Kirk Watson and other American city leaders plan to use the November summit to reaffirm their growing climate commitments and seek international support.
“We’re proving that, at a time of stress on the government taking action to address climate, cities can grow, we can prosper, but cut emissions at the same time,“ Watson stated.
The White House has cancelled clean energy investments worth tens of billions of dollars, creating uncertainty about U.S. official participation in COP30.
Federal cuts have threatened Austin’s plans for major emissions reductions by 2030 despite resident demands for climate action amid worsening extreme weather.
COP30 host Brazil has emphasised local government participation, with a separate Rio de Janeiro event expected to draw hundreds of mayors before the main summit.
Continued action by U.S. cities, states and businesses could help reduce national greenhouse gas emissions by up to 62% by 2035 according to University of Maryland research.
C40’s North America director Kate Johnson said cities seek to build international partnerships and discuss creative financing at COP30.
C40 estimates urban climate action will require approximately $4.5 trillion annually globally until 2030.
“Cities’ experience during Trump’s first term strengthened climate partnerships between state and local leaders and international governments,“ said Cerqueira.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego reported significant impacts from federal energy policy changes, including companies in the EV space going out of business.
European and other international partners have continued reaching out to American cities wanting to maintain climate cooperation despite federal policy shifts. – Reuters
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