Stronger national climate plans through multilevel action
Under the theme “Stronger national climate plans through multilevel action,” we’re excited to launch Daring Cities 2025, the sixth edition of this annual event co-convened by ICLEI and the Federal City of Bonn, Germany. As we move toward COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Daring Cities 2025 will serve as a pivotal platform for local and regional governments to influence global climate negotiations.
What’s coming up for Daring Cities 2025?
The Daring Cities 2025 Kick-off Reflect webinar was held on 5th March 2025, with a focus on COP29 outcomes. In this second webinar on 9 April, Daring Cities will continue the conversation on the implementation of COP29 outcomes in relation to multilevel action and sustainable urbanization, including progress on the Town Hall COPs and UNFCCC negotiations in Bonn in preparation for COP30, and the agenda of the Daring Cities 2025 Bonn Dialogues on 16-18 June. This webinar will be recorded and shared with the Daring Cities community afterward.
It is now more crucial than ever for local and regional governments to advance the climate emergency responses by building on the outcomes of COP28 and COP29, taking into account rapid changes in global governance. Designed for cities and regions eager to understand how these outcomes will impact their work, this webinar will feature Brazilian speakers focusing on the country’s NDC3.0, as well as insights from a local government leader on key takeaways from COP29 and key actions for 2025. This webinar will be recorded and shared with the Daring Cities community afterward to ensure the content is available to all.
From June 16-18, 2025, participants from local, regional and national governments, academia, businesses, and civil society gather in Bonn, Germany to collaborate on the most pressing climate challenges. This thoughtfully designed program takes part alongside the annual UNFCCC Bonn Climate Conference (SB62).
From August to October local and regional government policy advisors, planning officials, national government policy advisors, business representatives, academics, and other technical level representatives share knowledge and solutions during the annual Virtual Forum through a series of virtual offerings and training workshops open to all.
Share the Daring Cities’ messages and advocate for local and regional governments within the international space throughout Urban October and in the lead up to UNFCCC COP30.