Cities in a post-2012 climate policy framework: climate financing for city development?
The analytical report on international climate financing architecture for cities & local governments in the developing world. Says that cities need to be informed on their options, provided with a supportive framework and right tools to utilize sustainable solutions.
This Climate Analysis report builds upon 38 Interviews from local governments, international climate and urban experts, and international business representatives. The report investigates how suitable the international climate financing architecture is for cities and local governments in the developing world, provides a current account of local governments in the international climate negotiations, and a discussion of city-level greenhouse gas inventories. At a time where our planet is increasingly becoming urbanized, cities have evolved to drive technological innovation and economic prosperity while representing hope of a better life for many for the world