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The voice of regional governments in the global agendas of climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development.
About us
WHO WE ARE Regions4 is a global network that solely represents regional governments (states, regions and provinces) before UN processes, European Union initiatives and global discussions in the fields of climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development. Regions4 was established in 2002 at the World Summit in Johannesburg and currently represents 42 members from 20 countries in 4 continents. Through advocacy, cooperation and capacity building, Regions4 empowers regional governments to accelerate global action.
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International Affairs
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Brussels, Flanders
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2002
Specialties
Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Subnational Governments, Biodiversity, International Relations, Cooperation, SDGs, Advocacy, international cooperation, and regional governments
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🔵 Scotland continues to set a global example in the fight for #climatejustice. Under the leadership of John Swinney, First Minister of #Scotland and President of Regions4, the country’s pioneering role at #COP26 and beyond has paved the way for meaningful action, especially by amplifying the voices of those most impacted by the climate crisis. This leadership was evident last week at New York #ClimateWeek, where the Scottish Government co-authored a statement that was delivered to the UN General Assembly, calling for greater recognition of devolved, state, and regional governments within United Nations climate negotiations. From being the first Global North country to commit funding for #LossAndDamage, to advocating for fair access to the UNFCCC Loss and Damage Fund, Scotland is committed to meaningful action. Scotland’s presidency of Regions4 represents the vital role that regional governments play in addressing climate challenges. In the words of our Presidency, Regions4 is dedicated to “bringing governments at all levels together to combat climate change and drive meaningful action.” 🌍 🔵 Read the opinion piece by the President of Regions4: https://lnkd.in/exAy68HZ #Regions4 #RegionsVoice #Sotf #SummitOfTheFuture #ClimateJustice #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalSouth #Leadership #LossAndDamage #ClimateAction - 🧐 ¿Qué sucede cuando el gobierno regional toma la iniciativa en la promoción de la resiliencia? Nuestro #CaseStudyOfTheMonth demuestra como el Gobierno del Estado de Yucatán, en colaboración con las comunidades, actúa para transformar la agricultura y fortalecer la resiliencia de las zonas rurales frente a las nuevas realidades climáticas. El proyecto "Fortalecimiento de Capacidades Adaptativas al Cambio Climático Enfocado a la Milpa Maya, en Comunidades Rurales de la Región Biocultural del PUUC" no solo ha impulsado la preservación de la milpa maya, sino que es también un modelo de cómo los gobiernos subnacionales pueden liderar cambios significativos. Aquí algunas claves de su éxito: 📊 Sinergias intersectoriales: El proyecto ha reunido a actores clave del sector público y privado, además de instituciones como la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY), lo que ha permitido una implementación eficiente y resultados escalables a nivel local. 👩🌾 Fortalecimiento de la soberanía comunitaria: El gobierno regional ha facilitado la transferencia de tierras ejidales a mujeres y jóvenes, empoderándolos para que sean los guardianes de prácticas agroecológicas. Este enfoque refuerza el liderazgo local y garantiza la inclusión de los grupos más vulnerables. Yucatán está demostrando cómo los gobiernos regionales, cuando trabajan estrechamente con las comunidades y el sector privado, pueden ser agentes de cambio y liderar la transición hacia modelos agrícolas más sostenibles y resilientes. 📢 ¿Quieres saber cómo replicar este enfoque en tu región? ¡Este modelo puede ser la inspiración que estás buscando! Si te interesa saber cómo puedes adaptar y replicar este modelo en tu propia región, te invitamos a explorar los detalles completos del proyecto en nuestro estudio de caso 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZeTw4Zw
Enhancing Mayan Milpa Resilience: Sustainable Farming and Climate Adaptation in Yucatán – Regions4 https://regions4.org -
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🔵 In the heart of the Åland Islands, the vision of "Everyone Can Flourish" reflects an ethical approach where #sustainability and #peace go hand in hand. As an autonomous region of Finland, Ålands Landskapsregering shows how #regions can thrive by harnessing local renewable energy, protecting #biodiversity, and fostering #collaboration between government, businesses, and civil society. Despite its peaceful environment and enduring prosperity, Åland also faces significant challenges, such as eutrophication and high emissions. Acknowledging this, the region adopted its Development and Sustainability Agenda in 2016 and the vision that “Everyone Can Flourish”, with a long-term commitment to creating conditions where both people and nature thrive together. This vision is not merely an aspiration but a practical guide that shapes Åland’s #policies and initiatives. Åland’s collaborative approach to these challenges offers an inspiring blueprint for #regions worldwide🤝 ➡️ Read Åland’s full story in this year's #RegionsVoice campaign: https://lnkd.in/e7av28d6 #RegionsVoice #AlandIslands #Finland #Regions4 #Regions4Future -
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🌍 Happening Today! NetworkNature EU Annual Conference tackles the myths around Nature-Based Solutions and their role in #ecosystem restoration. ➡️ This year, Regions4 Members, Wales, the Basque Country and Rio de Janeiro, were selected to showcase their case studies in a poster exhibition focused on restoration and resilience. ➡️ Llywodraeth case study being featured is their National Peatland Action Programme 'Lock in carbon and reinvigorate vital habitats' - a 5-year plan of peatland restoration in Wales that has restored over 1650 hectares in the first two years of being launched. ➡️ The Basque Country, Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco, case study featured is the 'Urban KLIMA 2050 - Energy and climate transition for resilience', a project that is operating in the three main Basque cities, as well as in other urban and rural municipalities with the goal of promoting energy and climate transition in the country through a whole-of-government approach. ➡️The selected case study from Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro is 'Conexão Mata Atlântica', an initiative of payments for environmental services (PES) that recognizes priority actions for conservation and restoration in the Atlantic Forest. The project rewards farmers for conservation and restoration efforts in the Atlantic Forest🌱 Visit our Case Study Database: https://regions4.org/csd #Regions4Biodiversity #Biodiversity -
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🔵The #SummitOfTheFuture concluded with a resounding call for a more inclusive, fair, and rules-based global system, capable of addressing today’s and future challenges. Central to these discussions was the need to reinvigorate #multilateralism, ensuring no one is left behind.#Regions4 and its members played a key role in advancing this mission. During the Summit, local and subnational governments met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who acknowledged the critical role of local and subnational governments in shaping a sustainable future. ➡️Regions4 Secretary General, Natalia Uribe Pando, delivered a powerful closing remark at the World Assembly of #LRGs, calling for a bold reform of the current #GlobalGovernance. She highlighted the urgent need for a reimagined multilateralism that aligns with the complexities of the 21st century. At our side event co-organized with #Flanders, “Global Challenges, Regional Solutions,” five regions presented leading examples of innovative, future-proof policies that are already driving the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals🇺🇳. ➡️A standout moment for Regions4 was the signing of "Regions4SDGs"🤝, a strategic partnership with UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), aimed at fostering long-term cooperation to advance the #SDGs. One of the summit’s key achievements was the adoption of the UN Pact for the Future by consensus. This historic agreement recognizes the essential role of local and regional authorities in building democratic, diverse, and inclusive communities rooted in the rule of law and human rights - a major step forward for global peace and security. ➡️Additionally, we held 11 bilateral meetings with members and partners, focusing on deepening collaboration and driving #regionalaction and we actively participated in over 10 events, activities, and receptions, including a vibrant networking reception that fostered new opportunities for dialogue. As we move forward, we are committed to continuing our work towards a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future for all, keeping our members initiatives at the forefront 🌍 #SummitOfTheFuture #ClimateWeekNYC #SOTF #ClimateAction #Regions4Future #Regions4 #RegionsVoice #Regions- +6
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🔵It's a wrap! Our side event, “Global Challenges, Regional Solutions” co-hosted with the Government of #Flanders was a success, with regions showing their real power in shaping future-proof policies and implementing the #SDGs. ➡️We are also thrilled to announce the official launch of the #Regions4SDGs initiative, a partnership between Regions4 and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) to boost regional capacity and attract vital investments needed to implement the #SDGs.Natalia Uribe Pando, Regions4 Secretary General, and Dr. Shipra Narang Suri, Chief of Urban Practices Branch, at UN Habitat, signed the Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of an transformative initiative that will empower local and regional governments, enhancing their ability to attract investments and deliver the transformative changes urgently needed to achieve the SDGs. The #Regions4SDGs initiative exemplifies the vital role of subnational governments in shaping a resilient, forward-looking global system, while also advancing the increased engagement of #LRGs within the United Nations - a key goal of Regions4 advocacy. 👏A special thank you to Mr. Paul Hegge, General Representative of Flanders to the USA, for partnering with us, together with the Flanders Chancellery and Foreign Office and Delegation of Flanders to the USA. A special thank you to Dr. Shipra Narang Suri for being a dedicated ally in our shared mission to achieve the SDGs and to our speakers Ms. Paola Pabón, Congope, Mr. Peter De Smedt, Ms. Hanne Bauters, Mr. Ander Caballero, Eusko Jaurlaritza - Gobierno Vasco, Mr. Eoghan O'Regan, Mr. Derek Walker, Welsh Government, Ms Barbara Fraschetta, Regione Lombardia, Natalia Uribe Pando, Ms. Karla Godoy. And of course, another big thank you goes to all the participants and regions present, for celebrating this moment together#SummitOfTheFuture #ShapingtheFuture #OurCommonFuture #Regions4Future #Regions4 #Flanders #UN
- 🌍 Scotland is halfway to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, showcasing a powerful commitment to #climateaction! With Scotland's #ClimateWeekNYC starting today, we celebrate Scotland’s efforts in taking meaningful steps to tackle climate change. As the newly elected president of Regions4, #Scotland continues to drive international cooperation and ensure that the voices of subnational governments are heard on the global stage at the #SummitOftheFuture. During this week at #SOTF, Scotland is advocating for #climatejustice, focusing on loss and damage, while promoting a just transition to a net-zero future. ➡️ Did you know that Scotland was the first Global North government to commit finance explicitly to address loss and damage and have helped to galvanise global ambition with over $750 million now committed worldwide? Read the opinion of Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Net Zero Scotland, Ms Gillian Martin, here: https://lnkd.in/eTF-kyU2Together, let’s rise to the challenge and lead the way for #climateaction!
Gillian Martin: Scotland continues to lead on climate action that is ambitious heraldscotland.com -
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🔵It's a wrap! Our side event, “Global Challenges, Regional Solutions” co-hosted with the Government of #Flanders was a success, with regions showing their real power in shaping future-proof policies and implementing the #SDGs. ➡️We are also thrilled to announce the official launch of the #Regions4SDGs initiative, a partnership between Regions4 and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) to boost regional capacity and attract vital investments needed to implement the #SDGs.Natalia Uribe Pando, Regions4 Secretary General, and Dr. Shipra Narang Suri, Chief of Urban Practices Branch, at UN Habitat, signed the Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of an transformative initiative that will empower local and regional governments, enhancing their ability to attract investments and deliver the transformative changes urgently needed to achieve the SDGs. The #Regions4SDGs initiative exemplifies the vital role of subnational governments in shaping a resilient, forward-looking global system, while also advancing the increased engagement of #LRGs within the United Nations - a key goal of Regions4 advocacy. 👏A special thank you to Mr. Paul Hegge, General Representative of Flanders to the USA, for partnering with us, together with the Flanders Chancellery and Foreign Office and Delegation of Flanders to the USA. A special thank you to Dr. Shipra Narang Suri for being a dedicated ally in our shared mission to achieve the SDGs and to our speakers Ms. Paola Pabón, Congope, Mr. Peter De Smedt, Ms. Hanne Bauters, Mr. Ander Caballero, Eusko Jaurlaritza - Gobierno Vasco, Mr. Eoghan O'Regan, Mr. Derek Walker, Welsh Government, Ms Barbara Fraschetta, Regione Lombardia, Natalia Uribe Pando, Ms. Karla Godoy. And of course, another big thank you goes to all the participants and regions present, for celebrating this moment together -
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🌍 At the closing of the World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments, where over 100 local and regional leaders gathered, Regions4 Secretary General, Natalia Uribe Pando, highlighted the urgent need for transformative change in #globalgovernance . "Local and regional governments, at the frontlines of the territories, are more than non-State actors. We are political entities, representing millions of people worldwide." Yesterday, at the United Nations headquarters, the World Assembly of #LRGs came together to advocate for their explicit inclusion and recognition within the #UN system, ensuring that the voices and lives of the citizens and communities they serve are reflected in global #decisionmaking. "It’s not every day we hear UN Secretary General António Guterres affirm our critical role - not just as implementers, but as essential political actors with the power to drive #sustainabledevelopment from the ground up." In her speech, at the closing of the World Assembly, Natalia Uribe Pando reminded us that this meeting presents a vital opportunity to showcase that #LRGs are allies in building a better future: "We must continue to demonstrate to the UN and our communities how our unique role can contribute to a brighter tomorrow - not only because we have to, but because we want to." "As the UN Secretary General reminded us yesterday, the choices we make today can lead us to either breakdown or breakthrough. Subnational governments are clear in their position: We choose breakthrough."#SummitOfTheFuture #Regions4Future #Regions4 #ClimateAction