Catalonia has taken its climate case to the international stage, arguing that regional governments must have direct access to funding if global green targets are to be met.
Speaking at New York University during Climate Week, Jordi Terrades, the Generalitat’s secretary general for Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition, stressed that commitments made at international level need to be translated into local action. ‘The success of the transition depends on global commitments becoming concrete regional and local measures,’ he said.
Alongside him, Sonsoles Letang, director general of Climate Change for the Generalitat, showcased tools that cities and regions can use to fund adaptation, mitigation and resilience projects. She cited Catalonia’s own Climate Fund as an example of how subnational bodies can mobilise resources.
The delegation underlined the need for fair distribution of climate finance, social inclusion and transparent governance. Innovative financing, they argued, can also strengthen cooperation between Mediterranean regions and beyond.
Catalonia’s intervention reflects its ongoing effort to present itself as a proactive player on climate issues, despite not being a sovereign state. By highlighting practical mechanisms and stressing the importance of equity, the Generalitat sought to position regional voices at the heart of the global debate.
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