š Inside the COP: Turning Global Climate Decisions into Local ActionWhat happens at the
COP may seem distant ā but its consequences are felt most strongly at local level, in our cities, towns, and communities.In this episode of Shades of Democracy, host
Manal Snidi explores climate action from a perspective that is both
global and deeply local. Starting from street interviews capturing citizensā priorities, hopes, and concerns around climate change, the episode connects everyday realities with the world of international climate negotiations.
š¬ Guest: Goksen Sahin Licha, Policy & Advocacy Lead at
ICLEI ā Local Governments for Sustainability, joins the conversation to share insights from inside the COP. Drawing on ICLEIās work and its long-standing cooperation with ALDA, the discussion looks at how global climate decisions translate into local policies, multilevel governance, and concrete action on the ground.In this episode, we explore:
- What it means to experience the COP from a local governance perspective
- How cities and local authorities are represented in global climate negotiations
- What COP outcomes actually change for municipalities and communities
- Why partnerships between global advocacy and grassroots engagement matter
- The key priorities and āhot topicsā shaping local climate action in the years ahead
This episode highlights how climate governance becomes truly democratic when it is rooted in
local participation, community engagement, and collaboration across levels.š§ Listen now to discover how global climate decisions meet local democracy in practice.
Useful links:ICLEI āTown Hall COPsā InitiativeĀ ā”ļø
https://iclei.org/town-hall-cop/Ā
SHARED GREEN DEAL Project ā”ļøĀ
https://www.alda-europe.eu/shared-green-deal/Ā
ALDA Website ā”ļøĀ
https://www.alda-europe.eu/resources/shades-of-democracy-season-4/