Due to the federal structure of the United States, state and local governments in the U.S. are the implementation agents for a vast swath of federal policies. One area where state and local governments play […]
Ecological transition is defined as a ‘process towards a smarter social and economic model which better responds to green challenges.’ It aims for sustainability by preserving natural resources and reducing environmental impact. A recent OECD […]
Accounting for almost 60% of public investment and 40% of public expenditure in OECD countries, regional and local governments, who have jurisdiction over key policy areas relevant to the green transition such as land-use planning, […]
Regions and cities play a key financial role in the carbon-neutral transition and the global response to climate change. This is, in large part, due to their jurisdiction over crucial adaptation and mitigation-relevant policy areas […]
The 2021 State of Cities Climate Finance Report examines the current state of urban climate investment, the barriers to reaching the needed investment levels, and the steps to overcoming these challenges. Produced by the Cities Climate Finance […]
Cities and urban systems must be at the forefront of climate action. 70% of cities around the world are already experiencing the effects of climate change. Further, cities are accountable for 70% of global CO2 […]
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