NDCs

Article 15 Jul 2024 Cities Can Bring CHAMP to Life City associations in Germany, Brazil and the United States are backing a global push to give cities a bigger role in national climate plans. Event 22 Jun 2026 Governance at Scale: Delivering CHAMP Objectives via Integrated National Platforms Article 13 Nov 2024 Countries Have Been Overlooking Their Biggest Climate Allies: Local and Regional Governments Cities, states and regions hold immense power to halt climate change. Countries' new national climate plans (NDCs), due in 2025, can unlock their potential. Article 7 Nov 2025 Advancing Local Climate Action for Ambitious NDCs 3.0 The CHAMP initiative worked with Colombia, Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia to better incorporate subnational content in new national climate plans ("NDCs 3.0"). Article 23 Jun 2026 Behind the Scenes of Climate Action: Lessons From Colombian Cities Highlights from work with four city governments as well as the national government to strengthen multilevel climate action and help unlock implementation at the city level. Research 18 Feb 2026 Urban Content in NDC 3.0: A Snapshot of 128 NDCs An updated global snapshot examining how 128 NDCs have incorporated urban climate strategies into their NDCs 3.0. Guide 13 Jun 2024 Delivering CHAMP-Aligned NDC 3.0: Guidance for Endorsers A high-level guidance brief for delivering enhanced NDCs incorporating strong subnational content and robust consultation with subnational governments – in line with the principles… Research 25 Jul 2024 Urban Content of NDCs: Local Climate Action Explored Through In-Depth Country Analyses: 2024 Report Research 13 Nov 2024 Stronger NDCs With Cities, States, and Regions: Recommendations for National Governments This document supports national governments in strengthening the subnational content of the NDCs to reflect the highest possible ambition and increase the likelihood of implementat… Article 23 Jun 2026 The New Climate Playbook: Cities and National Governments Working Together New coalitions of the willing are emerging as key players in advancing climate action, closing the gap left by more formal — but slower-moving — multilateral negotiations. Research 30 Oct 2025 Multilevel Action for Community-Led Climate Resilience in Informal Settlements This expert note argues that transforming informal settlements is essential to delivering national and global climate goals.  Guide 28 Jan 2025 The CHAMP Opportunity: A Toolkit for Cities, Towns, States and Regions to Take Action on Climate Change Guidance for mayors, governors and other subnational leaders on how to engage with their national governments on enhancing ambition and implementation of climate action.