Mobilising and scaling up local climate action

Lena-Marie Putz, Paula von Haaren, Axel Berger, Rafael de Moraes Baldrighi and Guísela Pereira

No 5/2026, IDOS Policy Briefs from German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), Bonn

Abstract: As the world approaches global warming tipping points, local climate engagement aims at climate actions that are equitable, effective and aligned with local needs. Strengthening and scaling up these initiatives can amplify impact, though efforts are often fragmented and require strengthened coordination. This policy brief identifies barriers and enablers of local climate action, how it is best scaled up, and how international actors - donors, policymakers, city and research networks, businesses and others - can support this process. Building on these insights, the following points outline key conditions for strengthening, scaling up and sustaining locally led climate action: * community-centred co-creation - investing in participatory, culturally grounded processes that map local needs, integrate diverse knowledge, and establish a common language; * predictable, flexible funding - providing long-term resources for locally led climate action, and planning additional finance to scale up solutions, including those involving knowledge sharing platforms and coordi-nation capacity; * private-sector engagement - creating incentives aligned with climate and community priorities, such as collaboration in the development of green products, in facilitating their market access and assisting with certification and value-chain regulations. * multilevel coordination and data sharing - establishing clear institutional pathways, monitoring mechanisms and interoperable data platforms to connect local action with national and international policies, leveraging synergies, and increasing accountability; and * just international partnerships - supporting local and Southern priorities through green development opportunities, ensuring fairness and co-benefits for the partners involved.

Keywords: climate change; urbanisation; local climate action; international cooperation; community-led development; sustainability; sustainable development; SDGs; scaling; climate (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.23661/ipb5.2026

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