States and Regions from Under2 Coalition and Regions4 publicly endorse the COP30 Local Leaders Forum statement in Rio.
Nehmat Kaur, Director of the Under2 Coalition said:
“States and regions are the true engines of implementation, translating ambition into action every day. Our latest subnational solutions report shows just how powerful that engine is — capturing real policies, projects, and partnerships that are already delivering change on the ground. From Rio to Belém, our message is clear: collaboration across all levels of government is the key to achieving a net-zero, fair future. We’re proud to endorse this statement.”
Natalia Uribe, Secretary General of Regions4 said:
“Adaptation is not optional - it’s a matter of survival and justice. Without it, climate change will deepen inequalities and weaken our collective resilience. Subnational governments, closest to people and territories, are indispensable partners in turning ambition into local action. Across the world, they are already showing powerful examples of just and resilient solutions on the ground. Recognizing and financing their leadership is essential. Regions4 is proud to endorse this Statement because subnational action must be at the heart of global climate ambition.”