«114 mayors from 28 countries around the world adopted the Durban Climate Change Adaptation Charter,underlining their commitment for strengthening local resilience to climate change. By signing the Charter,local governments have committed to unprecedented levels of local climate action to: mainstream adaptation as a key informant of all local government development planning, ensure that adaptation
strategies are aligned with mitigation strategies, promote the use of adaptation that recognizes the needs of vulnerable communities and ensure sustainable local economic development, prioritize the role of functioning ecosystems as core municipal green infrastructure and seek innovative funding mechanisms.»
strategies are aligned with mitigation strategies, promote the use of adaptation that recognizes the needs of vulnerable communities and ensure sustainable local economic development, prioritize the role of functioning ecosystems as core municipal green infrastructure and seek innovative funding mechanisms.»
