A new chapter for climate federalism in Brazil: Lessons and legacy from the LGMA National Coordination Group for COP30

A new chapter for climate federalism in Brazil: Lessons and legacy from the LGMA National Coordination Group for COP30

ByBarbara Riedemann

Brazil’s pioneering multilevel coordination effort is reshaping multilevel governance and collaboration at home and inspiring global pathways. From the beginning, the intention of this group was to bring climate federalism to life: National, state, and local actors aligning positions, sharing knowledge, and building a unified narrative that could travel from the streets of Brazilian cities to the negotiation rooms of the UNFCCC.

LGMA launches National Coordination group in Brazil to elevate subnational voices at COP30

LGMA launches National Coordination group in Brazil to elevate subnational voices at COP30

ByAriel Dekovic

The launch of the LGMA National Coordination Group in Brasília marks a major milestone for climate federalism and multilevel governance in Brazil. Co-organized by ICLEI, the group brings together national ministries, local leaders, and civil society to ensure subnational voices help shape Brazil’s role at COP30.

Cities and regions at UN’s Environment Assembly: Safeguarding environmental integrity of global sustainability through multilevel action

Cities and regions at UN’s Environment Assembly: Safeguarding environmental integrity of global sustainability through multilevel action

ByMagash Naidoo

At the recent sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, resolutions shaped the strategic direction of global environmental policy…