For further information contact the LCIPP team via lcipp@unfccc.int
This mandated dialogue, convened by incoming COP 30 Presidency, will be held as part of the Implementation Forum during the second Climate Week (CW2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
All participants registered for any other events taking place during Climate Week 2, will also be able to attend events held under the Implementation Forum.
In addition, participation in the forum is open to all interested stakeholders, subject to the venue’s capacity. For details on how to express your interest to attend in-person, please visit the Implementation Forum event page.
The incoming COP 30 Presidency is inviting local communities around the world to join a growing network in support of inclusive climate action. This effort is part of the implementation of UNFCCC COP decision 14/CP.29, paragraph 15, which encourages Parties to further engage local communities, given their vital role in addressing climate change. Sign up and Stay Connected here.
Opening Remarks
Framing the dialogue and its link to the mandates by the incoming COP 30 Presidency
Session 1: Recognizing Local Communities in National Climate Policy
- Party Approaches to Local Community Inclusion (20 mins)
Presentation on how local communities are included in NAPs and NDCs
- Open Dialogue (30 mins)
Guiding Question: How is your country recognizing and including local communities in the development and implementation of national climate policies, and what lessons can be drawn to enhance their meaningful participation going forward?
Session 2: Scaling Local Solutions
- Voices from the Ground - Community Exchange
Understanding the lived realities of local communities and showcasing good practices and innovations led by local communities in adaptation and mitigation.
Guiding Question: What do the lived experiences and locally led climate solutions tell us about the priorities, strengths, and needs of local communities in addressing climate change on the ground?
Pause
Session 3: Enabling Conditions for Local Engagement
- Local Leadership in Focus - A Panel
Presentations by representatives from local communities on the issues of engagement and leadership.
- Community Exchange:
Guiding Question: What enabling conditions, such as access to finance, policy inclusion, or recognition of traditional knowledge, are essential for strengthening local community leadership and meaningful engagement in climate action?
Session 4: Listening and Learning Together
- Discussions and Testimonies
An open space for local community representatives to share experiences and suggest future dialogue directions
Guiding Question: What key challenges and opportunities do local communities want to bring to the forefront and what topics or approaches should future dialogues explore to respond to these realities?
Wrap-Up Discussion
Identification of key messages, priorities, and areas for further work
Closing Remarks
Reflections from the incoming COP 30 Presidency and next steps