Cities drive global GDP and generate the majority of the world’s carbon emissions. Cities are also the place where the rubber meets the road when it comes to climate action. When urban citizens want action, it is usually their  locally elected officials they turn to first – city officials have both the mandate and the influence to answer the call for climate action

Cities are where multiple, interlinked issues come into play, and where climate change solutions can be tried and tested. Cities can provide the world with much needed hope, ingenuity, and creativity.

• Support in setting science-based targets that reflect Paris Agreement goals.
• Customized feedback report on each city’s alignment with the Paris Agreement and assessment of their climate work including:
  • Support in understanding and structuring your overall climate performance
  • Guidance on science-based targets
• Collaboration with leading city networks including the Global Covenant of Mayors, ICLEI, C40 and CDP.
• Recognition of achievements on WWF and partners’ communications channels.
• All OPCC finalists are invited to participate in the We Love Cities public engagement campaign. 
• Toolbox with guidance on design of a climate action package and educational materials aimed at increasing public participation and involvement.
• Opportunity to tap into available WWF programs on capacity-building, urban nature-based solutions, transport, waste, food and more.