From Bharat to Antalya: Delhi Declaration 2026 Calls for Stronger Multilevel Climate Action Ahead of COP31

The second edition of the ARISE Cities Forum 2026 concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals. Organized by ICLEI South Asia in collaboration with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the forum brought together over 200 participants from 50 plus cities and 18 plus countries. The event emphasized urban voices from the Global South, calling for stronger multilevel climate governance, integration of cities in national climate plans, and access to climate finance. The outcomes and the Delhi Declaration 2026 will be taken forward to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. Additionally, the event marked the launch of the Delhi Biodiversity Map.