Charles Berthelet

Leaders speak during a plenary session at the COP28 UN climate summit, Dec. 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. COP28 was notable for being the first COP to provide a substantial platform for sub-national groups. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

It’s time we include cities and regions as equal partners in global climate negotiations

Subnational authorities are leading the charge on a just transition and dealing with climate change impacts. It is time for this key role to be reflected in international climate negotiations.
People watch COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber on a screen as he speaks during a plenary session at the COP28 UN Climate Summit, Dec. 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Access and exclusion: What COP28 revealed about the dynamics of global climate diplomacy

Beyond the international negotiations, COP serves as a critical venue for global civil societies to exchange knowledge, organize and build a better world.

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