The summaries from each of the 23 sessions held at the Local Government Climate Change Leadership Summit are now available. Each summary contains key positions and recommendations to the COP15 parties.
Some of the common messages to the COP15 are:
- Climate change is a global phenomenon but consequences differ from region to region. Therefore, solutions should be worked out and implemented locally
- Climate change is not just an environmental issue for cities. Local Governments cannot tackle issues by sector, the full governance of cities is at stake and collaboration with other levels of governments is imperative
- There is a need to support the local authorities in order to combat climate changes
- The national level is needed to support the action plans for climate change with economic and political tools
- Transfer of knowledge between local governments is essential. Financial support should be given to facilitate this
- Global crises hit hardest in developing countries. Local governments in developing countries need funding, technology transfer and capacity-building to cope with the challenges of climate change.
The recommendations will be handed over to the Danish Prime Minister and the Danish Minister of Climate and Energy.
Wind power and cars driven by hydrogen are some
of the climate-friendly solutions. Photo: VisitDenmark