

How local governments can lead the biodiversity movement: New ICLEI Global Ambassador for Local Biodiversity will shine a spotlight on local action

How local governments can lead the biodiversity movement: New ICLEI Global Ambassador for Local Biodiversity will shine a spotlight on local action

ByGlobal Communications Team

Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods while 1.6 billion people, including 70 million…