Local and Regional Governments at the COP 27
COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, ended with the cover decision, known as the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan. We, as part of “The Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (“LGMA”) United Nations constituency, welcome the outcomes of this COP as there are new aspects such as the fund on loss and damage in the text, referring to the concept of climate justice. However, the outcomes leave many questions open, notably regarding national governments’ commitments to maintain the 1.5-degree objective.
CEMR/PLATFORMA and UCLG were present in Sharm el Sheik during COP27, as were many member associations (from the UK, France, Israel, Malta, Turkey, Germany…). CEMR is part of the LGMA United Nations constituency, whose focal point is ICLEI. More than 500+ delegates represented cities, regions and other subnational governments at COP27, more than most countries. Over 40000 participants worldwide came to this COP.
Advisor – Environment and mobility
