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Local Governments Lead Fight Against Climate Change at U.N. Conference

5/20/2025

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In November 2025, the U.N. climate conference in Belém, Brazil, will shine a spotlight on the vital contributions of subnational governments in the fight against climate change. As national leaders struggle, innovative states like Acre and Pastaza are taking bold steps to slash emissions and safeguard their forests, proving that local action is essential amid the escalating crisis of global deforestation.

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In November 2025, the U.N. climate conference in Belém, Brazil, will shine a spotlight on the vital contributions of subnational governments in the fight against climate change. As national leaders struggle, innovative states like Acre and Pastaza are taking bold steps to slash emissions and safeguard their forests, proving that local action is essential amid the escalating crisis of global deforestation.