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Delhi Declaration 2026 on Local Climate Action

November 1 , 2026 1 hrs 0 min 29 0

The ARISE (Accelerating Resilience in Cities through Inclusive and Sustainable Environments) Cities Forum 2026 adopted the Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals in New Delhi.
The forum was organised by ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) South Asia with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), with support from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
The declaration calls for stronger cooperation between national, state and local governments and recognises cities as important partners in global climate action.
It contains 10 commitments, including climate adaptation, circular economy, just energy transition, climate finance, scientific data, youth participation and community leadership.
The declaration will be taken forward to COP31 (31st Conference of the Parties) in Antalya, Türkiye.
The forum also launched the Delhi Biodiversity Map, developed by ICLEI South Asia.