Delhi Declaration 2025:
The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals, adopted at the ARISE Cities Forum 2025 in New Delhi, is set to be presented at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. It serves as a landmark commitment from cities of the Global South to shape climate action through multilevel governance.
- The Delhi Declaration 2025 marks a major milestone in strengthening urban climate leadership and resilience, especially across the Global South.
Key Commitments of the Delhi Declaration: - It Strengthen and resource multilevel Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for measurable climate outcomes.
- It Promote adaptation, circular economy practices, and nature-based solutions in city planning.
- Ensure fairness and equity in the shift toward net-zero emissions.
- Expand participation of women, youth, and communities in climate decision-making.
- Build data-driven, transparent, and accountable systems for urban climate action.
- Enable direct and predictable access to climate finance for cities.
- Encourage South-South cooperation, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
- The declaration represents a collective urban commitment to act locally while influencing global climate policy.
- It positions cities as pivotal players in achieving sustainable, resilient, and equitable growth pathways.
