Open Letter: Call to harness the power of local governments and invest in local climate solutions at COP28

Summary

This open letter from a coalition of local climate leaders highlights that global climate targets are slipping, largely due to the underutilization and underfunding of local climate solutions despite their significant potential. It calls upon national leaders at COP28 to commit to working with local governments when updating Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), ensuring more accessible sustainable financing, and reforming international financial institutions to channel funds directly to cities and regions. The requested actions are currently planned, as the letter serves as an advocacy piece prior to the summit.

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