Town Hall COPs gain traction with global reach and national endorsement

Town Hall COPs gain traction with global reach and national endorsement

ByBarbara Riedemann

Since launching in early 2025, the Town Hall COP Initiative has gained momentum, with 70+ local governments and civil society organizations registered to host an event. Seven cities in six countries have already hosted their events, and South Africa became the first national government to officially endorse the initiative. Read on for the latest updates on how local voices are shaping climate action ahead of COP30.

Cities, climate, and convergence: What the first Annual Review on the Rio Conventions tells us

Cities, climate, and convergence: What the first Annual Review on the Rio Conventions tells us

ByMatteo Bizzotto

Born from the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, these three multilateral environmental agreements have shaped how the international community approaches global environmental challenges.