What we are doing
ICLEI works to promote the institutional and political mobilization of the Forum of Secretaries of the Environment of Brazilian Capitals (CB27). Established in 2012 in preparation for Rio+20, the CB27 Forum is an initiative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Its aim is to foster collaboration among the 26 Brazilian capitals and the Federal District government, thereby strengthening and executing coordinated actions, facilitating the exchange of experiences in urban sustainability, and advancing cutting-edge environmental agendas.
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How we are tracking
Since 2017, when ICLEI became a partner for institutional strengthening and planning, yearly strategic plans are updated for Forum CB27. In May 2018, they outlined strategic goals for CB27 until 2020. In general, the Forum should continue to act on three guidelines:
Expand the visibility of CB27
Maintain and expand spaces of representation and pressure in favor of the cities’ agenda with the Federal Government and the National Congress
Strengthen financing for capital cities
The determined targets include:
All Brazilian capital cities should begin the processes of implementing inventories of GHG emissions
All Brazilian capital cities will develop Municipal Urban Arborization Plans
All 27 capital cities will commit to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
Especially in 2025, the goal is the efficient participation of the 27 capitals in the national preparation processes and initiatives for COP 30.
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What we are achieving
In 2024, the Forum held 4 meetings, focusing on discussing opportunities of climate financing for cities:
Virtual Meeting: it was held on March 5th;
Amazonian capitals meeting: it was held on June 15th;
National Meeting: it took place on September 20th;
National Meeting in João Pessoa in December, from 4th to 6th
In 2025, up until April, the Forum held 2 meetings, focussing on discussing about actions in preparation for COP 30, in Belém, Brasil:
Virtual Meeting: held on March 25th, focused on the forum goals and priorities for 2025, and held the elections for national and regional coordinators;
National Meeting: held on April 6th to prepare the secretaries for the National Environmental Conference and COP 30.
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