Delhi Declaration 2026 Calls for Multilevel Climate Action
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs · Environment · Posted 29 OCT 2026 3:14PM
What happened
The second edition of the ARISE Cities Forum concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration 2026, calling for stronger multilevel climate action and bringing the urban voices of the Global South to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
Why it matters for UPSC
Illustrates the role of urban local bodies and multilevel governance in global climate negotiations and sustainable urban planning under environment and governance.
Key objectives
- Adopt the Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals at the ARISE Cities Forum 2026.
- Advocate for stronger multilevel climate action and greater roles for cities from the Global South ahead of COP31 in Antalya.
- Launch the Delhi Biodiversity Map developed by ICLEI South Asia.