The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on 29 October 2026 that the ARISE Cities Forum 2026 concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals. The forum, which brought together over 200 participants from more than 50 cities across 18+ countries, aims to integrate urban priorities and local implementation into global climate decision-making. The declaration outlines ten shared commitments, including energy transition and climate finance, which will be presented at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. The event also saw the launch of the Delhi Biodiversity Map.
Key points
- Adoption of the Delhi Declaration on 28 October 2026 to influence COP31 in Türkiye
- Forum included 200+ participants from 50+ cities across 18+ countries
- Ten shared commitments established, including just transitions and multilevel climate finance
- Launch of the Delhi Biodiversity Map developed by ICLEI South Asia
When it applies
- ARISE Cities Forum 2026
- Adoption of the Delhi Declaration
Who it affects
- cities of the Global South