An overview of regions and cities with-in the global climate change process. A perspective for the future – Study

This report provided an overview of the process that led to the Paris Agreement, highlighting the main achievements for local and subnational governments. It provided an account of the opportunities ahead for these actors to raise their level of participation in the climate negotiations process. Upcoming funding and engagement opportunities were also highlighted, together with a set of recommendations on the requests by cities and regions and on the next steps towards COP 22.

CoR: Study, 2017: Financing climate action. Opportunities and challenges for local and regional authorities http://www.europeansources.info/record/financing-climate-action-opportunities-and-challenges-for-local-and-regional-authorities-study/

CoR: Press Release, 14.10.15: COP21: success of climate change agreement rides on empowering local government http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-cop21-success-of-climate-change-agreement-rides-on-empowering-local-government/

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