While much of the climate transition discussion is around legislation from national capitals and supranational bodies, the bulk of these laws will be enacted at the local level. It is estimated that more than 70% of the EU’s Green Deal legislation will be implemented in cities.

City advocates have argued for years that the actions of local governments will determine if we meet our climate goals. To help them be successful, local governments must be recognised as vital actors in the climate transition and should be supported with funding, expertise, and greater autonomy, it is asserted.

This push to give cities a more prominent role in climate politics is encapsulated by the concept of “multi-level governance”.

Giorgia Rambelli, director of the Urban Transitions Mission, joins The Urban Report to discuss multi-level governance and the role of local governments in meeting climate aims.

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