While high-level negotiations at the U.N. may capture attention, significant climate progress is actually occurring at the state and provincial levels. Leaders from various regions, including Brazil and Ecuador, are engaging in meaningful discussions and actions focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting ecosystems. The U.S. Climate Alliance exemplifies how state governors are collaborating to implement policies aimed at tackling emissions, even amid resistance from federal policy changes. Initiatives include protecting tropical rainforests while promoting jobs and economic growth, showcasing the critical role of local governance in addressing climate challenges.
In recent years, however, the real progress has been outside the rooms where the official U.N. negotiations are held, not inside.
The real action in 2025 will come from the leaders of states and provinces...culture and local governments often have jurisdiction over energy generation, land-use planning, housing policies, and waste management.
In the U.S., governors are working together in the U.S. Climate Alliance...creating policies that take steps to reduce emissions from buildings, power generation, and transportation.
This week, for example, the leaders of several state-level governments are meeting in Brazil to discuss ways to protect tropical rainforests that restore ecosystems while creating jobs.
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