Environment and Climate

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In the face of intensifying climate change, OGP participating governmentsOGP participating countries and locals – often referred to as OGP members – are committed to working with civil society to strengthen their adherence to open government values. To join OGP as a pa... are using their action plans to increase transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More of environment-related information, ensure public oversight of climate financeGovernments are making climate finance more open by introducing public oversight to ensure funds reach intended targets and making decision-making processes more inclusive to make vulnerable groups mo... More, and improve public participationGiving citizens opportunities to provide input into government decision-making leads to more effective governance, improved public service delivery, and more equitable outcomes. Technical specificatio... in environmental decision-making. Commitments in this area generally fall under: 

• Climate Finance
• Climate Mitigation and AdaptationOpen efforts toward climate mitigation and adaptation embrace transparency for improved monitoring and accountability and encouraging public participation in decision-making processes related to clima... More
• Environmental RegulationIncorporating transparency and citizen participation in the development and implementation of environmental regulations allows for more informed decision-making and cultivates a shared responsibility ... More
• International Environmental AgreementsInternational environmental agreements, such as the Escazú Agreement, are laying the foundation for greater transparency and citizen participation in environmental decision-making.  Technical specif... More