The Role of Local and Regional Governments in Fostering Cross-Border Climate Cooperation

Title

The Role of Local and Regional Governments in Fostering Cross-Border Climate Cooperation

Creator

Pandey, Ananya

Description

With climate change increasingly crossing political boundaries, the importance of local and regional governments (LRGs) in promoting cross-border climate cooperation has grown significantly. LRGs are often better positioned than national governments to tackle localized climate challenges through context-specific collaboration. This chapter examines the growing importance of LRGs in transboundary climate governance, emphasizing their ability to innovate, involve communities, and carry out adaptive solutions. It investigates mechanisms like cross-border networks, inter-municipal forums, joint environmental initiatives, and digital platforms that facilitate collaboration among subnational actors across borders. Through the examination of global case studies and policy scrutiny, this chapter pinpoints essential obstacles-like financial shortfalls and legal constraints-and proposes tactical policy suggestions, such as bolstering legal acknowledgment, establishing regional climate funds, and fostering knowledge sharing. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Cross-Border Cooperation in the Age of Climate Change;pp.403-425

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Pandey A., Christ University, Bangalore, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833733974-0; 979-833733972-6;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3972-6.ch014

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