21st Conference of the Parties: What are the Implications for Local Governments?

Event: ADB-ADBI Forum on Governance and Institutions: Practical Lessons on Governance and Service Delivery for Subnational Governments

21st Conference of the Parties: What are the Implications for Local Governments?

09 August 2017

Author / Speaker:

Preety Bhandari, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is a universal sustainable development mechanism that includes climate change mitigation commitments for all countries. It encourages action at the subnational level as it recognizes the key role that local governments play in tackling climate change. Localization of the Paris agreement goals provides an opportunity for local governments to act locally and impact globally.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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