COP31 will take place at a moment when the global climate process is under increasing pressure to move from ambition-setting to implementation. This interactive panel discussion will feature representatives from cities, states and regions across the globe that are at the forefront of translating the global commitments into action on the ground, as they play a key role in implementation, identifying bottlenecks and demonstrating practical solutions related to climate mitigation, nature-based solutions, and disaster risk reduction.
This discussion will therefore explore stronger feedback loops between the formal negotiations and the action agenda tracks, ensuring greater coherence and coordination between local, subnational and national levels. It will also discuss how multilevel governance mechanisms can become more meaningful, structured, and effective within the international climate processes.
The session will aim to answer the following questions:
Interest from some of the proposed speakers has been confirmed and clearly mentioned below.
Although the final line-up may vary depending on the date. In confirming the speakers, the co-organisers will ensure appropriate geographical and gender balance.
Moderator: Goksen Sahin, Policy and Advocacy Lead, ICLEI Europe(confirmed)
Speakers:
ICLEI Europe, C40 and Under2 Coalition, on behalf of the LGMA constituency with Fundación Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras and Climateworks Centre as potential partners