The conclusion of the first-ever Global Stocktake at COP28 in Dubai revealed a harsh reality: We are falling short of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. Yet, 2023’s annual climate summit also brought hope, sparking a new momentum for climate action by elevating cities as key partners through the launch of the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action.

Throughout 2024, Daring Cities has been instrumental in building momentum for CHAMP. Under the theme “Powering collective action to respond to the climate emergency,” Daring Cities convened policymakers, experts, and leaders worldwide to tackle the interconnected challenges of climate resilience and sustainable urbanization.

The forum fostered leadership, knowledge exchange, and ambitious climate action through a dynamic agenda of in-person and online dialogues, workshops, and roundtables bridging national and subnational efforts.

This report highlights key achievements from the year and previews what’s ahead in 2025.