Participatory Climate Budgeting

Citizens Allocate Climate Funds (Solution Type)

Global (widely applicable)

Highlight

Residents directly decide how part of a public budget is spent on local climate and sustainability projects.

Extended description

Participatory climate budgeting adapts participatory budgeting so residents directly propose, discuss and vote on projects funded from a dedicated public budget for climate and sustainability. It can support local greening, mobility, energy, adaptation or community initiatives while increasing transparency and public ownership of climate action. The approach links democratic participation with practical neighbourhood-scale investment.