City climate action planning involves strategies to reduce emissions and enhance resilience against climate impacts.

The guiding principles support local officials in planning actions to meet climate goals while addressing local development priorities.

Cities should set ambitious goals for emissions reduction, contributing to global targets and addressing local climate impacts.

Effective planning involves multiple stakeholders, including marginalized groups, ensuring comprehensive and equitable climate actions.

Actions should be informed by scientific and local knowledge, using vulnerability assessments and empirical data for decision-making.

Public participation is vital for inclusive planning, engaging various constituencies and ensuring fair decision-making processes.

Collaboration with researchers, businesses, and NGOs is critical for designing and implementing effective climate action plans.

Effective planning requires baseline emissions inventories and vulnerability assessments to inform actions and set priorities.

Actions should be specific, cost-effective, and prioritized based on clear criteria, ensuring alignment with climate goals.

Implementing plans requires capacity building and mobilizing financial resources through partnerships and climate-specific finance.