C40 Cities

Article 23 Jun 2025 From Fragmentation to Structure: CHAMP Helps Scaling Climate Action Across All Levels Countries backing the CHAMP initiative met in Bonn in 2025 and called for cities and regions to be given a formal, lasting seat in the UN climate process ahead of COP30. Resource 24 Mar 2026 The European Multilevel Governance Story: Evidence on CHAMP-Aligned Implementation in Practice This report identifies tangible examples from the EU and across European countries to show how empowering cities can facilitate the implementation of climate and energy policies.&n… Event 4 Sep 2024 CHAMP EXPLAINED: Opportunities for Subnational-National Climate Partnerships Release 17 Jun 2026 For Climate Finance to Reach the Ground in Africa, National and Local Governments Must Work Together High-level dialogue showcases lessons from Kenya, Ghana and South Africa on strengthening enabling frameworks, improving coordination and scaling investment for local climate actio… Release 17 Apr 2026 Local Governments and Development Finance Institutions Partner to Increase Support for Resilient Urban Infrastructure Investment High-level discussion among DFIs and city leaders lays the groundwork for new solutions to increase investment in resilient, low-carbon urban infrastructure. Resource 20 Nov 2025 Local Action, Global Goals: Cities Delivering on the Global Stocktake and Global Goal on Adaptation Parties to the Paris Agreement must do more than simply acknowledge local action, they must actively support and unlock it. The following recommendations outline how they can do it… 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"). Research 25 Jul 2024 Urban Content of NDCs: Local Climate Action Explored Through In-Depth Country Analyses: 2024 Report Guide 14 Jul 2025 Seizing the Urban Opportunity: A 3-Step Guide for Strengthening Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 3.0 A structured approach to assess current NDCs, prepare, and co-design stronger NDCs which reflect the challenges and opportunities of cities. Resource 11 Oct 2025 Compendium of National Mobilization Strategies Examples of how CHAMP endorsing countries are integrating subnationals into their climate strategies and how this is reflected in their NDCs. Guide 14 Jan 2024 How National Governments Can Increase Finance for Subnational Climate Action This document outlines strategies for national governments to enhance financing for subnational climate action in collaboration with various stakeholders to address urgent climate… 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.