Why COP30 Was a Breakthrough for Cities
Cities and states have aimed higher and moved faster on climate action than national governments.
The reason is simple: To local leaders, climate problems and solutions matter because their constituencies are directly impacted by them. Extreme heat, flooding and air pollution make people's lives worse. Cleaner air, convenient public transportation, and access to parks and nature make them better.
Cities are also at the root of climate change. They already house the majority of the world's population and generate 75% of all greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, there will be another 2.5 billion urban dwellers globally.
